# Netflix N-word thread locked?

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**Created:** [July 6, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-n-word-thread-locked/817425 "2018-07-06T20:52:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 6, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-n-word-thread-locked/817425/3 "2018-07-06T20:56:16Z")

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You didn’t give the moderator a chance to add an explanation. It’s there now.

> [@Netflix exec fired for "using" N-word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-exec-fired-for-using-n-word/816664/198):
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> I’d prefer not to have to look up and determine in context if this is supposed to be an insult, along with the other terms being used. That, combined with the mocking condescension is too much. Dial it back. Engage the argument, not the poster, please.
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> I’ve closed this thread to let cooler heads prevail. I’ll revisit in a few hours to see if there is something worth salvaging.
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> [/moderating]

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