Teens Against Discrimination discussion

Questions and Ideas, post here. No spamming. I hate people who spam.

What if we expanded the 'racism' further, into religion? There are a lot of ignorant people who look down on other religions, or just religion in general.

Definitely agree with that. There are a lot of people who discriminate against religious people because of prejudice/bias.

It was strange - I had a fight with a friend of mine when he offhandedly commented that Romanians were all basically thieves and immoral, all because the shop he worked in got looted ONCE by a "gypsy-looking" lady a few months ago...

I accused him of being a racist himself for making such a sweeping generalisation on the whole Romanian population....and then he accused ME of being racist for calling HIM a racist...because he was white, and felt that everyone thought of white people as racist...so basically, he used his own logic against himself, but when I tried to explain this to him, he refused to listen.

Phew! It was just going round and round - but what controversially themed conversations aren't, right?

;)

Mel wrote: "It was strange - I had a fight with a friend of mine when he offhandedly commented that Romanians were all basically thieves and immoral, all because the shop he worked in got looted ONCE by a "gyp..."

He IS being a racist, and you were just pointing it out, lol. Why did he freak out?

He freaked out because he couldn't handle the truth...that's the thing about racists, isn't it? Most times they don't realise that their thoughts aren't "normal" - they think that everyone thinks like them secretly, but are too afraid to admit it.

AND then there are those racists who justify their opinions by saying it's the "truth" somwehow!


Which makes no sense whatsoever...

But *smiles nervously*, I'm still friends with the guy...sorry!

It's okay, unfortunately everyone has prejudice in them at least a little.

We learned all about this in sociology. Unfortunately, I found out I was mildly prejudicial and I didn't like it.

Yay, I do Sociology, too! That subject is FTW, man!

And you're right; Soc taught me some stuff about myself I didn't like either.. but isn't that the best type of education?? learning what you're made up of? Which, I guess, is why I'm going to (hopefully) study it in university...

I can't wait to learn damning stuff about myself some more!

:)

I love finding out that I'm a sociopathic crazy with gothic issues. Jk.

Sociology and Psychology for the WIN!

HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I love the Freudian symbol part.

I specifically put No Spamming for a reason.

D'ya think we could put up a topic about how to deal with bullying/racism/discrimination? And how to help friends out with this?

Hmm. Good idea.

So, I saw that we're going to do group reads and stuff. Is there a topic for book suggestions yet? I mean, we'd read books about racism/sexism right?

Yes, there is. We have a poll up, choosing which book we should read for January to how long we want to take to read the book. :P There is also a folder called book and you can go there. :D

Wait, what are you trying to say? Are you asking a question?

Wait, what? Elanna, why would you think something like THAT?? What's the problem with inter-ethnic relationships?

With out interracial relationships, by best real-life friend wouldn't have been born!

Jenna - that's a fabulous way to put the comment into perspective. Now you've said that...I can list all my mixed-race friends too. Wow, I can't imagine my life if some of THEM hadn't been born, either!

Inter-racial marriages FOR THE WIN!

Elanna wrote: "I think the worst and don't get me wrong is when peoplede have well get married interatinal"

Well, "don't get me wrong" but I don't think your point of view makes much sense. How are interracial relationships "annoying and stupid"? You do realize this group is for people against discrimination, right? :P

People please stop for a second and let me explain Elanna's thing. I think she's against people who hate mixed ethnic marriages. I don't know if she's texting or if she's typing wrong, but i don't think she'd join this group if she was racist.

What's wrong with inter-racial marriages? It's perfectly normal. This isn't the Civil War, this is the 21st Century. Think of all the wonderful people who wouldn't have been born.

And you think that skin coloring should stop people who are in love with each other?

Once again, I think it was a typo.

EJ Luv Zombie wrote: "Once again, I think it was a typo."

I was wondering that, but I can't really tell. I mean she did say "don't get me wrong" like she was going to say something offensive... but I don't know, maybe she'll come back and explain. I'm confused.

The reason I think its a typo is by looking at the words and how they're put up there. They don't form a coherent sentence so they might be new to English or they might be texting or being interrupted a lot. Example of her sentence is repeated below.

I think the worst and don't get me wrong is when peoplede have well get married interatinal

Yes, EJ, but then she also says:

"I think its really annoying and think black and white marriage is.stupid"

Sure we can give her the benefit of doubt, but until/unless she comes back on here and explains her comments, I'll stick with my original assumptions..

Before that she also says this:
No i was trying to explain but i couldn't. Verywell people think its weir w

I'll give her the benefit of the doubt, but if what people say turns out to be true, then I apologize for this. It would be completely uncalled for and she WILL be kicked out. Racism is not tolerated here or in any groups I'm mod in.

It could be either. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

But then...why would she join a group like this if she then spouts trash like that??

Okay guys, no spamming.... THanks. :D Take this into chat please.

Guys, a question, 'cause I'm knew. If one has a story to share, about discrimination/homophobia/racism and etc, where should he/she post it?

thank you so much for the invitation! =D

There´s a thread called "personal stories". Just post it there. :)

And welcome!

Claudia wrote: "Guys, a question, 'cause I'm knew. If one has a story to share, about discrimination/homophobia/racism and etc, where should he/she post it?

thank you so much for the invitation! =D"

As Marlene said.

I didn't know where else to put this so I thought I might as well ask here...
What's a 'tranny'?

It's what they call elderly women who hang out at train stations taking down numbers and makes of trains in their note books as a hobby:p

Actually, it's a girl... Err. With a male's genital. Tranny stands for Transgendered.

@Woolfie


@Streak
Ohhhhhhh...

Actually Rikka, I didn't lie, I just took creative liberties with a definition, ( Tranny= Train-spotting granny:p) but the mundane version, which is true, is what Streak said:p

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He did not lie:
He told a terminological inexactitude or a tactical misrepresentation.

Gah! Everyone is ganging up against me =I

Oh, leave her alone. :) Everyone knows what a tranny is, okay. :|

*hugs streak* from now on streak is my fav person here ^^

Rofl.

Tsk awwh come one Rikka, I was just playing around:p

I have the sudden urge to carrameldanse...why is that?
Im seriously beginning to doubt my mental stability...

Woolfie wrote: "Tsk awwh come one Rikka, I was just playing around:p"

Still, if she doesn't know.. Don't lead her wwith false answers.

It was just a joke! :D It's fine!
(Well, it's fine for me, but then again, I'm not the one being picked on, am I? So I guess I'm gonna have to scold Woolfie (even though he's older than me).
Tsk, tsk, Woolfie. You used to be a teacher; you should know not to make fun of someone's naivety. Tsk, tsk.

:D

(It felt empoweringly good to scold an older, wiser person)

Streak it wasn't an answer, not even a false one, but I take your point:p

Okay, well that's over then. Let no more be said on this topic before feelings start being bruised.