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Shouldn't I be allowed to use the N word

I'm white btw, I feel like its ok to use the word nowadays tho

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No...
No. There are too many negative connotations of that word to use it casually.
u can say whatever words u want
Reply 4
lmao many of my black friends asked me to say the word just for the bants :toofunny:
No.

Tim Minchin already covered this.

Its a racial slur. So you shouldn't really say it...
there are plenty of alternatives which are not upsetting.
Reply 8
maybe you can say this word in place of it?:biggrin:
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Original post by coolboy101101
I'm white btw, I feel like its ok to use the word nowadays tho


You've posted this in the football forum.
Say whatever you want


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Reply 11
No.It's not ok. Nobody should use it, not even black people.

Saying that however the use/reclaiming it seems to lower the shock value and make people feel more empowered.
Regardless you will automatically lose any respect, I and many others had for you if we heard you using it.
Neutrino? Yes you should.
Original post by ivy.98
lmao many of my black friends asked me to say the word just for the bants :toofunny:


Interesting avatar to followers ratio
Reply 14
Only immature people or low class people say that word
Reply 15
Original post by Kenan and Kel
Interesting avatar to followers ratio


excuse me? :unimpressed: people follow me bc of my posts
It all depends on the culture in which you find yourself.

I wouldn't say it, but I also wouldn't say "Bants" "Innit" or "Y'feelme?"

Your best bet to figure out if it's all right to say a word is: Are all the people around you saying it? If so then it's socially acceptable to say it in your social circle(Which could include the social circle 'Terrible human beings').

I'm afraid we can't tell you what's appropriate to say around your social group.
Reply 17
Original post by Kenan and Kel
Interesting avatar to followers ratio


trust:biggrin:
Original post by wildleaves
Say whatever you want


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if they want to find out the hard way. take wildleaves answer
Original post by QuibblerWaffle
You've posted this in the football forum.


I thought it was fuuny lol
but I guess it could relate to football since some people have got the red card for saying the N word, I don't think its offensive anymore tho

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