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super_clout 06/27/17 12:22:27 PM #102:	Xelltrix posted... Matt-Moores posted... Xelltrix posted... Matt-Moores posted... This is one thing that really grinds my gears and has for the longest. If you don't like being called that, then don't say it. I say it a lot, but I don't exclusively use it for black people. To be an N is akin to being an idiot--i.e. everyone has the potential to be one. It's not dependent on color, but wholly on one as a person. This is "er" versus "a" and conpletely different for most people. For me, I don't say either but for most people there's a definite distinction. Well, black people predominately use it, so if you hate it so much when other races use it, then keep it off your lips. T__T ~~Not YOU you, mind you.~~ Uh, most black people I know don't use -er for each other in a friendly manner... "sure they dont" --- FC 1891 1184 7059. IGN. Clout <cite>super_clout posted [p:881900123] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Xelltrix posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Matt-Moores posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Xelltrix posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Matt-Moores posted...</cite> <quote>This is one thing that really grinds my gears and has for the longest. If you don't like being called that, then don't say it. I say it a lot, but I don't exclusively use it for black people. To be an N is akin to being an idiot--i.e. everyone has the potential to be one. It's not dependent on color, but wholly on one as a person.</quote> This is "er" versus "a" and conpletely different for most people. For me, I don't say either but for most people there's a definite distinction.</quote> Well, black people predominately use it, so if you hate it so much when other races use it, then keep it off your lips. T__T Not YOU you, mind you.</quote> Uh, most black people I know don't use -er for each other in a friendly manner...</quote> "sure they dont"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Matt-Moores 06/27/17 12:23:28 PM #103:	Xelltrix posted... Matt-Moores posted... Xelltrix posted... Matt-Moores posted... This is one thing that really grinds my gears and has for the longest. If you don't like being called that, then don't say it. I say it a lot, but I don't exclusively use it for black people. To be an N is akin to being an idiot--i.e. everyone has the potential to be one. It's not dependent on color, but wholly on one as a person. This is "er" versus "a" and conpletely different for most people. For me, I don't say either but for most people there's a definite distinction. Well, black people predominately use it, so if you hate it so much when other races use it, then keep it off your lips. T__T ~~Not YOU you, mind you.~~ Uh, most black people I know don't use -er for each other in a friendly manner... I don't use it in a friendly manner, either. But, as I said, I don't use it exclusively for black people. And I CERTAINLY don't care if another race says it. I'm not up-in-arms saying that it's bad for, say, white people to call a person--regardless of race--a nigeria. >___> --- Trust in The Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. <cite>Matt-Moores posted [p:881900172] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Xelltrix posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Matt-Moores posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Xelltrix posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Matt-Moores posted...</cite> <quote>This is one thing that really grinds my gears and has for the longest. If you don't like being called that, then don't say it. I say it a lot, but I don't exclusively use it for black people. To be an N is akin to being an idiot--i.e. everyone has the potential to be one. It's not dependent on color, but wholly on one as a person.</quote> This is "er" versus "a" and conpletely different for most people. For me, I don't say either but for most people there's a definite distinction.</quote> Well, black people predominately use it, so if you hate it so much when other races use it, then keep it off your lips. T__T Not YOU you, mind you.</quote> Uh, most black people I know don't use -er for each other in a friendly manner...</quote> I don't use it in a friendly manner, either. But, as I said, I don't use it exclusively for black people. And I CERTAINLY don't care if another race says it. I'm not up-in-arms saying that it's bad for, say, white people to call a person--regardless of race--a nigeria. >___></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 12:23:49 PM #104:	I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881900194] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mystere 06/27/17 12:24:36 PM #105:	super_clout posted... LeadPipeCinche posted... DonaldClinton posted... scaler24 posted... DonaldClinton posted... It's only offensive because of who is saying it No, it's not. I have black friends that get offended by the word whenever another black person says it too. The person saying the word doesn't change the fact that the word is horrible and needs to disappear, not be used as slant by a certain group of people If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.". It's a comraderie thing. So if someone who isn't black says it, it's not alright because you're not black and you don't know what black people go through. Some don't like it when anybody says the word because it reminds them of slavery and Jim Crow LMAO. Just because you say it means "comrade" doesn't mean that's what the word means. You can't change it's meaning. The word was created to put a race down. I swear there really is stupid black people that ruin it for the rest of them. They wonder why people look down on all of them. Blame the dumb ones who think like this shit talking like this is not good for ones well being. fuck off you leftist bitch Speaking of Jim Crow, not being allowed to use a word because you aren't black is like not being allowed to use a certain drinking fountain because you aren't white. <cite>Mystere posted [p:881900235] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>super_clout posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LeadPipeCinche posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote><cite>scaler24 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote>It's only offensive because of who is saying it</quote> No, it's not. I have black friends that get offended by the word whenever another black person says it too. The person saying the word doesn't change the fact that the word is horrible and needs to disappear, not be used as slant by a certain group of people</quote> If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.". It's a comraderie thing. So if someone who isn't black says it, it's not alright because you're not black and you don't know what black people go through. Some don't like it when anybody says the word because it reminds them of slavery and Jim Crow</quote> LMAO. Just because you say it means "comrade" doesn't mean that's what the word means. You can't change it's meaning. The word was created to put a race down. I swear there really is stupid black people that ruin it for the rest of them. They wonder why people look down on all of them. Blame the dumb ones who think like this</quote> shit talking like this is not good for ones well being. fuck off you leftist bitch</quote> Speaking of Jim Crow, not being allowed to use a word because you aren't black is like not being allowed to use a certain drinking fountain because you aren't white.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
scaler24 06/27/17 12:24:54 PM #106:	Kineth posted... I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two. Main problem is they're both treated the same way when it's not a black person saying it. --- "Anything that comes out of Annie that you try and spread on toast just gets you arrested" PSN: LightningLoops - LoL(LAN): Scaler <cite>scaler24 posted [p:881900247] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two.</quote> Main problem is they're both treated the same way when it's not a black person saying it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 06/27/17 12:25:24 PM #107:	Because when we use it with one another it's an acknowledgement of our shared experiences and history as a racial subclass in America, and a reminder to check yourself and remember where you come from. Both meanings have this connotation of leveling with someone. It's definitely possible for a black person to use it from a place of hate, but more often we use it with one another from a place of solidarity. And even then, it's complicated, a lot of black people will never be okay with that word, and refuse to use it, and that's fine. When non-black people say it they don't have that cultural connection. They're commoditizing it. It's a cheap affectation for them, because they don't share my experiences and they never will. And look at how they use it, to give themselves edge or try and cozy up with other minorities like they've always been down. It's reductive, and so obviously fake it's insulting. And then of course, there's still that group of people who still use it like hate speech. You used to only see those types online. Now they feel emboldened to show their true colors in public. --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) 13 Transwomen of color have been murdered since 1/1/2017 <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:881900270] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>Because when we use it with one another it's an acknowledgement of our shared experiences and history as a racial subclass in America, and a reminder to check yourself and remember where you come from. Both meanings have this connotation of leveling with someone. It's definitely possible for a black person to use it from a place of hate, but more often we use it with one another from a place of solidarity. And even then, it's complicated, a lot of black people will never be okay with that word, and refuse to use it, and that's fine. When non-black people say it they don't have that cultural connection. They're commoditizing it. It's a cheap affectation for them, because they don't share my experiences and they never will. And look at how they use it, to give themselves edge or try and cozy up with other minorities like they've always been down. It's reductive, and so obviously fake it's insulting. And then of course, there's still that group of people who still use it like hate speech. You used to only see those types online. Now they feel emboldened to show their true colors in public.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 12:25:54 PM #108:	scaler24 posted... Kineth posted... I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two. Main problem is they're both treated the same way when it's not a black person saying it. No, they're not. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881900302] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>scaler24 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two.</quote> Main problem is they're both treated the same way when it's not a black person saying it.</quote> No, they're not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mystere 06/27/17 12:30:32 PM #109:	I've heard it used offensively by a black man to another. The judgement had to do with the guy saying it had a job and the other guy didn't. There wasn't a fist fight after but I sure as fuck thought there was gonna be. I was nervous as hell. Lol <cite>Mystere posted [p:881900577] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I've heard it used offensively by a black man to another. The judgement had to do with the guy saying it had a job and the other guy didn't. There wasn't a fist fight after but I sure as fuck thought there was gonna be. I was nervous as hell. Lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xelltrix 06/27/17 12:31:04 PM #110:	scaler24 posted... Kineth posted... I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two. Main problem is they're both treated the same way when it's not a black person saying it. Again, most don't care if they know you. Maybe get some black friends and you'll find out. Really, this "why can't I say it thing" is really onlt an issue with white people who don't have any black friends and get upset about it since they're ignorant to the whole thing. Sure, a random white guy saying it to a random blsck guy he doesn't know won't go over well but being on friendly terms with someone will likely be received better. Of course, that's obviously not a golden rule, some won't enjoy it no matter what. All black people aren't a hivemind so... figure it out when you're actually friends. --- Reading this post may induce one or more of the following: Nausea / Butt-Hurt / Lulz / UM? Syndrome / Angst / Diarrhea <cite>Xelltrix posted [p:881900603] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>scaler24 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people in this topic thing '-a' and '-er' are the same word and are conflating the two.</quote> Main problem is they're both treated the same way when it's not a black person saying it.</quote> Again, most don't care if they know you. Maybe get some black friends and you'll find out. Really, this "why can't I say it thing" is really onlt an issue with white people who don't have any black friends and get upset about it since they're ignorant to the whole thing. Sure, a random white guy saying it to a random blsck guy he doesn't know won't go over well but being on friendly terms with someone will likely be received better. Of course, that's obviously not a golden rule, some won't enjoy it no matter what. All black people aren't a hivemind so... figure it out when you're actually friends.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WaterLink 06/27/17 1:12:35 PM #111:	DonaldClinton posted... If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother. there are white people that say it in the same way to other white people as well. It has the same meaning as "what's up bro?" more often than not. I mean i guess it's something the races can't say to each other but can only say to someone of their own race. shrug Just how it is. There are other words of endearment you can use if that's your intent --- No one sings like you anymore <cite>WaterLink posted [p:881902747] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote>If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.</quote> there are white people that say it in the same way to other white people as well. It has the same meaning as "what's up bro?" more often than not. I mean i guess it's something the races can't say to each other but can only say to someone of their own race. shrug Just how it is. There are other words of endearment you can use if that's your intent</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Teddytalks 06/27/17 1:17:17 PM #112:	Say the ER to any black person and their feelings will be really hurt, or you will be really fucked up. Say the A version to them and they'll look at you like you're a fucking idiot, and may fuck you up, depending on who you are talking to. It isn't hard to not act like an idiot. <cite>Teddytalks posted [p:881902963] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>Say the ER to any black person and their feelings will be really hurt, or you will be really fucked up. Say the A version to them and they'll look at you like you're a fucking idiot, and may fuck you up, depending on who you are talking to. It isn't hard to not act like an idiot.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 06/27/17 1:19:26 PM #113:	Everyone is allowed to say every word. Saying certain words among certain company may get you judged negatively, though. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:881903076] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>Everyone is allowed to say every word. Saying certain words among certain company may get you judged negatively, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 1:19:58 PM #114:	Teddytalks posted... It isn't hard to not act like an idiot. You'd think it is given how often people do it on this board. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881903120] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Teddytalks posted...</cite> <quote>It isn't hard to not act like an idiot.</quote> You'd think it is given how often people do it on this board.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrisbeeDude 06/27/17 1:20:04 PM #115:	Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it --- No one gets in the way of my frisbee games! NO ONE! <cite>FrisbeeDude posted [p:881903126] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 06/27/17 1:21:15 PM #116:	FrisbeeDude posted... Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it True, but you don't get to complain when people clap back. --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) 13 Transwomen of color have been murdered since 1/1/2017 <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:881903185] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>FrisbeeDude posted...</cite> <quote>Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it</quote> True, but you don't get to complain when people clap back.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrisbeeDude 06/27/17 1:22:17 PM #117:	hollow_shrine posted... FrisbeeDude posted... Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it True, but you don't get to complain when people clap back. What do you mean --- No one gets in the way of my frisbee games! NO ONE! <cite>FrisbeeDude posted [p:881903250] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>hollow_shrine posted...</cite> <quote><cite>FrisbeeDude posted...</cite> <quote>Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it</quote> True, but you don't get to complain when people clap back.</quote> What do you mean</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 1:23:00 PM #118:	FrisbeeDude posted... hollow_shrine posted... FrisbeeDude posted... Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it True, but you don't get to complain when people clap back. What do you mean He's saying that people shouldn't complain about the response they get when using the word. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881903290] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>FrisbeeDude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>hollow_shrine posted...</cite> <quote><cite>FrisbeeDude posted...</cite> <quote>Anyone is free to use the word. There is no law against a non black person saying it</quote> True, but you don't get to complain when people clap back.</quote> What do you mean</quote> He's saying that people shouldn't complain about the response they get when using the word.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeadPipeCinche 06/27/17 1:34:20 PM #119:	super_clout posted... LeadPipeCinche posted... DonaldClinton posted... scaler24 posted... DonaldClinton posted... It's only offensive because of who is saying it No, it's not. I have black friends that get offended by the word whenever another black person says it too. The person saying the word doesn't change the fact that the word is horrible and needs to disappear, not be used as slant by a certain group of people If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.". It's a comraderie thing. So if someone who isn't black says it, it's not alright because you're not black and you don't know what black people go through. Some don't like it when anybody says the word because it reminds them of slavery and Jim Crow LMAO. Just because you say it means "comrade" doesn't mean that's what the word means. You can't change it's meaning. The word was created to put a race down. I swear there really is stupid black people that ruin it for the rest of them. They wonder why people look down on all of them. Blame the dumb ones who think like this shit talking like this is not good for ones well being. fuck off you leftist bitch Please keep talking & proving my point. Btw I'm not left or right, I don't follow political bullshit . <cite>LeadPipeCinche posted [p:881903975] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>super_clout posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LeadPipeCinche posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote><cite>scaler24 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote>It's only offensive because of who is saying it</quote> No, it's not. I have black friends that get offended by the word whenever another black person says it too. The person saying the word doesn't change the fact that the word is horrible and needs to disappear, not be used as slant by a certain group of people</quote> If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.". It's a comraderie thing. So if someone who isn't black says it, it's not alright because you're not black and you don't know what black people go through. Some don't like it when anybody says the word because it reminds them of slavery and Jim Crow</quote> LMAO. Just because you say it means "comrade" doesn't mean that's what the word means. You can't change it's meaning. The word was created to put a race down. I swear there really is stupid black people that ruin it for the rest of them. They wonder why people look down on all of them. Blame the dumb ones who think like this</quote> shit talking like this is not good for ones well being. fuck off you leftist bitch</quote> Please keep talking & proving my point. Btw I'm not left or right, I don't follow political bullshit .</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 1:36:25 PM #120:	While I agree that putting leftist in there is fucking stupid, it's also fucking stupid of you to justify prejudice by saying that because a few people do it, there should be no wonder that they all get looked down on. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881904100] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>While I agree that putting leftist in there is fucking stupid, it's also fucking stupid of you to justify prejudice by saying that because a few people do it, there should be no wonder that they all get looked down on.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeadPipeCinche 06/27/17 1:38:44 PM #121:	WaterLink posted... DonaldClinton posted... If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother. there are white people that say it in the same way to other white people as well. It has the same meaning as "what's up bro?" more often than not. I mean i guess it's something the races can't say to each other but can only say to someone of their own race. shrug Just how it is. There are other words of endearment you can use if that's your intent The N word is not a term of endearment & will never mean a term of endearment. It's sole purpose was to keep a race down. You can't change the meaning of a word just because you or they feel like it. It's meaning will always be about keeping them down. Only idiots think they can change & only idiots use it <cite>LeadPipeCinche posted [p:881904218] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>WaterLink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote>If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.</quote> there are white people that say it in the same way to other white people as well. It has the same meaning as "what's up bro?" more often than not. I mean i guess it's something the races can't say to each other but can only say to someone of their own race. shrug Just how it is. There are other words of endearment you can use if that's your intent</quote> The N word is not a term of endearment & will never mean a term of endearment. It's sole purpose was to keep a race down. You can't change the meaning of a word just because you or they feel like it. It's meaning will always be about keeping them down. Only idiots think they can change & only idiots use it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wasssup Now 06/27/17 1:41:48 PM #123:	Not reading through this thread but please tell me we had the gay black SJW post already <cite>Wasssup Now posted [p:881904404] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>Not reading through this thread but please tell me we had the gay black SJW post already</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxington 06/27/17 1:41:56 PM #124:	you know that language can change over time, right? and that words can have different meanings from their intended use. just because you find something that don't agree with you, it doesn't mean that you get to set the narrative for others --- http://i.imgur.com/dL319hV.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qzEHw.gifv <cite>boxington posted [p:881904413] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>you know that language can change over time, right? and that words can have different meanings from their intended use. just because you find something that don't agree with you, it doesn't mean that you get to set the narrative for others</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamepimp12 06/27/17 1:46:23 PM #125:	Language is a social structure and like all entirely social structures like that the only thing keeping it from changing is mutual understanding --- we rich now but used to be slaves,we pushing whips now we used to be whipped,rockin chains when we used to be in 'em <cite>gamepimp12 posted [p:881904694] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>Language is a social structure and like all entirely social structures like that the only thing keeping it from changing is mutual understanding</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 06/27/17 1:48:45 PM #126:	Wasssup Now posted... Not reading through this thread but please tell me we had the gay black SJW post already Ask and ye shall receive sweetie. Now tell us why you think you're entitled to participate in this conversation when you won't even do the reading? Why are we always enshrining white mediocrity? --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) 13 Transwomen of color have been murdered since 1/1/2017 <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:881904849] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Wasssup Now posted...</cite> <quote>Not reading through this thread but please tell me we had the gay black SJW post already</quote> Ask and ye shall receive sweetie. Now tell us why you think you're entitled to participate in this conversation when you won't even do the reading? Why are we always enshrining white mediocrity?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 06/27/17 1:49:11 PM #127:	it feels powerful to say a word all day long to everyone then tell other people they can't say that same word and beat the living s* out of them when they do and have people support you and go "well shouldn't have used that word that the dude beating him up says all day long" --- sigless user is me or am I? <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:881904873] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>it feels powerful to say a word all day long to everyone then tell other people they can't say that same word and beat the living s* out of them when they do and have people support you and go "well shouldn't have used that word that the dude beating him up says all day long"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 1:49:47 PM #128:	hollow_shrine posted... <Why are we always enshrining.... Now this is a post. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881904906] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>hollow_shrine posted...</cite> <quote><Why are we always enshrining....</quote> Now this is a post.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
scaler24 06/27/17 1:49:53 PM #129:	boxington posted... you know that language can change over time, right? and that words can have different meanings from their intended use. just because you find something that don't agree with you, it doesn't mean that you get to set the narrative for others Language does indeed change over time, but it changes for everyone, not just for a select group of people. If you wanna use that logic, then why is it so offensive when a non-black person says the -a word? Hypothetically, of course. I think the word is offensive and shouldn't be used at all. --- "Anything that comes out of Annie that you try and spread on toast just gets you arrested" PSN: LightningLoops - LoL(LAN): Scaler <cite>scaler24 posted [p:881904916] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>boxington posted...</cite> <quote>you know that language can change over time, right? and that words can have different meanings from their intended use. just because you find something that don't agree with you, it doesn't mean that you get to set the narrative for others</quote> Language does indeed change over time, but it changes for everyone, not just for a select group of people. If you wanna use that logic, then why is it so offensive when a non-black person says the -a word? Hypothetically, of course. I think the word is offensive and shouldn't be used at all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrisbeeDude 06/27/17 1:50:36 PM #130:	If you wanna use it, use it. Just be prepared for whatever blowback you may receive. This isn't complicated --- No one gets in the way of my frisbee games! NO ONE! <cite>FrisbeeDude posted [p:881904969] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>If you wanna use it, use it. Just be prepared for whatever blowback you may receive. This isn't complicated</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxington 06/27/17 1:52:09 PM #131:	I was responding to post #122 --- http://i.imgur.com/dL319hV.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qzEHw.gifv <cite>boxington posted [p:881905095] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I was responding to post #122</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I4NRulez 06/27/17 1:52:46 PM #132:	Matt-Moores posted... This is one thing that really grinds my gears and has for the longest. If you don't like being called that, then don't say it. I say it a lot, but I don't exclusively use it for black people. To be an N is akin to being an idiot--i.e. everyone has the potential to be one. It's not dependent on color, but wholly on one as a person. This is still racist. Saying well everyone can be one is pretty much saying "Black people are below me so i use that word to let people know that anyone can be below me like black people" We had to fight for freedom, the right to vote, the right to own land, the right to equal education, and the right to pretty much be considered people in this country. We tried to make a terrible word into a positive for us and now people are saying we cant use. No one denies its history but its ours to use the way we want. --- The night brims with defiled scum,and is permeated by their rotten stench. Just think. Now you're all set to hunt and kill to your heart's content. <cite>I4NRulez posted [p:881905139] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Matt-Moores posted...</cite> <quote>This is one thing that really grinds my gears and has for the longest. If you don't like being called that, then don't say it. I say it a lot, but I don't exclusively use it for black people. To be an N is akin to being an idiot--i.e. everyone has the potential to be one. It's not dependent on color, but wholly on one as a person.</quote> This is still racist. Saying well everyone can be one is pretty much saying "Black people are below me so i use that word to let people know that anyone can be below me like black people" We had to fight for freedom, the right to vote, the right to own land, the right to equal education, and the right to pretty much be considered people in this country. We tried to make a terrible word into a positive for us and now people are saying we cant use. No one denies its history but its ours to use the way we want.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamepimp12 06/27/17 1:53:26 PM #133:	scaler24 posted... boxington posted... you know that language can change over time, right? and that words can have different meanings from their intended use. just because you find something that don't agree with you, it doesn't mean that you get to set the narrative for others Language does indeed change over time, but it changes for everyone, not just for a select group of people. If you wanna use that logic, then why is it so offensive when a non-black person says the -a word? Hypothetically, of course. I think the word is offensive and shouldn't be used at all. Because slang and context matter --- we rich now but used to be slaves,we pushing whips now we used to be whipped,rockin chains when we used to be in 'em <cite>gamepimp12 posted [p:881905181] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>scaler24 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>boxington posted...</cite> <quote>you know that language can change over time, right? and that words can have different meanings from their intended use. just because you find something that don't agree with you, it doesn't mean that you get to set the narrative for others</quote> Language does indeed change over time, but it changes for everyone, not just for a select group of people. If you wanna use that logic, then why is it so offensive when a non-black person says the -a word? Hypothetically, of course. I think the word is offensive and shouldn't be used at all.</quote> Because slang and context matter</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xelltrix 06/27/17 2:00:11 PM #134:	I'm still wondering if you actually have black froends, scaler. Actual friends, not acquaintances. Just ask them if it's so important and answers here aren't doing it. --- Reading this post may induce one or more of the following: Nausea / Butt-Hurt / Lulz / UM? Syndrome / Angst / Diarrhea <cite>Xelltrix posted [p:881905567] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I'm still wondering if you actually have black froends, scaler. Actual friends, not acquaintances. Just ask them if it's so important and answers here aren't doing it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1NfamousACE_2 06/27/17 2:04:36 PM #135:	How do these topics always get so many posts? --- #Free OJ Simpson <cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted [p:881905858] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>How do these topics always get so many posts?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShinigamiSoul 06/27/17 2:09:35 PM #136:	--- I dont want a sig! <cite>ShinigamiSoul posted [p:881906140] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 06/27/17 2:13:53 PM #137:	1NfamousACE_2 posted... How do these topics always get so many posts? Because some of us feel strongly entitled to something that isn't theirs. --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) 13 Transwomen of color have been murdered since 1/1/2017 <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:881906377] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>1NfamousACE_2 posted...</cite> <quote>How do these topics always get so many posts?</quote> Because some of us feel strongly entitled to something that isn't theirs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
scaler24 06/27/17 2:42:23 PM #138:	Xelltrix posted... I'm still wondering if you actually have black froends, scaler. Actual friends, not acquaintances. Just ask them if it's so important and answers here aren't doing it. Pretty good friends, actually. Back when we met (and it was pretty much at the same time back when I came to USA), the fact that they found the word offensive came up, so I just didn't bring it up anymore. Maybe it's just how they were raised or something, but I've always been extra careful about not using it even as a joke when talking to black friends and acquaintances. --- "Anything that comes out of Annie that you try and spread on toast just gets you arrested" PSN: LightningLoops - LoL(LAN): Scaler <cite>scaler24 posted [p:881908151] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Xelltrix posted...</cite> <quote>I'm still wondering if you actually have black froends, scaler. Actual friends, not acquaintances. Just ask them if it's so important and answers here aren't doing it.</quote> Pretty good friends, actually. Back when we met (and it was pretty much at the same time back when I came to USA), the fact that they found the word offensive came up, so I just didn't bring it up anymore. Maybe it's just how they were raised or something, but I've always been extra careful about not using it even as a joke when talking to black friends and acquaintances.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 06/27/17 2:46:33 PM #139:	I4NRulez posted... No one denies its history but its ours to use the way we want. So you want to perpetuate racism because racism? STELLAR LOGIC~! --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:881908426] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>I4NRulez posted...</cite> <quote> No one denies its history but its ours to use the way we want.</quote> So you want to perpetuate racism because racism? STELLAR LOGIC~!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xelltrix 06/27/17 2:47:26 PM #140:	I'm not seeing the problem then. They didn't like and didn't use it and neither did you. Another circle might not mind it and use it amongst themselves, that's also fine. --- Reading this post may induce one or more of the following: Nausea / Butt-Hurt / Lulz / UM? Syndrome / Angst / Diarrhea <cite>Xelltrix posted [p:881908486] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I'm not seeing the problem then. They didn't like and didn't use it and neither did you. Another circle might not mind it and use it amongst themselves, that's also fine.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RickyTheBAWSE 06/27/17 2:49:24 PM #141:	lol @ the idea of Black people owing an explanation to somebody about this in 2017. lol @ actually feeling entitled to a personalized explanation. --- Never let those intent on misunderstanding you be the narrator to your story! BAWSE! <cite>RickyTheBAWSE posted [p:881908604] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>lol @ the idea of Black people owing an explanation to somebody about this in 2017. lol @ actually feeling entitled to a personalized explanation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/27/17 2:53:13 PM #142:	I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:881908829] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_OujiDoza_ 06/27/17 3:03:13 PM #143:	Kineth posted... I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic. Funny how that works out, isn't it? It's almost as if they don't want to have to explain a certain something....hmmm --- R.I.P. Bilbo-Swaggins: Victim of the CommunistFAQS Regime \|Brian-Dawkins\|http://i.imgtc.com/5yil6xS.jpg. <cite>_OujiDoza_ posted [p:881909391] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote>I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic.</quote> Funny how that works out, isn't it? It's almost as if they don't want to have to explain a certain something....hmmm</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
coolboy11 06/27/17 3:03:56 PM #144:	Kineth posted... I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic. they must think the word is some magical phrase that will give them wings or shit, not being able to use racial slurs is serious bidness to these folks. --- Sigs are boring <cite>coolboy11 posted [p:881909442] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote>I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic.</quote> they must think the word is some magical phrase that will give them wings or shit, not being able to use racial slurs is serious bidness to these folks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 06/27/17 3:22:13 PM #145:	UnfairRepresent posted... I4NRulez posted... No one denies its history but its ours to use the way we want. So you want to perpetuate racism because racism? STELLAR LOGIC~! Not your best work. The analysis is obvious, yet lacks depth. It's so blatantly empty it's hard to imagine anyone actually engaging with you on the rhetorical content of this contribution. I'd like to see you workshop this a bit before you give it another go. --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) 13 Transwomen of color have been murdered since 1/1/2017 <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:881910521] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>I4NRulez posted...</cite> <quote> No one denies its history but its ours to use the way we want.</quote> So you want to perpetuate racism because racism? STELLAR LOGIC~!</quote> Not your best work. The analysis is obvious, yet lacks depth. It's so blatantly empty it's hard to imagine anyone actually engaging with you on the rhetorical content of this contribution. I'd like to see you workshop this a bit before you give it another go.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
scaler24 06/27/17 3:31:30 PM #146:	Xelltrix posted... I'm not seeing the problem then. They didn't like and didn't use it and neither did you. Another circle might not mind it and use it amongst themselves, that's also fine. It's not really a problem as much as simple curiosity of why this is a thing. For example, today I learned that the f-word is apparently not as frowned upon as I thought it was, so you learn something new everyday. Race issues are just handled very differently in this country, so it's confusing to me. Kineth posted... I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic. I don't think you read half my posts where I stated I don't think it's OK for anyone to use it. --- "Anything that comes out of Annie that you try and spread on toast just gets you arrested" PSN: LightningLoops - LoL(LAN): Scaler <cite>scaler24 posted [p:881911010] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>Xelltrix posted...</cite> <quote>I'm not seeing the problem then. They didn't like and didn't use it and neither did you. Another circle might not mind it and use it amongst themselves, that's also fine.</quote> It's not really a problem as much as simple curiosity of why this is a thing. For example, today I learned that the f-word is apparently not as frowned upon as I thought it was, so you learn something new everyday. Race issues are just handled very differently in this country, so it's confusing to me. <cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote>I made a topic last week asking why people wanted to say it so much and got no answers indicating that people wanted to say it. Then we get this topic.</quote> I don't think you read half my posts where I stated I don't think it's OK for anyone to use it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MyPetKenshin 06/27/17 3:42:27 PM #147:	I'm black. I don't use it. Nobody should be using it imo. --- Placeholder sig till I think of something better to write. <cite>MyPetKenshin posted [p:881911613] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>I'm black. I don't use it. Nobody should be using it imo.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WaterLink 06/27/17 3:57:24 PM #148:	LeadPipeCinche posted... WaterLink posted... DonaldClinton posted... If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother. there are white people that say it in the same way to other white people as well. It has the same meaning as "what's up bro?" more often than not. I mean i guess it's something the races can't say to each other but can only say to someone of their own race. shrug Just how it is. There are other words of endearment you can use if that's your intent The N word is not a term of endearment & will never mean a term of endearment. It's sole purpose was to keep a race down. You can't change the meaning of a word just because you or they feel like it. It's meaning will always be about keeping them down. Only idiots think they can change & only idiots use it The f-word was used to refer to a bundle of sticks, so I guess it should be ok to use that because language never evolves and words never take on new meanings right? --- No one sings like you anymore <cite>WaterLink posted [p:881912471] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>LeadPipeCinche posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WaterLink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DonaldClinton posted...</cite> <quote>If a black person say it, it's like saying "my fellow black person" or "my brother.</quote> there are white people that say it in the same way to other white people as well. It has the same meaning as "what's up bro?" more often than not. I mean i guess it's something the races can't say to each other but can only say to someone of their own race. shrug Just how it is. There are other words of endearment you can use if that's your intent</quote> The N word is not a term of endearment & will never mean a term of endearment. It's sole purpose was to keep a race down. You can't change the meaning of a word just because you or they feel like it. It's meaning will always be about keeping them down. Only idiots think they can change & only idiots use it</quote> The f-word was used to refer to a bundle of sticks, so I guess it should be ok to use that because language never evolves and words never take on new meanings right?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_OujiDoza_ 06/27/17 4:04:35 PM #149:	"Don't use that word because I can't use it!" Just say what the fuck you really mean, people. --- R.I.P. Bilbo-Swaggins: Victim of the CommunistFAQS Regime \|Brian-Dawkins\|http://i.imgtc.com/5yil6xS.jpg. <cite>_OujiDoza_ posted [p:881912885] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote>"Don't use that word because I can't use it!" Just say what the fuck you really mean, people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 06/27/17 4:07:25 PM #150:	WaterLink posted... The f-word was used to refer to a bundle of sticks, so I guess it should be ok to use that because language never evolves and words never take on new meanings right? If you've read this topic than one of the first things you should have noticed is that opinion on this is still extremely divided within the black community. So don't take this as a go ahead to start trying to reclaim hateful speech, because it's had very mixed results. After the Pulse shooting some people were really sketchy about the use of the word 'queer' as an umbrella term for LGBT+ people, because of the violence historically associated with that word. 'Queer' had been 'reclaimed' almost universally, but all it took to make people start to doublethink was a painful incident that struck a particular emotional chord. It's a complex issue. The least we can do is approach it with respect for that complexity. --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) 13 Transwomen of color have been murdered since 1/1/2017 <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:881913053] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>WaterLink posted...</cite> <quote>The f-word was used to refer to a bundle of sticks, so I guess it should be ok to use that because language never evolves and words never take on new meanings right?</quote> If you've read this topic than one of the first things you should have noticed is that opinion on this is still extremely divided within the black community. So don't take this as a go ahead to start trying to reclaim hateful speech, because it's had very mixed results. After the Pulse shooting some people were really sketchy about the use of the word 'queer' as an umbrella term for LGBT+ people, because of the violence historically associated with that word. 'Queer' had been 'reclaimed' almost universally, but all it took to make people start to doublethink was a painful incident that struck a particular emotional chord. It's a complex issue. The least we can do is approach it with respect for that complexity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WaterLink 06/27/17 4:36:27 PM #151:	hollow_shrine posted... If you've read this topic than one of the first things you should have noticed is that opinion on this is still extremely divided within the black community. So don't take this as a go ahead to start trying to reclaim hateful speech, because it's had very mixed results I'm not saying that everyone should be allowed to say it. I don't use the word personally, it's just something that's understood. I was simply pointing out how flawed the logic behind his argument is, nothing more --- No one sings like you anymore <cite>WaterLink posted [p:881914756] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>hollow_shrine posted...</cite> <quote>If you've read this topic than one of the first things you should have noticed is that opinion on this is still extremely divided within the black community. So don't take this as a go ahead to start trying to reclaim hateful speech, because it's had very mixed results</quote> I'm not saying that everyone should be allowed to say it. I don't use the word personally, it's just something that's understood. I was simply pointing out how flawed the logic behind his argument is, nothing more</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
scaler24 06/27/17 4:50:39 PM #152:	_OujiDoza_ posted... "Don't use that word because I can't use it!" Just say what the fuck you really mean, people. It's more about the fact that the notion of certain words in a vocabulary being exclusive to select groups of people doesn't make any sense. Yes, language evolves over time and words are either accepted or rejected depending on how their meaning evolves, but if a word is deemed to be offensive, the rule should apply for everyone. The concept of certain words only being "unlocked" if you're born with a certain skin color is ridiculous. --- "Anything that comes out of Annie that you try and spread on toast just gets you arrested" PSN: LightningLoops - LoL(LAN): Scaler <cite>scaler24 posted [p:881915639] in Why are bl... [t:75505790]...</cite> <quote><cite>_OujiDoza_ posted...</cite> <quote>"Don't use that word because I can't use it!" Just say what the fuck you really mean, people.</quote> It's more about the fact that the notion of certain words in a vocabulary being exclusive to select groups of people doesn't make any sense. Yes, language evolves over time and words are either accepted or rejected depending on how their meaning evolves, but if a word is deemed to be offensive, the rule should apply for everyone. The concept of certain words only being "unlocked" if you're born with a certain skin color is ridiculous.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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