How do you feel about group-specific word usage?

Meaning only gay people can say faggot and only people who are black can say the n-word
I think this is fair, and no, it is not opening up the opportunity for others to call you such a thing if you use it. Because it is not their word. Just because I say to a fellow gay man "wow you're such a faggot" in a joking way, does not justify the red-neck driving down the road shouting the same word to me. But what do you think? Should they be used at all? Should they be used by everyone if it is going to be used by any?

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

ButterFly2023 · 18-21, M

I could explain this but I can't be bothered.

SW-User

@ButterFly2023 I thought that, so I made an half arsed attempt. 🤷‍♂️ just to prove I'm awake!

ButterFly2023 · 18-21, M

It's to do with swearing which is only acceptable in friendly company. It's hard to get your head around, but that's what its about. I call the gay dude at work "slut" and he calls me "bitch" or "robot" if he wants to insult my autism. It's Ok because we like each other, however other people just don't get the same leeway and if you jump on, we are both lible to attack you because it just isn't friendly.

SW-User

@ButterFly2023 interesting, maybe you should have stuck with not bothering?

JackForrester · 22-25, M

Okay but I'm not talking about cursing or anything like saying bitch, slut, or robot. I'm talking about revived slurs that were used to pursue the oppression of a specific group and if those words can be revived within those groups to be used generally as to "take back" what was pressed onto them as hate. @SW-User @ButterFly2023