So the use of the word in satire is OK, the use of the word by those traditionally derided by its use is OK, but the use of it in discussing the text of great literature is offensive?
Why don’t we just say that the use of it in a derogatory manner is wildly offensive and otherwise, the word should be reserved for thoughtful use and never aimed at a person?
There are other words in this category, too. John Leguizamo named one of his shows " Spic-o-rama", shall I be censored and hated for citing it?