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Originally posted by LadyGagaStan93
I think the whole "we're part of a marginalized group so we can reclaim the word" thing is a bit confusing for most people. I also think it's misleading. Especially, myself as a black person. How can I expect white people around me to know the "n" word is wrong, if I'm using it regularly? I think educating people not to say it, is just better overall tbh.
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It's really not that confusing though
Just like you and your friends can make fun of each other but if someone else does it that you don't really **** with, it would be offensive.
Just like you can call yourself ugly or say that you look ugly today but if a stranger says it, it's offensive.
Just like how family can talk **** about each other but if someone outside of the family says the same things about your sister that you just said 5 mins ago, it's not okay.
It's a fairly simple concept.