"The N Word"

[New Genoa]

But it will offend people. The thing about offending people is that they tend to be offended afterwards.

That's why civilized society has something called 'Freedom of Speech'. People have a right to believe what they wish and voice their opinions.

Freedom of speech doesn't mean you should offend at every possible opportunity, there's also something called "manners" that civilized society has.

[Fascist Russian Empire]

That's why civilized society has something called 'Freedom of Speech'. People have a right to believe what they wish and voice their opinions.

Freedom of speech doesn't mean you should offend at every possible opportunity, there's also something called "manners" that civilized society has.

Being an asshole isn't a crime.

[New Genoa]

Freedom of speech doesn't mean you should offend at every possible opportunity, there's also something called "manners" that civilized society has.

Being an asshole isn't a crime.

I didn't say it was.

[Vazdania]

Yes, I am talking about the racial slur. What do you think about the word? Offensive or not? Racist or accepting?

I think it is a stupid word that is mostly used by black people themselves and racist white southerners. The only way to kill the word is for some people to stop being racist and for rappers to stop using it to describe their "people." (I'm trying so hard not to sound racist right now.) I have noticed that it has split up into two different words, one ending with "ah" or "a" and the other ending with "er." The first word seems to be more benign, but still considered racist if a white person says it. Now you know my opinion, what do you think?

If the black community is able to use it, then I should be able to use it as well.

Furthermore I really see no difference how it ends because quite frankly it is the same thing.

[Vazdania]

Freedom of speech doesn't mean you should offend at every possible opportunity, there's also something called "manners" that civilized society has.

Being an asshole isn't a crime.

Thank goodness it isn't.

[Des-Bal]

That's why civilized society has something called 'Freedom of Speech'. People have a right to believe what they wish and voice their opinions.

Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequences. That older gentleman had first amendment protection from the state arresting him he did not have first amendment protection from me beating him in the street.

[New Genoa]

Yes, I am talking about the racial slur. What do you think about the word? Offensive or not? Racist or accepting?

I think it is a stupid word that is mostly used by black people themselves and racist white southerners. The only way to kill the word is for some people to stop being racist and for rappers to stop using it to describe their "people." (I'm trying so hard not to sound racist right now.) I have noticed that it has split up into two different words, one ending with "ah" or "a" and the other ending with "er." The first word seems to be more benign, but still considered racist if a white person says it. Now you know my opinion, what do you think?

If the black community is able to use it, then I should be able to use it as well.

Furthermore I really see no difference how it ends because quite frankly it is the same thing.

Do you know how the black community uses it?

Do you plan on using it the same way?

[Vazdania]

If the black community is able to use it, then I should be able to use it as well.

Furthermore I really see no difference how it ends because quite frankly it is the same thing.

Do you know how the black community uses it?

Do you plan on using it the same way?

It appears to me that they use it in an endearing way.

Why should that matter? I can use words however I so choose.

[Condunum]

Do you know how the black community uses it?

Do you plan on using it the same way?

It appears to me that they use it in an endearing way.

Why should that matter? I can use words however I so choose.

Yes, and it's perfectly fair for people to be offended by your usage, and request you not.

[New Genoa]

Do you know how the black community uses it?

Do you plan on using it the same way?

It appears to me that they use it in an endearing way.

Why should that matter? I can use words however I so choose.

How do you plan on using it?

[Vazdania]

It appears to me that they use it in an endearing way.

Why should that matter? I can use words however I so choose.

Yes, and it's perfectly fair for people to be offended by your usage, and request you not.

WHY? In case you've not noticed the days of slavery and black oppression are over.

[Vazdania]

It appears to me that they use it in an endearing way.

Why should that matter? I can use words however I so choose.

How do you plan on using it?

However I so choose?

[Condunum]

Yes, and it's perfectly fair for people to be offended by your usage, and request you not.

WHY? In case you've not noticed the days of slavery and black oppression are over.

The days of oppressive racism are long from over. LONG from over.

[Vazdania]

WHY? In case you've not noticed the days of slavery and black oppression are over.

The days of oppressive racism are long from over. LONG from over.

SAURCE SUH?

[New Genoa]

How do you plan on using it?

However I so choose?

Which is...?

[Condunum]

The days of oppressive racism are long from over. LONG from over.

I'm sorry, how the fuck is that news to you?

[Pacifornia]

WHY? In case you've not noticed the days of slavery and black oppression are over.

The days of oppressive racism are long from over. LONG from over.

Guys, racism certainly did not go away. There are still Neo-nazi "14/88" "anti-racist is a codeword for anti-white" pricks out there shamelessly trolling minorities and normal white people online

[Schweizweld]

I think that rappers and young blacks should stop calling each other that word, it just makes them sound ignorant and confirms negative stereotypes that white people have about black people.

[Vazdania]

I'm sorry, how the fuck is that news to you?

We've effectively dealt with ethnic oppression.

[Fascist Russian Empire]

That's why civilized society has something called 'Freedom of Speech'. People have a right to believe what they wish and voice their opinions.

Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequences. That older gentleman had first amendment protection from the state arresting him he did not have first amendment protection from me beating him in the street.

Assault is a crime in pretty much every single country in the world.

[Condunum]

I'm sorry, how the fuck is that news to you?

We've effectively dealt with ethnic oppression.

No, we haven't. Not even fucking close.

[Libertarian California]

Is there really that much a difference between nigger and nigga? Both seem to be used interchangeably, so I don't see how they are all that different.

[Rand al Thor]

Racial slurs are stupid and if you use them then you are stupid regardless of your race.

[Cannot think of a name]

Yes, and it's perfectly fair for people to be offended by your usage, and request you not.

WHY? In case you've not noticed the days of slavery and black oppression are over.

You know how you can tell that's not true? There are people on the internet fighting to be able to call people 'nigger'...

[Vazdania]

The days of oppressive racism are long from over. LONG from over.

Guys, racism certainly did not go away. There are still Neo-nazi "14/88" "anti-racist is a codeword for anti-white" pricks out there shamelessly trolling minorities and normal white people online

There is always a vocal superminority. They scream the loudest for their voice to be heard.