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Originally Posted by Setsuna
Also regardless of saying N or the entire word, the person saying it is doing it with evil intentions to emotionally harm another and whatever ensues afterwards I hope they are prepared for whatever happens. But also think of the people who the words are directed at. Because there has been this stigma of "trust no one but your own "kind"" that's been prevalent in non white circles and communities or whatever that word or any like it are allowed to sustain their power. If a large portion of people can just ignore those words then this won't be a problem and I think it's very possible to achieve because of the simple fact that those words have become so powerful the opposite can happen to make them powerless.
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As much as I agree with that sentiment, as a white guy, it's really not my place to state it. You however, can. And I applaud you for it. There are plenty of shitty things people say to me but I don't give them credence. Why would I give someone else power over my self worth?