C'mon guys, can't we just play nice?
I've removed a few posts here that contained terms that are considered racist by folks of certain ethnicities. Some people might not think or realize that they are racist terms, but the folks that they are directed to do think they are. So they will be treated as such.
I've also removed a few posts that were nothing more than bickering. So let's just put a stop to that here. If you have an issue with another member, take it to PM. I'm not saying you're going to solve the issue, but you won't solve it by making it public either. There are bound to be personality clashes here, I'm not gonna be pushed into taking sides, I will do everything I can to remain neutral, even when I want to take a side.
You might notice I didn't take down any references to the word ricer. I happen to agree with FlyingLow. I don't really believe that it is racist, but maybe I'm wrong. Or maybe it's my deep seated resentment against all the other members of my household who are at least 1/2 Asian LOL. But, I'm willing to listen if anyone does think it is racist and shouldn't be used here.
It's just that at some point we all need to realize that many things can be taken as racist taunts or degrading, or we can take them for what they usually really are, just quips or jokes. Where do we draw the line? No more Irish drinking jokes on St. Patty's day? Really, if you want to talk about racist and degrading, calling every Irishman a drunk is pretty bad (I'm a leprachuan by the way hehehe). But I've got no problem with those jokes, cause that's just what they are is jokes.
But if somebody wants to tell me why we shouldn't allow that, or the term ricer, or any number of other things, I'm here and I'll listen.
I don't want to close this thread, it has some real merit if it is kept on topic. But if I have to come in and clean it up again I will close it. And if I gotta close it, I won't be happy, and someone will pay for that hehehe. So everybody, do me a favor, let this drop, and don't push it anymore.