Does saying ***** all the time make me racist?

I understand you're using it as slang for "bro" or "friend", and not in a way that is demeaning towards black people. It doesn't necessarily make you racist, but it is insensitive and not acceptable at all for you to say that. It was used to dehumanize and humiliate black people. They have taken the word and turned it into slang rather than something negative. But, the word still has a racist history, therefore you are not allowed to use it.

Even if you're not saying it directly to a black person, many people still get offended by that word. If they hear you say that, they will immediately judge you and think you are a bad person, when you aren't trying to be insulting.

One day, someone will hear you say it and you will be in a whole lot of trouble. You are not intentionally trying to be mean, but saying that word anyway is really not on.

Try and think of something else to address your friends with.

You sound like a un-mature 13 year old English boy, Trying to act like an 18 year old black American homie! Keep saying it when you older and you will receive a punch!

Yes

if you're white, never say n*****. if you're black, never say it. if you're hispanic, never say it. i don't care what your race is. that's what white people used to call their slaves. yes, it makes you racist. never say fag or ****** either. it's disrespectful and makes you come off as a scumbag. :) cheers

Why would you want to say it?