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Post by rexxlaww on Jul 14, 2005 22:55:02 GMT
You know, you two would probably make great drinking buddies IRL...
But for now, get that shit outta yer systems.
Hey Alg. ;D
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Post by tired on Jul 14, 2005 22:55:16 GMT
Hey Tired would you mind pointing out the racist hate comments that so offended, I know that one thread stated to get fairly nasty but I can only recall a single post that I found offensive. And why the fuck didn't you just delete the thread or post and warn or ban the poster? yup that is the one I was thinking of too Algenon. Note it is the last post in the thread. The fact its the last one shows people either agreed or weren't bothered by it. That disturbs me. |
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Post by Pharcellus on Jul 14, 2005 22:56:28 GMT
Welp, you create a place with few rules and (intended, by your own words) nonexistant moderation. People let their hair down and say what is on their mind at the moment, no matter how radical or evil it sounds, nor whether they truly hold that belief. So, you freak out and quit because you are forced to read it? Umm. You have MODERATORS. You don't have to read a friggin' word. DELEGATE!  I mean, with no moderation and no real rules, why not call out the "racist fucktard" and have it out with him in another thread? You'd pummel his ass in Real Life, but you'll run away from him here? ..and I would actually call that message a gross generalization more than a racist comment, but YMMV. (and that means Yams Massacre Meager Virgins, btw). Compared to your average Arab's (and I am talking about the ones who live in the middle east) views of western citizens, I think it is pretty tame. The beer joke was a good one. I hate beer anyway, so I thought it was quite funny. |
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Post by paladin on Jul 14, 2005 22:58:28 GMT
For each use of the word " Fucktard " you be getting a gold star!
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Post by tired on Jul 14, 2005 22:58:38 GMT
Another missed joke - grats! Yup, I'm betting you're making a ton of coin with your standup routines in London pubs about now . . . . That just shows how little you understand of British comedy. We take ourselves to the cleaners first, then start on other people. There's a life lesson there. |
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Post by rexxlaww on Jul 14, 2005 22:58:43 GMT
yup that is the one I was thinking of too Algenon. Note it is the last post in the thread. The fact its the last one shows people either agreed or weren't bothered by it. That disturbs me. After the shit that proceeded that post, I tend to think its more a " Sweet Baby Jesus, just better let that shit die" kind of thing. |
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Post by tired on Jul 14, 2005 23:04:41 GMT
I mean, with no moderation and no real rules, why not call out the "racist fucktard" and have it out with him in another thread? You'd pummel his ass in Real Life, but you'll run away from him here? I guess I just did call him out, in a manner of speaking. I had delegated, but Sheral was on a break and I was covering - not something I have to do anymore. Trying to me a mod and be me was so hard - not a problem now. My turn to be real. It's been to long. But first, I'm going to get some sleep. |
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Post by akuma on Jul 14, 2005 23:04:59 GMT
Tired/ Algenon on the Invade Canada thread just as I said in one of my posts it's a lampoon that means joke/poking fun at etc etc in case you do not know the meaning of the term. I would have thought that even the first post was stupid enough to where it would elicit a smile even from a Canadian, such as my deliberate gaff at the plural of moose. Get it joke Ha fucking Ha type thing....
Now on the Raistlen thing, if I had been a mod I would consider that going over the line and I would have deleted it in a skinny minute. Calling one Muslim a shit bird is cool, I am sure that a number of them are. However calling all of them shit birds is racism. That would be like me accusing all Brits of being petty little grudge bearing ass wipes who need to get a grip just because one in particular I can think of falls into that category and I would be blatently wrong.
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Post by tonic on Jul 14, 2005 23:05:19 GMT
*sigh* yet we managed to overlook this from you..... pot-kettle-black--this is just two quick things i could bump posts if you like..
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Post by tantalyr on Jul 14, 2005 23:05:25 GMT
I presume by your lack of response to my other points that you agree with me Tant? And in case you missed it, I already pointed out one case of severe racism. I am in the middle of something and don't have time to point out more right now. Big wrong, Henrietta. I answered your other points in my "monstrous defense" thread. YOU chose not to respond. Instead, you threw your toys and went stomping off to try to play the martyr. As for your "one case of severe racism"--and pardon if I also mistake this one for some "joke" of yours--even though you claim to be a journalist I'm guessing that you're not aware that three years ago, the then chairman of the Islamic Council--an official with the Indonesian government--stated in a speech to their annual international conference that the primary problem with Islam is that it had not progressed beyond the 9th Century. I'll be happy to root through news websites to prove it in the likely event that you take your usual tack that you just won't believe that. Tell me Alg, on whatever Utopian planet you live on is it "racism" to state actual facts? Do you personally believe that beheading people on camera is NOT barbaric? Do you personally believe that setting off ten pounds of explosives on a bus crowded with civilians is NOT barbaric? Do you personally believe that dying while killing an infidel earns you a ticket to a heaven with 40 horny virgins is NOT barbaric? Do you believe that requiring death or conversion to your beliefs at the point of a sword is NOT barbaric? Jeez! You really do?  |
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Post by tired on Jul 14, 2005 23:06:53 GMT
The fact its the last one shows people either agreed or weren't bothered by it. That disturbs me. After the shit that proceeded that post, I tend to think its more a " Sweet Baby Jesus, just better let that shit die" kind of thing. So let the worst comment of all stand as testiment to the shit that insued? Not good. And it was such a good opportunity for good, Christian Americans to stand up against a delusional KKK monkey and show they have some humanity. |
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Post by Nali on Jul 14, 2005 23:12:05 GMT
I'm also curious exactly which racials posts turned your stomach so.
I would also like to reiterate something someone else recently said (I can't remember who, or their exact words).
People aren't here to hide behind the internet. People are here because with different people, there's a certain amount of decorum expected. For example, I don't swear at all at work. I try not to swear too much in the company of female friends. I don't bother with the not trying in front of guy friends or my family.
In very much the same way, people here are able to say things they might not feel comfortable even saying in front of their friends. Maybe only their spouse. This doesn't just go for racial comments, but anything. For example, I don't really openly talk about being bi in front of my friends. They all know, sure, but I don't flaunt it. Now with my husband, or on an internet forum if I'm comfortable with the folks, I'll gladly oogle hot chicks along with the guys and any other bi girls.
Ok, so I didn't do a very good job at the reiterating, but what the person mainly said was that you shouldn't assume that you've gotten to know the real anyone. Internet forums are just another face we have, and we could be completely different than the personality you perceive here.
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Post by rexxlaww on Jul 14, 2005 23:16:06 GMT
Yanno
I was merely postulating a reason, not making excuses.
Since I wasnt a mod at the time, I had no power to change that thread. I wont do it now, because I wasnt here when it went down.
And WTF is up with the "Good Christian Americans" bit?
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Post by rexxlaww on Jul 14, 2005 23:17:23 GMT
Ok, so I didn't do a very good job at the reiterating, Oh no, keep going. Please.  |
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Post by tantalyr on Jul 14, 2005 23:19:58 GMT
HIJACK WARNING! READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL! Nali--Will you sign my petition to make Snow's avatar just a BIT more revealing? ;D |
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