Racism/discrimination policy

[Hairygroin]

I really have never liked how it is up to staff to make the decision whether or not something is racist.

I've even said "black" in a sentence and been warned. That is just downright pathetic. Since when did being black denote extra special attention? In this modern "politically correct" world, all I see is "reverse racism", where you are penalized for being in the majority.

There should be free speech; if someone doesn't want to hear it let them put on ?obscene and be babied. In fact, let people set up their own custom ?obscene filters to take matters out of your hands entirely!

Thanks for holding my hand, Trench Wars Staff.



Oh, on a little side note...who else was disgusted when Natalie Portman apologized the hell out of herself over saying something to the effect of "she knows how it is like to be black" after reading some book? I wanted to smack her upside the head after I read that in the news. Talk about a pushover. Yea, she's hot...but apparently her Harvard (or whatever it was) education did nothing to take her wisdom level up a notch.

[Suzie-Q.]

Friendly notice

Never refer to the band Jimmy Eat World
as JEW for short, the mods dont like it.

[Troll King]

I really have never liked how it is up to staff to make the decision whether or not something is racist.

As I've said before, the only option IS to have staff make the decision on whether or not something is racist. Every other rule is always subject to a staff member's judgement call. Just look at the issue of lagcheating for an example, or many instances of teamkilling. Staff has to decide whether someone is intentionally lagging or not, or whether tks are a result of intent or accident. If staff members are making the wrong judgements then the problem isn't that they are making the decisions; the problem is that they haven't been properly taught or trained to make those decisions. That's why I've always disagreed with the use of a bot to flag any questionable words and alert staff. Bots can't judge context. It has to be a human judgement. Even moreso than lagcheating or teamkilling, racism is a human matter and human judgement is necessary in addressing it.

[Volcs]

As I've said before, the only option IS to have staff make the decision on whether or not something is racist. Every other rule is always subject to a staff member's judgement call. Just look at the issue of lagcheating for an example, or many instances of teamkilling. Staff has to decide whether someone is intentionally lagging or not, or whether tks are a result of intent or accident. If staff members are making the wrong judgements then the problem isn't that they are making the decisions; the problem is that they haven't been properly taught or trained to make those decisions. That's why I've always disagreed with the use of a bot to flag any questionable words and alert staff. Bots can't judge context. It has to be a human judgement. Even moreso than lagcheating or teamkilling, racism is a human matter and human judgement is necessary in addressing it.

And, don't forget, staff members hold grudges. They're spiteful evil beings, and I'm convinced 75% are homosexual.

[Suzie-Q.]

Originally Posted by Volcs
and I'm convinced 75% are homosexual

Point?

[Ezor]

Chick fight approaching.

[Volcs]

The chances of a chick fight are about 1/4. (1/4 being the chances of suzy q being female)

Point?

no point, just a hunch.

PS: Emily is lame as hell, are you 12?

[Galleleo]

Damnit if only I had seen this thread before.. looks interesting..

But then again I am way to lazy to read it all.

[Suzie-Q.]

-Didnt do so bad here-

[Galleleo]

Isn't this every guys dream, next to the opposite of what 2 girls can do?

[Volcs]

owch the emily comment that hurt

Im sorry i didnt relise the "im the only girl in SS, lets all pay attention to me, because i have moronic views on nearly everything, but its ok becuase as i said im a girl" requirements was already filled

would you prefer i showed my self to be more of a girl by throwing some

*giggles* and *LOL* around?

you win the first round with the "1/4" comment but there will be others, bitch.


and ezor i was going to post the comment "ha ha your wrong", but looks like you were right.

Edit - I just realized "Join Date: Nov 2004.
You just lost all credibility and I'm retracting my post. If you'd like, I'll pm it to you.

If you dislike me so much - feel free to ban me when you get ER in a month

[Suzie-Q.]

Trust me i saw it

-Got my ass kicked on an assortment of reasons here -

[Volcs]

i can call myself whatever the hell i want to call myself, trust me once i learnt of the pitfuls of having a "girly" name i tried to change it, for the name "Alyrith" and
"Splintered". but then i decided i wanted to keep the little tiny bit of rep i have made myself. Suzie-Q (yeah can u see the ie) has been my nickname for years and ill be damned ive im going to let some1 chasitise me for the use of it.

and as for the staff thing, i only know 1 staff memeber remortly well, and i think they have the ability to judge a newbie "girl" looking for a tag.

as it works out im only 5 months younger than you so i dont know where your getting this 12yr shit from.

as it works out i can also have my avatar as wotever the fuck i want
<---- is that 1 better for you (be quick im goin to change it back to my staff seeking 1 any moment know)

i never said your opinions arnt valid in these forums, im just implying they are weak and moronic. even if i did join in 2002 big woop, ur still an idiot


kiss kiss loves and hugs suzie-Q

and the bitch comment still stands

AND flash some more pictures of ur self about in the forums and ill cya in a month as well

Sure, call me an idiot, but atleast I have a spelling ability over that of a third grader

I'm still laughing at "remortly" :lol: You might want to try proof reading, maybe spell check?

I'm the idiot :lol:

[Suzie-Q.]

-failed here as well-

[Volcs]

You want me to start? Fine.

i can call myself whatever the hell i want to call myself, trust me once i learnt of the pitfuls of having a "girly" name i tried to change it, for the name "Alyrith" and
"Splintered". but then i decided i wanted to keep the little tiny bit of rep i have made myself. Suzie-Q (yeah can u see the ie) has been my nickname for years and ill be damned ive im going to let some1 chasitise me for the use of it.

and as for the staff thing, i only know 1 staff memeber remortly well, and i think they have the ability to judge a newbie "girl" looking for a tag.

as it works out im only 5 months younger than you so i dont know where your getting this 12yr shit from.

as it works out i can also have my avatar as wotever the fuck i want
<---- is that 1 better for you (be quick im goin to change it back to my staff seeking 1 any moment know)

i never said your opinions arnt valid in these forums, im just implying they are weak and moronic. even if i did join in 2002 big woop, ur still an idiot


kiss kiss loves and hugs suzie-Q :wub:

and the bitch comment still stands

AND flash some more pictures of ur self about in the forums and ill cya in a month as well

Having been in your position, I feel that I'm exactly the person to point out the fact that there are no pitfalls of having a feminine name. The only minor issue may be some people questioning your gender, big deal, you get little 12 year old boys obsessing about you and invites to squads you don't deserve on. So shut the fuck up.

You may only be a few months younger than me, but you don't act like it. If I were to guess I'd say you were maybe 13 years old and maybe in the 7th grade judging by your spelling and general immature attitude.

As for the staff thing, WHAT THE FUCK!? It's like fucking jibberish.\
As it works out, as it works out, omgz you sound so smart!

Feel free to imply whatever you want about my opinions, your opinions don't mean shit. I'm standing here telling YOU your opinions aren't valid. Once again, get back to pub newb.

So, 17 year old female, let's see that pic of yours.