The "why don't you ignore it" argument/statement.. ...

Not necessarily in relation to the original post here or usa, but in general - lots of people did ignore racism, sexism, homophobia, abuse, etc because the law, work policies etc did not assist someone saying something in response and it was socially tolerated as just one of those things, or he/she's just like that don't pay any attention. This then can confirm, in the mind of the person saying it, their views are valid/right because if not they would have been challenged.

People are generally now more confident in saying no, I don't find that acceptable - knowing legislation etc, supports their right to do so.

Many of us would have watched Norwich in the 70's and 80's when the National Front were there - horrific racist chants and comments shouted out and it seemed an acceptable part of the game.

So I for one am glad that whilst there is still a platform for people to spout vile views - the same medium gives the right of reply and those views can have the spotlight but on them and the individual making them. Of course, once challenged it always turns out to be banter or a weakness of the person challenging that opinion doesn't it...

Wow - that was a bit heavy, viva la difference x

Posted By: Mozzer on July 16th 2018 at 19:36:48

Message Thread

A Ladyboy in the hand is better than two birds in the bush. (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 16:35:01
- Well you managed eight days then used an offensive phrase for a pathetic joke (General Chat) - Bravo win or die, Jul 16, 18:03:19
  - Bet you don’t block worzel, avening, Norway who I’ve all used the term “gayoff” (n/m) (General Chat) - kinder egg, Jul 16, 22:45:22
    - Evening Boris. (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 23:10:15
      - correct (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jul 16, 23:21:21
        
        No, I take that back. Not Boris (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jul 16, 23:28:46
        
        Reference to 'gayoffs', namechecking three particular posters... (General Chat) - norway, Jul 17, 07:09:57
    - Have* (n/m) (General Chat) - kinder egg, Jul 16, 22:45:34
  - and yet when a regular poster (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 16, 19:32:29
    - Girl (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 16, 20:52:24
    - Oh, I’ve seen Wrathers rightly criticised on here for making comments about women. (n/m) (General Chat) - tim berry, Jul 16, 19:58:56
  - No, its totally faux internet outrage......... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:06:35
    - The "why don't you ignore it" argument/statement..... (General Chat) - Mozzer, Jul 16, 19:36:48
      - See, I only chipped in because as a parent I’m used to reasoning with toddlers. (n/m) (General Chat) - tim berry, Jul 16, 20:06:40
        
        Liar (General Chat) - CWC, Jul 16, 20:21:17
        
        Haha, yeah. (n/m) (General Chat) - tim berry, Jul 16, 20:26:19
      - wow..... we are almost at godwins law...... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:40:50
        
        Re-read my post (n/m) (General Chat) - Mozzer, Jul 16, 20:36:55
        
        Oh, and to add to the list (General Chat) - Mozzer, Jul 16, 20:43:21
        
        ^Worse than hitler (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 16, 20:03:32
        
        and a lot thicker (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Jul 16, 20:10:51
    - I have to wonder, USAC... (General Chat) - tim berry, Jul 16, 19:13:01
      - Spot on Tim. (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 19:26:22
        
        Finally I collected the full set of Haterz.......... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:28:02
        
        You got slapped down didn't you? (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 19:29:42
        
        Kids......don't take drugs like Norway (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:37:54
        
        Oops - warmer than I thought. (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 19:47:26
      - geez, another one who cant just put me on ignore. (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:17:20
        
        Why would I put you on ignore? I don’t block or hide people I disagree with. (n/m) (General Chat) - tim berry, Jul 16, 19:28:04
        
        Me neither. Maybe I can handle the rough and tumble... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:33:46
        
        Magnificent whataboutery. (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 19:35:53
      - He actually has a valid point. Very simple to just ignore it. (General Chat) - SeattleSounders, Jul 16, 19:16:40
        
        there's a very good reason the cowardly no-mark ended up where he feels at home (General Chat) - Tombs, Jul 16, 19:23:17
        
        and your blatant xenophobia is so much better... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:26:40
        
        if it looks like a duck etc... (n/m) (General Chat) - Tombs, Jul 16, 19:29:13
  - I don't think ladyboy is particularly homophobic unless you're using it as a slur. (General Chat) - lurd, Jul 16, 18:24:07
    - Which he clearly was (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Jul 16, 18:55:44
      - Fascinating creatures though. (n/m) (General Chat) - lurd, Jul 16, 19:05:06
        
        Are you ok? (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 19:26:41
        
        Do you want me to lap dance for you? (n/m) (General Chat) - lurd, Jul 16, 19:33:28
        
        I see. (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, Jul 16, 19:33:54
        
        I love the Ladyboys......... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:08:02
        
        I don’t find them attractive, it’s just confusing. (n/m) (General Chat) - lurd, Jul 16, 19:22:30
  - He is quite a good one to have on ignore to be fair as very few people usually respond. (General Chat) - bird table, Jul 16, 18:16:09
- An integral part of emotional intelligence is the ability to accept and proces (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jul 16, 17:14:28
  - Oh look who popped out of the woodwork. (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:10:32
    - 5th (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:21:59
  - please say a little more, just another sentence will do. (n/m) (General Chat) - Men without hats, Jul 16, 17:22:26
    - Im sure it would involve the Dunning-Kruger effect for the 93rd time...... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 19:14:03
      - Genuinely impressed with how comfy you are in telling people exactly how bothered you are (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jul 16, 20:47:16
    - What does this comment mean MWOH? I think AB and other posters are not happy with terms (General Chat) - Bravo win or die, Jul 16, 18:08:38
      - MWOH also has form for posting idiot shit all in the name of 'free speech' (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Jul 16, 18:11:38
        
        And some. (n/m) (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jul 16, 18:19:40
- What’s wrong with you ? (n/m) (General Chat) - loz, Jul 16, 17:06:32
  - 4th... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 17:10:43
  - Feckin Yank, innit (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Jul 16, 17:07:25
    - USAC is British FYI (n/m) (General Chat) - SeattleSounders, Jul 16, 17:57:53
      - ^Fecking Yank (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 16, 21:20:31
    - Im faux outraged at your xenophobia..... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 17:11:52
- Bravs. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jul 16, 17:00:05
  - 3rd.. (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 17:10:25
- Nope, can't agree with that (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Jul 16, 16:55:33
  - 2nd (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 17:09:48
    - Can you explain please (General Chat) - CB41, Jul 16, 17:54:30
      - would have yo be a tiny ladyboy surely. (General Chat) - Men without hats, Jul 16, 18:47:31
        
        Yeah. I wondered if it was a typo and he meant ladybird (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Jul 16, 19:03:23
- Zzzzzzzzzz. (General Chat) - Garry Brooke, Jul 16, 16:44:51
  - 1st... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 16, 16:48:58
    - What? (n/m) (General Chat) - Garry Brooke, Jul 16, 16:53:31

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