How insulting is Colored (vs. African American)

[minDyG]

Originally Posted by madmax

So far we have some black people that prefer the term African American and some that do not. We also have some that don't mind the term colored and others that get all uppity if they hear the term colored. Why bother trying to be pc?

There are people in the world who do not have a sense of smell, and some who do. Let us begin using madmax's logic and not bother trying to conceal our flatulence.

[madmax]

Originally Posted by BabyPiNK_FL

Sweetie, not all black people are Af.-Am. I know it's hard to wrap your head around it. I know it's difficult because you maybe can't tell the difference and don't understand why it's important for all people to be able to identify themselves as they see fit. However, that's what makes us unique and makes us people. It's true of everyone on this earth. At the end of the day we are not a collective. We self-define. There is no one-size-fits-all.

No chit. I didn't flunk the firefighters exam.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by starang21

for a social experiment, use the word colored in a predominantly black neighborhood. you might get the answer you're looking for.

Yep.

madmax's e-courage is hilarious.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Since we don't know him/her, we don't know what he/she would do.

Madmax could be an 80 yo woman with time on her hands. Either case, why does GC keep acknowledging madmax's existence? It's no longer shocking or unpredictable.

Eh, something to do :shrug:

I'd rather read this garbage than a brutally honest recruitment thread

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Eh, something to do :shrug:

I'd rather read this garbage than a brutally honest recruitment thread

If you are that bored, go play tetris.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

If you are that bored, go play tetris.

Nah, I'm good here.

[starang21]

i don't know about you guys, but i for one am interested in seeing the outcome of that experiment. i think it's research worthy.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by starang21

i don't know about you guys, but i for one am interested in seeing the outcome of that experiment. i think it's research worthy.

That research would end poorly with bad results. LOL

[starang21]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

That research would end poorly with bad results. LOL

i think it would deem discussion at like a conference or something.

have an open forum or something on it.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by starang21

i think it would deem discussion at like a conference or something.

have an open forum or something on it.

Fine...hire security....LOL

[starang21]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Fine...hire security....LOL

can't we all just get along?

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by madmax

Do you speak for your entire race?

If so then what is the new politically correct term for the next 100 years? I would like to know since you change the term every couple of years and I don't want to step on any toes when YOU change the term and forget to send the rest of the planet the memo on the new term.

Do you speak for your entire race???

When racist people stop making up derogatory terms or making terms derogatory, that's when we'll stop changing them. And you can call people whatever they choose to be called. If one person chooses to be called African American, so be it and if another chooses to be called Black or otherwise, so be it. No one has the right to determine how someone or a group of people choose to define themselves and it's not important that you understand or get it. Respect other people and they will respect you. Period.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Well...better "colored" than the other word.

This is a matter of opinion and people see this differently. For me, "Colored" is right up there with the other word...not much difference. And I don't want to be called or refered to as that by anyone, not even an 83 year old man/woman and I will kindly (at first) tell a person not to call me that no matter how they grew up or what they're used to. I have that right. Some people have had more experiences with racism than others and that could be a reason for the different feelings and perceptions.

[minDyG]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Do you speak for your entire race???

Certainly not!

[Little32]

Originally Posted by starang21

i think it would deem discussion at like a conference or something.

have an open forum or something on it.

This made me chuckle.