Wow, I'm so F***ing sick of this..., AGAIN! Options

[*Uronacid*]

You know, I had an arrogant arrogant kid come at me the other day blatantly acting like he didn't see me and attempting to run into me while I was on my way to work. He laughed disrespectfully as I quickly dodged him. I will never remember his face, but I do remember the color of his skin.

• My father has had is car stereo robbed by African Americans.
• I have been repeatedly made fun of for being white on my own street by African Americans.
• I have been robbed out of my own house ($4,000 worth of Xbox's, 50 Xbox games, and accessories), and this one's the biggie.
  • We let two young African Americans (13-15) come into our house and stand in the hall-way because it was cold outside. We were being nice to these kids, and what do they do!!! THEY STEAL MY SHIT!?
• My friend Grace has had her cellphone stolen out of her car by African Americans.
• Now I'm being disrespected at my work place by African Americans.

Now, I'm not racist my any means, but sometimes these people make it so damn difficult. I would like to quote Chris Rock in his famous skit "Black People vs. Niggers:

Everything white people don't like about black people, black people don't like about black people. It's like our own personal civil war. On one side, there's black people. On the other, you've got niggers. The niggers have got to go. I love black people but I hate niggers. I am tired of niggers. Tired, tired, tired. You can't have anything valuable in your house. Niggers will break in and take it all. You can't do anything without some ignorant-ass niggers f**king it up.

These bastards give the African American a bad name. I personally know that with all the experience I have with African Americans. I will think twice before hiring one at my job. It's not that I'm racist. The bull-shit that I have had to deal with over the course of my entire life has just impacted me in such a way that I'm sick of it and do not want to deal with it any longer. I think twice because I don't want to take the risk of having some bastard come to work that I have to avoid everyday. I don't do anything to them... why the f**k do they bother me!?

Sometimes I will literally walk to another side of the street just to avoid these people when walking home from the local quick-marte, and they still manage to disrespect me by calling me racial slurs. What the hell did I ever do to these people!?! Damn it! They aren't slaves anymore, and they haven't been slaves for over 100 years!!!

Alright now, not all black people are bad, and I realize this. I have two good black friends, and we have nothing but mutual respect for one another. I also realize that there are plenty of bad white people. Maybe it's a personal problem, maybe over the course of my life I have just been treated way shittier by black people than by white people.

My parents aren't racist. My father was always part of an inner city group that helped support the less fortunate (more than 50% of these people were black), and my mother's best friend is a black woman named "Roslen".

It's not that I don't know the "lifestyle". I have been living in downtown Schenectady for years now. I know what it's "like". So, don't give me that you-don't-know bull shit. I know. I just want to escape the disrespect I receive on a weekly basis.

This was not meant to be offensive.

The only point I'm trying to make is, "Due to my past experience, it's gotten hard for me to not let those experiences effect my judgment of others."

I have edited out the bottom of the post because so many people are taking it out of context.

[*Azarel*]

... they're both Filipino.

But okay.

p.s. don't hate.

[HakunaMatata]

I was feeling a mix of sympathy and cynicism on your part until the very last paragaph. That last paragraph was uncalled for and irrational; the only Jerome I know is Filipino and Common is, as Chris Rock would describe him, a "Black Person" and not a "Nigga". (Ugh, I DETEST that second quoted word. )

Ergh, I will edit this later.

[HongKongDong]

Correction. I'm Filipino/Viet/Spanish. :D

[issey miyake]

you whine too much. you disrespect us when you come to chat and you wonder why you got banned? you didn't get ban for no reason. grow up you baby.

[minioligo]

LOL they're not black.

You get worked up way too easily. Chill, yeah?

[*StanleyThePanda*]

^(this was to Anna, but you guys are WAY fast. hahaha) I think that is why he said "I find it hard to believe these kids aren't African American".

Anyways, I suppose you sort of have a point. There are people who make their race look bad.
But it isn't JUST African Americans that do so.

[*TRIBAL*]

Just because I like chicken doesn't mean I'm black.



ASSCLOWN!

[HongKongDong]

Just because I like chicken doesn't mean I'm black.
ASSCLOWN!

Yeah... what he said.

ASSCLOWN!!!

[HakunaMatata]

I've seen this happen with Jason's topics, so, just in case

No bashing is tolerated here. No name-calling and be-littling, everyone is completely free and welcome to state their opinion of the subject at hand. Retaliation, btw, can also be bashing.

[minioligo]

^OH. My bad. I misread it. But still, that was completely uncalled for..

Every race will have bad representation from certain people. Deal.

[Comptine]

you say you aren't racist but i find it hard to believe.

you are what i believe, a closeted prejudice. you aren't racist to the point where you think another race is completely inferior but you are racist to the point where you take your experience of a few handful of a race and apply it to everyone.

you would think twice of hiring "a bastard" because of what a few punks did to you and your family. you would cross to street to avoid walking on the same sidewalk as "those bastards".

if you aren't racist, at most you are completely prejudice.

listen, getting some material stuff stolen isn't a new thing. i'm sorry that you got so many things get stolen (stuff obviously worth value) but people get stuff stolen all the time from many different races.

getting bumped/run over by somone isn't that bad. i live in new york city. i get run over my fashionistas with 7 inch heels and old ladies.

get over it. and stop complaining about something many people have to deal with. think twice before having a prejudical rant and constantly asserting that you aren't racist.

[Señorita Semi-Au...]

It has nothing to do with race for me. It's attitude towards your peers. Blatant disrespect just because you think you're funny isn't only annoying it devalues how people think of you. Don't be a smartass that everyone forgets about after you've had your fun. It's not worth it.

[*Uronacid*]

you whine too much. you disrespect us when you come to chat and you wonder why you got banned? you didn't get ban for no reason. grow up you baby.

Whoa, I would have no problem if these cats disrespected me after I was bashing them or something to that effect. I'm not banned from CB chat... ;]

Don't cry... baby :]

I was feeling a mix of sympathy and cynicism on your part until the very last paragaph. That last paragraph was uncalled for and irrational; the only Jerome I know is Filipino and Common is, as Chris Rock would describe him, a "Black Person" and not a "Nigga". (Ugh, I DETEST that second quoted word. )

Ergh, I will edit this later.

If he's Filipino I don't think Chris rock would describe him as "black".

you say you aren't racist but i find it hard to believe.

you are what i believe, a closeted prejudice. you aren't racist to the point where you think another race is completely inferior but you are racist to the point where you take your experience of a few handful of a race and apply it to everyone.

you would think twice of hiring "a bastard" because of what a few punks did to you and your family. you would cross to street to avoid walking on the same sidewalk as "those bastards".

if you aren't racist, at most you are completely prejudice.

listen, getting some material stuff stolen isn't a new thing. i'm sorry that you got so many things get stolen (stuff obviously worth value) but people get stuff stolen all the time from many different races.

getting bumped/run over by somone isn't that bad. i live in new york city. i get run over my fashionistas with 7 inch heels and old ladies.

get over it. and stop complaining about something many people have to deal with. think twice before having a prejudical rant and constantly asserting that you aren't racist.

You really don't know me at all, but that's ok because this is your chance to get to know me a little bit better.

I know many people deal with this situation, and this is not a complaint. It is just a statement that members can say whatever they want to.

• First paragraph: fact
• List of things that happened: fact
• Quote from Chris Rock: He really said that, and he's black
• They give African Americans a bad name: fact
• How I feel about disrespect: fact
• My parents aren't racist: fact
• I don't know if those kids are black but it certainly seems like it: fact

Ha ha, I will admit though.. it is a Hasty Generalization, but at the same time though, you're taking my writing out of the context for which it was meant. Alright, I guess I can understand why you would. I mean, it probably does look like a complaint.

[HongKongDong]

Hey Josh, it's lyRIKs. Wanna battle? :D

[Señorita Semi-Au...]

//edit

Speaks for itself.

[*KCreateBlog*]

Mods please leave this open, this is hilarious to the umph degree//
Why spend an arm and a leg when you can watch this for free//

And I dont like it unless its brand new.


Wait til Suzzette sees this.

[*I Shot JFK*]

Have you considered the possibility that they just give PEOPLE a bad name, rather than African-Americans?

Honestly. If you have to SAY 'But I'm not racist to justify or defend a statement, it probably isn't true.



And Josh, refrain from calling out specific members by creating threads in the future, please, and EVERYONE stay on topic.

[*Uronacid*]

Hey Josh, it's lyRIKs. Wanna battle? :D

Sure, whenever I jump on cB chat and you're there I will battle you. Believe me, we'll meat again.. :D

Have you considered the possibility that they just give PEOPLE a bad name, rather than African-Americans?

Honestly. If you have to SAY 'But I'm not racist to justify or defend a statement, it probably isn't true.



And Josh, refrain from calling out specific members by creating threads in the future, please, and EVERYONE stay on topic.

I have considered that possibility, but think of this analogy:

John goes to the store, and purchases a box of green painted pencils and a box of blue painted pencils of the same brand. You open the the box of green pencils and only one of the ten pencils you use is defective. You open the box of blue pencils and six of the ten pencils are defective.

Lucy goes to the store and purchases a box of green painted pencils and a box of blue painted pencils of the same brand. She open the the box of green pencils and two of the ten pencils you use are defective. She open the box of blue pencils and one of the ten pencils is defective.

Now, John will always recommend the green pencils of that brand while Suzy may or may not have a preference and treat them all the same. John knows that the pencils are made the same on the inside, but will continue to purchase green because his experience with blue pencils has taught him that green pencils are better and are less defective.

In the same way, there is a visual difference between white and black people. If one person tends to have bad experiences with black people. They will inevitably become less and less attracted to them.

I know it's a hasty generalization, but so is "
Honestly. If you have to SAY 'But I'm not racist to justify or defend a statement, it probably isn't true."

To your last comment... well, you caught me, but that was the whole point of this thread... xD

[HongKongDong]

Sounds good :)

Also to Ms. Semi-Automatic.
Respect is overrated. Respect and reputation holds little value to me especially on an online forum. Clear? Thanks babe :D

Stick to the topic, both of you.

This post has been edited by mona lisa: Feb 21 2007, 03:43 PM

[Señorita Semi-Au...]

Sounds good :)

Also to Ms. Semi-Automatic.
Respect is overrated. Respect and reputation holds little value to me especially on an online forum. Clear? Thanks babe :D

Stick to the topic, both of you.

It reflects you as a person, hon. It's called self-respect and honor and yes it applies to something as mundane as a little online forum. I don't have to deal with you in real life and neither do most of the people. If you can live with stirring up meaningless shit then you have my pity.

[HongKongDong]

lol you have no idea. I have little self-respect for my trouble making a** as well. Honor? Don't know the meaning of that word either. It comes with the life I grew up with. Me as a person? I could just as easily act like someone else like a lot of other people do online but that's not the case with me. I guess you could say that I feel uneasy when there isn't any kind of trouble stirring up.

Since we have to stay on topic -- I have black friends too. That still doesn't help the fact that if you're a racist... you're a racist.

[*Uronacid*]

Mods please leave this open, this is hilarious to the umph degree//
Why spend an arm and a leg when you can watch this for free//

And I dont like it unless its brand new.
Wait til Suzzette sees this.

I can't wait either... well, I'm off to college peace out!

Since we have to stay on topic -- I have black friends too. That still doesn't help the fact that if you're a racist... you're a racist.

ok... so you're telling me what I am?

[HongKongDong]

Oh no sir, you got it all wrong. I just don't see the point of having to say you're not racist and saying that you have friends of the race that you're complaining about, gives that little hint of insecurity on trying to keep the closet door closed.

I have black friends, but there are plenty of black people(other races too) that are ashamed of their race, racist against their own heritage. It's true.

Anyone could easily complain about mexicans but claim to not be racist against them and use "I have mexican friends." as a defense. Them being your friends doesn't mean a damn thing, what are those friends like? Is the question that should be brought up.

[*Uronacid*]

Oh no sir, you got it all wrong. I just don't see the point of having to say you're not racist and saying that you have friends of the race that you're complaining about, gives that little hint of insecurity on trying to keep the closet door closed.

I have black friends, but there are plenty of black people(other races too) that are ashamed of their race, racist against their own heritage. It's true.

Anyone could easily complain about mexicans but claim to not be racist against them and use "I have mexican friends." as a defense. Them being your friends doesn't mean a damn thing, what are those friends like? Is the question that should be brought up.

What are they like? They aren't bastards that disrespect me consistently. They are regular friends that like to hang out, play some games, watch movies, make jokes, laugh, talk, and have fun. Just plain-old cool people.

Oh and about this.. "I just don't see the point of having to say you're not racist and saying that you have friends of the race that you're complaining about, gives that little hint of insecurity on trying to keep the closet door closed."

You have me all wrong, I'm not racist. I'm not insecure about not being racist. This is just a touchy topic for most people, and if I just prance out saying all these things without some sort of buffer people may take my thoughts entirely out of context. The same way I took this:

Exhibit A:

Since we have to stay on topic -- I have black friends too. That still doesn't help the fact that if you're a racist... you're a racist.

As if you were telling me what I am, but it really meant:

Exhibit B:

Anyone could easily complain about mexicans but claim to not be racist against them and use "I have mexican friends." as a defense. Them being your friends doesn't mean a damn thing, what are those friends like? Is the question that should be brought up.

...Although, I don't know how I was supposed to get B out of A... hell who cares, at least it's cleared up. P.S. I like your signature... ;]

[HongKongDong]

Well that's in the clear then.

P.S. I like my sig too

[priyas]

There are people in each race who represent the bad. Its not just in African Americans.

[goodcharlotte]

Whoa, I would have no problem if these cats disrespected me after I was bashing them or something to that effect. I'm not banned from CB chat... ;]

Don't cry... baby :]
If he's Filipino I don't think Chris rock would describe him as "black".
You really don't know me at all, but that's ok because this is your chance to get to know me a little bit better.

I think the point was that the way you classified the two types of African Americans, they would fall into the "Black" category. However I do feel this happens in every race and maybe you have just had a streak of bad luck with African Americans. Also we tend to point out the negative without appreciating the positive.

[*WHIMSICAL 0NE*]

I find it stupid that you judge an entire race on just a few bad encounters. If that were the case, every race on earth would suck. It doesn't mean that you're any better than anyone else? What was the point of this topic? Because if you wanted empathy, I doubt you'll get it.

[*Intercourse.*]

Eh I kind of agree with some of Suzzette's post. I mean I don't really think there was a huge need to make this topic Josh, I think the debate one was good enough. I mean yea you've had some pretty bad encounters with people of this race but it doesn't mean all of them are like that.

[multifaceted]

Josh, you need to calm down a bit.

You can never generalize anything about any race by the experiences you've had with them. Everyone is different.

[*mishyerr*]

Neh, I agree. Ish.

I think people are just bitter from bad experiences. Like me.

[*Uronacid*]

I think the point was that the way you classified the two types of African Americans, they would fall into the "Black" category. However I do feel this happens in every race and maybe you have just had a streak of bad luck with African Americans. Also we tend to point out the negative without appreciating the positive.

I completely agree.

Josh, I'm so f**king sick of you. You say you're not trying to be racist but you are.

Just get the hell out, you f**king cracker, you give white people a bad name.

What do you have to say to that? Because that's what you're saying in this thread.

AND WHAT THE f**k. You assume that someone is black because of the name JEROME?! And because they have avatars containing rap stars?!

I had Common as my avatar. Am I black? No!

There are thiefs in every race, not just African Americans. There are Vietnamese gangsters who stab and shoot and chop up people with a machete here. There are Filipinos who steal. It's everywhere.

f**k you.

*sigh* (In a monotone voice) Wow, I'm so offended... you just called me a cracker. You, my friend, are just another person telling me how I feel, "you say you're not trying to be racist but you are."... this is not at all the message I am attempting to get across. The only thing I am trying to say is that, "Due to my past experience, it's gotten hard for me to not let those experiences effect my judgment of others.".

[demolished]

I understand you. You're speaking of general.

[me1issaaaa]

I understand where you're coming from, and I get why you feel the way that you do. But, like everyone said, it's not exactly that they were black, it's just that they were bad people who just-so-happened to be black. Y'know?

This is kind of making white people look really bad

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

Honestly, get over it.
Sorry to hear that happened, but it just happens to be where you are.
I have lived in a place with all asian people before, and I have been robbed. I have lived in a white neighborhood and got robbed (I really am not a lucky person). Maybe you just haven't dealt with the world enough to realize that only black people do it. I mean yes, I do understand that they do steal and do give themselves a bad name, but so many other cultures do it and you just don't hear about it as much.

[*Uronacid*]

Honestly, get over it.
Sorry to hear that happened, but it just happens to be where you are.
I have lived in a place with all asian people before, and I have been robbed. I have lived in a white neighborhood and got robbed (I really am not a lucky person). Maybe you just haven't dealt with the world enough to realize that only black people do it. I mean yes, I do understand that they do steal and do give themselves a bad name, but so many other cultures do it and you just don't hear about it as much.

I agree

You should post more. I remember you from a while back.

he should

[*TRIBAL*]

Now, I come to Createblog. I have these people being disrespectful again, Funky Buddha, and TRIBAL. With avatars containing rap stars and names like "Jerome" I find it hard to believe that these kids aren't African American. *sigh* Just two more African Americans who are going to stick out in my mind like a sore thumb. People like this make the African American race look bad... I love blacks, but I hate niggers.

It's interesting that you make this whole topic to be hating on black people and you even went as far to name Me and Rik, EVEN THOUGH WE'RE NOT BLACK. The real bullshit is where you said "I love blacks, but i hate ni**ers. " You even threw the smiley in there. You wouldn't be so bold to say that n-word next time you cross paths with a black man. Only 3 things would come of that.

1. He goes apeshit on your ass just enough for you to survive.
2. He goes apeshit on your ass and you die(YAY!)
2. He tears you a new a-hole.(You'd probably enjoy this one, but I suggest option #2)

[Smoogrish]

Just because a black person steals something doesn't make him a ni##er. Why the hell are you even using that word? Other people have already said what I wanted to say (thank you Suzzette), but honestly. Look around you. People EVERYWHERE steal, not just black people. What especially offends me is the fact that you said this:

"I have these people being disrespectful again, Funky Buddha, and TRIBAL. With avatars containing rap stars and names like "Jerome" I find it hard to believe that these kids aren't African American. *sigh* Just two more African Americans who are going to stick out in my mind like a sore thumb."

You can't classify disrespectful people as blacks. There is a difference. I know this analogy is lame, but really. It's like squares and rectangles. All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. In the same way, even though some black people may be disrespectful (as are people of all other races), not all disrespectful people are black.

If you ever go to Hong Kong (or anywhere in China) and meet some tour guides, they'll all tell you that China is INFESTED with pickpockets. They're everywhere, and people get robbed all the time. Does that make asian people ch#nks too? No. And it doesn't make asians robbers.

[datass]

Sucks for you and your family, and your friend Grace.

But what exactly are we discussing here?

[*Intercourse.*]

Who knows. Everyone is repeating the same response over and over.

[Smoogrish]

^ How he's racist and totally ignorant of it. (that was at Julia, but Holly got there first)

[*Intercourse.*]

I don't think hes racist, hes just had a lot done to him that was really disrespectful by black people. I mean I know he shouldn't have gone as far as making a topic about it and saying that black people are bad. Its not like hes trying to come on here and say that all black people are bad. Its the internet guys and I think some of you are getting the wrong idea of what he meant from what he said.


Wow I could have worded that a bit better.

I think some of you are throwing this a bit out of proportion...

[*TRIBAL*]

I don't think hes racist, hes just had a lot done to him that was really disrespectful by black people. I mean I know he shouldn't have gone as far as making a topic about it and saying that black people are bad. Its not like hes trying to come on here and say that all black people are bad. Its the internet guys and I think some of you are getting the wrong idea of what he meant from what he said.
Wow I could have worded that a bit better.

I think some of you are throwing this a bit out of proportion...

YOU ARE JUST AS IGNORANT AS HE IS.

[oXMuhNirvanaXo]

I have had problems with black people in my past also. Just the other week I was in the mall with some of my friends and I was walking down to the doors with my friend Josh and this girl (She was black) She was in the way of the door. I thought that was the only door that worked like a inside and then a outside. So, Josh was like.. " Excuse us. " Then she gets that tone in her voice like she was irritated by us and says " Can't you use the other door. " Me and Josh just look at each other and go to the other door. Then Josh said under his breath -What a bitch.- Then I said. -Some people can be so rude sometimes.- I quess that she heard us and started flippen shit. She through a cup of ice at the back of me. I just kept walking.

Sometimes you just have to let things go.

[*Intercourse.*]

^a cup of ice Thats bizarre..

[oXMuhNirvanaXo]

^a cup of ice Thats bizarre..

I quess she just finshed a drink or something like that. She also stepped on the back of my shoe.. I kept walking. I thought it was a waste of my time.

[oXMuhNirvanaXo]

I live around a hole bunch of black people. I have no problem with them. I quess I just don't like the stuck up ones that think all that they are here for is for a good fight.. It's not all about popen somebody in the face.. You know what I mean?

[*Intercourse.*]

^ My town is probably more black people then well any other race. My school is 78% (something close to that) black people. To be quite honest, I've never had a real problem with black people. I just find everyone to be different and everyone is equal. I think some people choose the wrong paths in life and thats their choice I'm not going to sit there and call them a name about it.

I wanted to say more but I lost it.


Anyway to Jerome? I'm pretty positive thats your name? I hope I'm right

Ignorant

- lacking knowledge or information.

To be quite honest I don't think I'm being ignorant. Although you can hold your opinion just as much as I can hold mine. Although I would really like to know why you thought it was ignorant?

[minioligo]

I don't think hes racist, hes just had a lot done to him that was really disrespectful by black people. I mean I know he shouldn't have gone as far as making a topic about it and saying that black people are bad. Its not like hes trying to come on here and say that all black people are bad. Its the internet guys and I think some of you are getting the wrong idea of what he meant from what he said.
Wow I could have worded that a bit better.

I think some of you are throwing this a bit out of proportion...

It's the internet? So, are you saying that racism, discrimination, and prejudice does not matter if it's the internet?

[datass]

I think what Holly wanted to say is that we don't know what he's trying to tell us because he said it through the internet..?

[*Intercourse.*]

^When did I ever once say that its the internet and that racism, etc. doesn't matter.

Please don't assume things out of my posts. I'm extremely straight forward and my posts means exactly what it says.

I don't think hes racist, hes just had a lot done to him that was really disrespectful by black people. I mean I know he shouldn't have gone as far as making a topic about it and saying that black people are bad. Its not like hes trying to come on here and say that all black people are bad. Its the internet guys and I think some of you are getting the wrong idea of what he meant from what he said.
Wow I could have worded that a bit better. mellow.gif

I think some of you are throwing this a bit out of proportion... pinch.gif

-I don't think Josh is racist
-Hes had things done to him (obviously from his first post) that make him disrespect some black people.
-I know he shouldn't have gone as far making this topic, well obvious reason there right?
-Hes not trying to say all black people are bad, the ones that have done the things that happened to him are the ones hes referring to that he can't possibly have any respect for.
-Its the internet guys. I think some of you guys got the wrong idea while reading his posts of what he meant by it.

-I could have worded it better, I can say that again.

-I think some of you guys are just taking this out of proportion. simple as that.


I'm pretty positive he knew it would be a controversy topic although it wasn't mean to offend anyone as he already said.



Suzzette, great post.

Yeah. I don't like the stubborn cows that don't let me milk them when I want to.

I hate the way the giraffes look and act, they stick their noses up in the air like they are better than us.

I can't stand the way the stork walks around with it's butt poked out, it's not all about showing off.

It makes me angry when I'm trying to leave the house and a dog gets in my way.

[minioligo]

If we didn't get it then he should have worded it better. He should've known it would cause controversy and bashing. Come on. It's common sense.

[pandamonium]

Yeah. I don't like the stubborn cows that don't let me milk them when I want to.

I hate the way the giraffes look and act, they stick their noses up in the air like they are better than us.

I can't stand the way the stork walks around with it's butt poked out, it's not all about showing off.

It makes me angry when I'm trying to leave the house and a dog gets in my way.

lmao. ahahha.

i got that.

But to the topic, I feel for you because i have been in the same situations. But it happens more with white people to me, when i play video games online I get called a lot of stuff, especially with people with a southern accent, they say typical things towards asians And it gets me really hard. sometimes i say things back to them but it really doesnt do any justice.

The healthy thing you have to do is let it out somewhere else. work it out in a different way. I dont think it was such a great idea to bring up the N word in your last sentence. What i do is I play harder to the point i beat their as*es in the game.

You were very general in your post and NOT every african american is like that. AND not to mention your last sentence is just the same ignorant action that the people you mentioned in your post would do .

[*Libertie*]

Okay, I think we've figured out that this has gone too far. To quote from the Community Guidelines:

CONTROVERSY
Think before you post. Everyone is different and everyone has different stances on certain issues. A little tact is never a bad thing. When you have an argument, it's better to post with reasoning justifying your views. Avoid saying things that creates or has the potential of creating controversy.

Not pointing any fingers, but some of the posts in this thread have proven to me that this isn't headed in a good direction. PM me with any objections, but I really don't think this should go any further.