[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

(People didn't like islamophobia and decided this was a better way to describe their views last week )

Phobias don’t usually have any solid foundations and are based on an irrational fear. The criticism of Islam and it’s treatment of Women is very rational.

You also can’t just make up any old ‘phobia’ word to try and shut down criticism and expect people to blindly accept it. Antisemitism is at least a real word.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Phobias don’t usually have any solid foundations and are based on an irrational fear. The criticism of Islam and it’s treatment of Women is very rational.

You also can’t just make up any old ‘phobia’ word to try and shut down criticism and expect people to blindly accept it. Antisemitism is at least a real word.

So why didn't people widely talk about this before these wars began?

Its like any ammunition to spread the hate is a good thing... at least for some.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

So why didn't people widely talk about this before these wars began?

Its like any ammunition to spread the hate is a good thing... at least for some.

They did talk about it. Everyone knows about Islam's treatment of women, FGM etc. If you think people are now using that knowledge as a new stick with which to beat Muslims, you're really wide of the mark. You lived in Iran didn't you? You can't be ignorant of the fact that people in the West have been fighting for women's rights in the Middle East for aaaaaaaaaages.

And again.... most hate for Muslims comes from other Muslims.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Phobias don’t usually have any solid foundations and are based on an irrational fear. The criticism of Islam and it’s treatment of Women is very rational.

You also can’t just make up any old ‘phobia’ word to try and shut down criticism and expect people to blindly accept it. Antisemitism is at least a real word.

See, Livia. Told you. I think it's pretty silly too tbh.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Withano

See, Livia. Told you. I think it's pretty silly too tbh.

Well they should choose another word or risk looking ill-informed.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Livia

Well they should choose another word or risk looking ill-informed.

I agree, to put it simply; anti-sematic is commonly used to describe anti-jewish stances, and islamophobic is commonly used to describe anti-muslim stances - and that doesnt really need changing. Both words work fine when used for these reasons.

Bit confused as to why some would rather their posts be described as anti-sematic than islamophobic too - but thats the reason you're seeig the phrase now. Someone decided last week that they didnt like to be called islamophobic on tibb, and then a few mutually agreed that anti-sematic could work.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

I agree, to put it simply; anti-sematic is commonly used to describe anti-jewish stances, and islamophobic is commonly used to describe anti-muslim stances - and that doesnt really need changing. Both words work fine when used for these reasons.

Bit confused as to why some would rather their posts be described as anti-sematic than islamophobic too - but thats the reason you're seeig the phrase now. Someone decided last week that they didnt like to be called islamophobic on tibb, and then a few mutually agreed that anti-sematic could work.

I might be wrong but I think you have taken Liva’s words the wrong way. I don’t think she is agreeing that the disapproval of the word Islamophobia is a negative thing.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I might be wrong but I think you have taken Liva’s words the wrong way. I don’t think she is agreeing that the disapproval of the word Islamophobia is a negative thing.

Just stop saying islamophobic things if you dont want your posts described that way i wont be calling them anti-sematic or any other word because you requested so, sorry.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

Just stop saying islamophobic things if you dont want your posts described that way i wont be calling them anti-sematic or any other word because you requested so, sorry.

I won’t recognise your criticism of my opinions or give them any credence and may respond with my own made-up word if necessary - what is fine for you is fine for me.