**** Elections thread *****

[Poopadoop]

Sadly you're right here. Which, incidentally, is one reason why racism is nowhere near being eradicated.

Ideally no such thing would exist as a word that has a different meaning based on the colour of the person using it. But I think there's a meaningful difference between acknowledging cultural differences and being racist in the negativey discriminatey sense of the word.

[OngBonga]

Ideally no such thing would exist as a word that has a different meaning based on the colour of the person using it. But I think there's a meaningful difference between acknowledging cultural differences and being racist in the negativey discriminatey sense of the word.

This isn't about acknowledging cultural differences. This is about one rule for black people, another for white people. The rules should be the same across the board.

[Poopadoop]

Well, we could turn that argument around. Black people may not want to be 'equal' to white people in all ways. Maybe that's why they make up their own meanings for words. So by forcing them to assimilate you're the one being racist.

[OngBonga]

Well, we could turn that argument around. Black people may not want to be 'equal' to white people in all ways. Maybe that's why they make up their own meanings for words. So by forcing them to assimilate you're the one being racist.

Well if they don't want to be equal, then they don't have a problem with racism.

[BananaStand]

Well if they don't want to be equal, then they don't have a problem with racism.

jesus man.

Out of curiosity, what other factors do you think contribute to the racial divide? Is it really just an inconsistent application of outrage over the n-word? What else do you think drives racism?

[OngBonga]

jesus man.

Out of curiosity, what other factors do you think contribute to the racial divide? Is it really just an inconsistent application of outrage over the n-word? What else do you think drives racism?

No, the use of the word we cannot say because we are white is merely an example of how we are not treated as equals in society. There are tons more examples.

For example... here in the UK, we have the Black Police Officer's Association... as you'd expect, a group of people whose agenda is to represent the interests of black police officers.

Of course, what happens if we decide to have a White Police Officer's Association? Accusations of racism.

[BananaStand]

No, the use of the word we cannot say because we are white is merely an example of how we are not treated as equals in society. There are tons more examples.

I'll make a deal with you. When those tons of other examples are remedied, I'll be the first one to stand beside you on your crusade to de-stigma-fy the n word.

I wanna sing along to rap albums too.

[Poopadoop]

Well if they don't want to be equal, then they don't have a problem with racism.

Also ban. Assuming complete lack of logic is banworthy that is.

[OngBonga]

Also ban. Assuming complete lack of logic is banworthy that is.

I have the ban hammer, you don't.

Wind your neck in.

[Poopadoop]

I have the ban hammer, you don't.

Wind your neck in.

Don't worry guys, it's just English-speak for 'I know you're right.'

[Poopadoop]

This is about one rule for black people, another for white people. The rules should be the same across the board.

It's not a rule, it's a convention. There's a difference.

A rule is something imposed from above. A convention is something that arises on its own through being agreed on by most people.

[BananaStand]

This isn't about acknowledging cultural differences. This is about one rule for black people, another for white people. The rules should be the same across the board.

That is really petty you know.

It's like when you have a kid brother who's a real fucking jerk, and you are not shy about telling him what a jerk he is. And maybe you tell your friends what a jerk your kid brother is. But when someone else comes along and calls your kid brother a jerk....you stick up for him.

Sometimes it's ok for something to go on within a certain culture but still be considered offensive when committed by someone outside that culture.