"You can't say anything any more". I'm sick of hearing it.
Please describe to me what "you can't say any more. Because of wokeness.
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CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
I only had to learn how to navigate the Western societies on the internet. I am sometimes rather taken aback by what I hear in real life even in professional environments. Some stuff is really inappropriate but as long as the person doesn't seem to be a threat physically, I create some judgement and move on, decide that I don't want to interact with the person any more than necessary.
As for social media, I won't even get into it. 😂 Some people push it way too far.
As for social media, I won't even get into it. 😂 Some people push it way too far.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@CrazyMusicLover yes, but also no.
Sure, jokes are one thing, but if it's intended to harm and be derogatory it turns into hate speech and perpetuates stereotypes.
This can lead to incitement to violence and worse. Pogroms and massacres have started with hate speech.
Sure, jokes are one thing, but if it's intended to harm and be derogatory it turns into hate speech and perpetuates stereotypes.
This can lead to incitement to violence and worse. Pogroms and massacres have started with hate speech.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@basilfawlty89 Who is to say what is a banter and what is intended to tease and provoke? Lots of picking on nationalities and ethic groups can be seen as offensive if you watch as an outsider but it could be two people who are totally cool with each other.
But random people in all seriousness whining about a white woman wearing a kimono are just a bunch that has too much time on their hands and seem to exist just to annoy other people.
But random people in all seriousness whining about a white woman wearing a kimono are just a bunch that has too much time on their hands and seem to exist just to annoy other people.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@CrazyMusicLover I'll concede the kimono point.
However, wouldn't it be up to the community the joke is about to say if it's offensive or not? I'm certain a Black person can tell Anti-Black racism better than someone who isn't Black.
However, wouldn't it be up to the community the joke is about to say if it's offensive or not? I'm certain a Black person can tell Anti-Black racism better than someone who isn't Black.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@basilfawlty89 It's good old reading the room, I think. If you are bad at it, rather bite your tongue. And online it applies even more.