[Z]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I honestly don't think racism/homophobia/sexism/etc are as rife as some people would like us to believe. I think quite a lot of people use it as an excuse to be a twat and blame it on something else, if that makes sense?

Eg. Gavin has a conviction for a homophobic attack. Whereas it was just a fight, and the person he hit (who hit Gavin's mother first, and thus earned himself the stitches!) happened to be gay. Yet played the homophobe card and the police went along with it.

I have yet to see a real issue of homophobia/racism. Thats not to say it doesn't happen..of course it does. But I don't think its as common as some would have you believe. I really don't.

I agree, I think that while both issues both obviously exist, people are now very quick to brand something homophobic or racist without really thinking about the accusation they are making. To be some kind of people -phobe or -ist you have to hate them and be afraid of them. Somebody using the N word or somebody referring to something as 'gay' is maybe a little bit ignorant but they're just words...

Mel Gibson is an anti-Semite. He hates Jewish people. This is well documented. There's a difference between the kind of unjustifiable hatred in that man's heart and somebody referring to somebody as a "******" or something.

[Kyle]

I believe positive discrimination is still discrimination and thus defeats the object.

[Urban Cragou]

Originally Posted by The baby Zeesus

I agree, I think that while both issues both obviously exist, people are now very quick to brand something homophobic or racist without really thinking about the accusation they are making. To be some kind of people -phobe or -ist you have to hate them and be afraid of them. Somebody using the N word or somebody referring to something as 'gay' is maybe a little bit ignorant but they're just words...

Mel Gibson is an anti-Semite. He hates Jewish people. This is well documented. There's a difference between the kind of unjustifiable hatred in that man's heart and somebody referring to somebody as a "******" or something.

What you and Vicky said. They remain significant issues here but are nowhere near as prominent as they often get painted out as.

And I've never understood the 'gay' thing. I know it's a sensitive thing but when people refer to things as that they're usually on about it being rubbish and the like. Maybe there's something behind it I dunno but for me it depends on the context.

Eminen's new album is an example.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Redway

What you and Vicky said. They remain significant issues here but are nowhere near as prominent as they often get painted out as.

And I've never understood the 'gay' thing. I know it's a sensitive thing but when people refer to things as that they're usually on about it being rubbish and the like. Maybe there's something behind it I dunno but for me it depends on the context.

Eminen's new album is an example.

I don't like the "gay" thing either.. It's immediately giving the word negative connotations. Young people assume gay is a bad thing.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by The baby Zeesus

I agree, I think that while both issues both obviously exist, people are now very quick to brand something homophobic or racist without really thinking about the accusation they are making. To be some kind of people -phobe or -ist you have to hate them and be afraid of them. Somebody using the N word or somebody referring to something as 'gay' is maybe a little bit ignorant but they're just words...

Mel Gibson is an anti-Semite. He hates Jewish people. This is well documented. There's a difference between the kind of unjustifiable hatred in that man's heart and somebody referring to somebody as a "******" or something.

I disagree Greg.. Words like ****** and **** aren't just words. Over time the have become extremely derogatory terms synonymous with racism. I personally feel very insulted when anybody uses those words in front of me.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Virgin Mary

I disagree Greg.. Words like ****** and **** aren't just words. Over time the have become extremely derogatory terms synonymous with racism. I personally feel very insulted when anybody uses those words in front of me.

What about people on this very forum?

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by ChristMASS EFFECT

What about people on this very forum?

I've never seen anybody using those words on here.

[smeagol]

oh Now this looks like a thread for me so everybody just follow me
cuz we need a little controversy,
cuz it feels so empty without me

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by smeagol

oh Now this looks like a thread for me so everybody just follow me
cuz we need a little controversy,
cuz it feels so empty without me

Smeagol was annoying as ******* in lord of the Rings.

[smeagol]

Originally Posted by ChristMASS EFFECT

Smeagol was annoying as ******* in lord of the Rings.

now that is controversial , dont say that too loud the orces would eat you

[Kyle]

I find people's obsessions with celebrities lifestyles a little disturbing.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I completely disagree with Vicky, homophobia and racism is still a very huge problem in this country imo (obvs not as worse as some other countries but still)

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Salman!

I completely disagree with Vicky, homophobia and racism is still a very huge problem in this country imo (obvs not as worse as some other countries but still)

I agree.

I think white people find it harder to understand the severity of racism than us black people do. I swear I hear at least one white person a day use the N word without knowing I can hear them.

One time I confronted someone over it and they replied "oh, I didn't mean to offend you and your people, one of my best friends is Asian". smh.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Originally Posted by Hayden

I agree.

I think white people find it harder to understand the severity of racism than us black people do. I swear I hear at least one white person a day use the N word without knowing I can hear them.

One time I confronted someone over it and they replied "oh, I didn't mean to offend you and your people, one of my best friends is Asian". smh.

I'm not black

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Salman!

I'm not black

I know but I am

[Me. I Am Salman]

Originally Posted by Hayden

I know but I am

[Kizzy]

My life would have been so different if I'd married shakin stevens ...

[smeagol]

people label falsely and tag everything these days. its like the health and safety gone mad.
i find it really sad really.

everybody wants to be a victim otherwise they are just ordinary like everybody else.
thats why you see people so quick around here to attack.

[smeagol]

if a girl isnt bi she is not considered cool.- its the latest rage

ducks and runs for cover lol

[King Gizzard]

it's not necessarily controversial and it's a bit boring for this thread but Daniel Radcliffe is the worst actor I have ever witnessed

Shame cus he's a nice and funny guy in interviews

[Ninastar]

I agree with Zee/Vicky.

[MeMyselfAndI]

I find Katie Hopkins hilarious
and Lord of the rings sucks

[In the Drunk Tank]

I think that the Sun is a fine newspaper

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by King Moonracer

I think that the Sun is a fine newspaper

Close the thread now. This has gotta be the most controversial one we are going to have

[Good King Glennceslas]

I can honestly say I have never seen the N word used on here.