Why would you use the word "*****" if your not black?

Question

Ok... we all know where the word came from... and yes some "Blacks" use the word frequently BUT..... what would make non-Blacks use the word knowing where it originated from?
I have never understood that please be serious in answering...

Answer 1

The only reason that I can think of is that the person thinks so little of himself or herself that they must hurl derrogatory comments at others. I am sad to say that this happens much too often for many of us. I hope that you have a great week.
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Answer 2

LOL...well that all depends, doesn't it? A lot of non-black people use the word deliberately to be derrogatory. But you seem to mean non-blacks who are oblivious to the repercussions until they get owned like Kramer from Seinfeld.

Basically, it's just a lack of sensitivity. With words that have a history of being inflammatory and controversial, it needs tact to avoid a "gaffe." Sure, it's a "double standard" to say that black people can use the word but not others - but let's not be stupid. It's common sense, or should be, that if you're white and you use the word, you're accepting all the baggage that comes with it, and you should expect to be dealt with accordingly. But black people have "defanged" the word for themselves by making it theirs in a different sense, and (generally speaking) it IS understood differently when used between black people (although, obviously, not all black people use it or accept it). It's not just what's said or how it's said, but who says it.

(Note that I still use "black" instead of African American, and that's not PC in all circles, but to me, it's what I've always used, it's what most black people I know still use, it's shorter, and my meaning is understood. It will take a certain cultural sensitivity on my part to know when I need to stop using that term because its meaning has changed, as with the term "colored," which many older people still use without really understanding that it's now considered antiquated and offensive.)

Answer 3

In the Eastern U.S., it is not silent. In the Southwest, it is sometimes (incorrectly) silent. In Georgia, people don't use "vulnerable" because they don't understand what the word means, and so it is hard to say if the "L" would be pronounced or not. (Sorry, I'm all disillusioned about the pathetic state of public education in Georgia, today.)

Answer 4

Personally I try and live by the golden rule. Just a suggestion I wouldn't worry about what ppl think or call me. This is what I would tell myself that boy is crazy I know hes not talking to me b/c I'm not that. ( and beleive it) Don't let ppl consume your mind with negative comments. Its just a waste of time and space.

Answer 5

err... ok, the word originated from the latin word niger meanin black, where we also get ***** from, which is even the name of an african country and people want to use it becasue it is a word in our language, not always too offend a couple of up tight people. i dont know how in history it came to be such a taboo, is it the slave trade? if so, why do you call eachother that?

Answer 6

Why should a word be acceptable to some but use not allowed by others based on skin color??

Answer 7

the ord should not even be used by blacks no one should use it the answer to your question is you use it only if you are hate filled and biggoted!

Lev.19:18 "`Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. )

Answer 8

why would blacks use that word too. somethings need to be retired. time to move on.

Answer 9

because the meaning of that word is trash referring to any color or nationality

Answer 10

Why would you use the word at all?

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