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AVClub: Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, Carmen Sandiego), who should know better by now, raps along to the n-word
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Excuse me?
Did you just insinuate that me telling people I know for a fact aren't black that they can't use the word nigga is me simply G checking them? It's a term of endearment for black people. Other minorities that don't fit that demographic wanting to "get in on the fun" doesn't make it a term of endearment for them any more than white teens who love rap music using it makes it a term of endearment for them.
My guy, fuck off.
I mean, what purpose is served by even positing it, then?
It's obvious you're feeling some type of way about this thread, which explains your little flippant posts.
User Banned (1 week): bad faith rhetoric, dismissing concerns about racism, misrepresenting the posts of others
You can gatekeep all you want, it's well within your right, but I'm talking about, as you put it, "policing" folks off the strength of a visual impression. What gives you the right to call out, say, a Blake Griffin looking guy who's definitely black and can do/say whatever the fuck he wants? It just goes back to blurred lines and thats why your line of thinking is less and less common in urban metropolitan areas.
I feel that saying poc cant say the n word is a losing battle based on what I've seen living in metropolitan areas. I mentioned my personal preference because I personally choose to never use the word, not only because I never see a use for it, but also as an obvious means of avoiding conflict. I mentioned it because yasuke said it shouldn't ever even be on my lips or something so I figured I'd mention I never say it at all.
People can say what they want, that was kind of my original point. People of color will continue to use the word, no matter how black people feel about it. You're the one who turned it into me policing others.
Tell me more about my unspoken "feelings" though, since you know so much about me personally.
Comparing a black person telling non-black people not to use the word nigga to gatekeeping should be a bannable offense.
What the fuck?
Nvm the fact I never said anything about calling out mixed people like Blake Griffin. I'm concerned with non-black individuals. But you knew that.
Ah ok. I'm not familiar with her, but that'll do it.
I'm sorry did you just
Gatekeeping... The N-word. I've seen it all.
A black person being accused of gatekeeping the N-word. Amazing.
Gatekeeping... The N-word. I've seen it all.
A black person being accused of gatekeeping the N-word. Amazing.
Yup.
Black people don't have problem with afro-latinx people dropping the N-word. It's when you FREQUENTLY drop anti-black messaging, and deny the "afro" in your heritage, then turn around and wanna shout the N-word, like we're all goodie.
Have her cake and eat it-ass punk.
So wack.
It's definitely gatekeeping, perfectly appropriate gatekeeping but gatekeeping nonetheless. There doesn't have to be a negative association with the word in this context.
(not me, just a tweet I saw that puts the word in the context I'm referring to)
So what is your point? That black people should not complain because it won't do anything? That seems kinda weird when you say you don't say it to avoid conflict.
Era likes positioning things as whites versus minorities but minorities are also frequently racist to each other.
It's closer to a free for all at times and the economic status that individuals were raised in and their community also factors into it
It's closer to a free for all at times and the economic status that individuals were raised in and their community also factors into it
Pretending not to know that gatekeeping colloquially has a negative connotation on Era of all places is indeed a strategy.
Well Jlo did say nigga in that song song in the early 2000s because she and her team forgot to change up the words form the song she stole from Ashanti but ....😏🥴
Lol but otherwise yeah she hasn't really been anti black from what i can recall
Well...if you're going to admit you're part of the problem, I guess I'll believe you motherfucker. Also, fuck outta here with the bolded
The word has evolved. I dont say the word because I dont believe in it and I'm not a poc but that's aside from the point. Read my earlier posts if you want to understand how I feel the word is used in inner cities now. Not SUPPOSED to be used but IS used. It's easily observable if you live in these areas. I'm tiring of debating the nature of reality here, though. People can deny that it is accepted that poc use the word openly in metro areas if they want.
I'm out.
??? Do you have trouble looking at things in context?
You're presenting your ideal scenario, where non-black people saying the word is frowned up, they get side eyes, put in place, etc.
I'm asking you what do you expect to accomplish realistically given the reality (term of endearment, racial ambiguity, urban populations) that progress towards your ideal continues to move in the opposite direction.
Black people CAN gatekeep this word though. That isn't anything negative I'm saying. If "gatekeeping" is inherently perceived negative, but placed in the context of this conversation, how are you still perceiving my statement as negative?
Do you think I'm saying that black people are hogging the word for themselves and should open the doors??? That's fucking stupid.
You aren't.
I'm about to put this whole thread on ignore. There are just too many.... Interesting takes. Honestly I'd suggest you do the same and go grab something good to eat.
Yes it has, that's the point. Look at all the examples in this thread. Take a walk outside. Non-black poc use the word a lot, period.
Thank youuuuuuu!
Girl is confused, and it's fucking annoying. Pick one Gina. That's the beauty of Afro-Latinx, you actually have a choice (if you're light-skinned enough) in picking up or relinquishing your blackness. Can't have both, fam.
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