Would this be a racist app?

[keith99]

I don't know what that is - but no - the app itself would not be racist.

I would think anyone would have recognized that fictional marriage of Stormfront, a well known Neo-Nazi website and The Mystic Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (a generic Klan reference).

 

[Zaha Torte]

I would think anyone would have recognized that fictional marriage of Stormfront, a well known Neo-Nazi website and The Mystic Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (a generic Klan reference).

I don't know much about either - I'm not a Nazi or a racist.

 

[durangodawood]

"White men" seems too broad a category to be useful for white men.

 

[durangodawood]

If there was an app with this description, would it be considered racist?

Yes. Some people would consider it racist.

 

[Hammster]

Yes. Some people would consider it racist.

And if it was a similar app but for black women, would it be considered racist?

 

[durangodawood]

And if it was a similar app but for black women, would it be considered racist?

Maybe a few people would consider it racist. But most people wouldnt.

 

[Hammster]

Maybe a few people would consider it racist. But most people wouldnt.

I wonder why there’s a difference.

 

[durangodawood]

I wonder why there’s a difference.

White men is so broad as to be meaningless in a practical sense as an identity group for self help purposes.

So when people make "white men" groups, its often for other reasons, like some white supremacy thing. Often enough that observers are naturally wary.

 

[Zaha Torte]

White men is so broad as to be meaningless in a practical sense as an identity group for self help purposes.

So when people make "white men" groups, its often for other reasons, like some white supremacy thing. Often enough that observers are naturally wary.

Could not it be said of "black women" as well? Too broad making it meaningless?

Could it not then be argued that any "black women" group is often for other reasons?

Like some black supremacy groups? Or grifters that take money for their personal gain like BLM?

 

[durangodawood]

Could not it be said of "black women" as well? Too broad making it meaningless?

Could it not then be argued that any "black women" group is often for other reasons?

Like some black supremacy groups? Or grifters that take money for their personal gain like BLM?

I think enough black women have enough experiences and circumstances in common that it makes sense.

Also, If there was some black-women-supremacy thing rising in the culture and no other reasonable purpose, then I might be suspicious.

As for grifters, yeah thats always a possibility.

 

[Zaha Torte]

I think enough black women have enough experiences and circumstances in common that it makes sense.

Why is that and how could this not apply to white men?

Also, If there was some black-women-supremacy thing rising in the culture and no other reasonable purpose, then I might be suspicious.

There is a black-women-supremacy thing rising in this culture.

As for grifters, yeah thats always a possibility.

Unfortunate but true.

 

[durangodawood]

Why is that and how could this not apply to white men?

Probably sheer numbers and the long history of black people being treated as black people per se.

There is a black-women-supremacy thing rising in this culture.

I dont see it. Maybe they are somewhat over represented in pop music. But who cares.

 

[Hammster]

White men is so broad as to be meaningless in a practical sense as an identity group for self help purposes.

So when people make "white men" groups, its often for other reasons, like some white supremacy thing. Often enough that observers are naturally wary.

Do you think black women aren’t diverse?

 

[durangodawood]

Do you think black women aren’t diverse?

Sure they are.

 

[Zaha Torte]

Probably sheer numbers and the long history of black people being treated as black people per se.

I don't know what this means. History of black people being treated as black people?

I dont see it. Maybe they are somewhat over represented in pop music. But who cares.

The black-female-superiority-thing is single-handedly destroying the black family in the US.

 

[durangodawood]

I don't know what this means. History of black people being treated as black people?

Yes treated in "special" ways because they are black.

The black-female-superiority-thing is single-handedly destroying the black family in the US.

Is it? Thats quite a claim. Doesnt sound right.

 

[Zaha Torte]

Yes treated in "special" ways because they are black.

You mean like Affirmative Action and stuff?

Is it? Thats quite a claim. Doesnt sound right.

Black girls are taught from an early age that they are "queens" and that they "don't need a man" and are encouraged to be very masculine and to raise their children alone while relying on the government for financial support.

It is a very toxic culture that breeds prideful narcissistic women and weak-minded men.

 

[durangodawood]

You mean like Affirmative Action and stuff?

Yes, with a big emphasis on "and stuff".

Black girls are taught from an early age that they are "queens" and that they "don't need a man" and are encouraged to be very masculine and to raise their children alone while relying on the government for financial support.

It is a very toxic culture that breeds prideful narcissistic women and weak-minded men.

My sense is those sort of affirmations are helpful in an environment where women have to rely on themselves.

Either way, thats not about "supremacy" in any way parallel to white supremacy movements.

 

[RileyG]

It’s an app. Anyone can download it.

I don't think so. It's not racist.

 

[RileyG]

Who cares? The idea of an app to coddle white men is weird, but go for it. I support you.

Agreed.