Originally posted by antimony
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It was about Zraver, not about you.
We all know BM. We have seen his posts and know where he stands. The reciprocity of Zraver in that manner was unexpected.
Looks like you are saying that we brown boys have out easier than you white boys. Is that the way you want to go?
Question: Do you think if a white poster consistently directed racially or ethically loaded abuse at a non-white poster we would act differently? I'm not talking about Mods here (they have enough problems), I'm talking about general treatment by the board. Its a legitimate question. I know what I think, but my perception may be incorrect.
(I would also point out that BM isn't the only expat Indian to employ this sort of abuse, fortunately it isn't widespread)
Statement: If I encountered another poster engaging in this sort of abuse consistently I would like to think I would call them on it and very possibly take it further. I wouldn't be polite. I don't know if I would behave differently based on the ethnicity of the poster, but I do feel I would be more comfortable tackling someone of a similar background. I'm not really sure why. I certainly don't tolerate that sort of behaviour offline.
If you choose to take that as a 'white v brown' thing I can't stop you, but it isn't my intent. I'm trying to discuss what I see as a difficult situation in an adult way. If you think I've got this wrong then by all means say so. I'm not trying to provoke conflict but discuss the way people choose to handle a particular type of behaviour. I'm looking at a behaviour, not skin colour. Perhaps there are things I'm not seeing in this.
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