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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI've noticed a pattern recently
Whenever Black people are accused of behaving badly, it gets posted here. It feeds the RW narrative and obfuscates the very real and systemic violence done to Black people every day. That there isn't MORE violence is a testament to the patience and forebearance of Black people. DU shouldn't be promoting this stuff.
Phoenix61
(17,027 posts)I spend way too much time on DU and havent seen anything like that.
hlthe2b
(102,575 posts)I really have not seen that and I do think most DUers would be sensitized to that.
Ex Lurker
(3,817 posts)in a supposed hate crime is a recent example. Even if true, we don't need to be highlighting it
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)But I disagree with the premise.
hlthe2b
(102,575 posts)the detail was emphasized, but again I only skimmed the article. As a frequent walker/pedestrian and occasional cyclist, those stories hit a little too close to home.
Sympthsical
(9,197 posts)Why?
It was an unusual story, particularly because of its senselessness, the fact it's on video, and that you really don't hear about murderers shouting about white privilege that often.
I saw that thread (one thread), and it barely got any responses when you compare it to similar crimes that occur.
You're asking for a level of censorship that I think, even here, people would balk at as unreasonable.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)Phoenix61
(17,027 posts)Its being reported. Are you ok with the posts about the cops in Memphis?
blm
(113,141 posts)a site like DU, imo.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,117 posts)Response to Ex Lurker (Original post)
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dalton99a
(81,708 posts)Have not seen any pattern of posts about Black people behaving badly
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)Takket
(21,724 posts)Ex Lurker
(3,817 posts)Phoenix61
(17,027 posts)Theres lots of posts I may disagree with that doesnt mean theres a trend.
Tetrachloride
(7,914 posts)just saying theres issues and i cant explain concisely
rubbersole
(6,766 posts)Respectfully.
Sympthsical
(9,197 posts)GusBob
(7,286 posts)old as dirt
(1,972 posts)Kaleva
(36,406 posts)One thread is not a pattern