I have no reason to say the word, it has nothing to do with me or my background. Now if your white and your respected and well known in the black community, I'm sure you have a totally different perspective on it (D-Sane). To me the word "nigga" is based on relation to another person in the same situations "nigga" it's like saying brother, "nigger" is a ethnic slur, "negro" refers to the background of the individual, the racial division/group. I agree with what D said about clowning with your people, cause it's natural expression, nobody thinks about it. However, there are many who take it offensive, and thats understandable.