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You get into a discussion about the n-word, about how it's used and societal attitudes towards it. Your black friend says "You don't have to say "the n-word", you can just say it directly in this conversation, it's okay." Do you say it directly?

No, stick with "n-word"
71.1%
Yes, with 'a' at the end
8.7%
Yes, with 'r' at the end
20.2%

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6:44 PM · Apr 5, 2020

yea why do you think im tweeting out stupid polls

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A lot of assumptions here

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A trap

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Hahahahahahah

Ridvan Aydemir | Apostate Prophet

@ApostateProphet

Apr 5, 2020

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I wouldn't say "N-word" to begin with. I'd say: "That word which we may not pronounce." If he said: "You can say it," I'd immediately know that this is a trick of forces that would ruin my soul. Seriously, just say it when the context is clearly well-intentioned.

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Gotta ask which n-word.

Ridvan Aydemir | Apostate Prophet

Huh? Where?

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I would say the actual word. Perhaps its a different matter in Australia where I live though. Strong, valid taboo against using the term as a pejorative but no major taboo about simply enunciating the syllables. In my accent, theres no audible difference ending in R or A... 🤔

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It amazes me that people maintain a list of taboo words in 2020 from which it is not merely impolite to utter, but makes you a Bad Person regardless of context. Seems more like a concept from 1000 years ago we should laugh at, like self-flagellation.

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I never say this word, unless I’m discussing how racist it is for white people to use it. I have zero problem with black people reclaiming it, but only by themselves for themselves. When white people used it, it was purely derogatory so it’s a no from me.