Reposting myself from the other thread:
I am wondering: Are similarly sounding substitute words acceptable, such as "mega", or would that simply warrant the same reactions given that it'll surely be impossible to see a difference in such a context?
Just not certain if, if there actually is a choice between omitting and changing the word, then changing should lead to a quite different word.
All of these similar stories/threads are quite important and it's great to have more examples on how things can be handled very well by all parties. I don't listen to songs myself so I've never been in a situation like this, but my sister told me of how she learned to stop using the word after reading such stories, so clearly education like this works and it's a good thing she's now part of those spreading the word.
People who post about how it makes no sense, please take a few minutes to consider how it can negatively affect more people, and with more impact, than you.
I guess one tough part at first is understanding that "singing along" isn't literally "repeat all those words" for this scenario. You're still technically singing along but it implies being sensitive.
The act itself is as simple as a situation where you're repeating a famous quote but omitting/changing an offensive word because there's a child in the room. People do that naturally. The difference here is that this is between adults and the word is offensive only when spoken by specific individuals.
Did we ever repeat something like this 2016 GAF thread on ERA? https://www./threads/nigga-and-you-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-n-word.1281323/
