I suspect it's not simply a TB issue. It's on the 'Zone.

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I suspect it's not simply a TB issue. It's on the 'Zone.

Bowser — 11/17/2008 2:37:55 AM (archived)

Across the country, perceived racial slights have been considered to reflect upon the institution involved as well as the perps. And they've been removed, even if there have been apologies.

I'm not sure innocent intent should enough to let a racial slur stand.

Arf

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"Noooo! They be stealing my Blackberry!" - TB - 11/16/2008 5:13:56 AM
- A quick curiosity search... - TB - 11/17/2008 6:02:18 AM
  - Much ado over a little bit of decency. Enough of them and it's no longer a slur? - Bowser - 11/17/2008 7:14:41 AM
- Upon reflection, while acknowledging TBs innocent intentions, removing a racial slur subject line seems common sense. - Bowser - 11/17/2008 3:19:43 AM
  - Cork it. (n/t) - RobVG - 11/17/2008 3:23:07 AM
    - Agreed... DROP IT you are making fools of yourselves - ARRELL - 11/17/2008 3:47:51 AM
      - Give it up. I'm kind of getting off on the controversy. - Bowser - 11/17/2008 5:44:36 AM
- Hey, Moderator! - Bowser - 11/16/2008 9:37:11 PM
  - I'll remove it if TB asks me to, but I think the apology speaks for itself. - Mary Anne - 11/16/2008 11:33:35 PM
    - I suspect it's not simply a TB issue. It's on the 'Zone. - Bowser - 11/17/2008 2:37:55 AM
      - Jeez you guys! - RobVG - 11/17/2008 3:22:01 AM
        
        It's a racial slur. - Bowser - 11/17/2008 5:29:24 AM
        
        He said "Blackberry"- not watermelon. (n/t) - RobVG - 11/17/2008 5:51:36 AM
        
        CRIPES- Unless you are an elephant seal, let it GO, man! (n/t) - ARRELL - 11/17/2008 5:32:28 AM
        
        Heh, heh. Comparing the Prez-elect with an unhappy Elephant Seal, huh? (n/t) - Bowser - 11/17/2008 6:00:00 AM
        
        Hey, watch it! (n/t) - W. H. Taft - 11/17/2008 4:13:05 PM
        
        I'm with you. This whole brouhaha is ridiculous. - Eri - 11/17/2008 3:29:04 AM
    - Let it stand. - TB - 11/17/2008 12:37:15 AM
      - What am I missing here? - Eri - 11/17/2008 3:23:17 AM
        
        This: - Mary Anne - 11/17/2008 5:12:24 AM
        
        Ebonics? - Eri - 11/17/2008 2:59:45 PM
        
        Has anyone ever noticed... - TB - 11/17/2008 5:53:15 AM
        
        No. - Mary Anne - 11/17/2008 12:30:59 PM
        
        Try it! - TB - 11/17/2008 4:10:54 PM
        
        AArgh! - ER - 11/17/2008 2:09:10 PM
        
        re: This: - RobVG - 11/17/2008 5:50:18 AM
        
        It's one thing to use words one's self. - Mary Anne - 11/17/2008 12:44:55 PM
        
        The question is... - SDAI-Tech1 - 11/17/2008 9:58:19 PM
- Sorry... - TB - 11/16/2008 8:43:22 PM
  - Bucket stealerz not be funny things!! - Elephant Seals For Bucket Protection - 11/17/2008 5:25:47 AM
    - Collection of responses - ARRELL - 11/17/2008 5:37:11 AM
  - Trying to back-pinni-pedal from your offensive statement? - ARRELL - 11/16/2008 11:18:23 PM
    - All the elephant seals, please stand up! - Eri - 11/17/2008 3:26:24 AM
    - It has my seal of approval. (n/t) - ER - 11/17/2008 12:39:03 AM
  - Understood - McFly - 11/16/2008 11:11:59 PM
- Beneath you...or so I'd thought (n/t) - McFly - 11/16/2008 8:01:38 PM
- "Noooo! They be stealing my Blackberry!" - Might want to subtle it down a bit, TB. (n/t) - Bowser - 11/16/2008 7:15:18 PM
  - Um...I'm the only one who's seen that internet joke, right? (n/t) - TB - 11/16/2008 8:10:33 PM
    - Noooo. I saw it. - Eri - 11/16/2008 9:40:50 PM

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