Serious question for serious times

[H_T_]

I enjoy using the C word, but don't have much opportunity to use it much ;-)

Lestat and HT back on EF....nice!!!!

Clown?

 

[Lestat]

i'll cum up with something, butt you have to admit I'm improving by limiting the use of that term exclusively for Mitch.

that is a step in the right direction

 

[miplank]

or in pick3's case...a skip in the right direction. Fruity lil fgt.

 

[H_T_]

Fgts arepretty light in their step...

 

[j_p]

Its been a heavy couple of days so far, most if you know the reason why. I mean heavy on EF.

It also highlighted something that I noticed now more than ever, and to be honest I wouldn't have ever noticed this 10 years ago and I certainly would have been part of it.

The problem I mention is the rampant use of homophobic and anti homosexual references. It seems like every post is calling someone a 'fgt' maybe I am getting old, but it isn't funny anymore, its the opposite, it isn't right. To me its the same as calling people a 'Ngr' because you think its fun and its something we can use to deride people.

I know why we do it, because I used to do it. In my teens when I wanted to say something was stupid, I said "that is gay" or "you are so gay" When someone said their favorite color was pink, I'd say "what a fag!" it was very common. I didn't know any better.

Now I do, and I'd like to say that we can do better at EF. I am a little surprised that sort of divisive language is still tolerated on EF or hasn't been regulated to a separate forum. We moved out all the sex talk to between the sheets, we moved out the religious and political talk, why not move out all the homophobic talk as well? Better yet, why not get rid of it altogether. It really isn't that funny, and even if it was, can't we find a more creative, or smarter way to get the same laughs? If not, you need to try harder.

I agree with you totally.... and im not that old... and im far from gay.. but alot of the ignorance i have noticed from some people is surprising to me and is reminding me of another forum im not too active at anymore...that also has alot of racist posts in the unregulated section (chat section) and it makes me a little sick. but in a way it shows peoples character so i guess its not all bad, but id rather not see such ignorant posts, I expect better from EF TBH....
some do it out of habit i think, but some seem to push it past that also..

 

[Lestat]

I agree with you totally.... and im not that old... and im far from gay.. but alot of the ignorance i have noticed from some people is surprising to me and is reminding me of another forum im not too active at anymore...that also has alot of racist posts in the unregulated section (chat section) and it makes me a little sick. but in a way it shows peoples character so i guess its not all bad, but id rather not see such ignorant posts, I expect better from EF TBH....
some do it out of habit i think, but some seem to push it past that also..

Well said. I agree that the there is unexpected upside in that it does serve as a bit of a litmus test for people's true character, but sometimes its just plain ignorance and no real ill will is intended. Once a discussion opens up on the topic you then get to see the true colors.

I brought it up because I've been a long term user of this board and it has been a great place over the years, but when you come back and the tone is all disparaging and negative, particularly to a few select groups, it is off putting. I figured I'd say something and share my thoughts, most people just leave altogether as there is usually isn't much that can be done, there will always be bigoted assholes, and I agree with miplank and others who basically say "you gotta learn to deal with this" that is true on some level, but you can always hope to do better.

pick3 is a good bro and understand, that alone gave me a sliver of hope.

 

[digimon7068]

Well said. I agree that the there is unexpected upside in that it does serve as a bit of a litmus test for people's true character, but sometimes its just plain ignorance and no real ill will is intended. Once a discussion opens up on the topic you then get to see the true colors.

I brought it up because I've been a long term user of this board and it has been a great place over the years, but when you come back and the tone is all disparaging and negative, particularly to a few select groups, it is off putting. I figured I'd say something and share my thoughts, most people just leave altogether as there is usually isn't much that can be done, there will always be bigoted assholes, and I agree with miplank and others who basically say "you gotta learn to deal with this" that is true on some level, but you can always hope to do better.

pick3 is a good bro and understand, that alone gave me a sliver of hope.

ignorance for the sake of ignorance is irreverence.

additionally, everyone knows it's wrong...which precludes ignorance, as ignorance, by definition, is the state of knot knowing...

 

[miplank]

lol

 

[digimon7068]

just call me harry laconic...

 

[nangiggles]

ignorance for the sake of ignorance is irreverence.

additionally, everyone knows it's wrong...which precludes ignorance, as ignorance, by definition, is the state of knot knowing...

Pick3 is a huge knot knower