@sapinker @JohnHMcWhorter argues: all should be able to say it when referring to it *as a word.* As opposed to actually calling somebody one
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@sapinker IDK, but when we're just referencing it, shouldn't we say it? Aren't we increasing it's power like not saying Yahweh?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sapinker What is the second most taboo word in English? Cunt?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sapinker#FoxNews is a great place to keep N word bs going https://youtu.be/oN9CSGwR9fE#NwordThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sapinker@JohnHMcWhorter I'd also argue that it's appropriate in journalism when quoting another person using it. Asterisks are juvenile. -
@stringquintet@sapinker@JohnHMcWhorter This bit sums it up nicely imo.I remember the Imus case; had to read 5-6 artcs to know what he said -
@Axe_Grrl@stringquintet@sapinker@JohnHMcWhorter Damn, meant to attach this pic to last tweetpic.twitter.com/bq0FdK55Gu
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@sapinker I agree with the word appearing in the news when the use of the word is the news.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sapinker Always. It's not the *word* "nigger" that's offensive, it's its use as a racist slur - or any other racist act - that's offensive. -
@Schroedinger99@sapinker just so. Intent is everything -
@NickCohen4@sapinker Quite. Otherwise it'd B perfectly OK 4 a politician to say "we'll never win the n-word vote"http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2005/feb/06/otherparties.politicalcolumnists …
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@sapinker if someone said a word is longer a slur if its used by a president 10 years ago people would agree.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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