Poll: How racist was he?

[Saltyk]

Yeah, I don't think this is a valid "race card" here. The DJ was just trying to keep most of the people entertained. Would the music have been enjoyed by the whole party? I don't know. The OP said in an edit that it was salsa music, so I doubt many would have enjoyed it. I'd say that this is a case of not being able to satisfy everyone all the time, so it's better to satisfy most of the people most of the time.

Personally, I hate most rap music and country music, but every bar I've ever gone to plays one of those or the other. How happy do you think that makes me? Still, I go to hang out with friends and try to have a good time.

If this guy wanted to listen to his music so bad, he could have listened to it somewhere else. Like his house, his car, anywhere else. Or got others at the party to ask the DJ to play just one song. If a few different people had asked for it, they would have proved the DJ wrong.

 

[Sejs Cube]

Race had nothing to do with it.

The guy was spinning music for everybody, so he plays what the most amount of people who make up that everybody want.

Also race card guy is a whiny baby.

 

[BlueMage]

How the fuck is that racist.
if hes a professionally hired Dj dont fuck with him about music,
he was probably right anyway.
and since when have hispanics been allowed to pull the race card..?

Last I checked, Spaniards and Spanish-derived (look up the root of Hispanic) are white.

And no matter how often I get discriminated against because of my skin colour, as white folk, we're not allowed to call others out on it.

 

[DalekJaas]

I have a friend who is a DJ for several clubs and is hired occasionally for special events and he told me that most DJ's will not accept requests unless it is mainstream popular music already in their playlists. There is no way a DJ would ever play some randoms foreign language CD, they need to do a good job and keep the majority happy so they get hired again. Playing one bad song can ruin a DJ's rep and future potential income. It is no racism, he was just doing his job.

 

[Sir Thomas Sean Connery]

If you guys had Poker Face and the like planned, then the DJ was right on. Salsa does not belong at that kind of event.

If you were at a high class wine tasting, you wouldn't ask anyone to replace the smooth Beethoven with rap.

 

[rancher of monsters]

He could have phrased it better, but I don't know if I would call it racism.

 

[Rayne870]

So at my college each year we have a celebratory party towards the end of the semester in order to give ourselves a big pat on the back for surviving another year in the curriculum. At this years celebration we hired the same DJ that we've been hiring for all of our other events bc of nepotism and he is a pretty good DJ for the cost.

One of the students knowing that we were going to be getting the same DJ brought one of his own CD's for the DJ to play for maybe a song or two. Here is the kicker, this is a Hispanic couple that wants to hear some music that they like to listen to instead of Lady Gaga for the millionth time. Upon seeing the genre of music the DJ says, "No one else is going to like your music except for you two." The man pleads with him to just play one short song but the DJ remains adamant that only music that a majority of people will like should be played.

This upsets the man who goes on to say that he has never felt this kind of racism in his life. I was wondering how people on the escapist feel. Was the man in the right or the DJ. Was the DJ doing this out of racism or was it maybe just his misconception as to what was best for the party.

Personally, I see where the DJ is coming from but I think its unjustified. In his place I would've played the one song and knowing this guy he and his wife would've been awesome on the dance floor.

Also, have you ever been in a situation where you thought someone was unfairly being labeled a racist. Or have you yourself faced racism?

EDIT: It was Salsa music.

its not racist, and salsa music while awesome doesn't fit the venue, it would have confused people and disrupted the party.

 

[Canid117]

Needs a "Might have been motivated by racism, but is impossible to tell from the information provided".

I would vote for that.

Same here.

Not any real obvious racism.

 

[Peteron]

What? No! That isn't racist at all! What he did was perfectly fine, you had me waiting for the racist part!

 

[HigherTomorrow]

Oh, so I get it, you won't be playing this CD of Irish folk/drinking songs at this party just because I'm white. Racist!

EDIT: Although to be frank, I can't imagine anyone turning down a CD of Irish folk/drinking songs, especially at a party.

 

[feauxx]

Nah. I've known plenty of DJs refuse requests if the track doesn't fit the atmosphere.

exactly. most dj's hate requests because it breaks their flow and their set.
i think it's kind of insulting as well because it's like saying 'i don't like what you do. i think i know how to be better at your job, here is what i would play'. dj-ing for a very mixed crowd it especially tough, so no i absolutely don't think this is racist.

 

[daftalchemist]

The DJ at my own sweet sixteen party wouldn't play any Metallica for me, and I doubt he was racist against young white girls. He just understood that my aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, parents, and sister would not like to listen to Metallica. Because they're lame.

 

[inFAMOUSCowZ]

It didn't seem like he was racist, it was being an ass not playing one song. Unless he said no one but you spics then sure. But since he said you 2, and they both were connected to the song, then they would like it. And the rest of the people probably wouldn't

 

[FunKing]

I DJ online for a radio station, and although it's been a while (actually was planing on making a return this weekend) we were based out of city of heros, and have since then moved on and broadcast live from other online games....WOW, L4D, Aion, Rift....etc. Anyways, for the most part a lot of the DJ's play rocking stuff, techno, metal, nerd core, hip-hop...and just about everything that would work well in a game while playing it... (i cant speak for everyone, but this is what i tried to do) and as much as i love playing requests for people, and to give people what they want so they can sit back and enjoy their game and a selection of music i pick out for them and that they pick as requests......there will always be someone that wants to request something that can bring flawless shows to a screeching halt, and in a blunt way....fuck the mood/vibe up for everyone.....
Now i'm not sure what type of music this couple was trying to get the dj to play, but lets say the dj was playing mostly dance music for the evening and this couple picked a cd that is no where near a dancy vibe/mood....then personally i think its the couple being selfish in a way, and really not considering others at the "event"

 

[theheroofaction]

That wasn't racist, that was just the DJs discretion in music, move along.

 

[Vicarious Vangaurd]

DJ knows not to play songs from some random person = good dj.

 

[InnerRebellion]

My dad DJ's as a side job, and he's told me that unlike most DJs he's met, he'll play a song if you request it, because he believes everyone should get a chance at getting the song they want. Not every song has to please the whole damn crowd. But no, that wasn't very racist.

 

[shiaramoon]

Racist? No, but still a bit of a jerk for not playing at least one song. If he was that unsure, he could have asked the host if the music was ok for just one song, esp if the man and his wife could really dance to it. Salsa is neat to watch, they might have even been able to teach a few others some basic moves so that they could dance to.

 

[liquidangry]

Totally not racist. I've seen people shout and boo through songs if they don't like the music. He was just avoiding that situation. A good DJ refuses niche audience members. You're there for the crowd as a whole, not two people. If anything, the DJ isn't racist, the audience members are.

How the fuck is that racist.
if hes a professionally hired Dj dont fuck with him about music,
he was probably right anyway.
and since when have hispanics been allowed to pull the race card..?

Were you trying to be ironic with this statement? lol