I call girls "bruh" all the time 🤷 it legit has nothing to do with gender. But anyways... Yes what's going on today is sickening but this is not the platform for it. This is a game, something most of us use to escape reality. This would be better posted on Twitter, Tik Tok, IG... anything but a games forums honestly.
Once someone has made it clear that they would not like to be referred to a certain way, that should be enough for you to stop addressing them that way. I am using ALL of my platforms to speak on it and I am actively walking the streets and meeting with organizers to protest many forms of inequality and oppression. This is the off topic section. The section for things unrelated to PIMD directly. People will be speaking on pride next month. People will be speaking on gender equality. People have spoken on social issues such as gun violence here in the past. Where was this energy then? Why is it a problem all of a sudden when I have something to say? Why is it a problem when the ultimate consequence for indifference occurs: someone losing their life. Do you even realize what you are saying?
To those that are criticizing my tone. To those that are criticizing the way I choose to protest. Have you written any letters to your representatives regarding this? Have you signed any petitions? I am defending the lives of innocent people being murdered by a racist agenda and waking up those blindly supporting covert and overt inequality. What exactly are you defending? Your right not to hear about people dying pointlessly at the hands of police officers upholding laws meant to dehumanize black people? Disgusting.
I don’t think anyone is trying to invalidate your point or say that this issue isn’t important. They’re rather saying that having this discussion here isn’t as effective as other platforms.
I have already stated that I have had this discussion on ALL of my platforms and I also wrote directly to Mayor Jacob Frey and Mike Freeman. I don't think that you are understanding that this was the last stop on my rounds and not the first.
I’m also not saying that you can’t post here. I just see why people are suggesting better platforms since our forums does not have a large audience as it is, and is mostly used for in game discussion. There’s no need to be frustrated with others if you’re just trying to state your point.
I have not stated anywhere that I was frustrated. What are you even talking about? Your point was understood. I acknowledged it already. This particular section of forums is designated for topics that aren't directly game related. Facts do not equal frustration. "I stand against racism no matter where I stand. It could be me in a setting with one other person. I still will speak out against racism. You're disgusting for not doing the same." That was in my first response to criticism. I am not sure what it is that you are confused about.
I’m not confused at all honestly. I think referring to opinions of others as “disgusting” would insinuate that you dislike it. Frustration was my interpretation since I assume you feel very strongly about this and would like others to think the same. I only see most people saying that this would be better on other platforms and your responses have just been to call other players disgusting for simply giving you advice. I think it’s just a bit unnecessary to act this way when the bulk of people aren’t disagreeing with you.
You're trying to spin and manipulate the situation. At no point did I ask for advice on how to protest. It is disgusting to try to twist my approach on highlighting inequality and racism in this matter. You are indeed confused. You are not trying to align with me in any way and neither were they. You are simply trying to stick up for your friends. The point of this thread was to highlight the inequality in the situations I mentioned and those blindly following those current agendas that reinforce the oppression of black people. Not to get advice on where to post my disdain for police murdering innocent people in the streets. I would greatly appreciate it if you could learn to stay on topic.
Most black people do not like to be referred to as blacks by people that are not black. This was directly terminology used during the "war on drugs" to dehumanize certain groups. We could make another "Black Wall Street". But of course, it may eventually end in the massacre of black people just like before in Oklahoma. Don't you remember? Or is it that your education system conveniently removed that event from your curriculum?
Any time you post in a public forum you subject yourself to comments and criticism. If you can not handle the idea of people not agreeing with your stance in the exact manner you hope for then I honestly don’t know what to tell you. And I’m not attempting to twist anything. I’m sorry if you feel attacked by me agreeing that there are better platforms for more serious discussion.
You are stating the obvious which I have already acknowledged. Your fake apology is not accepted. Work on being more genuine in your responses and thank you for your minimal contribution but no one has asked you to tell me anything. Your fake apology would most likely be more appreciated on another thread though
Nothing about my post says I support Democrats. Moron. There is such a thing as independent amongst other political parties.
It honestly seems like all you want to do is twist our words and create drama instead of bringing light to the issues that's happening in the world today. Nobody was against what you were saying for the most part, (there was a few troll comments I've seen) But the way you keep wording your replies you are twisting everything to try to make an argument. That is not going to help the situation at all. I am not Black but I'm here in my hometown fighting along with my friends who are people of color to try to make changes. That's the right way to change the world. Not starting arguments on a game forum and twisting words to make others looks like bad people. đź–¤
You are literally standing beside KKK members and people that think that the "war on drugs" was justified. I hope they are paying you well at that minstrel show. Keep tap dancing for those folks and giving passes to those that do not give a damn about you while our people die in the streets. The alleged $20 bill that was "forged" by George Floyd turned out to be real. Cops were the ones that started the fires. Protests were peaceful until the cops fired first with stun grenade, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Videos are being edited and shown on national news mediums with added gunshot sounds into their clips and "live" feeds. Target refused to sell milk (to reduce the effects of the tear gas), water, hydrogen peroxide, and other supplies to protesters who were hurt by police. There are more police standing outside of Derek Chauvin's house to protect him than help injured citizens right now. Disgusting. Police reformation now! I have already stated that I have had this discussion on ALL of my platforms and I also wrote directly to Mayor Jacob Frey and Mike Freeman. I don't think that you are understanding that this was the last stop on my rounds and not the first. What exactly are you defending? Your right not to hear about people dying pointlessly at the hands of police officers upholding laws meant to dehumanize black people? Me: Bringing awareness, protesting, educating, donating, and providing a way for people to help in this thread. You: This isn't the place for that!