The reason the word ‘R*tard’ was banned from the game is to bring our policy on slurs used In-Game in line with the policies we apply to the Forums and Discord.
Whilst there is by no means a guarantee that an exemption will be made for ‘Deltard’ it is being discussed by the management team as, like many have pointed out, although it originates from a slur it has become communal culture.
Being part of the communal culture does not void it of its origins however, so I’m not going to promise that we’ll agree/decide to exempt it from the ban. A good reason not to for example has already been stated; it will likely cause confusion on tolerence to those newer to the community, and even those who have been around as long or longer than I.