About racism

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

With current events focusing on fighting one of the many faces of racism, I'd like to know if the people around the forum have ever felt oppressed, discriminated or underpriviliged, whether overtly or covertly.

[TBoneTX 45,267]

No, although in Ecuador, there are two prices -- one for natives and a higher one for gringos.  Better in that instance to have a native negotiate a price for you, then go in and buy it.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

4 hours ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

With current events focusing on fighting one of the many faces of racism, I'd like to know if the people around the forum have ever felt oppressed, discriminated or underpriviliged, whether overtly or covertly.

I'm really not sure the methodology of your question, and without going into any great detail I'll answer with an of course yes!

[onek 306]

On 6/4/2020 at 11:57 AM, Allaboutwaiting said:

With current events focusing on fighting one of the many faces of racism, I'd like to know if the people around the forum have ever felt oppressed, discriminated or underpriviliged, whether overtly or covertly.

The way the question is asked, looks like you have doubts that racism exists in the US. 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

1 minute ago, onek said:

The way the question is asked, looks like you have doubts that racism exists in the US. 

How exactly? 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

12 minutes ago, onek said:

The way the question is asked, looks like you have doubts that racism exists in the US. 

Good point spot on observation!

[Sarge2155 4,587]

11 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

How exactly? 

Because you should have already knew the answer to your own question assuming you were born and raised in this country.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

Just now, Sarge2155 said:

Because you should have already knew the answer to your own question assuming you were born and raised in this country.

It is impossible for me -or anyone- to know about the specific experiences people might have faced through their lives. Therefore the question. 

Using an expression I don't particularly like, you are barking at the wrong tree. 

As a side note, I'm fully against confrontation, specially online. It is draining and fruitless.

[onek 306]

4 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Because you should have already knew the answer to your own question assuming you were born and raised in this country.

The question wouldn’t say ever felt oppressed, discriminated or underpriviliged, whether overtly or covertly.
 

Ask those in such situations, unfortunately it’s continues to happen again and again in their lives from very early age.

It seems to me you don’t believe what you are seeing in news and want to validate your point by asking others that there isn’t racism.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

12 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

It is impossible for me -or anyone- to know about the specific experiences people might have faced through their lives. Therefore the question. 

Using an expression I don't particularly like, you are barking at the wrong tree. 

As a side note, I'm fully against confrontation, specially online. It is draining and fruitless.

You did not ask about experiences in your original post!

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

15 minutes ago, onek said:

The question wouldn’t say ever felt oppressed, discriminated or underpriviliged, whether overtly or covertly.
 

Ask those in such situations, unfortunately it’s continues to happen again and again in their lives from very early age.

It seems to me you don’t believe what you are seeing in news and want to validate your point by asking others that there isn’t racism.

The forum is composed by people from all walks of life. Their views on any matter differ immensely. Even within a tight community, the perception on the same experience can diverge completely. 

You just used a great example: we are all witnessing the same events unfolding and there are all sorts of opposing opinions.

What someone considers open blatant racism, others might consider mild discrimination. And others will say it simply does not exist. 

 

2 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

You did not ask about experiences in your original post!

If people want to open up giving details is up to them. I don't feel comfortable requesting for details on something so sensitive.

 

@Sarge2155 @onek You misidentified your target and are friendly firing. This specific thread is not the front to fight at.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

16 minutes ago, onek said:

The question wouldn’t say ever felt oppressed, discriminated or underpriviliged, whether overtly or covertly.
 

Ask those in such situations, unfortunately it’s continues to happen again and again in their lives from very early age.

It seems to me you don’t believe what you are seeing in news and want to validate your point by asking others that there isn’t racism.

Was this reply directed towards me? I think you meant it for the OP. I on the other hand have no doubts no illusions that racism does exist. The thing about racism is it's not something you are born with, it's  a taught behavior passed down via family and or friends even society.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

Was this reply directed towards me? I think you meant it for the OP. I on the other hand have no doubts no illusions that racism does exist. The thing about racism is it's not something you are born with, it's  a taught behavior passed down via family and or friends even society.

I think he just quoted the wrong message. He is with you on this. 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

4 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

The forum is composed by people from all walks of life. Their views on any matter differ immensely. Even within a tight community, the perception on the same experience can diverge completely. 

You just used a great example: we are all witnessing the same events unfolding and there are all sorts of opposing opinions.

What someone considers open blatant racism, others might consider mild discrimination. And others will say it simply does not exist. 

 

If people want to open up giving details is up to them. I don't feel comfortable requesting for details on something so sensitive.

 

@Sarge2155 @onek You misidentified your target and are friendly firing. This specific thread is not the front to fight at.

Fighting who's fighting. I was trying to answer your original  questions. And again you did not ask about experiences  you only asked if people  have felt or experienced racism.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

3 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

I think he just quoted the wrong message. He is with you on this. 

Yes I assumed as much,  just wanted to air it out there for other people who may happen on this thread. 😉