I agree. I'm not easily offended but on rare occaision and by a tiny few the remarks here can be racist. A racist 'joke' was removed just a few days ago. Many, like you and I realize FR is no place for such garbage. But there were a few who thought it was just fine. They've apparently never considered two things; the opinions and feelings of FReepers who, like myself are black and/or they don't realize or care what negative impact such comments can have on the reputation of this site. FR is full of wonderful people. Unfortunately, the riff-raff come here too.
‘They’ve apparently never considered two things; the opinions and feelings of FReepers who, like myself are black and/or they don’t realize or care what negative impact such comments can have on the reputation of this site. FR is full of wonderful people. Unfortunately, the riff-raff come here too.’
My son (Guard) is going to Iraq for a tour of duty this December. Two years ago I recommended this forum to him. He often commented on something found here. He is a conservative. After the election he told me that he was so offended by the racist comments found here that he stopped visiting.
I will, in the future, try to again persuade him to return. However, this present climate has to change. And, for that to happen I will need help from fellow Freepers
I cringe when I read racist comments, after all both groups have gone through to try to repair the one flaw in our Constitution. Thank you for sticking with it here in spite of the mindless jerks.