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Originally Posted by Marsh.
Again, you're defending her right to be racist under the guise of "God, you can't do anything anymore. I wonder if people will get the sack in future for saying Janet Street Porter has funny teeth!"
No. She's not a victim of "Evil Internet", she's opted to do a stupid teenager thing on the internet, rather than in life where it can be forgotten. There's a difference.
It's not about being "nice to everyone" it's about not being racist, and not being racist in public where, guess what, people will judge you for that.
Yes, making a racist joke to your mum or friends is something that could just be forgotten or not ruin your life, something you can regret and move on from. But this isn't about that, she made it online next to a profile identifying her to the whole world. BIG DIFFERENCE.
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Another great post.
You are so right - she is not the victim of the evil Internet; she is the victim of her own stupidity, ignorance and prejudices. At 20, she is an adult, and responsible for her own actions, i.e. whether or not to delete foolish comments made previously.