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Those SJWs in Rwanda eh? Causing all the genocides.
What?Aside fron some ill drawn conclusiond, your past seems to suggest that racism and prejudice only impact certain groups. Prejudice and discrimination can impact on anyone and should be roundly criticised.
I think I've seen enough of your posts to see that there is nothing from me to learn from you on.this issue, so I won't he paying them any further attention. I suspect if i do comment further, it will be myself out of the two of us that received points
This is certainly not always the case and a bit of a silly statement. Many people dress, act, have a certain style precisely wanting to be judged a certain way. Same with the latter if there’s advantages in being associated from that area.Whether stereotypes are true or not is besides the point really.
People don't like to be judged by their appearance or where they come from. End of.
Threads aside, these competitions seem to involve some people becoming so open minded that their brain starts to seep out of their skull.Most aren't anymore. Like most of these threads, it's basically a competition to show who's the most progressive.
It was not intended as a catch all statement but taken out of context of the debate at the time I agree it is not correctThis is certainly not always the case and a bit of a silly statement. Many people dress, act, have a certain style precisely wanting to be judged a certain way. Same with the latter if there’s advantages in being associated from that area.
That's definitely how I see it. A lot of people are very uncomfortable hearing about the shit minorities have to deal with, for whatever reason (be it guilt, prejudice, ignorance), and instead of taking the time to listen and understand, they take offense and lash out. They've done that thing that you're now saying is racist (you said racially insensitive, but they read it differently), and they know that being a racist is bad. They are not bad, thus they are not racist, so how dare you slander them like that? Maybe you're the racist, seeing race everywhere like that? Bonus points if they complain about SJWs or snowflakes.I think your problem is, you preferred when race wasn’t discussed as often as it is now.
What you fail to understand is, in those times when we didn’t discuss race - it wasn’t that issues that affect PoC athletes & people didn’t exist, they did - it’s that there were often barriers to discussing those issues, whereas now due to things like the internet & social media, we can discuss such issues openly on public platforms.
You have this view that talking about racial issues will cause divide - it won’t, every issue shows that large amounts of people don’t even know/understand/have any exposure to the issues that PoC face. Therefore if we don’t discuss it, the general populace will continue to remain ignorant, and PoC will continue to be affected.
That’s not ideal.
The problem that we see on here is almost any time something racial is discussed most people care more about trying to prove why it’s not racist, rather than being open to hearing why PoC feel the way that they do, and trying to understand where that gap comes from - this is what causes issues and causes the divide. Personally, if I approach a subject that I don’t know or understand, I want to listen and learn before forming my own opinion. When it comes to race, more often than not - it’s immediately shut down as a non-issue by the very people it doesn’t affect, and very few are willing to listen. You being one, from my perceptions of your posts on the topic anyway b
I won’t hold my breath though, I think most people would prefer not to have to talk about these things, however you shouldn’t then be surprised if PoC get emotional about these topics, they’re highly personal and emotive for those that they affect.
So, who is the most progressive? Also, how are they being decided as such? This has been a very informative thread.Most aren't anymore. Like most of these threads, it's basically a competition to show who's the most progressive.
Im sorry but am I hearing this in the right context and everything here in this clip from Adrian Durham? Basically saying we shouldn't call any black player 'Lazy' as it may be percieved by some as racist? im sorry but that is way overtop 'pc gone mad etc' When we deny free speach like that more problems and confusion occur, we can't change the rules because one group may be offended. Ridiculous. This is becoming a particular problem with some on the percieved 'left', they have good intentions but channel in completely a way that makes things more polarising for society.I honestly believe there is an amount of unconscious racism that goes on with this. I don't agree with everything this guys says but I think this is well articulated in the below...
You’re spot on!Im sorry but am I hearing this in the right context and everything here in this clip from Adrian Durham? Basically saying we shouldn't call any black player 'Lazy' as it may be percieved by some as racist? im sorry but that is way overtop 'pc gone mad etc' When we deny free speach like that more problems and confusion occur, we can't change the rules because one group may be offended. Ridiculous. This is becoming a particular problem with some on the percieved 'left', they have good intentions but channel in completely a way that makes things more polarising for society.
The Racist word is such a powerful one that gets banded about so loosely that it loses it's (wrong word but) heritage and meaning, similarly when labeling a criminal 'an evil person' or a 'nazi'
I'll clarify both points, but I'm not going to continue what feels like an argument rather than a discussionWhat?
My post implies nothing of the sort, unless you want to point that out?
Also if you insist ‘there is nothing for you to learn’ on a topic you are clearly ignorant about then you’ve just proved my point.
Even the smartest people are open to learning more things about topics they are experts on, you just want to remain in blissful ignorance because it’s easier than discussing uncomfortable topics.
Great post.That's definitely how I see it. A lot of people are very uncomfortable hearing about the shit minorities have to deal with, for whatever reason (be it guilt, prejudice, ignorance), and instead of taking the time to listen and understand, they take offense and lash out. They've done that thing that you're now saying is racist (you said racially insensitive, but they read it differently), and they know that being a racist is bad. They are not bad, thus they are not racist, so how dare you slander them like that? Maybe you're the racist, seeing race everywhere like that? Bonus points if they complain about SJWs or snowflakes.
Like in this thread. I don't think anyone has called anyone else a racist, yet you still have people up in arms about themselves or others being called racists. They're more concerned with the potential consequences of being called a racist (despite no one calling them a racist) than actual racism and the forms it takes.
It's like when you tell someone that what they just said was idiotic, and they go, "What? Are you calling me an idiot? How dare you call me an idiot?!" Like they're trying to make you out to be the bad one for pointing out their mistake.
It’s racism if it’s discrimination based on race, yes!Just curious about your opinion.
If an Asian goes to, let's say Nigeria, and is being discriminated against by the local population, is it racism?
If a Caucasian goes to, let's say Japan, and is being discriminated against, is it racism?
So we can't say Lukuku is lazy? That's racist. But then Ramsford has a tremendous work ethic, is that racist? Or does that just even things out?Adjectives that are acceptable when describing football players of color.
So far, we have removed lazy, fast, athletic and powerful from the list. Please refrain from using these terms.
Other than that, the thread remains an absolute car crash.
We’re in a thread that pertains to PoC, just because that’s the group I chose to comment on, doesn’t mean that I’m discounting that non-PoC can be affect by prejudice.I'll clarify both points, but I'm not going to continue what feels like an argument rather than a discussion
Regarding your post, the points you made a about racism were each time linked to PoC, rather just referencing it as a general issue that could be faced by any individual of any background. I found it strange that you made the distinction when discrimination/ prejuduce/ racism can impact on anyone
Regarding your point on learning. All humans are falliable and therefore so are their opinions. I like to see alternative views, but in the same way I'd discount opinions in certain publications/ media programmes, I'll eventually do the same with people I come across. I've read several of your posts, but from what I've read I've concluded that there is nothing more to learn or change my opinion on this topic
As highlighted this is my last response to you on this topic, as I don't think our interaction is wedding much to the thread and I suspect it will be I not you that gets the points for arguing/ taking the thread off topic (it happened a week or so ago)
Happy New year btw
Discriminated against because of the colour of their skin? Yes of course it’s racism.Just curious about your opinion.
If an Asian goes to, let's say Nigeria, and is being discriminated against by the local population, is it racism?
If a Caucasian goes to, let's say Japan, and is being discriminated against, is it racism?
But sometimes it does .'Lazy' punditry does not necessarly equate to racial based stereotyping.
If that's the conclusion you've drawn from this thread then the only car crash in this thread is your deductive reasoning.Adjectives that are acceptable when describing football players of color.
So far, we have removed lazy, fast, athletic and powerful from the list. Please refrain from using these terms.
Other than that, the thread remains an absolute car crash.
When SJWs cut the tall trees, it's white genocide.Those SJWs in Rwanda eh? Causing all the genocides.
I thought we should strive to learn. Getting to know other people's opinion with this question makes it naive? Carry on.It’s racism if it’s discrimination based on race, yes!
Similarly black Brazilians have faced discrimination and prejudice on Japan
It’s racism if it’s any race victimising another based on race
What a naive question
Absolutely bang on. It's the endless, pointless whining that just becomes so tedious. It's like a loop with some people. And I really don't get just what's so bothersome to them about these issues moving forward. Or why it appears to affect them so much...SJWs are far fewer and much less annoying than the average bigot and closet racist who whines against social progress and justice
Oof. What a post, well said. Happy New Year. xThat's definitely how I see it. A lot of people are very uncomfortable hearing about the shit minorities have to deal with, for whatever reason (be it guilt, prejudice, ignorance), and instead of taking the time to listen and understand, they take offense and lash out. They've done that thing that you're now saying is racist (you said racially insensitive, but they read it differently), and they know that being a racist is bad. They are not bad, thus they are not racist, so how dare you slander them like that? Maybe you're the racist, seeing race everywhere like that? Bonus points if they complain about SJWs or snowflakes.
Like in this thread. I don't think anyone has called anyone else a racist, yet you still have people up in arms about themselves or others being called racists. They're more concerned with the potential consequences of being called a racist (despite no one calling them a racist) than actual racism and the forms it takes.
It's like when you tell someone that what they just said was idiotic, and they go, "What? Are you calling me an idiot? How dare you call me an idiot?!" Like they're trying to make you out to be the bad one for pointing out their mistake.
It depends if they're being discriminated against due to race! Obviously!Just curious about your opinion.
If an Asian goes to, let's say Nigeria, and is being discriminated against by the local population, is it racism?
If a Caucasian goes to, let's say Japan, and is being discriminated against, is it racism?
Who compared him to a Gorilla?We've had a pretty horrendous post in the Lukaku thread comparing him to a gorilla. All very 1970s. What he also gets a lot of are accusations of laziness and of being dumb. Check out the performance thread - it does not make edifying reading.
Anyone can be lazy of course, irrespective of colour, but I made reference to black players long being subjected to far more accusations of this nature than their white counterparts. Not all, of course, but it happens and has been for a long time. Pointing out it's prevalence gets the usual response of "oh it's the PC brigade"
Black players have spoken at length about it this stuff about how they are only regarded as physical specimens lacking in intelligence and often the same work ethic as white players. Yet still it gets denied in places like this. Is the racism so casual and ingrained that the people participating aren't even aware of it?
I thought things had moved on from the 70's but maybe they haven't moved on a far as they should?
Yeah, except that you grouped "SJWs" in with fascists, which gives your game away. SJWs essentially fight for social equality and justice for all (hence the name, d'uh). For those people like you who use the term as one of denigration or to mock the goals of SJWs, it's a big tell that you think "political correctness" and "deplatforming" are probably bigger issues than fighting racism.There are individuals who look at the world through a crude lens and attempt to divide people in to even cruder boxes on simple physical characteristics. They then try and interpret the world though it, often misinterpreting it through their warped perspective.
This can be on the same spectrum as those who've committed some of the worst atrocities in recent human history. A key underlying factor was to divide unique individuals in to crude racial groups and take positive/ negative action accordingly
In fairness, SJW's movement has been somewhat hijacked by deplorable people who are in a constant battle of virtue signaling and shaming of others. We live in a period where people are overly sensitive, and will create drama and call racism where there isn't any. Is there racism? Yes. Is it everywhere? Of course not. However, if you go on Twitter, any and everything can be twisted into racism. One of the poster above calls non-white people PoC (person of color), I guarantee you there are some who will consider that racists as it groups all non-white into this terminology as if they were a subsection of the overall dominant white population.Yeah, except that you grouped "SJWs" in with fascists, which gives your game away. SJWs essentially fight for social equality and justice for all (hence the name, d'uh). For those people like you who use the term as one of denigration or to mock the goals of SJWs, it's a big tell that you think "political correctness" and "deplatforming" are probably bigger issues than fighting racism.
It's no surprise that the person on here using "SJWs" as a term to describe people is also the one defending questionable comments.
If something is a smaller issue than another, it is still probably a good idea to fight it, right?Yeah, except that you grouped "SJWs" in with fascists, which gives your game away. SJWs essentially fight for social equality and justice for all (hence the name, d'uh). For those people like you who use the term as one of denigration or to mock the goals of SJWs, it's a big tell that you think "political correctness" and "deplatforming" are probably bigger issues than fighting racism.
It's no surprise that the person on here using "SJWs" as a term to describe people is also the one defending questionable comments.
Nope.In fairness, SJW's movement has been somewhat hijacked by deplorable people who are in a constant battle of virtue signaling and shaming of others. We live in a period where people are overly sensitive, and will create drama and call racism where there isn't any. Is there racism? Yes. Is it everywhere? Of course not. However, if you go on Twitter, any and everything can be twisted into racism. One of the poster above calls non-white people PoC (person of color), I guarantee you there are some who will consider that racists as it groups all non-white into this terminology as if they were a subsection of the overall dominant white population.
It gets a bit ridiculous and for some people who are not racists but have had to deal with backlash from this overly sensitive PC culture we live in, it dillutes the important message that racism is still very much alive by going after targets that are not racists but aren't up to snuff on the proper terminology. Avoiding all the buzz words nowadays is like trying to dance tango in a minefield.
Yes to both. History will probably play a significant part in determining both the likelihood of it occurring and the impact on the individual.Just curious about your opinion.
If an Asian goes to, let's say Nigeria, and is being discriminated against by the local population, is it racism?
If a Caucasian goes to, let's say Japan, and is being discriminated against, is it racism?
It's ironic that you talk about big tell when scoffing at very valid terms like virtue-signalling (which, heads up, is exactly what you're doing). I promise you if you dig hard enough, you will find people that will get offended about any and everything, PoC being one of them (I know as a fact because I've been to colleges in the USA where that very topic was discussed).Nope.
Again, you have a big tell when you use terms like "virtue-signalling" to denigrate the idea that people are trying to do the right thing. It's such an obvious whine.
And then you pretend that someone will get terribly criticized for using the term PoC - who are you trying to kid?
It's hysterically funny that it is always the people whining about anti-racism that complain about not being able to speak freely. What exactly is it you want to say? Just tell us.
I fear that you may have wasted two posts already, but if you are able spare one more, I'd be grateful if you could highlight any of my particular posts to back up the two points you made above please (the bigger issues and defending questionable comments) There may be something I could learn and adapt here.Yeah, except that you grouped "SJWs" in with fascists, which gives your game away. SJWs essentially fight for social equality and justice for all (hence the name, d'uh). For those people like you who use the term as one of denigration or to mock the goals of SJWs, it's a big tell that you think "political correctness" and "deplatforming" are probably bigger issues than fighting racism.
It's no surprise that the person on here using "SJWs" as a term to describe people is also the one defending questionable comments.
Virtue-signalling is a term that's mostly hurled after people holding progressive/leftist opinions as a way to try to discredit them, in a "you're just saying that so that people can see what a good and caring person you are" way. It may have been valid once, but it has very much been hijacked by shitheads, and these days is no better than "SJW" or snowflake.It's ironic that you talk about big tell when scoffing at very valid terms like virtue-signalling (which, heads up, is exactly what you're doing). I promise you if you dig hard enough, you will find people that will get offended about any and everything, PoC being one of them (I know as a fact because I've been to colleges in the USA where that very topic was discussed).
I'm glad you find it hysterically funny, but you're the main one whining right now and no one is stopping me from speaking freely. Not everyone who disagrees with you is some giant closet racist that can't wait to just blurt out the N word. You're just about the worst example of a SJW, and part of the reason I say this movement gets hijacked by people like you.
The demonstrable failure of the philosophy should've done that.And you'll find anything if you dig hard enough. Applying what you find to a whole group, or using it to discredit this group, is what's dumb. I despise tankies (Stalin/Mao/NK apologists), but that doesn't stop me from identifying as a socialist.
Socialism is an umbrella term that encompasses a massive amount of views and theories on how things should be done. Given that you have no way of knowing what kind of socialist I am, why do you think the failure of ideologies I don't agree with should have stopped me from identifying as socialist?The demonstrable failure of the philosophy should've done that.
Id agree with your interpretation of sjw, but as I found out there’s people around here that exist in circles that don’t use the term in that context. It’s best(although tedious) to just say what you mean, and not rely on terms that may or may not be universally understood.I fear that you may have wasted two posts already, but if you are able spare one more, I'd be grateful if you could highlight any of my particular posts to back up the two points you made above please (the bigger issues and defending questionable comments) There may be something I could learn and adapt here.
Regards the SJW term. I've only every seen it used as a derogatory term. I use it for people with a questionable approach to 'social issues'. Some examples include some 'single interest' groups who seek extra rights for a limited group of people, those who promote racism and discrimination in the name of fairness (such as promoting job/ training schemes that exclude people based characteristics such as race or sexuality), or conduct fascist type behaviour who seek to bam things they don't agree with. I consider the error of their viewpoints to be driven by the wrong lens/ perspective that I referred to earlier
Going back to the football thread, we need to be careful of branding things as racist when there is little evidence to suggest they are. These thread based claims about Lukaku and Pogba have little to them in my view The recent Koubially incident however is disgusting and needs stamping out with harsh punishment (which sadly does not seem to be getting taken seriously in Italy)
Socialism is a term for which there is (more or less) a common understanding of in the public consciousness.Socialism is an umbrella term that encompasses a massive amount of views and theories on how things should be done. Given that you have no way of knowing what kind of socialist I am, why do you think the failure of ideologies I don't agree with should have stopped me from identifying as socialist?
My priorities are just fine, it's on you if you assume I'm not supporting the good cause. You can look up my post history and you'll see I've always been on the side of equality between players of different ethnicity, I've also had some issues with how some language is used to describe black players and how it's often seen across multiple sports in different countries of the world. I assume everything gets hijacked at some point, but virtue-signaling is absolutely something that is pervasive where there's people who are not looking to make a difference, they just want some attention. It's not about the greater movement, it's about them and their delusion of importance. Unfortunately, more often than not, those are the loudest and because they are the most ridiculous they are the ones you hear about the most and it portrays movements negatively as SJW is a good thing, just like a certain degree of socialism is a good thing but in the country I'm living in (USA), they both have a very negative connotation now and posters like the one I replied to is an example of why that is.Virtue-signalling is a term that's mostly hurled after people holding progressive/leftist opinions as a way to try to discredit them, in a "you're just saying that so that people can see what a good and caring person you are" way. It may have been valid once, but it has very much been hijacked by shitheads, and these days is no better than "SJW" or snowflake.
And you'll find anything if you dig hard enough. Applying what you find to a whole group, or using it to discredit this group, is what's dumb. I despise tankies (Stalin/Mao/NK apologists), but that doesn't stop me from identifying as a socialist. If some overzealous leftist taking things too far is stopping you from supporting good causes, you need to sort out your priorities.
This.This is the curse of the SJW and those who seek to categorise and divide human beings like the dark days of colonial Rwanda and facist Germany
Is rather the attention focuses on real racism (as opposed to warpung reality) like the disgusting stuff Koubillay endured the other day
With the amount of warped perspectives that there are on display, just writing words like 'when' and 'there' is going to send some posters off into long biled-filled rants. I've seen enough language and free speech taken away, which I feel is what the direction of this thread is trying to do (or at least to take it awat from certain groups/ people)Id agree with your interpretation of sjw, but as I found out there’s people around here that exist in circles that don’t use the term in that context. It’s best(although tedious) to just say what you mean, and not rely on terms that may or may not be universally understood.
Great post. Particularly like the end of your 2nd paraMy priorities are just fine, it's on you if you assume I'm not supporting the good cause. You can look up my post history and you'll see I've always been on the side of equality between players of different ethnicity, I've also had some issues with how some language is used to describe black players and how it's often seen across multiple sports in different countries of the world. I assume everything gets hijacked at some point, but virtue-signaling is absolutely something that is pervasive where there's people who are not looking to make a difference, they just want some attention. It's not about the greater movement, it's about them and their delusion of importance. Unfortunately, more often than not, those are the loudest and because they are the most ridiculous they are the ones you hear about the most and it portrays movements negatively as SJW is a good thing, just like a certain degree of socialism is a good thing but in the country I'm living in (USA), they both have a very negative connotation now and posters like the one I replied to is an example of why that is.
I've said it before, but societal changes often have a rubber-band effect, where the rubber-band was pulled too far to the right (with accepted racism, sexism, etc in the 60's) to now too far on the left with the twitter outrage campaigns that will call anything racist which seriously dilutes the issue when it comes to actual racism and turn off moderates who end up being called racists when it couldn't be further from the truth. At some point, the rubber-band will stop in the middle and we'll (hopefully) resemble a fair society where people truly are judged on their values and not their sexuality, skin color, religion, etc.