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can you explain what you mean by this? i'm not getting it.

• cubefox 1y ago
  Ordinary slurs may not be used, but the n-word may not even be mentioned [1]. Similar to the name of you-know-who in Harry Potter. 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use%E2%80%93mention_distinction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use%E2%80%93mention_distinctio...
  • GuinansEyebrows 1y ago
    But… you did it. Twice. What consequences are you facing for this brave action?
    • cubefox 1y ago
      I didn't directly mention the n-word (in the sense of quoting it). If I did mention it, my account could get restricted or otherwise punished. HN is operated by US Americans I believe.
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