I know this has been said before, and I'm sad that some orgers here feel that I need to readdress this issue in a thread - which means it's still happening.

There is no room here for racially offending anyone. Whether it's in jest or a "cool" slang word, it's unacceptable. If it's something you cannot say to your mom or dad, or your boss aloud - then it's probably not something you should write down as a response to someone here.

Words hurt. Offensive, racially motivated slang, images, etc. Not allowed. Note this from the rules:

Do not post racist or 'hateful' material.
This means no racist/homophobic comments, period. Discussions of racism itself in the proper forum are OK. Making hateful comments, directed at a person or group, may get your account immediately suspended. We are extremely serious about this. prince.org is not a place for racial bigotry or hateful speech.

So, it's been said. So it's in writing, and in the rules you agreed to when you signed up. We don't tolerate it.

Those who are offended - if you see it posted somewhere, report it! We are not everywhere all the time, and need you to give us a head's up when something like this takes place.

Thanks for your time.

June7