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Should The "N" word be banned from the English language?
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RCKstarh
post Nov 14 2008, 11:18 PM
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sad that this is the way they define the word "n****er"

1. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a. a black person.
b. a member of any dark-skinned people.

2. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a person of any race or origin regarded as contemptible, inferior, ignorant, etc.
3. a victim of prejudice similar to that suffered by blacks; a person who is economically, politically, or socially disenfranchised


^actually looked this up. this word was once a word that defined lazy and ignorant people..... upsetting that this word now denies a "black" person. if anything, this definition should be changed back to its original meaning instead of a way to deifine a "black person"
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 01:44 AM
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No offense.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 02:10 AM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 14 2008, 07:32 PM) *
No one still has not gave a good reason for it to stay and it should therefore be given the boot.


You haven't given a good reason for it to go. Your arguments are silly and far fetched.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(only-tuesdays @ Nov 15 2008, 02:10 AM) *
You haven't given a good reason for it to go. Your arguments are silly and far fetched.


Actually I have. The word should go simply because it is offensive and there is no good reason to keep it. By that I mean it will not be beneficial if kept. However, if it is gone, it will have a symbolic meaning to many, including races other than black.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Nov 15 2008, 01:44 AM) *
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No offense.


This just shows ignorance. Anyone agree?
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 02:46 PM
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post Nov 15 2008, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 01:41 PM) *
This just shows ignorance. Anyone agree?

Nah. This cracker gets soggy when he swims and thinks black people are some of the most enjoyable people to hang out with.

Speaking of which, JC, we should meet up when I'm in NYC this winter break.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 14 2008, 10:32 PM) *
Freedom of speech won't be affected by removing the word from the language. They can still say it if the want. It just wont be seen as an actual word.

Bottom line is, taking the word out would be more beneficial than keeping it. No one still has not gave a good reason for it to stay and it should therefore be given the boot.

That didnt make much sense at all. To me what your saying is that they can still use it even though you want to ban it...So then whats the point of banning the word if people can still use it? And people will still see it as a actual word since they have said it for years now. Theres nothing beneficial about taking the word out if people are still going to use it.

This whole thing is ignorant, your statements are ridiculous
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(Tomates @ Nov 15 2008, 10:02 PM) *
That didnt make much sense at all. To me what your saying is that they can still use it even though you want to ban it...So then whats the point of banning the word if people can still use it? And people will still see it as a actual word since they have said it for years now. Theres nothing beneficial about taking the word out if people are still going to use it.

This whole thing is ignorant, your statements are ridiculous


Are you clear on what ignorant means? Doesn't sound like it because if you did you would see that this isn't ignorant.

Did you even read my quote?
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It's obvious that you can't stop people from saying a word, as many others have said before. But by declaring the "N" word as not a word, in my opinion there is a sort of symbolic meaning about the process. It kinda shows that America is putting thise kinds of things behind us and unity is closer.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 10:08 PM) *
Are you clear on what ignorant means? Doesn't sound like it because if you did you would see that this isn't ignorant.

Did you even read my quote?

Yes im clear on what it means or else i wouldnt have said it.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(Tomates @ Nov 15 2008, 10:13 PM) *
Yes im clear on what it means or else i wouldnt have said it.


I see...

Well maybe you aren't seeing my point clearly and I've tried many times to make it clearer. It doesn't get any clearer than: (1) It will have a symbolic meaning, (2)It does no good to keep it.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:19 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 10:18 PM) *
I see...

Well maybe you aren't seeing my point clearly and I've tried many times to make it clearer. It doesn't get any clearer than: (1) It will have a symbolic meaning, (2)It does no good to keep it.

I am seeing your point and im saying that its petty.
How clear do I have to make it now?
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(Tomates @ Nov 15 2008, 10:19 PM) *
I am seeing your point and im saying that its petty.
How clear do I have to make it now?


Well petty means to not be important. So are you saying that this isn't important?

Now maybe your whole reason for not seeing it as important is because you have no idea where I am coming from with this topic, or maybe the word doesn't affect you. I have many family members who have been verbally abused with many words such as this one. We consider it to be offensive because we are on the recieving end of it. However, many people see it as not so offensive because it is a word that blacks have been called by for years, so nothing should change now. I disagree and therefore believe that we should get rid of the word to show that change can and should happen and we should not accept things as they currently are. As I said before, there is absolutely no good reason for keeping this word.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:36 PM
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Wow, just read the last two pages. This is stupid.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 10:27 PM) *
Well petty means to not be important. So are you saying that this isn't important?

Now maybe your whole reason for not seeing it as important is because you have no idea where I am coming from with this topic, or maybe the word doesn't affect you. I have many family members who have been verbally abused with many words such as this one. We consider it to be offensive because we are on the recieving end of it. However, many people see it as not so offensive because it is a word that blacks have been called by for years, so nothing should change now. I disagree and therefore believe that we should get rid of the word to show that change can and should happen and we should not accept things as they currently are. As I said before, there is absolutely no good reason for keeping this word.

WTF You make no f*cking sense, no matter how you word your opinion,
Also , you're quite redundant.

"Yeah, because n****er is ignorance and, um, yeah it's symbolic of unity and n****er is ignorant, which means petty, which is what ignorant is, which if you haven't noticed is symbolic of unity."
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(Tung @ Nov 15 2008, 10:36 PM) *
Wow, just read the last two pages. This is stupid.


You're entitled to your opinion.

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WTF You make no f*cking sense, no matter how you word your opinion,
Also , you're quite redundant.

"Yeah, because n****er is ignorance and, um, yeah it's symbolic of unity and n****er is ignorant, which means petty, which is what ignorant is, which if you haven't noticed is symbolic of unity."

Hmm... I don't recall saying that. Can you read?
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 10:27 PM) *
Well petty means to not be important. So are you saying that this isn't important?

Now maybe your whole reason for not seeing it as important is because you have no idea where I am coming from with this topic, or maybe the word doesn't affect you. I have many family members who have been verbally abused with many words such as this one. We consider it to be offensive because we are on the recieving end of it. However, many people see it as not so offensive because it is a word that blacks have been called by for years, so nothing should change now. I disagree and therefore believe that we should get rid of the word to show that change can and should happen and we should not accept things as they currently are. As I said before, there is absolutely no good reason for keeping this word.

I know where your coming from and i know its a very insulting word. Your responses dont make sense at all what so ever.
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 14 2008, 10:32 PM) *
Freedom of speech won't be affected by removing the word from the language. They can still say it if the want. It just wont be seen as an actual word.

Please explain how that makes any sense. It doesnt at all and all of your responses have almost been like that which means you dont know how to fight your own argument or your not really understanding/reading what others are trying to say.

Like i said above before, im aware its insulting but your going to have to face it, people are still going to say the word and abuse it even if its banned and if "it wont be seen as an actual word" People will still know what it means which wont make anything different.



QUOTE(Tung @ Nov 15 2008, 10:36 PM) *
Wow, just read the last two pages. This is stupid.

QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 10:47 PM) *
You're entitled to your opinion.

again what the hell? Are you even reading the responses? or understanding them? Your answer makes no sense at all to him
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:05 PM
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I quit.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 11:05 PM) *
I quit.

Thank god
 
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Agree to disagree?
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:08 PM
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Agree to disagree with what? Your lack of knowledge for supporting your own opinion?
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(Tomates @ Nov 15 2008, 11:08 PM) *
Agree to disagree with what? Your lack of knowledge for supporting your own opinion?


1. Spell check
2. How do I lack knowledge to support my opinion?
3. Its obvious Im not agreeing with anybody here and no one agrees with me, so I am saying agree to disagree to respect differing opinions.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:13 PM
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QUOTE(BamBamBoogie @ Nov 15 2008, 11:11 PM) *
1. Spell check
2. How do I lack knowledge to support my opinion?
3. Its obvious Im not agreeing with anybody here and no one agrees with me, so I am saying agree to disagree to respect differing opinions.

1. Its spelled fine Ktnx
2. For all your answers/responses it looks like you went to wikipedia to grab a sentance to make yourself look like you knew what you were talking about
3. No one agree's with you because what you have said is ridiculous.
 
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lol@the arugument between Natilie and BamBamBoogie.
 
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post Nov 15 2008, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(Tomates @ Nov 15 2008, 11:13 PM) *
1. Its spelled fine Ktnx
2. For all your answers/responses it looks like you went to wikipedia to grab a sentance to make yourself look like you knew what you were talking about
3. No one agree's with you because what you have said is ridiculous.


lol. You're quite stubborn. I really don't care if anyone agrees with me. I still sleep quite well at night. Im not going to continue to argue with you either. I tried to end this debate in a respectful way, but you obviously don't want to do that. So... later.

and btw I said spell check before you did an edit.
 

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