not that this has anything to do with this thread, but i'll address it anyway...
i don't know man, i had some apprehensions about putting that up, but i had assumed most people would be familar with the context, i guess i sometimes over estimate my audience. for those unaware, it's a word for word quote from an ice-t intro. i would be less than comfortable censoring a historically outspoken like the iceman. i am equally uncomfortable putting the word "nigga" on my front page. but i think properly addresses the content of the music i write about, so i went with it.
it's not a word i say in the real world (or on the internet, for that matter). if it offends anyone it was not my intent. would it be less offensive if i were to put it in quotes and properly cite it's author?
i was just talking to schnipper how racial politics in blogs are the most confusing mix in the universe. i've gotten emails with everything from "how dare you write about rap music whitey?" to "i should lynch you you ignorant spook". it's really frightening. as corny as it sounds all i've ever wanted to do is share music i love not incite such hatred.
