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Yes, but it is not being used as a slur, so I don't really how you can call it offensive if it's not used that way. Admittedly, I don't have any examples off the top of my head of 'Teen' fics that have these words, but regardless of offensive or not, if a story is entirely 'Teen' or 'Everyone' but one word pushes it over the line, I just find it a bit odd (and yes, as unlikely as it may seem, under the current rating guidelines I could envision a story that fits in with Everyone that could also utilise these words). I admit cultural differences play a part in this - I am well aware that Americans are more frigid around swearing than most other countries are - but even with that in mind, this particular rule feels a little extreme.Right now, I'm of the mindset that using slurs colloquially does not take away the offensiveness or the stigma surrounding them. It is still a slur.
On the last notion, a list of 'Mature slurs' based on past discussions would be helpful.