Discussion: Are we TOO politically correct nowadays? - Page 3

Wonda

EW yes like gurl bahhhyyyyye

VanityEgo

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Originally posted by Arking

People who complain about "social justice warriors" and "being too politically correct" care more about cheap, disrespectful jokes that perpetuate the status quo than they care about the issues facing minority groups and changing the culture of ignorance.

But then again what do I expect from a forum populated by 15 year old white boys who still with their parents?

Well there's an argument to be made about "social justice warriors" being privileged educated white people who have enough time and money to go to Starbucks with their computer and vintage clothing and write their blogs / spend time on ATRL.

I believe politically incorrect jokes can be subversive and funny, and make you think about the condition of other backgrounds more than a constant OCD need to tell people to change their vocabulary because they're being "ignorant". You can get people to think about why they're being offended if you offend them, whereas political correctness simply tells you "Watch out! Someone's gonna be offended if you say that! You don't wanna look like prejudiced bigot, now, do you?".

Political correctness doesn't teach anyone not to be prejudiced, it just teaches people how to be politically correct. It's a waste of time and and energy. It makes people think less about actual intentions and content and more about appearances.

chloetheunicorn

Ariel

StonedSoulPicnic

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Originally posted by RatedG²

This is an excuse racists use or people who victimise others

Preach.

Roman Holiday

Only ATRL is this sensitive. I've literally never been on any other site that was as easily offended.

BlooRiverAnimal

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Originally posted by RatedG²

This is an excuse racists use or people who victimise others

. Spill the tea, bish.

StonedSoulPicnic

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Originally posted by Arking

People who complain about "social justice warriors" and "being too politically correct" care more about cheap, disrespectful jokes that perpetuate the status quo than they care about the issues facing minority groups and changing the culture of ignorance.

But then again what do I expect from a forum populated by 15 year old white boys who still with their parents?

Preach.

Auraeolux

No.those jokes marginalize the terrible suffering that certain groups had and or still have to go through. The laugh isn't worth that much.

RomanNavy

Yes but it doesn't happen irl.
Not where I'm from...
Just atrl tbh.

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Originally posted by Roman Holiday

Only ATRL is this sensitive. I've literally never been on any other site that was as easily offended.

Basically

rivers

Yes in some instances. Some of the social justice bloggers on tumblr take it way too far. I doubt they're the perfect angels they think they are without being problematic.

Gangsta4alife

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Originally posted by TikiMiss

Yes tbh.
If I say someone's skin is as black as night, I'm going to be called racist, even though it's perfectly fine for others to say my skin is as white as snow.

And rightfully so brush up on your history. When that term is used it's used in a very negative fashion and has a powerful history behind it. The fact you are comparing to the other term is just sad. I think you really don't get it because if you did you wouldn't be comparing these two phrases. Just because it might be of a similar cloth doesn't mean it's the exact same.

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I mean, since when was describing someone as black or dark skinned offensive?! If they are black, brown, yellow, etc, using fanciful words isn't going to magically make them something else. And why are people ashamed or offended to be described the way they are?

It's not about description it's how you do it. You just can't make decisions for people on what they find to be offensive, especially with certain negative terms. It's easy to run off at the mouth about how sensitive others are when those words don't even apply to you

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And other things like using words for blind, deaf, mute, etc people. Fat people. EtcPeople are what they are. We don't do anyone any favors by acting unnatural and coddling them like babies. If someone is poor, they are poor. They know it. You know it. It doesn't make them rich to dance around the word and say they are "working class" or "blue collar"

Who get's offended by being called blind, deaf , pooror mute?? Maybe just maybe it's the connotation in which you used these words is why they are offensive. Like I said again it's much more than just a word a lot of it is how you use it, which can come off insensitive. As far as being fat well are you really surprised ppl don't want to be called that chile...

Ichinaru19

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Originally posted by Arking

But then again what do I expect from a forum populated by 15 year old white boys who still with their parents?

I think you meant "live with their parents" but really

You think a 15 year old kid will be living on their own? Very laughable.

Planet Mars

Let's kill this thread

Su-Barbie-A

That's like saying anyone who stands up against ignorance is a social justice warrior (mind you, the radical side takes it too far).
Be mad at yourself if you make a joke or say something ignorant that offends a individual and someone calls you out for it.

Beyy

On ATRL yes in my real life I don't experience it. I bet it's an American thing?

NICHOLE

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Originally posted by Arking

People who complain about "social justice warriors" and "being too politically correct" care more about cheap, disrespectful jokes that perpetuate the status quo than they care about the issues facing minority groups and changing the culture of ignorance.

But then again what do I expect from a forum populated by 15 year old white boys who still with their parents?

MillionLights

Eeveelution

Quote:

Originally posted by Arking

People who complain about "social justice warriors" and "being too politically correct" care more about cheap, disrespectful jokes that perpetuate the status quo than they care about the issues facing minority groups and changing the culture of ignorance.

But then again what do I expect from a forum populated by 15 year old white boys who still with their parents?

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Originally posted by RatedG²

This is an excuse racists use or people who victimise others

I never trust people who complain about 'political correctness gone mad' etc.

WarriorQueen

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Originally posted by VanityEgo

Well there's an argument to be made about "social justice warriors" being privileged educated white people who have enough time and money to go to Starbucks with their computer and vintage clothing and write their blogs / spend time on ATRL.

I believe politically incorrect jokes can be subversive and funny, and make you think about the condition of other backgrounds more than a constant OCD need to tell people to change their vocabulary because they're being "ignorant". You can get people to think about why they're being offended if you offend them, whereas political correctness simply tells you "Watch out! Someone's gonna be offended if you say that! You don't wanna look like prejudiced bigot, now, do you?".

Political correctness doesn't teach anyone not to be prejudiced, it just teaches people how to be politically correct. It's a waste of time and and energy. It makes people think less about actual intentions and content and more about appearances.

I agree 100%