ChiefsPlanet Your opinion: racial slurs

**DaFace** · 09:01 AM

One of the things I personally struggle with the most when it comes to moderation around here is the issue of racial slurs. Racial slurs range from the obvious (e.g., the "n" word) to the relatively innocuous (e.g., "cracker"). It's tough to tell where to draw the line.

So, here's a poll to help me better understand how people feel. There are thousands of words that could be construed as racial slurs out there, so this won't be a comprehensive list. But it'll cover most of the common ones that seem to crop up here and there.

I'll also mention that this poll has nothing to do with what appropriate action there might be for people using them. There will always be a lot of room for interpretation. The poll is merely to help me understand the range of feelings about the topic.

**ChiTown** · 06-30-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

One of the things I personally struggle with the most when it comes to moderation around here is the issue of racial slurs. Racial slurs range from the obvious (e.g., the "n" word) to the relatively innocuous (e.g., "cracker"). It's tough to tell where to draw the line.

So, here's a poll to help me figure out where to step in and where to let things fly. There are thousands of words that could be construed as racial slurs out there, so this won't be a comprehensive list. But it'll cover most of the common ones that seem to crop up here and there.

How do you feel about the word: B eaner?

**DaFace** · 06-30-2009, 08:57 AM

Note that this poll has nothing to do with what the appropriate action should be for someone using such a slur. Just helping me define what is and is not one.

tooge · 06-30-2009, 08:58 AM

I have no problem with racial slurs. If you are using them here, you are an idiot, a bigot, and a loser. We are all here by our own free will right? We can all turn our computers off right? We can all choose to ignore any poster we want no? Personally, I wouldn't have any list of banned racial slurs. Of course think everythink is over regulated and pussified (is that banned) these days.

Katipan · 06-30-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

I have no problem with racial slurs. If you are using them here, you are an idiot, a bigot, and a loser. We are all here by our own free will right? We can all turn our computers off right? We can all choose to ignore any poster we want no? Personally, I wouldn't have any list of banned racial slurs. Of course think everythink is over regulated and pussified (is that banned) these days.

I like this post.

wild1 · 06-30-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

I have no problem with racial slurs. If you are using them here, you are an idiot, a bigot, and a loser. We are all here by our own free will right? We can all turn our computers off right? We can all choose to ignore any poster we want no? Personally, I wouldn't have any list of banned racial slurs. Of course think everythink is over regulated and pussified (is that banned) these days.

THIS - but like I said, what commonly happens is people use mock-offense at racism to try to get people banned that they just don't like.

**BigMeatballDave** · 06-30-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

I have no problem with racial slurs. If you are using them here, you are an idiot, a bigot, and a loser. We are all here by our own free will right? We can all turn our computers off right? We can all choose to ignore any poster we want no? Personally, I wouldn't have any list of banned racial slurs. Of course think everythink is over regulated and pussified (is that banned) these days.

Yup...

**Bugeater** · 06-30-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

I have no problem with racial slurs. If you are using them here, you are an idiot, a bigot, and a loser. We are all here by our own free will right? We can all turn our computers off right? We can all choose to ignore any poster we want no? Personally, I wouldn't have any list of banned racial slurs. Of course think everythink is over regulated and pussified (is that banned) these days.

As much as I don't care to read that type of crap, I have to agree with this. I'm sure I probably offend a person or two here with my frequent goddamns and JFCs, and I sure as hell don't want to have to give those up.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-30-2009, 08:58 AM

If you're going to classify one of those words as racial slurs, they all should be. In the name of equality and all.

**The Franchise** · 06-30-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If you're going to classify one of those words as racial slurs, they all should be. In the name of equality and all.

This.

Frazod · 06-30-2009, 09:33 AM

Context is everything. The racists who infest this place know how to make their point whether they use these words or not.

For example, when vailpass asks Taco John when he'll be by to mow his lawn, anybody who isn't an idiot knows the meaning behind that remark. Of course, "mow" and "lawn" aren't slurs, so the above statement isn't considered a slur - instead it's just a small part of another fun-filled day in patteeu's happy little playground (otherwise known as DC).

MOhillbilly · 06-30-2009, 08:59 AM

dont forget 'mud'.

**ChiTown** · 06-30-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

dont forget 'mud'.

or tar baby

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-30-2009, 09:02 AM

Maybe jungle bunny?

**Baby Lee** · 06-30-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Maybe jungle bunny?

John Guilbuny here, with his buddy Nick Gerz.

View Poll Results: For the purposes of CP moderation, which should be considered racial slurs?
person of Hispanic heritage	22	14.29%
Chink	91	59.09%
Coon	97	62.99%
Cracker	66	42.86%
Gook	92	59.74%
Honky	53	34.42%
Jap	59	38.31%
Kike	90	58.44%
Monkey	62	40.26%
N***er	111	72.08%
Raghead	75	48.70%
Towelhead	73	47.40%
person of Hispanic heritage	95	61.69%
Whitey	54	35.06%
None of the above	39	25.32%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 154. You may not vote on this poll

06-30-2009, 08:52 AM	Topic Starter
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1536899	Your opinion: racial slurs One of the things I personally struggle with the most when it comes to moderation around here is the issue of racial slurs. Racial slurs range from the obvious (e.g., the "n" word) to the relatively innocuous (e.g., "cracker"). It's tough to tell where to draw the line. So, here's a poll to help me better understand how people feel. There are thousands of words that could be construed as racial slurs out there, so this won't be a comprehensive list. But it'll cover most of the common ones that seem to crop up here and there. I'll also mention that this poll has nothing to do with what appropriate action there might be for people using them. There will always be a lot of room for interpretation. The poll is merely to help me understand the range of feelings about the topic. Last edited by DaFace; 06-30-2009 at 09:01 AM..
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06-30-2009, 08:57 AM	#3
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1536899	Note that this poll has nothing to do with what the appropriate action should be for someone using such a slur. Just helping me define what is and is not one.
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06-30-2009, 08:58 AM	#4
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $3544112	I have no problem with racial slurs. If you are using them here, you are an idiot, a bigot, and a loser. We are all here by our own free will right? We can all turn our computers off right? We can all choose to ignore any poster we want no? Personally, I wouldn't have any list of banned racial slurs. Of course think everythink is over regulated and pussified (is that banned) these days.
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06-30-2009, 09:33 AM	#11
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2635085	Context is everything. The racists who infest this place know how to make their point whether they use these words or not. For example, when vailpass asks Taco John when he'll be by to mow his lawn, anybody who isn't an idiot knows the meaning behind that remark. Of course, "mow" and "lawn" aren't slurs, so the above statement isn't considered a slur - instead it's just a small part of another fun-filled day in patteeu's happy little playground (otherwise known as DC).
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06-30-2009, 08:59 AM	#12
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	dont forget 'mud'. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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