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[EmilyMiller]

Not true! It's in the Bible. Corinthians, I think.

Ah! So it must be true . Paul never lies!

 

[EmilyMiller]

Ha! I can see that. Great actor as well. For me it's Cate Blanchett. Frigging brilliant actor, not that I've seen everything, but I do try. Remember when LOTR came out, read a review that talked about her performance. Something like she could walk out in a pair of sweats, read from the script and the movie would be better for it; I'm inclined to agree.

I’m kinda partial to a little Florence Pugh. Anyone who can out act Saorise Ronan is a very fine actor. And it’s OK as my SO agrees with me.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Yeah go figure. Some of us Colored Folk don't like hearing the N-word. And you're on a rant because a Colored Folk stood up to you about it. And you think there's a CONSPIRACY and everyone's after you now.

Wtf dude. What the actual fuck.

At the risk of diminishing a much more serious problem, I don’t mind trying to reclaim slut as a term of female empowerment, but the fact that some POC might use the word we are discussing in a similar way doesn’t legitimize white people doing the same. It’s not hard to figure why.

 

[kreemi_pi]

At the risk of diminishing a much more serious problem, I don’t mind trying to reclaim slut as a term of female empowerment, but the fact that some POC might use the word we are discussing in a similar way doesn’t legitimize white people doing the same. It’s not hard to figure why.

Well, i'm not gonna claim to be consistent. I use the term slut for myself, even here. I DON'T use the N-word, even around "my people", though, mostly for this very reason that caused the guy to start this thread. Too many "non-colored" people use that as their basis to rant against "wokeness" or whatever.

But hey...if someone insists on saying this word, just know that a lot of people don't like it. And it might get people pissed of at you.

 

[Justplainjeff]

Yeah go figure. Some of us Colored Folk don't like hearing the N-word. And you're on a rant because a Colored Folk stood up to you about it. And you think there's a CONSPIRACY and everyone's after you now.

Wtf dude. What the actual fuck.

Answer me this, please. Who do many "Colored Folk" continuously used the N-word? Hmmmmm?

 

[kreemi_pi]

Answer me this, please. Who do many "Colored Folk" continuously used the N-word? Hmmmmm?

No. HELL no. FUCK NO.

People who have been insulted by this word and attacked by this word and treated like animals with this word...if we use it amongst ourselves in our own community based on our shared experiences, that's one thing.

You, however, are not part of our community. You have not shared in our experience with this word. When you childishly insist you have a "right" to say it, that is NOT the same thing.

Do NOT pretend you don't understand me. You know goddamned well what I mean. You're not fooling anyone. Not even yourself.

 

[Justplainjeff]

No. HELL no. FUCK NO.

People who have been insulted by this word and attacked by this word and treated like animals with this word...if we use it amongst ourselves in our own community based on our shared experiences, that's one thing.

You, however, are not part of our community. You have not shared in our experience with this word. When you childishly insist you have a "right" to say it, that is NOT the same thing.

Do NOT pretend you don't understand me. You know goddamned well what I mean. You're not fooling anyone. Not even yourself.

I'll never pretend not understanding you, and YOU do the same with me! Its taken US 80 years to replace the 6 million of US slaughtered from1933 to 1945, with many in this world today wishing Hitler was never stopped. So, lets not pretend about calling ourselves by "forbidden" names. You'll never hear me calling any of MY people any of the names the majority of the world uses to disparage us.

 

[Statius]

I'll never pretend not understanding you, and YOU do the same with me! Its taken US 80 years to replace the 6 million of US slaughtered from1933 to 1945, with many in this world today wishing Hitler was never stopped. So, lets not pretend about calling ourselves by "forbidden" names. You'll never hear me calling any of MY people any of the names the majority of the world uses to disparage us

 

[Statius]

And yet you still found it acceptable to use that word? Probably in daily life as well. IF this latest post of yours is true, you should have some idea of generational trauma inflicted with extreme prejudice and malice, just for being alive.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I'll never pretend not understanding you, and YOU do the same with me! Its taken US 80 years to replace the 6 million of US slaughtered from1933 to 1945, with many in this world today wishing Hitler was never stopped. So, lets not pretend about calling ourselves by "forbidden" names. You'll never hear me calling any of MY people any of the names the majority of the world uses to disparage us.

I get that aging and bereavement are awful things. But you really need to stop. You are being deeply offensive for absolutely no reason. I’d really recommend walking away from the keyboard. Nothing you are saying here is in any way cool, and it’s obvious to everyone but you that this is the case.

 

[Bramblethorn]

OP: I have no idea what the beef is between you and blackrandl1958 or who started it. I don't see it as my job to judge who's in the wrong here.

...but you know what, after subsequent comments in this thread, I'm not gonna both-sides this.

Congrats to blackrandl for winning this one without even showing up to it.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Answer me this, please. Who do many "Colored Folk" continuously used the N-word? Hmmmmm?

Why is it okay for me to call my brother an asshole, but if you call him that, I'll beat your ass?

The real question is, why do you want to use that particular word so badly?

 

[kreemi_pi]

I'll never pretend not understanding you, and YOU do the same with me! Its taken US 80 years to replace the 6 million of US slaughtered from1933 to 1945, with many in this world today wishing Hitler was never stopped. So, lets not pretend about calling ourselves by "forbidden" names. You'll never hear me calling any of MY people any of the names the majority of the world uses to disparage us.

Jeff, I'm just going to drop this and wish you the best.

I'm sorry for the loss of your wife.

Peace and love always.

 

[Justplainjeff]

Jeff, I'm just going to drop this and wish you the best.

I'm sorry for the loss of your wife.

Peace and love always.

Thank you very much.

 

[Justplainjeff]

To be truthful, I have 2 grandchildren older than you.

 

[kreemi_pi]

To be truthful, I have 2 grandchildren older than you.

Give them my love and let's forget the hate.

 

[M_K_Babalon]

Well, i'm not gonna claim to be consistent. I use the term slut for myself, even here. I DON'T use the N-word, even around "my people", though, mostly for this very reason that caused the guy to start this thread. Too many "non-colored" people use that as their basis to rant against "wokeness" or whatever.

But hey...if someone insists on saying this word, just know that a lot of people don't like it. And it might get people pissed of at you.

I don't use it either. I can see why they would be offended, but it was in a story, probably spoken by a character. I don't think he said it to them over the phone. I also think it's a bit ironic to say colored.

 

[kreemi_pi]

I don't use it either. I can see why they would be offended, but it was in a story, probably spoken by a character. I don't think he said it to them over the phone. I also think it's a bit ironic to say colored.

Saying "colored" was intended to be ironic.

I said also, use the N word if you wish, but be aware there may be consequences, because it offends many people, regardless of how you use it.

In any event, I made peace with the gentleman who started the thread and I've dropped this argument.

 

[M_K_Babalon]

Saying "colored" was intended to be ironic.

I said also, use the N word if you wish, but be aware there may be consequences, because it offends many people, regardless of how you use it.

In any event, I made peace with the gentleman who started the thread and I've dropped this argument.

I wasn't trying to argue, just explain that I understand their issue. I don't know the context of how it was used in a story, just that it was used in a story, not said to their faces. That's the difference to me. Plus I responded before I read the rest.

 

[kreemi_pi]

I wasn't trying to argue, just explain that I understand their issue. I don't know the context of how it was used in a story, just that it was used in a story, not said to their faces. That's the difference to me. Plus I responded before I read the rest.

All good. Not sure i completely understood the context either, but it didn't stop me from jumping in face first.

 

[ToPleaseHim]

Know your very close relationship with Randi, I wouldn't expect any different response.

I’ve never met Randi, so this all-powerful author who decided to no longer be friends with you after you used the N word has no influence on me.

Neither Laurel nor Manu are known for responding to messages. They respond sometimes. They don’t reply with a great deal of frequency. This is known and people talk about it on the forums. They don’t have to reply to anyone.

You really need to let this go. People ghosted you because you used the N word and you’ve been periodically losing your shit publicly since then. They aren’t required to be your friends. They aren’t in power here. I agree with Bramblethorn above that this isn’t healthy for you at all. I just deleted a brand new rant of yours on The Playground because it was not at all related to the thread. Just want to let you know it was me and not Randi who deleted that.