ghostworks Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 informal poll how many members here are ok with racist and profane hypocrisy at TRF specifically: expletive descriptions of female body parts = not allowedracial slurs against dark-skinned people = not allowed expletive descriptions of defecation = totally acceptableracial slurs against light-skinned people = totally acceptable thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'm fine with it. The board rules reflect the general opinion of outer society. The C-word is more offensive than saying shit, the N-word is more offensive than saying 'cracka'. I don't think serious racism towards white people should be taken lightly whatsoever though. It's on the rise, and you can't just laugh it off all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) nm Edited September 12, 2016 by toymaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) informal poll how many members here are ok with racist and profane hypocrisy at TRF specifically: expletive descriptions of female body parts = not allowedracial slurs against dark-skinned people = not allowed expletive descriptions of defecation = totally acceptableracial slurs against light-skinned people = totally acceptable thoughts? I can't say that I've seen many descriptions of defecation and/or racial slurs against white skinned people. (Slurs against stupid people or stupid in general, plenty. ETA: including me making them ! ) Maybe I'm in different threads, which is OK since I don't really want to see a lot of that stuff. Is there a specific post or thread that is bothering you, ghostworks? Edited September 12, 2016 by blueschica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 informal poll how many members here are ok with racist and profane hypocrisy at TRF specifically: expletive descriptions of female body parts = not allowedracial slurs against dark-skinned people = not allowed expletive descriptions of defecation = totally acceptableracial slurs against light-skinned people = totally acceptable thoughts? I can't say that I've seen many descriptions of defecation and/or racial slurs against white skinned people. (Slurs against stupid people or stupid in general, plenty.) Maybe I'm in different threads, which is OK since I don't really want to see a lot of that stuff. Is there a specific post or thread that is bothering you, ghostworks?I'd like to acknowledge that the example that prompted this thread is a concentrated isolated series of posts, but the broader hypocrisy has been at work here for over seven years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'm fine with it. The board rules reflect the general opinion of outer society. The C-word is more offensive than saying shit, the N-word is more offensive than saying 'cracka'. Very common sense way of looking at this, thank you. I don't think serious racism towards white people should be taken lightly whatsoever though. It's on the rise, and you can't just laugh it off all the time. Ghostie will get on my case for this, because he'll feel I should know the answer to this already, but can you give me examples of this on TRF? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Seriously, I am offended by nothing If there are ignorant or cringe-inducing comments, they are a reflection of the idiot who blurts them out - 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Seriously, I am offended by nothing If there are ignorant or cringe-inducing comments, they are a reflection of the idiot who blurts them out - That would be fine if this were an adults-only community. That is not the case, however. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Seriously, I am offended by nothing If there are ignorant or cringe-inducing comments, they are a reflection of the idiot who blurts them out - That would be fine if this were an adults-only community. That is not the case, however. My bad, I didn't mean the forum should be a free-for-all . . On a personal level, I am not easily offended .. But there definitely needs to be guidelines, rules and a good amount of adherence by everyone here .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 If there are ignorant or cringe-inducing comments, they are a reflection of the idiot who blurts them out - ^ This. Policing all the comments that come into everyone's heads that they feel like posting on a public forum is a tricky business, indeed. (And I don't mean 'policing' in a negative way. It's the responsible thing to do). But I agree with Lucas; I tend to just be dismissive of anyone who makes comments like that, for good or ill. I know not everybody can do that so simply, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I've apparently missed something. My only concern lately is attempts to introduce a "safe space" mentality where disagreeing equals being offensive to certain people. Shouldn't be allowed to succeed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Racism of any kind is unacceptable, in my eyes. Even if it isn't meant to be taken seriously, it is not funny. As for vulgar/graphic language, that's pretty okay with me. I never, ever swear, but I'm not offended when others do. This is an online forum, people are going to say whatever they want, and other people, especially kids, needs to understand that and read at his/her own risk. That being said, racism is serious and any incidence of it on here should be handled. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) I guess I'm kinda like Lucas....I haven't seen too much that got my attention the way that Ghostie seems to have......I'd like examples also.... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20screaming.gif Edited September 12, 2016 by OldRUSHfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I've apparently missed something. My only concern lately is attempts to introduce a "safe space" mentality where disagreeing equals being offensive to certain people. Shouldn't be allowed to succeed.This^^^. Safe spaces...smh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I've apparently missed something. My only concern lately is attempts to introduce a "safe space" mentality where disagreeing equals being offensive to certain people. Shouldn't be allowed to succeed.This^^^. Safe spaces...smh A safe space only exists in your head. Or like in Bizzaro world. Either way..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I don't look at it as censorship. I look at it as an opportunity for creative leetspeak. Real N1@@3r5 be like, "F(_){|< that shit!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I don't look at it as censorship. I look at it as an opportunity for creative leetspeak. Real N1@@3r5 be like, "F(_){|< that shit!" :laughing guy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Frankly, I'm tired of being told what I can and can't say. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Is there a particular thread that seems to be the source of all this angst? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I rarely step out of my corner of the sandbox, so I am also wondering what prompted this thread. We seem to be pretty good at policing ourselves, so I am intrigued. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Is there a particular thread that seems to be the source of all this angst? http://www.therushfo...80#entry4126109 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Is there a particular thread that seems to be the source of all this angst? http://www.therushfo...80#entry4126109 Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 informal poll how many members here are ok with racist and profane hypocrisy at TRF How else are people supposed to answer this besides the obvious? I think it would've been better if you had given a few of the EXACT things said THEN asked what we thought. You wouldn't even need to mention WHO said it, just WHAT was said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Is there a particular thread that seems to be the source of all this angst? http://www.therushfo...80#entry4126109 Thanks. May as well add some fuel to the fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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