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 Beanyboysmd  18 Dec 17 1.56pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
I'm guessing you never read '1984'.....probably think Orwell is a place in Essex. 1984 is quite unique that it is constantly used as an example of both sides of every arguement, tell me how it reinforces your side of the arguement and I will tell you how it reinforces mine. Either way, we have agreed as a society that 'blacking up' is wrong, is it racist? Maybe (just leaning towards yes), but its ethicly wrong to do it, even if you have no racist intent...
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| nickgusset Shizzlehurst 18 Dec 17 2.01pm |
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Originally posted by Beanyboysmd
1984 is quite unique that it is constantly used as an example of both sides of every arguement, tell me how it reinforces your side of the arguement and I will tell you how it reinforces mine. Either way, we have agreed as a society that 'blacking up' is wrong, is it racist? Maybe (just leaning towards yes), but its ethicly wrong to do it, even if you have no racist intent... It's funny that they don't use Down and Out in Paris and London or Road to Wigan Pier to counter argue.
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| Beanyboysmd 18 Dec 17 2.04pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
Who's being arrogant ? What many find objectionable is the constant 'PC Creep' of the cacophanous PC Brigade who forever are extending the parameters of what they deem "Racist" much of which is deemed totally ridiculous. It is fast reaching the stage that in time we will have a dictum on high from the PC Brigade to say we cannot say that we have an aversion to "Irish stew" or "French fries". I have friends of all hues, I don't judge people by their colour, just their character, and some of my black friends agree with my sentiments.
Edited by Willo (18 Dec 2017 1.19pm) I think we have decided as a society to stamp out genuine racism, inan attempt to do so, we havegone for a clean sweep, including the fine margins like this. A lot of people who have no racist intent have been caught up in it and its left a lot of people being labelled unfairly. That is unfortunate and rhe resentment its caused is understandable, but racists are desperatly looking for some acceptable middle ground to build from and if we let it happen, then they will take liberties and we will end up with the 'monkey noises at a match is just a part of the culture' days again.
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| Stirlingsays 18 Dec 17 2.08pm |
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Originally posted by Beanyboysmd
1984 is quite unique that it is constantly used as an example of both sides of every arguement, tell me how it reinforces your side of the arguement and I will tell you how it reinforces mine. Either way, we have agreed as a society that 'blacking up' is wrong, is it racist? Maybe (just leaning towards yes), but its ethicly wrong to do it, even if you have no racist intent... Ok, 1984 is a warning on authoritarianism and thought control by a controlling institution. People are re-educated if they suffer 'wrong think'. This is a situation where people are being told not to do something because of what others think. How does 1984 reinforce your side of the argument? Edited by Stirlingsays (18 Dec 2017 2.09pm)
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| Stirlingsays 18 Dec 17 2.12pm |
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Originally posted by Beanyboysmd
1984 is quite unique that it is constantly used as an example of both sides of every arguement, tell me how it reinforces your side of the arguement and I will tell you how it reinforces mine. Either way, we have agreed as a society that 'blacking up' is wrong, is it racist? Maybe (just leaning towards yes), but its ethicly wrong to do it, even if you have no racist intent... I don't care what you think. I live my life by what I think is acceptable. Keep your standards for yourself. If I come into conflict with the law, that's for me and them.
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| matt_himself Matataland 18 Dec 17 2.12pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Who decides if there is good reason for an objection? What if people object to their objection? That sounds like a justification for censorship and a dangerous power to give. Offence can't be given, it can only be taken......If some people take offence...who decides that they speak for everyone?......why do I have to care? Who is deciding on this standard of 'civilised society' for me? .....what else aren't I allowed to do? find funny, or think? What's so wrong with people being mocked? It might not be nice but....call them a jerk then. Na...not for me....If some berk wants to colour their face and look like whatever that's fine by me. If some people get upset about it they need to grow a spine.
Who decides on the standard of ‘civilised society’? In Britain it is by judging prevailing social trends. Blackface is offensive to a sizeable minority in the country and is something that, by your own admittance, you and millions of other British people would not do. This to me represents a general social trend against it. I am not advocating some form of social, political or legal control but advocating that people are sensitive to matters which offend a sizeable proportion of society. Understanding and compromise are a part of our society and something we should be proud of.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Dec 17 2.15pm |
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Originally posted by Beanyboysmd
I think we have decided as a society to stamp out genuine racism, inan attempt to do so, we havegone for a clean sweep, including the fine margins like this. A lot of people who have no racist intent have been caught up in it and its left a lot of people being labelled unfairly. That is unfortunate and rhe resentment its caused is understandable, but racists are desperatly looking for some acceptable middle ground to build from and if we let it happen, then they will take liberties and we will end up with the 'monkey noises at a match is just a part of the culture' days again. And the PC Brigade are constantly looking at ways to extend the parameters of what they deem racist in their "Clean sweep". And perhaps what they deem "Fine margins" are at odds with those who would definitely NOT consider themselves as "Racist" in any shape or form. No more for me to add, other than to say enjoy your Christmas and hope you don't get too "Red-faced" due to your alcoholic consumption ! Edited by Willo (18 Dec 2017 2.35pm)
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| Stirlingsays 18 Dec 17 2.18pm |
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Originally posted by matt_himself
Who decides on the standard of ‘civilised society’? In Britain it is by judging prevailing social trends. Blackface is offensive to a sizeable minority in the country and is something that, by your own admittance, you and millions of other British people would not do. This to me represents a general social trend against it. I am not advocating some form of social, political or legal control but advocating that people are sensitive to matters which offend a sizeable proportion of society. Understanding and compromise are a part of our society and something we should be proud of. Just because I feel no need to do something doesn't mean I take kindly to people telling me I can't do it.
If people want to criticise me for suddenly wanting to go 'blackface' that's fine...I'm myself would be far more surprised than they would.....but hey..... they can criticise away....as long as that's all it is I have no issue. However, the people siding with you want to make it illegal for someone to cause a level of 'offence' they find unacceptable. That's your bedfellows here. Edited by Stirlingsays (18 Dec 2017 2.19pm)
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| Stirlingsays 18 Dec 17 2.25pm |
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Oops. Edited by Stirlingsays (18 Dec 2017 2.26pm)
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| Stuk Top half 18 Dec 17 2.31pm |
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It was acceptable in the 80s, to quote a song.
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| matt_himself Matataland 18 Dec 17 2.42pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Just because I feel no need to do something doesn't mean I take kindly to people telling me I can't do it.
If people want to criticise me for suddenly wanting to go 'blackface' that's fine...I'm myself would be far more surprised than they would.....but hey..... they can criticise away....as long as that's all it is I have no issue. However, the people siding with you want to make it illegal for someone to cause a level of 'offence' they find unacceptable. That's your bedfellows here. Edited by Stirlingsays (18 Dec 2017 2.19pm) Of course. There should be no rules and everyone should do as wish. To paraphrase Jez from Peep Show, that would mean everyone sitting on the floor, watching the poker channel, w***ing and eating those nice German biscuits. Not really a basis for society is it? There has to be rules and people do have to be told what to do in some instances. I don’t mind being told what to do when it is offensive to others and modifying my behaviour accordingly. Generally it is for something so minor that it is irrelevant.
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| ex hibitionist Hastings 18 Dec 17 2.47pm |
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Bring back the Black and White Minstrel show!!! Trevor Phillips did an excellent prog on C4 a little while back on PC gone mad very good it was - but golly wogs including their name though trivial on one level are clearly from a time when black people were seen as some exotic novelty - uptight lefties with no sense of humour need to have their pomposity challenged alright, and I realise golly wogs are on one level merely a free sticker on a jar of confectionery but if you can't see how inappropriate they are then you are definitely missing something. If I had a collection of gollywogs I wouldn't be showing them to anybody - black or white.
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