One of his central promises for the election was deeply routed in racism and his travel ban is, as well. This does not excuse other people's racism, but Trump certainly has quite a few racist policies.
I disagree. His promises for the election was rooted in establishing law and order. That it disproportionately affected a particular race is not evidence of racism, it's just evidence that of the reality of the situation, which is that most undocumented immigrants are of a particular race. But he has shown that he is serious about immigration on all fronts equally. He passed restrictions on H1-B visas, making it harder for people to come here on work visas. That has almost zero effect on hispanics.
The travel ban is not racism either, as "muslim" isn't a race. And it did not even affect all muslim countries anyway, it only affected the ones which had the highest terrorist activity (ignoring Saudi Arabia though, can't explain that one). Indonesia is predominately muslim, that wasn't on the list of banned countries. Neither was Jordan. But North Korea was, and that's not even Muslim. So was Venezuela. So yea, travel ban had nothing to do with racism.
I wish I could laugh but the reactions are pretty disgusting. Reverse the roles in some of these posts and we would hear "racist! racist!".
Such as this post.
How do we call black folks that turn on their own? Uncle Toms? Cause this guy is a total Uncle Tom.
I wish I could laugh but the reactions are pretty disgusting. Reverse the roles in some of these posts and we would hear "racist! racist!".
Such as this post.
Skin color is the most important thing to ERA and they believe 100% of all people of the same skin color need to think exactly alike or they are "turning against their own". God forbid people have their own thoughts and opinions.
On a real note, I really do hope Trump passes something about giving convicted felons (murder, pedophilia, excluded of course) a second chance. My best friend (that I grew up with) is a convicted felon and has owned up to his mistakes and I hate seeing him struggle to find a decent job.
Dont get me wrong, I love food itself. I love trying spicy, aromatic dishes and also a big fan of seafood. But the act of chewing food and devouring it is so savage and barbaric to me. Especially in group settings. Also this is not a vegetarian vs non vegetarian thing. I am sitting here eati g greek salad. I get why we need to eat. I just wish we were more dignified and consumed energy from the sun or wind or something. The whole idea of eating is very disruptive and undignified. It doesnt matter if you have table manners or if you use forks.
On a real note, I really do hope Trump passes something about giving convicted felons (murder, pedophilia, excluded of course) a second chance. My best friend (that I grew up with) is a convicted felon and has owned up to his mistakes and I hate seeing him struggle to find a decent job.
Really hard pill for me to swallow this post
While I respect your view on giving people a second chance I find child molesters/sex crimes and violence against women absolutely deplorable.
I think there are degrees of crime and I would agree that people sometimes get in with the wrong crowd even if they are good people...these sort of things need to be looked at but as mentioned...if you fuck a child..rape or beat up a woman you deserve everything you get to be honest.
Hope your friend was convicted on dumb shit and not the latter.
Skin color is the most important thing to ERA and they believe 100% of all people of the same skin color need to think exactly alike or they are "turning against their own". God forbid people have their own thoughts and opinions.
Really hard pill for me to swallow this post
While I respect your view on giving people a second chance I find child molesters/sex crimes and violence against women absolutely deplorable.
I think there are degrees of crime and I would agree that people sometimes get in with the wrong crowd even if they are good people...these sort of things need to be looked at but as mentioned...if you fuck a child..rape or beat up a woman you deserve everything you get to be honest.
Hope your friend was convicted on dumb shit and not the latter.
Yeah, you can be a convicted felon for just marijuana, which is insane that they don't grant clemency to those convicted for it, especially in the states that legalized it.
In my opinion, that's an example where laws are not always morally or ethically just.
Skin color is the most important thing to ERA and they believe 100% of all people of the same skin color need to think exactly alike or they are "turning against their own". God forbid people have their own thoughts and opinions.
This is what gets me the most. The attitude at ERA is that if you ain't black you're automatically wrong about everything and should be listening and learning from the black folk. They almost pretend other minorities don't exist but they don't give a fuck. They're the most "oppressed" race.
This is what gets me the most. The attitude at ERA is that if you ain't black you're automatically wrong about everything and should be listening and learning from the black folk. They almost pretend other minorities don't exist but they don't give a fuck. They're the most "oppressed" race.
Anything that is outside these parameters is assumed with bad intent. This defined perspective also does not allow them to change their tune and re-adjust in conversations, and above all, they feel their way of thing is correct and absolute, because they are trans. They are the ones dealing with these issues (They aren't wrong in that regard) but they make the mistake that because they are dealing with it, they are always right, full stop. And that is where problems arise: The unwillingness to treat others with differing views as people with differing views but shun them for having those views. All the while they want their views to be respected and to be absolute.
That was what bugged me so much about the state of this place before the split, the idea that one cross-section of society couldn't chime in about another.
One of the beautiful things about people is that we are all so different. And i'm sure we've all run into a problem that seemed complicated from our perspective but was easily solved from another. And vice versa. There has been so much great advice I have received from people throughout my life, and I would like to think i've been able to provide a different perspective to others myself. Each side has SO MUCH to offer the other, the idea that one shouldn't be allowed to offer their unique perspective is just absurd to me.
You have absolute geniuses on all sides; straight, gay, trans, or however you want to present yourself. For myself personally I think the Wachowski Sisters redefined cinema with The Matrix (missing my favorite film only by Synecdoche), the father of theoretical computer science was a gay man named Alan Turing, and I think some straight people did some neat stuff here or there.
All of us, with our unique perspectives, all worked together, each of us chiming in on the others work and life, and all of us have progressed forward toward a world that has at least at this moment seen the least amount of poverty and war world-wide, statistically speaking, which has only continued on a brilliant upward curve.
I don't think concepts like love, fear, or oppression are foreign to anyone, or should be off-limits for anyone to discuss. The Taoist philosophy is that from any perspective one inhabits there is a place that is higher and a place that is lower. These feelings are universal among all of us. If I tell you i'm feeling lonely, and I wish I had a partner, you can understand that. If I tell you I feel like people don't accept me, you can understand that as well. I'm sure there are things about yourself that you feel society doesn't accept.
My experience isn't so alien from yours, although it is a little different, and in a weird way to insulate that it is is almost self defeating. To say that you can't understand my experience is to say that you and I are so different that there cannot be communication, thus the unity I wanted will be forever lost.
This is what gets me the most. The attitude at ERA is that if you ain't black you're automatically wrong about everything and should be listening and learning from the black folk. They almost pretend other minorities don't exist but they don't give a fuck. They're the most "oppressed" race.
Well from an outside perspective, if you look at the history of it all and inner cities today currently. It is kinda messed up in certain situations.
I mean I used to work in Dallas in some very rough areas, I'm talking apartment complexes with high crime rates, drugs. The apathy, and depression can feel overwhelming. It's almost like an external pressure of negativity sometimes that you can feel pushing down on you. Like a collection of negative thoughts that have coalesced into a cloud over the area. It's really fucking weird.
The best possible way I can explain is, you ever see a sports championship game, the home team is winning and the crowd is into it and everyone talks about how the air just feels electric. Well this is like the antithesis of that.
Not all the complexes were like that though and it wasn't like that all the time in rough complexes.
I'm guessing the dude is probably referring to people giving the brony community a hard time after that my little pony dude who worked on the show got caught with pedo stuff.
This is going to shock you all, but for once we agree. I know you all think of me as being some brown noser that is wedged up the ass of Era, but I do not support their behavior in that thread at all in any way whatsoever.
If you open a thread for criticism and feedback then you are obligated to listen to criticism and feedback. Not just the arguments that you wish to hear, but ALL arguments. If they are false and incorrect then prove them to be so. You can't just say "you are wrong" and then threaten to close the thread.
Though I do know from very reliable sources that various other staff members are not okay with that move. I think its very safe to say that the next feedback thread with have very different guidelines and moderation.
This is going to shock you all, but for once we agree. I know you all think of me as being some brown noser that is wedged up the ass of Era, but I do not support their behavior in that thread at all in any way whatsoever.
You are entitled to your opinions. Even the ones in defense of ERA. It's all good.
If you open a thread for criticism and feedback then you are obligated to listen to criticism and feedback. Not just the arguments that you wish to hear, but ALL arguments. If they are false and incorrect then prove them to be so. You can't just say "you are wrong" and then threaten to close the thread.
That highlights the whole issue I have with the forum. Differing opinions are met with hostility and rudeness, rather then any intelligent form of debate. People end up banned/warned, or the threads get shut down. It is a problem with the moderation and it trickles down to the userbase.
I just got finished taking notes (Yes... i take notes - save me plz) and you could literally dedicate two parts on this. You see, amongst those 500+ posts are a big bunch of staff responses that, when formed together, perfectly paint a picture of ERA's The Names actual policies. Such a post i am making would just summarize this, so to avoid the usual questions that arise in this thread.
Also send help because i am literally the wordsmith version of Crunklord's dedication to his banbot lol
Yes. Purely from a outside - looking - inside perspective the kind of atmosphere and belief system that is present there is incredibly interesting to watch.
Also, that thread is one of those things i previously remarked upon that i would report/comment - A single post with ''This is transphobic - banned'' is something not worth my time anymore. Like they say there, things evolve.
That's it however. Seeing most of the other posts in this topic, i am already stepping out of this thread as we speak and make proper GAF threads. There is only so much critique you can do (Before you go insane /s), plus that thread makes it rather obvious that implosion is currently in progress.
I really do not understand this, he acknowledges in this precise posting that such slurs can cause pain to people and that they are problematic, he is just discussing that the conclusion "someone uses a slur -> the person hates the group this slur is aimed at" is incorrect and would require a more thorough look at intentions and circumstances. It is a pretty nuanced view. Sometimes I get the impression that nuance is actually what is the most dangerous thing at Resetera if you do not want to be banned :/. Short drive bys are met with a warning, whereas a detailled argument, especially if it is concerned with precision, is mighty dangerous.
I really do not understand this, he acknowledges in this precise posting that such slurs can cause pain to people and that they are problematic, he is just discussing that the conclusion "someone uses a slur -> the person hates the group this slur is aimed at" is incorrect and would require a more thorough look at intentions and circumstances. It is a pretty nuanced view. Sometimes I get the impression that nuance is actually what is the most dangerous thing at Resetera if you do not want to be banned :/. Short drive bys are met with a warning, whereas a detailled argument, especially if it is concerned with precision, is mighty dangerous.
In this installment, we take an analysis at ERA's very own feedback thread. The lead admin of the site is looking for feedback. Little does he know that his little request would go on to paint a really pretty picture of the policy of The Namesand their Little Helpers, outlined by The Names itself! All one has to do is pay close attention to what they are typing, because there is a catch to be found here. (Also because i need help lol)
Ofcourse, in typical ERA fashion, their idea of a weekend is different from what most other people consider a weekend as the thread is locked. But don't worry, A floating head still can remember how long a weekend lasts.
Disclaimer:Whilst semi-humorous in nature, this post also will try to summarize and detail what the realpolicy constitutes on ERA, a translation of some sort. It is to serve as a go-to post to highlight the policy that is at place. However, it is not all encompassing, but because The Names have being surprisingly transparent in their sayings in this particular thread, it makes good source material. Ever found it weird why The Names act like they act? Ever doubted their policies? Here it will be outlined, once and for all.
Lets start off with the report system. Isn't it odd that you report a post that is problematic, but you just occassionally recieve feedback? Well, as it happens, not everything that you report will get actioned. But they keep everything logged, so, that makes it okay, i suppose. A video reply about: ''If you could change one thing about this Tribe, what would it be?... Cookies?'' isnt bad faith or shit posting apparently, or is this with the title: ''I got a lot of problems with you people!''
And this is a decision made per-moderator. So one staff member may send a message, but the other might not. Just to give you an impression of how chaotic that policy is. You simply are just flipping a coin and hoping your geniune report about a crappy thread or poster sees through. In practice, truly problematic stuff only gets addressed when there are sufficient numbers of reports. When only one user reports a clear violation of the rules, it does not get addressed. And by clear violation, i am talking about lesser issues like incomplete OP's or oneliner threads/list threads. The bigger priority is ofcourse with enforcing offensism and pushing their take on trans acceptance on the community.
Then another point to address. Why do The Names want you to take your issues to PM? Oh, you say that they do this so they can just ignore it and put a mark on you? Dear user, you are really mistaken! They just want to avoid the derailment of threads, is all. Because, hear me out, most of those PM's are productive and amicable. That's why they continue to advise this, because it works! Right? Oh wait, that's why there is a feedback thread... because it works so well.. But just to be clear, no emoji's. They don't contribute to a discussion, as opposed to consistent baitings and dogpilings and attempts to construct a false narrative. You see, you need to set the priorities straight, else a forum goes to shambles. So, NO EMOJI's.
What is way more important is that bans can be overruled! That's right, although silently, they took a page out of the Ban Justice thread and if you think a ban was unfair or unjustified, you can contact them. Don't assume bad intent that the majority of the community was not aware of this, mind you! This is however not a problem for an user who came down here earlier to criticize my persona. The user never stuck around to address the situation, but i reckon constructing false narratives and (on a positive note) being active in the mental health thread are no sinecures. But, its good to know that said user has no issues talking to The Names directly. (Gee, maybe its because she is a Little Helper... nah, can't be) And some users are easily satisified in order to praise The Names. Just write a ban reason in a respectful manner and you still get an A mark for your moderation.
I am sure that Themagicalkitsune here sees this as proper evidence that one needs direct PM's in order to believe the conspiracy theory we all are running with. That is, if you want to assume that The Names aren't lying, and believe them on their pretty eyes..
I also would want to inform you that The Names also do lootboxes in the form of ban lengths to sell to you. And you can acquire these just by posting on ResetERA! If Crunklord420 reads this: You should have your banbot track what the most used ban lengths are, if you aren't doing that already.
But enough of this. You know a thread is serious when your lead admin steps in. I just want to post this quote for posperity, so that when or if ERA implodes, these are the words we can live by. Just so you know where ERA stands on this (ignoring the obvious signs, ofcourse)
''Apologies if I've missed anyone who has commented on this.
We are well aware that we will never please everyone when it comes to bans: In the end we can only do what we feel is right for the whole community. We have a clear set of rules, as established in the TOS and FAQ, and do our best to adhere to precedent and enforce them consistently. The team takes context into consideration as well as prior history. Every case is checked and debated and then acted upon (or not) by multiple staff members.
Infractions related to bigotry are tracked separately from others and, assuming the first offense is not severe enough for a perm, repeat offenders are shown the door much quicker.
The results are not perfect and cannot be, but our moderation is a painstaking effort into which we devote actual hundreds of man hours each day. We never lose sight of the fact that these accounts aren't just usernames and avatars; they often mean a great deal to people and throwing someone out shouldn't be taken lightly.
We understand that not everyone will be happy with how this works in practice. However at the end of the day, on this subject, we do believe in what we do and how we do it.''
PART 2 will come soon (Yes, there is a Part 2.) This will break down the already infamous (And noted here in this very thread) the INSTIGATE post and all the other policies of The Names explained. You don't want to miss this!
But just to be clear, no emoji's. 
