hello, i have a smol statement.

so i have used the word "fren" a lot for a long time. i used it because i thought it was a cute short word to call my friends.

but not long ago i learned it's been used as an identifier or codeword by mean and racist alt-right and nazi people. and i've decided i do not want to keep using this word when it might be interpreted as a signal by bad people.

i am not going to use the word fren again.

i want to make it very very clear that i hate racists and nazis and alt-right people!! :blobcathissing: i never ever meant to make them feel welcome by using the word "fren." i think they are mean bullies and i don't want them on my account. i only ever used the word with the nicest and friendliest of intentions.

i also want to ask for your help. i will try my very best but sometimes changing the words you say can be hard. so if i make a mistake and try to say this word again, pls correct me and i will fix it asap.

thank mew for reading. :blobcatheart:

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