Discussion III about the Suspension List

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August 9th, 2023 at 2:18:41 PM permalink

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If any form of "Are you still beating your wife." is okay, I may start using it. But I don't think it is. "Have you stopped welching on your bets?" "Have you stopped cheating your friends?" "Have you started changing your underwear?"
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Correct answers:

1. Not married.
2. I do not gamble.
3. What friends?
4. I don't wear undies.

tuttigym
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The questions are always asked in the context of where you can't explain them, you have to answer either yes or no. Like if you're on the witness stand.
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No you DON'T.

Question I have been asked: Are you a racist?
My answer: I don't understand the question. What is a racist? Define racist. Stopped the idiot in his tracks.

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August 9th, 2023 at 2:26:07 PM permalink

Quote: tuttigym

Question I have been asked: Are you a racist?
My answer: I don't understand the question. What is a racist? Define racist. Stopped the idiot in his tracks.

tuttigym
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You could just say, "No." If you ask them to define a racist, you're giving them the opportunity to define it in such a way that would include you. You can't refute it, because you've already said you don't understand and don't know what a racist is, so you have to go along with their definition and admit you are a racist based on their incorrect definition.

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August 9th, 2023 at 2:41:35 PM permalink

Quote: TigerWu
Quote: tuttigym

Question I have been asked: Are you a racist?
My answer: I don't understand the question. What is a racist? Define racist. Stopped the idiot in his tracks.

tuttigym
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You could just say, "No." If you ask them to define a racist, you're giving them the opportunity to define it in such a way that would include you. You can't refute it, because you've already said you don't understand and don't know what a racist is, so you have to go along with their definition and admit you are a racist based on their incorrect definition.
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Wrong Tiger, answering the question at all leaves the door open for the inquisitor to expand on why the question was asked in the first place. He might provide an erroneous or fraudulent follow up. Requiring him to define himself leaves MY follow ups to my advantage.

BTW, I stated that I did not UNDERSTAND the QUESTION not that I did not know what a racist is.

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August 9th, 2023 at 2:46:11 PM permalink

Quote: TigerWu
Quote: tuttigym

Question I have been asked: Are you a racist?
My answer: I don't understand the question. What is a racist? Define racist. Stopped the idiot in his tracks.

tuttigym
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You could just say, "No." If you ask them to define a racist, you're giving them the opportunity to define it in such a way that would include you. You can't refute it, because you've already said you don't understand and don't know what a racist is, so you have to go along with their definition and admit you are a racist based on their incorrect definition.
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The thing is they can rarely define it. "Racist" usually means they do not like something.

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August 9th, 2023 at 3:16:58 PM permalink

Is this it? Is this what it's all about?

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August 9th, 2023 at 3:30:47 PM permalink

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Quote: TigerWu
Quote: tuttigym

Question I have been asked: Are you a racist?
My answer: I don't understand the question. What is a racist? Define racist. Stopped the idiot in his tracks.

tuttigym
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You could just say, "No." If you ask them to define a racist, you're giving them the opportunity to define it in such a way that would include you. You can't refute it, because you've already said you don't understand and don't know what a racist is, so you have to go along with their definition and admit you are a racist based on their incorrect definition.
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The thing is they can rarely define it. "Racist" usually means they do not like something.
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Exactly. A really ignorant question posed by a really ignorant party.

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August 9th, 2023 at 3:34:12 PM permalink

I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I've been asked if I was crazy, or drunk, or even stupid, but for some reason, no one has ever asked if I was a racist. It seems to be a problem confined to a small population subset.

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August 9th, 2023 at 3:36:32 PM permalink

Quote: billryan
I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.

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August 9th, 2023 at 4:51:34 PM permalink

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I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.

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August 9th, 2023 at 5:21:42 PM permalink

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I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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And?

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August 9th, 2023 at 5:42:14 PM permalink

Quote: AZDuffman
Quote: billryan
I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.
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Breathe?

;-)

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August 9th, 2023 at 6:38:32 PM permalink

Quote: AZDuffman
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I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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And?
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And what?

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August 9th, 2023 at 9:00:09 PM permalink

Quote: darkoz
Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.

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August 10th, 2023 at 1:24:10 AM permalink

Quote: Wizard
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I'm insulted. Please suspend yourself $:o)

Did this thread go a bit off topic?

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August 10th, 2023 at 3:51:26 AM permalink

Quote: Wizard
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.

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August 10th, 2023 at 4:42:41 AM permalink

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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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Pattern recognition is just a part of human organization skills. It's whether you overstate it beyond what is accurate is where you get into errors. It's a big issue of discussion in gambling.

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August 10th, 2023 at 4:48:03 AM permalink

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August 10th, 2023 at 5:25:03 AM permalink

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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.
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No one would ever think you are racist…. for that reason.

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August 10th, 2023 at 5:35:33 AM permalink

Quote: AZDuffman
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.
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I don't like Crackers. But I do love Hershey bars. I even like the ones with nuts. Occasionally I go looking for Mr. Goodbar

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August 10th, 2023 at 5:44:18 AM permalink

Quote: darkoz
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.
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I don't like Crackers. But I do love Hershey bars. I even like the ones with nuts. Occasionally I go looking for Mr. Goodbar
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I don't know that I have seen a full size Mr. Goodbar in 40 years. I do still see them in the small sized mix bag I give out for Halloween.

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August 10th, 2023 at 5:49:39 AM permalink

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Quote: darkoz
Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.
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I don't like Crackers. But I do love Hershey bars. I even like the ones with nuts. Occasionally I go looking for Mr. Goodbar
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I don't know that I have seen a full size Mr. Goodbar in 40 years. I do still see them in the small sized mix bag I give out for Halloween.
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For some reason candy bars even in America are divided by jurisdiction and region.

I actually have to mail order Zagnuts. They are not sold anywhere in NYC. Nearest place I have seen a Zagnut is Philly.

And Zero bars are only in select stores. Charleston Chews are also here bit hard to find.

It would not surprise me if the same were true for Mr. Goodbars. They are extremely common on the East Coast.

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August 10th, 2023 at 5:59:15 AM permalink

Quote: darkoz
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Quote: darkoz
Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.
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I don't like Crackers. But I do love Hershey bars. I even like the ones with nuts. Occasionally I go looking for Mr. Goodbar
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I don't know that I have seen a full size Mr. Goodbar in 40 years. I do still see them in the small sized mix bag I give out for Halloween.
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For some reason candy bars even in America are divided by jurisdiction and region.

I actually have to mail order Zagnuts. They are not sold anywhere in NYC. Nearest place I have seen a Zagnut is Philly.

And Zero bars are only in select stores. Charleston Chews are also here bit hard to find.

It would not surprise me if the same were true for Mr. Goodbars. They are extremely common on the East Coast.
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You must be my brother from another mother. I always like Zagnut and Zero bars because I was not a big chocolate eater as a child.

At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.

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August 10th, 2023 at 6:00:42 AM permalink

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I wonder what someone has to do to have someone ask such a question. Calling the person an idiot seems like a good beginning.

I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I guess you would have to define "intelligent." In what context does "intelligence" and racism go hand in hand?

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August 10th, 2023 at 6:05:40 AM permalink

Quote: Wizard
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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There you go DO the definition of "intelligent."

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August 10th, 2023 at 6:12:25 AM permalink

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BTW, I stated that I did not UNDERSTAND the QUESTION not that I did not know what a racist is.

tuttigym
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You literally asked him "What is a racist?" implying that you don't know what it is.

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answering the question at all leaves the door open for the inquisitor to expand on why the question was asked in the first place.

??? He can do that anyway, no matter what you answer.

If someone asks you if you're a racist, you say "No." End of conversation. There's no need to start getting all philosophical and trying to lay elaborate word traps. Say "no," and walk away.

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He might provide an erroneous or fraudulent follow up.

EXACTLY!! That's what you're doing when you ask him to define "racist." Don't even give him a chance to define anything or give any follow ups.

SAY NO AND WALK AWAY.

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August 10th, 2023 at 6:16:24 AM permalink

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Quote: tuttigym

BTW, I stated that I did not UNDERSTAND the QUESTION not that I did not know what a racist is.

tuttigym
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You literally asked him "What is a racist?" implying that you don't know what it is.

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answering the question at all leaves the door open for the inquisitor to expand on why the question was asked in the first place.

??? He can do that anyway, no matter what you answer.

If someone asks you if you're a racist, you say "No." End of conversation. There's no need to start getting all philosophical and trying to lay elaborate word traps. Say "no," and walk away.

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He might provide an erroneous or fraudulent follow up.

EXACTLY!! That's what you're doing when you ask him to define "racist." Don't even give him a chance to define anything or give any follow ups.

SAY NO AND WALK AWAY.
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If I agreed with you, Tiger, we would both be wrong.

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August 10th, 2023 at 7:02:49 AM permalink

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Quote: tuttigym

BTW, I stated that I did not UNDERSTAND the QUESTION not that I did not know what a racist is.

tuttigym
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You literally asked him "What is a racist?" implying that you don't know what it is.

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answering the question at all leaves the door open for the inquisitor to expand on why the question was asked in the first place.

??? He can do that anyway, no matter what you answer.

If someone asks you if you're a racist, you say "No." End of conversation. There's no need to start getting all philosophical and trying to lay elaborate word traps. Say "no," and walk away.

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He might provide an erroneous or fraudulent follow up.

EXACTLY!! That's what you're doing when you ask him to define "racist." Don't even give him a chance to define anything or give any follow ups.

SAY NO AND WALK AWAY.
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If I agreed with you, Tiger, we would both be wrong.

tuttigym
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Your explanations make no sense. You are contradicting yourself in one sentence and agreeing with me on the next. You're either trying to troll me here, or you're doing an absolutely piss-poor job of explaining your argument.

But let me ask you... are you a racist?

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August 10th, 2023 at 7:22:08 AM permalink

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I know I am no idiot for one simple reason. Before I do anything I ask myself "would an idiot do this?" and if the answer is "yes" then I do not do that thing.
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Good god, this is ban-bait if I've ever seen it....lol

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August 10th, 2023 at 8:20:17 AM permalink

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Quote: darkoz
Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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How loosely do you have to define it before you fit the description? I don't believe I'm racist and challenge you to the term loosely enough that I'll fit it.
I'm personally offended by your suggestion but I would love to know how you think of yourself as possibly racist if you loosen the definition a bit.
Making claims about everyone being racist is a poor attempt to normalize hate. Shame on you. You know better.

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August 10th, 2023 at 8:27:36 AM permalink

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Quote: AZDuffman
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Historically there have been intelligent people who have been racist.
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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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I order vanilla milkshakes never chocolate. I would bet there are people that think that is racist.
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No one would ever think you are racist…. for that reason.
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Actually I know people (in their right mind in other regards) that will indeed feel this is because of racism.
Not even kidding. And those people are well accepted and well regarded members of their circles.

Not the case with people who feel ordering chocolate shakes only is because of racism also.
The hypocrisy, incredible brainwashing and double standards are not a myth anymore. It's a real life thing.
And i'm coming from a country with no African or SA minorities.

Don't beat yourself up over past mistakes, you are going to f*** up again in the future, quite possibly in the most spectacular fashion, why worry about yesterday's f*** up's when you have tomorrow's f*** up's to look forward to? You are a f*** up, and f***** up is part of your growth process, embrace the process.

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August 10th, 2023 at 8:32:08 AM permalink

What do I do if a black person offers to buy me a vanilla milkshake?!? Will I be canceled by EVERYONE???

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August 10th, 2023 at 8:40:12 AM permalink

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What do I do if a black person offers to buy me a vanilla milkshake?!? Will I be canceled by EVERYONE???
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Joking about something as evil as racism is sad.

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August 10th, 2023 at 8:43:03 AM permalink

Quote: billryan
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What do I do if a black person offers to buy me a vanilla milkshake?!? Will I be canceled by EVERYONE???
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Joking about something as evil as racism is sad.
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Great. I haven't even gotten my milkshake yet and billryan is already canceling me.

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August 10th, 2023 at 8:54:14 AM permalink

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Quote: TigerWu
What do I do if a black person offers to buy me a vanilla milkshake?!? Will I be canceled by EVERYONE???
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Joking about something as evil as racism is sad.
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Great. I haven't even gotten my milkshake yet and billryan is already canceling me.
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You aren't being canceled but are in imminent danger of joining the League of Lesser Posters.

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August 10th, 2023 at 9:02:02 AM permalink

Quote: billryan
Quote: TigerWu
Quote: billryan
Quote: TigerWu
What do I do if a black person offers to buy me a vanilla milkshake?!? Will I be canceled by EVERYONE???
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Joking about something as evil as racism is sad.
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Great. I haven't even gotten my milkshake yet and billryan is already canceling me.
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You aren't being canceled but are in imminent danger of joining the League of Lesser Posters.
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And?
If that's the deal I'm the one who needs to get the banhammer since it escalated with my post. Still, don't see what's been wrong with it other than the rule of not bringing in controversial topics. So if anyone is being suspended, I am.

But the truth is what it is. Don't need to go blind on it just because of your political or other affiliations.

Don't beat yourself up over past mistakes, you are going to f*** up again in the future, quite possibly in the most spectacular fashion, why worry about yesterday's f*** up's when you have tomorrow's f*** up's to look forward to? You are a f*** up, and f***** up is part of your growth process, embrace the process.

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August 10th, 2023 at 9:03:24 AM permalink

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You aren't being canceled but are in imminent danger of joining the League of Lesser Posters.
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Well, I'm not an AP, so on this site I'm pretty much a "Lesser Poster" already....lol

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August 10th, 2023 at 9:10:35 AM permalink

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Quote: TigerWu
What do I do if a black person offers to buy me a vanilla milkshake?!? Will I be canceled by EVERYONE???
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Joking about something as evil as racism is sad.
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Great. I haven't even gotten my milkshake yet and billryan is already canceling me.
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You aren't being canceled but are in imminent danger of joining the League of Lesser Posters.
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And?
If that's the deal I'm the one who needs to get the banhammer since it escalated with my post. Still, don't see what's been wrong with it other than the rule of not bringing in controversial topics. So if anyone is being suspended, I am.

But the truth is what it is. Don't need to go blind on it just because of your political or other affiliations.
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Racism has nothing to do with politics, or at least it shouldn't. These days, it does seem one party enjoys blowing the race whistle more than the other, but that pendulum can swing both ways.

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August 10th, 2023 at 9:41:59 AM permalink

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BTW, I stated that I did not UNDERSTAND the QUESTION not that I did not know what a racist is.

tuttigym
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You literally asked him "What is a racist?" implying that you don't know what it is.

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answering the question at all leaves the door open for the inquisitor to expand on why the question was asked in the first place.

??? He can do that anyway, no matter what you answer.

If someone asks you if you're a racist, you say "No." End of conversation. There's no need to start getting all philosophical and trying to lay elaborate word traps. Say "no," and walk away.

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He might provide an erroneous or fraudulent follow up.

EXACTLY!! That's what you're doing when you ask him to define "racist." Don't even give him a chance to define anything or give any follow ups.

SAY NO AND WALK AWAY.
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If I agreed with you, Tiger, we would both be wrong.

tuttigym
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Your explanations make no sense. You are contradicting yourself in one sentence and agreeing with me on the next. You're either trying to troll me here, or you're doing an absolutely piss-poor job of explaining your argument.

But let me ask you... are you a racist?
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Based on the Wizard's post, you are.

OD was offended by the post. Are you?

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August 10th, 2023 at 9:51:22 AM permalink

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Based on the Wizard's post, you are.

OD was offended by the post. Are you?

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No. And you haven't answered my question. Are you a racist? Yes or no.

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August 10th, 2023 at 12:27:57 PM permalink

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Based on the Wizard's post, you are.

OD was offended by the post. Are you?

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No. And you haven't answered my question. Are you a racist? Yes or no.
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I don't understand the question. Define racist.

Again, based on the Wizard's post, are you? Were you offended by his assertion?

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August 10th, 2023 at 12:42:26 PM permalink

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I don't understand the question. Define racist.

A racist is someone who posts on internet forums and has the word "gym" in their screenname. So are you a racist?

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Again, based on the Wizard's post, are you? Were you offended by his assertion?

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I already answered this.

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August 10th, 2023 at 12:44:02 PM permalink

When someone struggles with such a simple question, the answer seems moot.

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August 10th, 2023 at 12:50:05 PM permalink

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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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How loosely do you have to define it before you fit the description? I don't believe I'm racist and challenge you to the term loosely enough that I'll fit it.
I'm personally offended by your suggestion but I would love to know how you think of yourself as possibly racist if you loosen the definition a bit.
Making claims about everyone being racist is a poor attempt to normalize hate. Shame on you. You know better.
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I have turned myself in to the other active moderators for sentencing on this complaint. Perhaps I will answer the question at DT.

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August 10th, 2023 at 1:00:15 PM permalink

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I think we're all racist, if we use a loose definition of the word.
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Quote: billryan
How loosely do you have to define it before you fit the description? I don't believe I'm racist and challenge you to the term loosely enough that I'll fit it.
I'm personally offended by your suggestion but I would love to know how you think of yourself as possibly racist if you loosen the definition a bit.
Making claims about everyone being racist is a poor attempt to normalize hate. Shame on you. You know better.
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I have turned myself in to the other active moderators for sentencing on this complaint. Perhaps I will answer the question at DT.
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I have not been on DT in years
Why can't you answer here. You opened the door.

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August 10th, 2023 at 1:02:39 PM permalink

A person who is prejudiced against or antagonistic toward people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group.

I think that is a fair definition.

I used to argue, perhaps erroneously, that ‘racism’ included benign mention of differences in races…. Blacks are more likely to suffer from hypertension. Whites are more likely to attend Princeton. Asians are more likely to succeed in Calculus classes. Hispanics are more likely to be MLB shortstops.

I now think that ‘racism’ has to include some negative connotation rather than just mentioning factual differences between races.

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August 10th, 2023 at 2:10:03 PM permalink

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I don't understand the question. Define racist.

A racist is someone who posts on internet forums and has the word "gym" in their screenname. So are you a racist?

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Again, based on the Wizard's post, are you? Were you offended by his assertion?

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I already answered this.
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Based on the post with the associated definition, it should be beyond obvious that TigerWu is suffering from the disease: TERMINAL DUMB ASS.

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August 10th, 2023 at 2:15:37 PM permalink

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Based on the post with the associated definition, it should be beyond obvious that TigerWu is suffering from the disease: TERMINAL DUMB ASS.
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Personal insult. Three-day suspension.

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August 10th, 2023 at 2:25:33 PM permalink

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Quote: tuttigym

I don't understand the question. Define racist.

A racist is someone who posts on internet forums and has the word "gym" in their screenname. So are you a racist?

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Again, based on the Wizard's post, are you? Were you offended by his assertion?

tuttigym
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I already answered this.
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Based on the post with the associated definition, it should be beyond obvious that TigerWu is suffering from the disease: TERMINAL DUMB ASS.

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LOL.... I purposely made up a nonsensical definition of "racist" to illustrate the glaring flaw in your argument, and it went WAY over your head.

Anyway, you just got suspended so I guess this stupid back and forth has played itself out.

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