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  Is the *N* word ever appropriate? (search mode)
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Question: Is the *N* word ever appropriate?
#1
yes, but only for people who could be called one		  
#2
yes, but only when talking about how bad the word is		  
#3
yes, but only black people and discussions of the word(s)		  
#4
yes, the above reasons, plus if you're alone		  
#5
yes, other		  
#6
no		  
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Fubart Solman
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« on: February 02, 2019, 10:37:46 AM »
Quote from: MarkD on January 08, 2019, 04:25:40 PM
It's appropriate in the world of fiction, to reveal the racism in a character. Try reading To Kill a Mockingbird and avoid seeing the word in print. Watch an unedited version of The Shining and you'll hear the word a few times in the restroom scene.

This and quoting historical usage are the only times the -er version should be used.
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Pouring Rain and Blairing Music
Fubart Solman
Junior Chimp
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Posts: 9,839
United States


« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2019, 01:06:44 AM »
Quote from: Intell on February 02, 2019, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: Howard Schultz Venti Venti on February 02, 2019, 10:37:46 AM
Quote from: MarkD on January 08, 2019, 04:25:40 PM
It's appropriate in the world of fiction, to reveal the racism in a character. Try reading To Kill a Mockingbird and avoid seeing the word in print. Watch an unedited version of The Shining and you'll hear the word a few times in the restroom scene.

This and quoting historical usage are the only times the -er version should be used.

Usage in comedy is also allowed to highlight racism.

Should’ve added explicitly that as well. I had Trading Places in mind when I wrote it.
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