moderation of the forum?

[longinfornow]

Recently i have seen a few people use racial slurs in their name, now ofc we have many people from around the world so i do not expect everyone to know the history or meaning of every offensive word in my country but, i think it puts a bad look on the forum and maybe we could have some rules against using certain words in your username. idk what do you think?

 

[Frit Buchner]

I think it's unnecessary censorship and an infringement of personal rights. A person should be able to call themselves whatever they want. If you have a protected right to label your gender or sex in any manner, why can't I be a red-neck honky? You are suggesting a preemptive solution to a non-problem. That's my opinion.

 

[Mr Gonzo]

I think it's unnecessary censorship and an infringement of personal rights. A person should be able to call themselves whatever they want. If you have a protected right to label your gender or sex in any manner, why can't I be a red-neck honky? You are suggesting a preemptive solution to a non-problem. That's my opinion.

Frit BuchnerBro I'm white with a skin head, my GF is a part Jamacian/Syrian. My kids are our product. Fuck this b.s of free speach, aslong as your no neo nazi, who cares what people call themselves? I've been called whiteboy , honkey enough times by my darker skin brothers and trust even been call a white N word, as long as its not hate just free speach, fuck that crap. Him her, it they, black white? Are we just not humans at the basic end of it all?

 

[longinfornow]

i guess it all depends on what this forum tryna be, i mean its nothing new to see slurs being used on forums nor is it suprising, but here we have rules and even moderation so we’re really just one step away from a code of conduct.
that being said, i doubt anybody cares but i think that could change if the forum gets more outside attention.

 

[soprano82]

I haven't seen anything of that nature myself, granted I haven't been here that long. but generally speaking, both online and offline I've found in life not taking yourself too seriously, and developing a self deprecating sense of humor is the best tool to get through life unscathed. Because we are creatures of habit, and succumbing to victimhood will not be a brief unwanted stop in our journey but a permanent destination.

Furthermore, I don't think censorship would be received well in a space such as this, not because people want to slur per se, but as a matter of principal, people would percieve it as an encroachment of basic human rights and speech, and perhaps may even try to push the boundaries even more, which would make the situation you are describing potentially worse.

I'm sure the admins/ moderators have enough to deal with attending to the high volume of order disputes, which is where their priorities should lie, in my opinion.

 

[ACAB]

Furthermore, I don't think censorship would be received well in a space such as this, not because people want to slur per se, but as a matter of principal, people would percieve it as an encroachment of basic human rights and speech, and perhaps may even try to push the boundaries even more, which would make the situation you are describing potentially worse.

Racism is not an opinion but a crime against humanity!

I think it's unnecessary censorship and an infringement of personal rights. A person should be able to call themselves whatever they want.

Those who give themselves a name that discriminates against certain groups do so not because they want to live out their personal freedom, but because they want to exclude a group and offend it. This is the truth and nothing else.

I recommend you to go to school again, apparently it was too long ago for you two, or you are welcome to recall the facts again to think about the meaning of your words again.

Discrimination - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Crimes against humanity - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Frit Buchner]

Racism is not an opinion but a crime against humanity!



Those who give themselves a name that discriminates against certain groups do so not because they want to live out their personal freedom, but because they want to exclude a group and offend it. This is the truth and nothing else.

I recommend you to go to school again, apparently it was too long ago for you two, or you are welcome to recall the facts again to think about the meaning of your words again.

Discrimination - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Crimes against humanity - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

ACABI need you to understand that the people using these names are of the group. You are saying they wish to exclude themselves? Maybe, it doesn't seem to follow logic though. I call myself by names that people of my ethnicity find disparaging and the reason I do that is to raise awareness. To raise awareness that sticks and stones may break my bones, but will never hurt me.
It is important to remember the past, but I wasn't in it, and neither were you. Not
All crimes against humanity are racism, but all racism isn't crimes against humanity isn't racism..ido a lot of drugs but I'm pretty confident that your reaction is virtue signaling mostly. It doesn't feel genuine or appropriate for the situation. It doesn't offer any insight or meaningful commentary, so it's hard for me to understand it's value.

 

[Mr Gonzo]

Is this site about chemistry?

 

[longinfornow]

Is this site about chemistry?

Mr Gonzoyes, but as much as it is about chemistry it is also about legitimizing the drug trade as one which is respected and trusted to hold up the same quality standard as that which pharma companies are held to, are forum cannot be taken seriously if we cannot respect all religions, genders and ethnicities to the best degree possible, we must provide an inclusive space where all feel welcome, racial slurs not only are disrespectful but also disregard the very real weight they carry. if we continue to allow discrimination on this forum, we undermine the mission of this forum and actively hurt its reputation among the general public. think about how this will look in a news article, do we want to look like racist selfish drug dealers or some hippies with a mission to responsibly provide drugs?