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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
(17,023 posts)I spend way too much time on DU and havent seen anything like that.
hlthe2b
(102,496 posts)I really have not seen that and I do think most DUers would be sensitized to that.
Ex Lurker
(3,816 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
(102,496 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
(9,168 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
(17,023 posts)Its being reported. Are you ok with the posts about the cops in Memphis?
blm
(113,131 posts)a site like DU, imo.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,112 posts)Response to Ex Lurker (Original post)
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dalton99a
(81,678 posts)Have not seen any pattern of posts about Black people behaving badly
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)Takket
(21,681 posts)Ex Lurker
(3,816 posts)Phoenix61
(17,023 posts)Theres lots of posts I may disagree with that doesnt mean theres a trend.
Tetrachloride
(7,896 posts)just saying theres issues and i cant explain concisely
rubbersole
(6,749 posts)Respectfully.
Sympthsical
(9,168 posts)GusBob
(7,286 posts)old as dirt
(1,972 posts)Kaleva
(36,384 posts)One thread is not a pattern