Woodburn is a little person, and he was upset by a word Ebert used, in a review, in reference to people with dwarfism. Woodburn comes on strong, saying that Ebert was taking away people's humanity by using a hate word. Ebert could've used this as an excuse to get angry or defensive or double down. In fact, you might've expected Ebert to be a bit haughty, since he was aPulitzer Prize winner and also the best-known film critic in the world. Instead, though, Ebert listens. The two have a real, meaty conversation. Ebert explains he didn't know the word was considered offensive, and he ends up saying "I will retire the word...right here and now."
Be like Danny Woodburn: if you have a problem with something someone has been saying, speak up about it (if you feel safe to do so).
And be like Roger Ebert: be willing to talk and to listen.
Considering we started editing regularly around the same time, I have seen you grow much faster than myself! You had a wonderfulRfC, and now you've gone and already successfully navigated the landmine that isANI!! You have my admiration for that feat. –MJL‐Talk‐☖ 04:18, 7 May 2019 (UTC)
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Thank you for correcting me about Sonny Kiss atWP:LGBT. I will be like Roger Ebert, the one I admire, and Danny Woodburn.THE NEWImmortalWizard(chat) 16:14, 26 July 2019 (UTC)
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I hereby award you theHeraldic Barnstar for the excellence of your graphics. Thank you for uploadingFile:KnightBows.jpg in response to my call for aid onWP:Discord. :D –MJL‐Talk‐☖ 05:19, 27 July 2019 (UTC)
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