This is exactly why I'm sure Metrotard needs to go. I am a black man. I do not use the N word. I don't think of it as a colloquialism. It's just flat out insulting. I'm not 50, Jay-Z or any other rapper. I don't refer to myself or other blacks as the N word. I don't expect anyone here to refer to anyone here as the n word, even in "jest". Think about it, would anyone here call Patrick Ewing, Clyde Frazier, or Stephon Marbury the N word? No, cause it would be considered as disrespectful, and they would probably beat down who ever was stupid enough to voice that. Metro is an Ignorant fool who is a cancer to this site. He's never beaten me in any argument. Read our posts. He has never had anything intelligent to offer. Unless you truly believe Okur to be a superior rebounder or that Channing Frye should be traded because he was only rated a 74 in NBA 2K7. I at least offer stats, websites for others to educate themselves. I only return insults to those who insult me. Metrotard posts about bravery, yet he sits behind his computer and runs his stupid mouth. Me and 1 are not your friends. So when you say you use the N word as a term of friendship, you're mistaken as well as a liar. We ain't your clique. Lose the N word partner. You have no reason to use it, except being disrespectful. By the way, I'm no monkey (another racial slur directed towards black people) that Metrotard finds amusing. Everyone that says that people are welcome to their opinions, fine. However, everyone here should be allowed to post and read posts free from racist backhanded comments. If you disagree with me on that, then you need to look at yourself and ask what is your true motivation. And who cares where anyone here lives? A Knick fan is a Knick fan regardless of location. Rady is the site admin from Romania. Do you think I subscribe to an American satellite provider for fun? No. I do it so I can follow the team I've loved since they drafted my fellow country man in Patrick Ewing. Metro been a fan since 97. I've been down keeping tabs following the Knicks since 85. I probably forgotten more than you know. Grow a pair Metrotard. I have family in the BX that would stomp you into the ground. I when I get there this summer, I love to see you face to face. I promise you, you'd be the first 19 year old on a milk carton.