racism Polls

i voted for the last one coz its ok in a joky way, if the person your aiming it at KNOWS your joking of course, but its not that kl, which i think alot of people think it is

I said it depends on the situation. some people say it to eachother as a joke but for other situations it's better to say it. I can't really explain it but that's the one I picked

Nigga please!

Anyone can say it...it's hard to pronounce...I think the older black generation gets offended...But there are other derogatory words for other races & cultures...why is NIGGA always a HOT TOPIC? I think it's soooo stupid for black people to use if they get offended if a white person uses it. That just shows their ignorance...Stop insulting yourself! Have a nice day =]

i like the debate that's forming here! on a side note, i recommend saying "ninja" instead of nigga. its more fun, and you won't get beat up... unless there are some ninjas around... then youre straight fuct

i dont think its a necessary word, there isnt really any need to say it, but it doesnt hold the power and hatered it used to. if someone wants to say it - regardless of their race - whatever, freedom of speech. but i dont use it and dont surround myself with people who do

pompasaurus said:

i like the debate that's forming here! on a side note, i recommend saying "ninja" instead of nigga. its more fun, and you won't get beat up... unless there are some ninjas around... then youre straight fuct

Bastard Ninjas and their wiley ways...

I just don't know how do feel about this word. On the new Big Brother airing in Britain, a contestant used the N word qyite flippantly and even though everyone knew it wasn't meant negatively, she was booted from the house by the show's bosses. Especially after the "racism" (see: class jealousy) fiasco in the January Celebrity Big Borther.
It's not my place to say that word really, as there is a lot of negativity around it.
It's kind of how I feel about saying the word fag. I feel I have the right to say it in one way but I don't like using it as there is so much badness that comes with it.
Interesting debate question Pompasaurus!

laurenceiscaustic said:

Bastard Ninjas and their wiley ways...

I just don't know how do feel about this word. On the new Big Brother airing in Britain, a contestant used the N word qyite flippantly and even though everyone knew it wasn't meant negatively, she was booted from the house by the show's bosses. Especially after the "racism" (see: class jealousy) fiasco in the January Celebrity Big Borther.
It's not my place to say that word really, as there is a lot of negativity around it.
It's kind of how I feel about saying the word fag. I feel I have the right to say it in one way but I don't like using it as there is so much badness that comes with it.
Interesting debate question Pompasaurus!

interesting point about the word fag. i feel like i cant really say fag, but that i can say gay, homo, dyke, queer etc... bc i am bi (read: actual bisexual, not fashionable bisexual) so the words that pertain to me or groups that i'm a part of i have no problem saying. i am not outspoken about my sexuality though, so i think some people think i'm insensitive or or hateful when i say these things, when in reality i feel the opposite

true... makes sense that an argument about a word will become one based on semantics. you're right. there's a big difference between saying who has the "right" to use the word and who "should" use the word.

maybe a better question is who should have the power to decide who ought to use the word or not? is it something we're all qualified to assess? or just some of us in certain situations?

jassojasso said:

justsherrie808 said:Anyone can say it...it's hard to pronounce...I think the older black generation gets offended...But there are other derogatory words for other races & cultures...why is NIGGA always a HOT TOPIC? I think it's soooo stupid for black people to use if they get offended if a white person uses it. That just shows their ignorance...Stop insulting yourself! Have a nice day =]I think you're really wrong. Different groups of people (try to) have possesion of words that make it ok for them and wrong for you like gays and queer. There is no other racial slur that holds as much weight and history as the word nigger. That is why it is such a hot topic! I guess there is no real way for me to explain to you and white people can walk around saying nigger or nigga but in most cases they should be prepared to be beat within inches of their lives. (That is not a threat directed at anyone just a simple truth).

Of chours it is (HOT TOPIC) because people make it a big deal...You don't see Hispanics beating up every person calling them a "wet back" or "spic" or Filipinos getting rowdy because of the word "FOB" (you know Fresh Off the Boat) ...and besides the people who try to use it & it ok for them or make it a different meaning is black people...Nowadays kids say nigga like it's meaning is a homeboy. Other races use it now because they have black friends who use it and they think it's ok. You wouldn't beat up your friend if they called you a nigga or wet back? You'd think it's funny and says something smart back, but is that still okay? It's the younger genaration that's ignorant to the words history and who named US that!!!...and all the beatings anyone has ever gotten for using that DAMNED word obviously didn't work! They might have not used it in any black person face ever again, but still disrespect you behind you back. NO ONE should use it! But beating someone won't stop them from saying it unless you break their voice box...ya dig? That still won't stop them from thinking it or believing you are a good for nothing piece of sh*t...If you really believed it's a bad word don't use it or let your friends use it...
It is freedom of speech but you could go to jail kickin' some ass or worst, killing them and losing your freedom. So speaking of morals...Kicking someone's ass because of the word is like throwing fuel on an already big fire, it's still NOT right. Don't take it to heart if you live in hypocrisy...

As a white man who grew up with and was always around black people, I picked up the word "nigga" early.....The small town Im from, I can go to the other side of town and hang out, and say it as much as I want. The fact is, you can say it with out incident if the people your talking to know you, I mean really know you. Now, on the rare occasion I'd bring one of my white friends with me, I'd warn them, "You'll hear me say nigga alot down here, but that dont mean they want to hear you say it, they dont know you like that." Is it right? Well, another fact is that we all have the freedom of speech, so say whatever you want. Just be prepared for whatever happens afterwards. Be in the right place with the right people before you say that word!
Im trying to break myself of that habit, saying "my nigga this," or refering to myself as one, my gal, who is hispanic, dont like it much, and honestly, in my older age, I dont either. But old habits die hard.