Poor vulnerable white girl

Brooklyn Boy wrote:
Clearly you fell for it. There's only 1 person on this chain crazy enough to even think of something like that. Oiseau's little trick here should cause you to think real hard when you are watching someone take a perp walk on your evening news. All it takes is 1 devilish mind with some access....

I didn't fall for anything. I was responding to the first post attributed to BrooklynBoy, whether that was you or someone else, by saying the statement of a victim asking for it is offensive. Doesn't matter if it was you who said it or the imposter BrooklynBoy... it was something that I thought wasn't cool.

Dude, you're the one defending the black criminal and making statements about it being "our neighborhood" so shut the fug up!

Brooklyn Boy wrote:
In case anyone hasn't figured it out, the above post was not by me. I guess someone is taking advantage of my "guest" status and is now trying to pass off bogus messages as mine. Now, let's see who would do something that violative and reckless? hmmm, follow the logic (or lack thereof) expressed in the post itself...now who here has exhbited strains of unadulterated luncy?...who here is completelt taking advantage of the anonymous nature of these posts?????

That sucks. Maybe it's time for you to create a user id? Just a thought.

Everything does happen for a reason. Maybe, just maybe this will enlighten you to the fact that racism is a two-way street. Wake up, you're as racist, if not more, then anyone here. Get real.

Right, and it's your first post that was offensive, and I'm not the only one who believes this.

I'm outta here

filmlover44 wrote: [quote=Brooklyn Boy][quote=Brooklyn Boy]
In case anyone hasn't figured it out, the above post was not by me. I guess someone is taking advantage of my "guest" status and is now trying to pass off bogus messages as mine. Now, let's see who would do something that violative and reckless? hmmm, follow the logic (or lack thereof) expressed in the post itself...now who here has exhbited strains of unadulterated luncy?...who here is completelt taking advantage of the anonymous nature of these posts?????

That sucks. Maybe it's time for you to create a user id? Just a thought.

Now, If I had created a user id, would Oiseau have been able to inspire your lovely little statement about "Big Scary Black Men"? And that needed to b e said by you. Everything happens for a reason. This has been one of the most immuminating posts.

Any person who made a post like that would have inspired a lovely little statement in response from me. I'm sorry that the sarcasm was above your head, but glad to immuminate you.

Love, daughter of a "Big Scary Black Man"

Thanks once again for all the great info on the area. And I mean that sincerely.
I know my daughter will do fine and love where she's moving to.
I'm not looking at what happened here as a regular event. There are many issues that can raise such passion.
I just think things can be said in a much more reasonable and nonabrasive way to leave a more lasting impression than reverting to insults. I would think what you'd want most when you write something is that people will read it and think about it later. Maybe expand someone's view of the world.
Anyhow, have a great weekend.

Whatchuwant wrote: So, apologies to Brooklyn Boy and shame on you Oiseau!

Why? Because I had a little fun and summed up what Brooklyn Boy was really getting at?

Please, tell that to the "guest". If he doesn't want his name used, then register, it's really not that hard, otherwise he'll be open to imposter posts forever.

guest8, I hear you and I agree.

The expression of the white girl's fear tells us she has negative prejudices of black people (probably men, mostly). The poor girl can't tell the good guys from the bad guys when their all black. It shows the depth of racism in this country, and surprisingly, even here in NYC where we're supposed to be liberal if not progressive.

There are a few things that need to be addressed.

1. The history of racism in America.

America was built on racism. Slaves from Africa, dangerous and abusive labor with Chinese, Irish, incarceration of Japanese-Americans during WWII and others. Events within our memories illustrate that racism is very close: the assassination of Dr. King, LA riots, Crown Heights riot, police shootings of unarmed black men. We have a very long way to go.

2. The media messages that perpetuate prejudices.

3. Cultural differences.

In some cultures, when people talk face to face, they stand very close to each other, moreso than most Americans. Many of us would be uncomfortable with this. Cultures have different 'rules' about dating, eating, working etc. For example, a white woman who has been insulated in a white community might feel apprehensive about being flattered by black men as she passes on the street because she is not used to it and does not know how to respond. While cat calls may be offensive in some cultures, in other cultures it's part of being a confident man, and knowing how to respond is part of being a confident woman.

4. While we want to beleive that everyone who posts here is not misrepresenting himself, I think we can guess that some are. Some people are happy to say offensinve or incendiary things just to see if they can a flame war going. We have to learn when to avoid such conversations, or at least respond without getting all bent out of shape.

wow. the only thing I can say here, is that back in time I lived in CH, it was absolutely the case that the young black women received the most horrific forms of verbal and physical sexual harrassment on the street. I got comments occaisionally, usually of the "snowflake" variety, but it never amounted to the level of disrespect, humiliation, and intimidation that these young women had to endure on a daily basis. Some of these girls were still in middle school or junior high! It was definitely one of the worst things about living in CH.

i am white. i was assaulted today at 5pm by 12 black men at on eastern parkway at rogers. thankfully, i broke free, police captured suspects, and i only sustained a swollen eye and bruises. i forgive them and love my neighborhood.

OK. Get the Hell over it. ALL I asked is if a WOMAN would be safe. There was never any mention of RACE in the initial blog. Go back and read it for yourself.
For those of you with so many other issues between you..
GET OVER IT!
And know what that started this particular question was not asked that a certain race was safe. That was an assumption on your part, and you know what happens when people assume????
They make an ASS out of U and ME.....ASSUME! It was a guest on the board that made such a thing of a question that she probably would have asked of anywhere her daughters were moving.
You are making so much of a simple question. What is the deal?
Amazing that a simple question raised such a ridiculous situation is beyone belief.
And if you assault people or know those who do...............STOP IT!
OK? It's just that simple.
And Oiseau and Brooklyn Boy, get over it and stop the differences and seek the simliarities. Read each others blogs and see how similar they are in a way and make a difference in your community. If you don't like how it's going then CHANGE IT! and Stop complaining about each other.
And absolutely NO ONE has the right to harass anyone else. You get it? It's just that simple.