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I got called a racist by a moderator (his name is Biko)

  • 06-01-2012 2:21pm
    #1
    HovaBaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 301 ✭✭


    I made a thread on after hours. The same moderator (Biko) locked it at the end, (despite their being a frank discussion on-going, but i'm not here for that).

    But in his closing message he called me a racist, i'm not taking that insult. I refuse to be called a racist and i'll be damned if someone does, as if the case here. (he also insinuaited I was a "Fashionable anti-PC".)

    (Here is the post BTW, http://imageshack.us/f/815/bikob.jpg/)


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Hi, I wasn't sure if I could respond in person but apparently it's ok.
    I am the banning mod. The OP was reported as racist and I agreed and gave a 3 day for for racist remarks. These are the remarks I deemed racist:
    What can we do to solve the Romani gypsy problem?

    ...It is obvious they are just a virus on the map. None of them work, and now because of their reputation none of them would get a job anyways. (the small 0.01% that would like to work legitimately here)
    Hope this clarifies it. I would agree that Roma crime gangs are indeed a problem but to call them virus and say they won't work legally if given a chance is painting all roma with one brush which would be racist in my book.


  • #3
    HovaBaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 301 ✭✭HovaBaby


    I used virus as an anology, figuratively. I didn't use "virus" in the sense that "they should all be sent to Auschwitz and wiped out." Plus whilst I agree that the second underlining is an exagerration, how is it inherently "racist". That is a matter of employment. But I got my opinion from the fact all the Roma I see are involved in begging, selling the big issue or playing music. I don't recollect seeing many Roma working behind counter.

    I have been to others European cities (Madrid, Liverpool, Amsterdam, Barcelona, London) and in all these cities I have seen Roma engaging in these activites.

    Plus you told me to take a "Racist Break". That is calling me a racist, because IYO I posted racist views. I find this offensive, and calling me a racist is unacceptable. I do not engage in racist activites. Talk to my neighbours, I tolerate Irish Travellers but I never put them down or call them names. Nor do I have any problem with African people coming over here working.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Can this be moved to drp and decided by a CMod?
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056508439


  • #5
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,751 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    biko wrote: »
    Can this be moved to drp and decided by a CMod?
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056508439


    The ban isn't being contested and it's since lifted, and the DRP only covers present bans and infractions being disputed.


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Ok in the interest of resolving this I've removed the word "racist" from "take a racist break" and I urge op to choose their wording more carefully in the future. Thx


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