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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:27 am
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saint dreya Deandriea graah. Not again, Gaia. Why did you have to use that term? And now we have a whole bunch of people who never got to see Tea's objections in this thread. Someone else objected to the use of the word, and a whole bunch of people are saying that because the word isn't used in the United States as a slur *coughvomiteyegouge*, and because it's presenting a positive image *headdeskfacepalmtwitch* it's okay that Gaia use it...
That's absolute bullshit. My partner drives by a billboard that uses it as a slur knowingly and purposely every ******** day.
And positive stereotypes are okay now? ******** that. Can you link the current argument?
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:40 am
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Collowrath saint dreya Deandriea graah. Not again, Gaia. Why did you have to use that term? And now we have a whole bunch of people who never got to see Tea's objections in this thread. Someone else objected to the use of the word, and a whole bunch of people are saying that because the word isn't used in the United States as a slur *coughvomiteyegouge*, and because it's presenting a positive image *headdeskfacepalmtwitch* it's okay that Gaia use it... That's absolute bullshit. My partner drives by a billboard that uses it as a slur knowingly and purposely every ******** day. And positive stereotypes are okay now? ******** that. Can you link the current argument? *RAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEFACE* scream
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:44 am
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saint dreya Collowrath saint dreya Deandriea graah. Not again, Gaia. Why did you have to use that term? And now we have a whole bunch of people who never got to see Tea's objections in this thread. Someone else objected to the use of the word, and a whole bunch of people are saying that because the word isn't used in the United States as a slur *coughvomiteyegouge*, and because it's presenting a positive image *headdeskfacepalmtwitch* it's okay that Gaia use it... That's absolute bullshit. My partner drives by a billboard that uses it as a slur knowingly and purposely every ******** day. And positive stereotypes are okay now? ******** that. Can you link the current argument? *RAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEFACE* scream Blue hyperlink
Thanks, I didn't click because I thought that was Tea's objection thread. =D |
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:53 am
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:54 am
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:00 pm
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:26 pm
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:49 pm
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TeaDidikai I poke my head in now and then. Reading the responses in that G~ Item thread, can you blame me for not hanging out?
Not at all. I miss your logic though, as well as your insight. I see how it works, I just can't create an argument like you can.
TeaDidikai Welcome. I really don't have the spoons to start another petition. Anyone willing to take it on and make it a group effort?
I've generated a PM to one moderator of the Site Feedback forum. I'm thinking on copy/pasting and sending it to the others as well. I linked back to your first thread, Tea.
Trying to think what it would take for another petition. |
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:02 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:12 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:54 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:58 pm
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Fiddlers Green Collowrath I'm glad I know so many of you on Facebook. I will be bringing myself up in the contact thread to be current and available for anyone who wants me soon, because I don't think I'll be sticking around Gaia for much longer. It really depends on how the moderators continue to handle the issue of this item, and even then, I might just be sick of this constant fight. I know I can't shield myself completely from bigotry, but I don't want to ruin my relax-place by putting myself around it willingly. crying I love this guild though. smile It's going to be hard to find a location that doesn't step on some toes. This is not to say one should tolerate behavior they find offensive. Indeed, if offended, take action to seek redress for it. However, just as there are ignorant or hateful people, most message board will be speckled with them as well. The ratio seems to favour ignorant here (Gaia), which may or may not be better.
I understand, it's just that I've been recently taking very active action to avoid that kind of behavior and talk as much as possible. My facebook is significantly trimmed because I was tired of seeing people post nasty things. If I stopped coming to Gaia, it would be part of the same pattern.
2 moderators have posted in the thread - one to say he didn't really understand but didn't have any experience with the Rroma. Tea responded to him but he hasn't replied back. Another moderator, apparently Romanian Rroma in the US, responded as well, Tea responded to her, then the mod responded again but not to Tea.
I think my decision will rest on their responses and the outcome of this thread (or the petition, if any of us can get the cojones to make one). |
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:10 pm
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Collowrath I understand, it's just that I've been recently taking very active action to avoid that kind of behavior and talk as much as possible. My facebook is significantly trimmed because I was tired of seeing people post nasty things. If I stopped coming to Gaia, it would be part of the same pattern. 2 moderators have posted in the thread - one to say he didn't really understand but didn't have any experience with the Rroma. Tea responded to him but he hasn't replied back. Another moderator, apparently Romanian Rroma in the US, responded as well, Tea responded to her, then the mod responded again but not to Tea. I think my decision will rest on their responses and the outcome of this thread (or the petition, if any of us can get the cojones to make one).
Understandable.
And, although i may have quibble views left or right, I won't ignore injustice when it is brought to my attention.
Methinks my contact info is in the thread for such things, if it is ever desired. |
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