Post a Picture of Yourself - The Vastly Inferior Sequel!
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I prefer the correct term: African American.
Just as you are Korean, not any offensive word like jap (offensive for Japanese) or Ni hau, or Nip, or FOB, or gook.
It may not be like it is here in America, but that does not give you the right to call someone an improper name, no matter where you are. I see in your picture that you are young. Use that time to learn proper manners.
Racism will be the death of the world, I swear...
Thank you.
Earthen pride. The pride of the people of earth.
Just as you are Korean, not any offensive word like jap (offensive for Japanese) or Ni hau, or Nip, or FOB, or gook.
It may not be like it is here in America, but that does not give you the right to call someone an improper name, no matter where you are. I see in your picture that you are young. Use that time to learn proper manners.
Racism will be the death of the world, I swear...
Thank you.
Earthen pride. The pride of the people of earth.
Mascarpone
Member
$t3v0":13j62y2h said:
I would too if i had a va-jay-jay:O
Mascarpone
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yeah.. <_<''
Brewmeister
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sondex":1s9qgosp said:
I don't mean to go off on a rant, but...
I prefer the correct term: American. "African American" makes it sound like you have dual citizenship.
However, that does not distinguish you as having the morphological characteristics of someone of African descent.
Let's give DJ the benefit of the doubt, and assume he meant to say, simply, "Interesting, I didn't realize you were black."
Nevermind that his 2 word post was pretty much "spam". That's for another day/rant.
The term, "negro", in most languages simply means "black" or "dark". The fact that you took offense to it is your problem. I highly doubt it was intended to be offensive.
I see from your posts that you too are young. I suggest you use some of your time to realize that tolerance works both ways.
One way to help eliminate racism is to take the time to get to know people from other races & cultures. That's one of the coolest things about a site like this. We have members from all over the world, and we have to figure out how to get along & communicate.
For my part, on the last 2 censuses (1990, 2000), and on any form other than medical where it matters, in the field where it asks for Race:, I put "Human" (I'd start a campaign, but I'm not that ambitious. :scruff: )
(see disclaimer below)
Be Well
Yes, we all have our faults.
It pains me to say that I have not visited outside my country. Living where I do and going through racism everyday can take quite the toll. I appreciate the fact that you corrected me. However, we must educate ourselves and call each other proper names.
I called my self African American because even though I was born here, Nigerian blood flows through my veins. That's what I was taught. Nevertheless, I do not claim citizenship withing the borders of that country. That may be the case, but I still am part of the family that is over there.
I'm too quick to anger and I must work on that if I am to be a man of dignity and respect. Besides, I'd rather be called a( Why should I have to be called anything anyway?)...Negro...than a N***r or N***a. They're both the same no matter how you pronounce it.
I apologize whole heartedly for my incompetence and lack of the needed tolerance that not only I lack, but as so many do around the world.
It pains me to say that I have not visited outside my country. Living where I do and going through racism everyday can take quite the toll. I appreciate the fact that you corrected me. However, we must educate ourselves and call each other proper names.
I called my self African American because even though I was born here, Nigerian blood flows through my veins. That's what I was taught. Nevertheless, I do not claim citizenship withing the borders of that country. That may be the case, but I still am part of the family that is over there.
I'm too quick to anger and I must work on that if I am to be a man of dignity and respect. Besides, I'd rather be called a( Why should I have to be called anything anyway?)...Negro...than a N***r or N***a. They're both the same no matter how you pronounce it.
I apologize whole heartedly for my incompetence and lack of the needed tolerance that not only I lack, but as so many do around the world.
Brewmeister
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No worries, mate. You're being too hard on yourself now. :scruff:
The "African American" thing, although entirely innocuous, just irks me a bit. I relate it to political correctness...
"Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional liberal minority and by the mainstream media, which holds
forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
The fact that we replace a term that offends or demeans a few people with another term that means the exact same thing (it refers to the same concept) but doesn't sound as offensive (now) troubles me. "Flight Attendant" has the same "waitress in the sky" meaning now that "Stewardess" did 30-40 years ago. It's ridiculous.
Anyways, you're right, we are taking a serious detour around the current topic. So, here's a really bad picture using my new phone...
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1849/img015rr6.jpg[/img]
Be Well
The "African American" thing, although entirely innocuous, just irks me a bit. I relate it to political correctness...
"Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional liberal minority and by the mainstream media, which holds
forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
The fact that we replace a term that offends or demeans a few people with another term that means the exact same thing (it refers to the same concept) but doesn't sound as offensive (now) troubles me. "Flight Attendant" has the same "waitress in the sky" meaning now that "Stewardess" did 30-40 years ago. It's ridiculous.
Anyways, you're right, we are taking a serious detour around the current topic. So, here's a really bad picture using my new phone...
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1849/img015rr6.jpg[/img]
Be Well
Mascarpone
Member
ur old.
impressive.
impressive.
Brewmeister
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TY, Lum. You're pretty 'hoopy' yourself.
"grizzled". Odd choice of words, but it seems to fit.
I'm not old. I'm 'middle-aged'. (assuming I live to 90) :scruff:
Be Well
"grizzled". Odd choice of words, but it seems to fit.
I'm not old. I'm 'middle-aged'. (assuming I live to 90) :scruff:
Be Well
Mascarpone
Member
By comparison you're old. ur not as old as my parents.
and i never said anything to imply he's not cool. Age does not have a direct baring on your "cool" per se. Just what references you may or may not make/understand and often your taste in clothing. I have friends ranging from 16 to 50ish. I adore them all.
and i never said anything to imply he's not cool. Age does not have a direct baring on your "cool" per se. Just what references you may or may not make/understand and often your taste in clothing. I have friends ranging from 16 to 50ish. I adore them all.
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