Frat bashing article - Page 14

MysticCat · #1 01-25-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by shinerbock
Well, if i am the most "racist" on this board, that speaks to the credibility of this board, as I have said nothing which is truly that.

Shinerbock, I see that you are pretty new here, and you may not realize that this is ground that has been plowed repeatedly -- perhaps to the point it's not fertile anymore.

I feel sure you did not say anything that you intended as racist, nor do I question your intent. The problem with any Internet communication is that the reader sees only the words actually typed without voice inflection or any other context (including knowledge of you), so while I don't think you intended any racism, I also think that others could read what you wrote and reasonably infer some racism.

The reality is that this is a topic that taps into a lot of underlying and deep feelings for everybody, regardless of what "side" they are on -- sensitivity (to be clear, I do not mean oversensitivity) to racism in all of its forms, direct and subtle, and sensitivity to an anti-Southern bias.

Bottom line is it helps to stay clear of generalizations -- whether of "popular black culture" (which can mean lots of different things to lots of different people) or of Southern Greek life, your description of which really doesn't match what one would find at lots of top schools in the South.

Rudey · #2 01-25-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
Shinerbock, I see that you are pretty new here, and you may not realize that this is ground that has been plowed repeatedly -- perhaps to the point it's not fertile anymore.

I feel sure you did not say anything that you intended as racist, nor do I question your intent. The problem with any Internet communication is that the reader sees only the words actually typed without voice inflection or any other context (including knowledge of you), so while I don't think you intended any racism, I also think that others could read what you wrote and reasonably infer some racism.

The reality is that this is a topic that taps into a lot of underlying and deep feelings for everybody, regardless of what "side" they are on -- sensitivity (to be clear, I do not mean oversensitivity) to racism in all of its forms, direct and subtle, and sensitivity to an anti-Southern bias.

Bottom line is it helps to stay clear of generalizations -- whether of "popular black culture" (which can mean lots of different things to lots of different people) or of Southern Greek life, your description of which really doesn't match what one would find at lots of top schools in the South.

I suppose you're right. As a result of your (and others') political-correctness, entire academic departments at many schools, that focus on culture, will be shutting down this morning. Additionally, pollsters and demographic experts across the country have decided to abandon their jobs as they really have no validity and the phrases "Pop music" and "Pop culture" will be erased from our vocabulary.

People (often white people) consistently call others racist on this board when it is not the case, and through this "Boy who cries wolf" mentality, reduce racism to nothing more than a cliche.

-Rudey

Rudey · #3 01-25-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by 33girl
Does this mean Paris Hilton will go away?

-33
--That's hot.

No. She's couture.

-Rudey

MysticCat · #4 01-25-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
I suppose you're right. As a result of your (and others') political-correctness, entire academic departments at many schools, that focus on culture, will be shutting down this morning.

My political correctness? He don't know me very well, do he?

I never recommend political correctness. But I do recommend precision with language when there is a reasonable chance that one might not be clearly understood. like on an Internet forum. If someone is going to be ticked by what you said, at least do your best to make sure they're ticked by something you meant to say.

Rudey · #5 01-25-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
My political correctness? He don't know me very well, do he?

I never recommend political correctness. But I do recommend precision with language when there is a reasonable chance that one might not be clearly understood. like on an Internet forum. If someone is going to be ticked by what you said, at least do your best to make sure they're ticked by something you meant to say.

And he made a comment on culture, which he meant. Anyone making a claim of racism needs to explain themselves, otherwise you sound like you're blaming the rape victim for how she dressed.

-Rudey

kk_bama · #6 01-25-2006, 01:20 PM

K-Swiss, lollers.

AlphaFrog · #7 01-25-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by kk_gphib_01
K-Swiss, lollers.

Ummm...WHAT?

MysticCat · #8 01-25-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
And he made a comment on culture, which he meant.

Yes, he meant what he said, but not everyone understood what he meant.

Granted, there may always be someone determined to misconstrue anything any one of us says. But clear writing at least helps minimize that. That's all I'm advocating: clear writing, not politically correct writing.

kk_bama · #9 01-25-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by shinerbock
We'll stick to our staples of Cole Haan and Allen Edmonds, although our lack of k-swiss will probably leave us out of whats cool.

To which I was referring.

AlphaFrog · #10 01-25-2006, 03:27 PM

Alright, I'll give you the K-swiss...but wtf is "lollers"??

Rudey · #11 01-25-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by AlphaFrog
Alright, I'll give you the K-swiss...but wtf is "lollers"??

jesus christ she is laughing. WTF don't you get?!?!? I don't even know her or talk to her and I got that.

-Rudey

kk_bama · #12 01-25-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
jesus christ she is laughing. WTF don't you get?!?!? I don't even know her or talk to her and I got that.

-Rudey

Rudey, I thought I would never say this, but you are so on it today.

Where's the lollerskates picture when I need it?

AlphaFrog · #13 01-25-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
jesus christ she is laughing. WTF don't you get?!?!? I don't even know her or talk to her and I got that.

-Rudey

The King of Literal Speaks.

LOL = Laughing Out Loud

so

lollers = laughing out louders??? That doesn't make sense.

#14 01-25-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by AlphaFrog
The King of Literal Speaks.

LOL = Laughing Out Loud

so

lollers = laughing out louders??? That doesn't make sense.

It's a play on the word "LOL".

Someone needs to find the LOLLERSKATES picture. Maybe it'll make sense then.

Let it go already, PLEASE! You're taking the fun away from it.

kk_bama · #15 01-25-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by OTW
It's a play on the word "LOL".

Someone needs to find the LOLLERSKATES picture. Maybe it'll make sense then.

Let it go already, PLEASE! You're taking the fun away from it.

You took the words right outta my mouf! And I'm looking for it. No luck so far.

Maybe AlphaFrog does not read anything in ChitChat?