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Remember a few years ago, was driving with my boss to a site visit. We were having our light hearted banter of where we spent our childhood years. Some incident on the road and a white male came up the drivers window to give my boss abuse and used the n word. Remember that my boss and I both laughed and replied is that the best you can come out with. Then we both took terns at more intelligent insults that would be more fitting. Then my boss said that if that was the best he could come out with then he'd better up his game as this is Lambeth and the n word doesn't cut it any more.
lynx-
I would say lucky, but I don't think that's really appropriate. Admittedly the last time I heard it in person was quite a while ago, unfortunately it was accompanied by more than just words.
I think it's this idea that as long as you're using it in a certain context, that it's ok to say, regardless of how it can affect people who've had experiences you'll never comprehend, so white people.Of course, I'm not sure such a space exists in reality. Not in a diverse London, not on a niche internet forum.
psg1ben
I can see that some people still find it ok to refer the the n-word in name.
Can I just say that for some people, hearing/reading that word with a hard 'r', regardless of context, coming from a person of any race, can conjure up dark memories. It's a one word reminder of your status as lesser-than. It's still used aggressively/threateningly against people today and shouldn't be treated lightly.