So we're all just going to ignore the fact that Jeremy Lin used the word "Chink" in his Xanga username in 2004, right?

Just wanted to be clear, since, you know, we’re firing ESPN headline writers for being insensitive and criticizing ESPN anchors for using the word during play-by-play.

At what point do we draw the line between “acceptable use” and “unacceptable use?” Do we further divide people by saying it’s okay for some people to use the word, while barring others?

Or can we all agree that nobody should use these sorts of words, in any context?

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(Edit 2/24: My intent was to pose three questions in one post on Tumblr that both grabbed attention and provoked stimulating, intellectual discourse on a hot-button topic. The post about Jeremy Lin was not intended to reflect my opinion on the matter, nor was it meant to cause offense. In my use of Tumblr I have deliberately avoided personal opinion and comment on issues. I have learned a great deal from others’ responses, knowledge I expect will prove valuable in the future.)

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    oh look, he edited: Edit 2/24: My intent was to pose three questions in one post on Tumblr that both grabbed attention...
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    You’re allowed to get mad at someone for saying something derogatory about you regardless of your history with a word....
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    Thank you, LA Times. Producer Matthew, it’s not up to you to tell Jeremy Lin what words he can or cannot use when...
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    Ugggggghhhhhh. Fuckofffuckofffuckofffuckoffwhitedude.
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    Oh Xanga, how I miss thee. I fondly remember the “AZN”s and “Chink” and “Angel” and all those other hilarious...
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    @LATimes I think it’s deplorable that...word was used by a headline writer and then by a...
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    Well played, LAT
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    white man trying to tell an Asian man how to feel about a word. He should...fired for...
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    Expected better than this kind...#News regular. And now
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