28 Nov 07
Originally posted by saffa73Paddy and Mick walking down the street, and paddy gets hit by a bus.
It's a joke, about Black people, and poorly off Black people at that. It need not have been made, I find it offensive.
Paddy says "Mick, call me an ambulance"
And Mick says "Paddy, you're an ambulance"
Was that joke racist ?
28 Nov 07
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Originally posted by Dragon FireA comment about a country's ability or lack there of to play
I don't condone racisim but why is it that a black man can be as insulting and derogatory as he likes and it is never racist.
Get over it! I don't shout racist when the Scots take the mickey as we can't play football!
association football is not a racist comment.
It may be an ethnic comment, but in this case probably not.
If someone say's that black are ill-equipped to play Rugby football; that is a racist slur.
If someone say's that the Irish are all drunks; that is an ethnic slur.
If someone say's that asian woman are all whores; that is a racist slur.
In my opinion we could do without the racist and ethnic slurs. Others seem to think that the forums would die without this form of jocularity.
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by Red NightThen we are agreed that Crowley's post would come under the term "ethnic slur" as opposed to "racist slur". Considering that Crowley is South African.
A comment about a country's ability or lack there of to play
association football is not a racist comment.
It may be an ethnic comment, but in this case probably not.
If someone say's that black are ill-equipped to play Rugby football; that is a racist slur.
If someone say's that the Irish are all drunks; that is an ethnic slur.
If someone sa ...[text shortened]... hnic slurs. Others seem to think that the forums would die without this form of jocularity.
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundYes, it might be seen that way.
Paddy and Mick walking down the street, and paddy gets hit by a bus.
Paddy says "Mick, call me an ambulance"
And Mick says "Paddy, you're an ambulance"
Was that joke racist ?
Most people would assume that Mick and Paddy are Irish.
In this joke they could be seen as being representitive of all Irsih people.
And the implication is that they are stupid. Therefore the inplication could be that Irish people are stupid. Which would be ethnically/racially offensive.
If the joke was ... 2 people walking along... there would not be a potential issue.
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundNo, we are not agreed. I argue it is on racial lines, not ethnic. And if it is along ethnic lines, does it make it any more appropriate????
Then we are agreed that Crowley's post would come under the term "ethnic slur" as opposed to "racist slur". Considering that Crowley is South African.
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by CrowleyWhat is the thread? I'd love to read it all.
Sure, to the complainant, but in the context of the 'community'? No, not all are valid.
On an open, public, multi-national forum, you need a thicker skin than normal.
People will always say things that you may not agree with.
That doesn't make it wrong or 'against the rules' - which means any qualms you might have with what was posted is not necessaril ...[text shortened]... to - that doesn't mean any of them are actually complaint-worthy...
See my point?
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by saffa73Why have you such a problem with racism, yet actively make bigoted posts?
No, we are not agreed. I argue it is on racial lines, not ethnic. And if it is along ethnic lines, does it make it any more appropriate????
http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=74149&page=2
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28 Nov 07
Originally posted by no1marauderIt's not racist, since Zimbabwe consists of White AND Black people - though some would assume otherwise...
How about this one:
Q: What's positive about Zimbabweans?
A: H.I.V!
Considering that Zimbabwe has the highest rate of H.I.V. infection (33.7% of those between 15-49) is that a "racist" slur? Or just a sick joke?
It's certainly sick humour and some would find it offensive.
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by RagnorakWe've been here before. I was honestly and accurately quoting an acutal conversation I had. Please show me where I was at fault here...
Why have you such a problem with racism, yet actively make bigoted posts?
http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=74149&page=2
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28 Nov 07
Originally posted by saffa73If you have an issue with that posting, please send feedback to admin, I fancy you might wait a while for a reply hahahahaha
We've been here before. I was honestly and accurately quoting an acutal conversation I had. Please show me where I was at fault here...
28 Nov 07
Originally posted by saffa73Did you ever read this part of the TOS?
It's not racist, since Zimbabwe consists of White AND Black people - though some would assume otherwise...
It's certainly sick humour and some would find it offensive.
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28 Nov 07
Originally posted by no1marauderYup, read that part, I also read this part...
Did you ever read this part of the TOS?
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28 Nov 07
Originally posted by Red NightWhat if someone assumes that these groups are unable to fend for themselves and that a pious white guy on an internet forum should take it upon himself to be their self-appointed representative...
If someone say's that black are ill-equipped to play Rugby football; that is a racist slur.
If someone say's that the Irish are all drunks; that is an ethnic slur.
If someone say's that asian woman are all whores; that is a racist slur.
What would you call that?