Board Thread:General Wiki Discussion/@comment-24881871-20141004223618/@comment-24881871-20141005054814

Ecuinach wrote: I do not wish for an argument. I see you seem to be rather upset, and I apologize. I hold my ground, however.

I support trying to change the hateful word's meaning. Around a few of my black friends we use it almost playfully. I realize it is still widely used as a word of hate, and I can't do anything about that in this present moment, although I wish too and try to do so when it's acceptable. The word has a dark history (If you'll pardon the rather inappropriate pun), but that doesn't mean the meaning can't change over time.

Another thing you need to realize is there is an "appropriate" context for it. Would you also call your boss an idiot, or a fuckhead? Is that more appropriate in the workplace? Chat is a place to relax, and along with it comes slang and "immaturity". Things are appropriate there that would be completely unacceptable in a formal setting. I'm sure in the real world you often do things at home or with friends that would not be acceptable at work.

You also fail to read what I said near the end. I specifically said leniency, but NOT freedom. Complete freedom results in Trollpasta. Leniency leads to users growing and learning when something is appropriate and when it is not.

Do me a favor. Clear your head. Calm down. Like I said, I don't want a pointless heated argument.

I don't mean to jump in on a conversation that doesn't involve me, but no part of Guy's response seemed emotional or impulsive.