Really?
You still use this horrible word? If this word is in your daily vocabulary I can not see us having any sort of future, whether it be romantic or social.
Equal
For me this word is equal to any curse word there is. There is the C word or the F word, but nothing is worse than the R word.
Think before you speak
A problem with society is people don’t think before they speak. If you use this word, you don’t know a person's past or future. Personally I want to be a special ed teacher, so this word along with many others is one I would not like people to use. Also I may have a friend who is special needs or has some difficulties in specific areas of life.
Are you really defending yourself?
Just stop. Don’t defend yourself, that word is a horrible word that does not need any justification for its use in your daily vocabulary. You can easily switch it out for the word “pointless.” example:
Yo! That presentation was so R*******.
Change it to:
Yo! That presentation was so pointless.
Repeat what you said but use a different word
If you say the word and realize it was a mistake, just restart your sentence. People will understand, going on with it makes you seem even worse of a person.
Don’t be that person
Finally, don’t be the person who says how against it they are but then go out and call someone or something the R word. NO ONE LIKES A FAKE.