• @[email protected]
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    10 months ago

    Pure racism. Keep it classy, Lemmy.

    Stuff like this is why I won’t even tell people I use the fediverse, let alone recommend it.

    • @AquaTofana
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      1210 months ago

      I’m a white person and I chuckled. It’s just a joke that you can hide if you don’t enjoy it.

      • @Maalus
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        210 months ago

        It’s still a racist joke, and saying “you can hide it” is even worse.

        • @AquaTofana
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          810 months ago

          I am very confused at how people on the “whitepeopletwitter” instance are angry about a joke at a white person’s expense?

          • @Maalus
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            010 months ago

            Ah apologies, guess the racism is 100% warranted and okay then, because the community is made to ridicule and be racist.

            • @AquaTofana
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              You do realize that based on a societal level, this joke is punching UP and not “down”, which is why it’s completely okay to poke fun at white people.

              Unless you’re not in the United States and white people in your country don’t hold the majority of powerful positions, then I guess maybe I can see why you’d be upset?

                • @AquaTofana
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                  10 months ago

                  Ya got me. I’m defending blanket “racism”.

                  Clearly you and Maalus do not have the cognitive abilities to understand why a “racist” joke against a white person is different than a racist “joke” against a POC, and I’ve already highlighted the nuance between the two.

                  Or you do understand the difference and you want to victimize yourself anyhow.

                  Either way, you do you, I’m not engaging anymore. Have a good day.

    • @cynar
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      910 months ago

      As a white person, I’m fine with jokes at my expense, so long as they are actually funny, and not delivered maliciously. This struck true, and doesn’t seem to be malicious.

      I would love a world where “racist” jokes are a non-issue for everyone. Unfortunately there are enough racists who hide behind “it’s just a joke”. Till then, I will continue to fight for equality.