On the accusation of Racism.

[Beastialman]

I got called racist once for stating that I hate rap.

I hate country, does that make me racist against white people?


Edit: Herp derp, changed v to t in have to make hate.

 

[PumpItUp]

Apparently, "niggered" means cheap. So my friend (who's black...just sayin') tried to pay me into asking a black guy for money. And if he said no, I'd say he's niggered. Yeah, I didn't do it. More out of fear than anything, tbh.

Just so you know, the word is "niggard". A niggard is a penny-pincher; a "niggered" is a fast-track to a gunshot wound.

 

[MelasZepheos_v1legacy]

I was working at Waitrose in the soup and ethnic foods aisle, and an eldery couple came along. The man went to get some Ainsley Lister cup a soup, and his wife told him 'We don't want any of that nasty ****** soup.'

I was so stunned I couldn't even move until after they had left the aisle. It was only me and them in the aisle, but even then I was shocked beyond belief.

As to racism itself, I think that the main trouble is ignorance, and that for every person who is no longer racist for whatever personal reasons, there will be another person who remains racist, has multiple kids and teaches them to be racist, and deep down at heart they will always be racist, no matte rho much you try and educate them otherwise.

Basically, it's the parents fault. I knew a lot of racists in high school who alwasy passed it off as not serious or a joke, and truly didn't believe that what they were saying was in any way offensive. (it was, it was never the sort of joke which is just a funny or wry observation, they were always derogatory racist steroetypes of the worst manner)

When delving a little into their history, turns out their parents were racist, and their grnadparents, and so on and so forth. Someone, somewhere along the line, has to break free of that cycle. For me it was my grandparents who weren't racist (because of national service the men served with people of all sorts of races), instilled that view into my parents, who instilled it into me and my sister.

That and going to a multi-nationality boarding school meant I had a whole lot of friends from a whole lot of races. Good times.

 

[Cheery Lunatic]

Apparently, "niggered" means cheap. So my friend (who's black...just sayin') tried to pay me into asking a black guy for money. And if he said no, I'd say he's niggered. Yeah, I didn't do it. More out of fear than anything, tbh.

Just so you know, the word is "niggard". A niggard is a penny-pincher; a "niggered" is a fast-track to a gunshot wound.

Oh, thanks. Funny how spelling actually makes a big difference. I just assumed the spelling, which is pretty stupid, actually.

I guess I should edit my post then...

 

[oppp7]

Discrimination is a natural instinct in man. Humans will always be racist in some way or another.

Personal experience: At the commons there's several types of rice. The brown is tougher and takes longer to eat, along with not tasting as good(although I'm pretty sure it's better for me). The white rice has a better consistency and tastes better. Due to the awkwardness that would be involved, I never ask for white rice anymore, and play a random chance game by not saying a preference of rice.

It doesn't help that the people that work there are black.

 

[Sneaky-Pie]

Stereotypes are a real time saver.

Unfortunately, not much thought is given to it where I live. It's the norm.

 

[Cinnonym]

So I live with two black roommates, and while "******" gets thrown around an awful lot, I still don't say it myself. I just assume doing so would lead to an awkward silence I'd rather just avoid.

Slightly more OT, one of them told me they wouldn't move out to Texas with me because all Texans stereotype black people.

All Texans... stereotype. Uh huh...

 

[PumpItUp]

Just to lay down some basic info:

Prejudice: The beliefs held by a person about a specific group of people

Stereotype: A commonly-held societal prejudice toward a specific group of people

Discrimination: Acting on a prejudice or stereotype (usually negatively)

Also, recently I've heard use of a term called "racialism" - a "lighter" form of racism. Racism would be, for example, the derogatory use of the word "******". Racialism would be akin to stating that most black people like gangsta rap; harmless but still somewhat offensive.

 

[MinishArcticFox]

I have a teacher who does this if you don't like Obama you are racist regardless of whether or not you have a reason you're racist. You can't just throw this word around without proof it robs the word of its value. It is just easy to use this insult since there is no way to prove or disprove it.

Not liking something that is a certain race doesn't make you racist not liking something because it is a certain race is racist

 

[TheHoboHunter]

Racism has become a word that is very casually tossed at people who do things that the minorities do not like. if you think that those living in america should know english, you are branded a racist. if you dont support obama, you are a racist. if you dont like rap, you are a racist.

I think your looking at it wrong. Your not racist if you dont like those things but all people who are racist dont support obama, hate rap, and most certainly believe that people in america should learn english.

Its not the fact that you dislike something but the way that you express it that could get you branded as racist. For the most part if you treat people with respect no matter how much you disagree youll never get branded as a racist

 

[Fenreil]

I am racist and I don't know how anyone could not be so.

I treat people who are different from me in a different way than those who are like me. It's not something I can control, it's just the way I naturally react. I, for instance, have little experience with people who are african-american, so I tend to shy away from them. The only information I have to go on is what is found on the internet, news, etc., most of which is negatively stereotypical, so I react based on that alone.

It also doesn't help that everyone loves to throw around the "racist" term, so I'm afraid of showing my awkwardness. It feels that I have to put on a show, so I don't end up actually developing experiences with these other racial groups. I can't get anywhere with this system.

Of course, going by my mind alone I have no reason to be racist. The very idea that some people are better or worse than others because of their skin tone and background is stupid as fuck. My race certainly isn't better than others, we've got just as many assholes(I'm sure) that others have.

So, I am racist in that extent, not in that I malicious to other races or anything like that.

 

[RelexCryo]

i made a comment about this subject once before and i experienced mod wrath because of it so i'll just let Foamy say it for me


Edit: i don't fully endorse what Foamy says here just that i think the concept of racism now is really stupid.

This is hilarious.

 

[blaze2142]

i am not racist i just view people of my own culture in high regard so why are people making fun of Ireland so much. Ireland is my home and I think it is better than every other country.

i realize how pointless it is saying that now on a board about racism.

 

[Blindswordmaster]

i made a comment about this subject once before and i experienced mod wrath because of it so i'll just let Foamy say it for me


Edit: i don't fully endorse what Foamy says here just that i think the concept of racism now is really stupid.

You sir, have encompassed all of my opinions into a six minute video. Well played. Foamy FTW!

 

[Insanum]

I'm apparently racist by doing Russian, Chinese, Hindu, Canadian etc. stereotypical accents. You can't deny a good impersonation is funny.

Yep, I can vouch for this one.

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But, Have you noticed that Racism & Sexism is only one way?

Its a flawed concept. Our differences are what make us human, Making Fun of them is funny, BUT aggression/Arsehole'ry because of them is pointless.

Good example: I want to be a policeman, So i had a drastic change of opinion a few years ago, And i see through colors, accents etc, And see the person.

My friend was saying that he went into a shop in an area of bolton (a town near us with a high asian (pakistani, Indian, etc) population) and said when he walked in the shopkeeper gave him a dirty look, and when my friend bought something and (my friend says) the shopkeeper pulled a disgusted face.

Anyway, He then starts ranting that he "felt unwelcome in his own[/I] country", and that this is all wrong - I soon pointed out that he had no control over where he was born, Meanwhile this man probably wanted to come to this country, Which may technically make him more proud of this country than we are.

I then said "Dickheads exist in every color/race, so drop the color." (I.e, dont call someone a black bastard if they're being a bastard - Call them a bastard)

 

[Dr Snakeman]

I've been called racist and ignorant for not acknowledging Ireland of being its own continent...

Continent? But... it isn't. It's a country.

 

[Actual]

This was the linchpin in this kid's "Crash is a racist movie" argument. This is one of my all-time high *facepalm* moments.

I....what!? Crash is an entire movie about racism, to all degrees. Did your mate really not understand the film at all?

It's one of my all time favourites, does show how we're all a little racist, and most of the time that's OK we can work around it.

 

[Chicago Ted]

I've been called racist and ignorant for not acknowledging Ireland of being its own continent...

Continent? But... it isn't. It's a country.

Yeah, but he fiercly defended it was a continent and accused me of being racist because I was English, and that I was being oppressive and ignorant. I was truely baffled. And none of my friends argued with me because he was one of our friends, and no one wanted to call him out on it.

They're half assed, fencing sitting answers of 'I dunno' or 'It could be' really pissed me off though.

 

[Mr. Eff_v1legacy]

The idea of racism has been completely bastardized and is tossed around so much and in so many different contexts that it has largely lost it's meaning. It's insulting to people who have suffered from legitimate cases of racism to brand everything as racist, just to suit their needs.