Poll of the Day > is it ever ok for a white person to say the n-word?

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and if so, under what circumstances?

Whenever you want, intent matters, words don't.
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This topic will certainly go well.
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I don't know, but the better question is why do people try to come up with hypothetical scenarios where it's OK to say the word in the first place? The most hilarious has to be the kid dying of cancer who wants Make a Wish to allow him to say the word XD
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When quoting historical documents that used the word.
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maybe if it's a white person adopted and raised by a black family

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Whenever you want, intent matters, words don't.

Intent is very important, always the biggest factor, but it's still not very nice and some people will be uncomfortable.

Where I live is not a good barometer for it though, as basically every black person seems to be an immigrant from Africa or an adopted Haitian child living with white people. Either way, they have zero cultural connection to that whole mess.
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"I will donate 1 millions dollars to Trump if you say the n-word"

"*****"

that would be appropriate

context context context

if the intent is to be malicious, then obviously no

if the intent is to genuinely endear themselves to black people then it's acceptable but cringeworthy at best, and at worst possibly ignorant

context context context
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I remember years ago, I played RtCW on Xbox Live with this group of black dudes (who were friends with each other IRL) that kept trying to get me to say it. I figured they were just doing it to screw with me, which was mildly true, but after a while I felt less like the token white guy and more like their friend and gave them what they wanted. They thought it was hilarious and we all had fun together. Breaking down those barriers!

I have a bunch of mixed cousins, so race stuff genuinely means nothing to me. Ironically, one of my East Indian cousins says he "hates gay and brown people" and I always picture that one Chappelle's Show sketch...
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FatalAccident posted...

context context context

if the intent is to be malicious, then obviously no

if the intent is to genuinely endear themselves to black people then it's acceptable but cringeworthy at best, and at worst possibly ignorant

context context context

Pretty much exactly this.

Intent is what matters

Also if you are a funny comedian
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Intent, and context matter.
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Cracker please
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Sure when rapping.
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Kind of sick of it to be honest. Hope someday people just stop giving it power.

Of course it's okay. To say it's not okay on the basis of race would be discriminatory.
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Personally, I don't give a damn who says it and why they're saying it. If anyone uses the word like my friends and I do, then it's whatever. If someone comes at me and says the word because they hate that I'm half black or just simply wants to be a troll, I just laugh at them and move on. Sticks and stones.

But that's the thing. What you can and can't say without consequences truly depends on who you're saying it around. Someone like me can hear some of the most offensive stuff ever and not care at all. On the flip side, you can stroll into a bar in New York, shout "Yankees suck!" and wind up getting your ass kicked. The real question is "Is possibly getting your ass kicked worth saying the word to you?"

When everyone who can reasonably be expected to hear it is okay with it.
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TheCyborgNinja posted...

Intent is very important, always the biggest factor, but it's still not very nice and some people will be uncomfortable.

It isn't very nice and makes people uncomfortable because of conveyed intent. The word itself is irrelevant, it's the information that's drawn from its use that matters.

If a context appears that makes it become a gesture of affection then it becomes well-recieved, and that has happened.
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Aculo posted...

and if so, under what circumstances?

Ask Louis C.K.
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Prolly would be funnier hearin it used casually by a non black. (Black guy here)
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As a non black man but other type of brown, I dont care if you just throw it out there. Got a white friend doesnt like to hear it because... Another friend that doesnt like it because his mom got hate crimed when she moved to the US.
Just dont be an ass
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you should ask variablast

haven't seen him in like 10 years, here's a sample

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVG0v7IJnus" data-time="

well, that has a good thumbnail but the video is kind of boring. this one is a little bit more WTF worthy, but it's not recent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZT3naKoJqs" data-time="
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

Whenever you want, intent matters, words don't.

How do you know peoples intentions? Are you a psychic pokemon?

Retroxgamer0 posted...

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Whenever you want, intent matters, words don't.

How do you know peoples intentions? Are you a psychic pokemon?

By how they comport themselves and their history of prior actions. Words aren't necessary so taking people literally is asking to be wrong.
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It's acceptable when you're quoting the Boondocks.
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It's okay for someone to say whatever the fuck they want, how they want, and it's okay for everyone else to call them an asshole.

This people-police culture needs to end.

This is the best topic ever created, it should be enshrined at the top of gamefaqs hall of fame. It will be encased in solid 14k gold framing.

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Retroxgamer0 posted...

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Whenever you want, intent matters, words don't.

How do you know peoples intentions? Are you a psychic pokemon?

By how they comport themselves and their history of prior actions. Words aren't necessary so taking people literally is asking to be wrong.

What if they're just really inconsistent, or lying ? Are you prepared to give false judgement, and allow yourself to be blinded by their power games?

I don't believe it's okay for anyone OF ANY RACE to use the 'n' word. That word has always been a derogatory phrase; so let it die already. It's the same with the C word that Samantha Bee used; both words should die and never be resurrected.

Listen 'monica, I'm gonna give you a pass and let you say it one time. Just once tho.
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Retroxgamer0 posted...

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Retroxgamer0 posted...

Kyuubi4269 posted...

Whenever you want, intent matters, words don't.

How do you know peoples intentions? Are you a psychic pokemon?

By how they comport themselves and their history of prior actions. Words aren't necessary so taking people literally is asking to be wrong.

What if they're just really inconsistent, or lying ? Are you prepared to give false judgement, and allow yourself to be blinded by their power games?

If they're inconsistent then you can't trust their words to be accurate and if they're lying you can't trust their words to be accurate.

Words are for people who know the rules of the game, when talking to strangers you lack a reference point to know what they mean by what they say.
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GastroFan posted...

I don't believe it's okay for anyone OF ANY RACE to use the 'n' word. That word has always been a derogatory phrase; so let it die already. It's the same with the C word that Samantha Bee used; both words should die and never be resurrected.

I agree.
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where are the mods?this place is becoming a second 4chan......to much ignorance.

Duck-Butter posted...

where are the mods?this place is becoming a second 4chan......to much ignorance.

Please specify the exact posts here you feel are mod-worthy.
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Duck-Butter posted...

where are the mods?this place is becoming a second 4chan......to much ignorance.

not really. i asked a question and people answered it honestly, ok?

Aculo posted...

and if so, under what circumstances?

Never should be used by White people ever.

It's not okay for any non-white person to use any word that indicates a white person is white, derogatory or not.
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Which one?
The -er or -a?

Xfma100 posted...

Which one?
The -er or -a?

whichever one you want to talk about... or answer for both, ok?

Xfma100 posted...

Which one?
The -er or -a?

That's just a hypocrisy ass pull. If you want to claim that the word is evil by its very nature then you can't use it freely yourself. This is the best example of moving the goalposts in modern times.
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Anybody should be allowed to say any word at any time, regardless of other peoples feelings. If you get punched because of it, then hey, that's because you said something to the wrong person. But the person who punches should also expect to possibly get charged with assault.
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You know what I've said plenty of dumb stuff before. Ill say this: Id be using a lot more words if it werent for rules and people trying to get me modded.
Can't be marked for this son
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Why do some white people want to use the word so badly, anyway? I don't really get that.
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no
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in South Africa they use the K-word instead of the N-word, but it is equally offensive here.

the big difference is that the black people in south africa do not call eachother by the K-word, and so when anyone uses it all of the reasonable people really do shun them for it.
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When rapping or quoting historical documents, for starters.

Golden Road posted...

I don't know, but the better question is why do people try to come up with hypothetical scenarios where it's OK to say the word in the first place?

Because saying that some races can use a word but not others is literally racist and nobody likes racism except racists, tbh.

Golden Road posted...

Why do some white people want to use the word so badly, anyway? I don't really get that.

Because they hate segregation so much. Others are apparently very fine with segregation or even think it's a good idea, going to great lengths to defend it. Whether it's a water fountain, a hairstyle, or a word, shit shouldn't be restricted to one race.
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When a white woman is sexually with a black man.
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