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originally posted by: sooth
This is what happens when you create a market value system out of identity politics - people are going to exploit it and be exploited by it.
The sad thing is only a small fraction of the outraged individuals that originally heard this story when it went viral will learn that it was all bogus. So the opportunists using this type of garbage to justify their quixotic crusade still win whether it is reality or not.
This entire thread is about minimizing the problems of racism (and now rape) because one person lied.
originally posted by: TheRedneck
If someone is worried about this, I would think they would be very concerned with this story and making sure that the perpetrator of the lie was publicly shamed and punished. That is the only way to stop the erosion of credibility. Complaining just erodes it further, because it shows people don't really care when they say they do.
TheRedneck
originally posted by: TheRedneck
a reply to: Melen
This entire thread is about minimizing the problems of racism (and now rape) because one person lied.
Not the way I read it.
Any time someone makes a false claim, it damages the reputation of anyone "like them," in this case that being anyone who files a similar claim. One false claim does not destroy the credibility of others (duh, hyperbole anyone?) but it does damage it a little. When these fake stories become widespread, the damage to the credibility of all plaintiffs becomes substantial.
If someone is worried about this, I would think they would be very concerned with this story and making sure that the perpetrator of the lie was publicly shamed and punished. That is the only way to stop the erosion of credibility. Complaining just erodes it further, because it shows people don't really care when they say they do.
originally posted by: Melen
the OP is outright suggesting that *Every time* (his/her words) there's a report it ends up being a hoax.
originally posted by: Melen
He's now mentioned ... rape
originally posted by: Melen
This entire thread is about minimizing the problems of racism
originally posted by: Melen
because one person lied.
originally posted by: Melen
What kind of "critical thinker" assumes because some people lie that the problem doesn't exist
originally posted by: Melen
(once again, "EVERY TIME")?
originally posted by: Melen
Shame on me, I fell for the OPs trap.
originally posted by: SummerRain
a reply to: Melen
Are either of those two things known GLOBALLY for their concerted efforts under the same unified umbrella, for their actions? In almost every country on the planet, all with the same utterances as they commit their acts of terror?
No? Then your point is moot.
"I don't have an explanation. I made a mistake. There is no excuse for what I did," Kavil told the Odessa America. Officials told the paper that Kavil is no longer employed at the steakhouse.
originally posted by: trollz
originally posted by: Melen
(once again, "EVERY TIME")?
My exact words were "Every single time I see some story like this", not "Every single time someone claims racism".
Every single time I see some story like this, it always ends up having been made up. Jewish students drawing swastikas outside their dorm rooms, blacks painting racial slurs outside their homes, middle eastern waiters writing notes to themselves about being terrorists... Every time.
originally posted by: trollz
originally posted by: Allaroundyou
a reply to: trollz
The fact that you used the word black and then continued to use the words middle eastern is very telling. Ya you guys have fun!
Telling of what? I was referring to three separate unrelated incidents. Did you forget to mention that I also referred to a Jewish student? Am I implying that Jews, blacks, and middle easterners are all the same? Or am I implying that one can not also be either of the other two? You seem to be confused, because your post doesn't actually mean anything. "Oh, look! You used different words! Ha, wow, what a moron!"
So, telling of what?
originally posted by: Melen
Literally. In your post. So you're complaining that I literally quoted you? I mean, you can't even check your own post. Why would I bother responding to anything else. Glad that some bad persons hoax gives you an excuse to pre-judge people and generally be an asshole. Cheers!
originally posted by: Melen
originally posted by: lakenheath24
Lol....that there was funny....i dont care who ya are.
Its like false rape claims....it kills the credibility of the legit cases and peeps quit reporting it. Sad....what was his endgame?
a reply to: intrepid
So, you claim, if there's 1 false rape claim, that kills the credibility of anyone claiming to be raped? Are you a moron? GTFO.