What White Posters Can Do

[Deleted]

I will deactivate then. Clearly that's what the mob desires. Which is exactly what this thread has become. An angry mob. Looking to blame somebody, and you've chosen me. Yes, I've said some stupid stuff over the years. I'm human, we all have typed things we regret and wish we could take back. I've been apologizing to this board for almost 3 years now for the Maria thing. Nothing I say is going to make a difference. So go ahead with your hateful chorus of "good riddance" and more obscenities. I've been a part of this community for almost a decade, and now I'm gone. I know this won't happen, but I hope some of you will think about your actions. You're acting just the way you claim you don't want to be. A hateful group, looking to blame someone, who didn't do anything wrong. I am saddened by the loss of this community who has gotten me through so many hard times. You used to be an incredible group of women. Farewell.

[noodleskooze]

Ew ew EW. YOU ARE NOT THE VICTIM.

[face]

An angry mob. How original.

Fuck yes we are angry!!!

[curbsideprophet]

Sept 2, 2016 23:06:44 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Sept 2, 2016 23:04:35 GMT -5 anna7602 said:

Good luck getting superwhite to think and reflect. has everyone already forgotten the Maria thing?

Or the public school nursing entitlement

I don't remember the school nurse issue but I do remember the Maria episode.

@supergreen I can understand not realizing what was going on at first. But once it was brought to your attention that something was up I would think you would at least browse the board to try and see what was going on. From there it should have been pretty obvious.

To all those who have to worry about how their kids will be treated just because of their skin color, I am sorry that is the world we live in. Thank you for sharing your stories as a reminder that things need to change.

[dancingirl21]

Hugs, @natariru and any others that have felt the way you do. It's not fair and not right.

[pugz]

"Used to be an incredible group of women." Uh yeah no I think we have very much established that is not true.

[noodleskooze]

@kirkette I owe you a huge apology as well for being a 2 even after repeated promises to do better. Those words were hollow and I have no excuse. I understand your exhaustion with all of this/us. You don't need to say anything in response; I really don't deserve it. You do deserve my sincere apology--I'm truly sorry for my silence. For letting the attacks continue. For hiding when you needed someone.

[suzubell]

Sept 3, 2016 7:18:06 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

I will deactivate then. Clearly that's what the mob desires. Which is exactly what this thread has become. An angry mob. Looking to blame somebody, and you've chosen me. Yes, I've said some stupid stuff over the years. I'm human, we all have typed things we regret and wish we could take back. I've been apologizing to this board for almost 3 years now for the Maria thing. Nothing I say is going to make a difference. So go ahead with your hateful chorus of "good riddance" and more obscenities. I've been a part of this community for almost a decade, and now I'm gone. I know this won't happen, but I hope some of you will think about your actions. You're acting just the way you claim you don't want to be. A hateful group, looking to blame someone, who didn't do anything wrong. I am saddened by the loss of this community who has gotten me through so many hard times. You used to be an incredible group of women. Farewell.

Only you aren't really deactivating.  You are getting a new screen name to go to the Gamer board to keep talking Pokemon without anyone asking you to do better. You are not a victim and this is not an angry mob.  When you think your desire for a Snorlax is more important to discuss than these issues, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM.

[face]

And HOW DARE YOU say this thread turned into an angry mob! Did you READ @natariru 's words??? Have you read all of the heartfelt responses to her?? We might be an excellent group of women. It's hard to see that right now because of people like you @supergreen.

[redheadbaker]

Sept 3, 2016 7:18:06 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

I will deactivate then. Clearly that's what the mob desires. Which is exactly what this thread has become. An angry mob. Looking to blame somebody, and you've chosen me. Yes, I've said some stupid stuff over the years. I'm human, we all have typed things we regret and wish we could take back. I've been apologizing to this board for almost 3 years now for the Maria thing. Nothing I say is going to make a difference. So go ahead with your hateful chorus of "good riddance" and more obscenities. I've been a part of this community for almost a decade, and now I'm gone. I know this won't happen, but I hope some of you will think about your actions. You're acting just the way you claim you don't want to be. A hateful group, looking to blame someone, who didn't do anything wrong. I am saddened by the loss of this community who has gotten me through so many hard times. You used to be an incredible group of women. Farewell.

Yay. Another martyr post.

[pizzapizza]

@supergreen , you are such a piece of shit. Let's make this all about me. DID YOU READ ANY OF THE FUCKING LINKS IN THE POSTS ABOUT RACE. Whatever you will not be missed and we do not want you back. Continue on in your fantasy world of Pokemon (not on this board or any other) while other people have to deal with all of this shit in real life.

[redheadbaker]

Sept 2, 2016 21:14:35 GMT -5 pugz said:

Can one of our mods make the sticky? suzubell redheadbaker I guess you can decide if you want to write the content of it or have someone else or group of someones write it up.

Absolutely. Writing is not my strong suit but I will happily work with whomever wants to contribute to the content.

[cincodemayo]

Get over yourself @supergreen. This isn't about you. Holy crap are you ignorant.

[redheadk]

Sept 3, 2016 7:18:06 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

I will deactivate then. Clearly that's what the mob desires. Which is exactly what this thread has become. An angry mob. Looking to blame somebody, and you've chosen me. Yes, I've said some stupid stuff over the years. I'm human, we all have typed things we regret and wish we could take back. I've been apologizing to this board for almost 3 years now for the Maria thing. Nothing I say is going to make a difference. So go ahead with your hateful chorus of "good riddance" and more obscenities. I've been a part of this community for almost a decade, and now I'm gone. I know this won't happen, but I hope some of you will think about your actions. You're acting just the way you claim you don't want to be. A hateful group, looking to blame someone, who didn't do anything wrong. I am saddened by the loss of this community who has gotten me through so many hard times. You used to be an incredible group of women. Farewell.

Oh, FFS with this whole "looking to blame someone, who didn't do anything wrong" nonsense.

And how long can it take for you to figure out how to deactivate? For once, I'd like to see you make good on a promise. You can take your little friends that also ignored everything to keep posting in the Pokemon thread with you. 

[suzubell]

Sept 3, 2016 7:36:41 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Sept 2, 2016 21:14:35 GMT -5 pugz said:

Can one of our mods make the sticky? suzubell redheadbaker I guess you can decide if you want to write the content of it or have someone else or group of someones write it up.

Absolutely. Writing is not my strong suit but I will happily work with whomever wants to contribute to the content.

I think it was stickied last night with a start from TamiTaylor and pugz and a call for others to add.

[gamecockgirl74]

I am really, really late catching up on all of this. I promise to do my part and make sure to call out others. It is not ok for posters to not feel comfortable. It is not ok period (here, IRL, etc).  Thank you to the ladies that are taking a stand.  

ETA:  I just got to @natariru's response.  I can't even come up with the right words.  I am so sorry to you and all the WOC on this board. 

[raangoli]

I am literally sick to my stomach that the WOC have to come in and explain themselves again. For like the millionth time.

And for all the talk of a zero tolerance ban, why isn't that being implemented against supergreen? (It may have been, I did not wait until the end of the posts to ask. I couldn't keep reading and getting angrier.)

[anna7602]

I propose not throwing around terms like "hostile environment" if you're a white person defending supergreen.

The fucking victim hood is really pathetic.

[suzubell]

Sept 3, 2016 7:51:22 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I am literally sick to my stomach that the WOC have to come in and explain themselves again. For like the millionth time.

And for all the talk of a zero tolerance ban, why isn't that being implemented against supergreen? (It may have been, I did not wait until the end of the posts to ask. I couldn't keep reading and getting angrier.)

It has been proposed but no one here can do it.  I think only admin can IP ban.  

[redheadk]

Sept 3, 2016 7:51:22 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I am literally sick to my stomach that the WOC have to come in and explain themselves again. For like the millionth time.

And for all the talk of a zero tolerance ban, why isn't that being implemented against supergreen? (It may have been, I did not wait until the end of the posts to ask. I couldn't keep reading and getting angrier.)

Only EllieArroway can IP ban.

[CheeringCharm]

Sept 3, 2016 7:51:22 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I am literally sick to my stomach that the WOC have to come in and explain themselves again. For like the millionth time.

And for all the talk of a zero tolerance ban, why isn't that being implemented against supergreen? (It may have been, I did not wait until the end of the posts to ask. I couldn't keep reading and getting angrier.)

Unbelievably, V and Booby haven't been IP banned either. That should have happened months ago. Why did Celicmom get an instantaneous IP ban after her history came out but posters who racially harassed and mocked another poster for weeks, if not months, did not? 

[smock]

Sept 3, 2016 7:26:07 GMT -5 pugz said:

"Used to be an incredible group of women." Uh yeah no I think we have very much established that is not true.

"It was incredible until you actually started calling out racism and micro-aggressions!!!"

I think that's what supergreen meant to say.

[cjeanette]

Sept 3, 2016 7:51:22 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I am literally sick to my stomach that the WOC have to come in and explain themselves again. For like the millionth time.

And for all the talk of a zero tolerance ban, why isn't that being implemented against supergreen? (It may have been, I did not wait until the end of the posts to ask. I couldn't keep reading and getting angrier.)

It is being discussed.

[TamiTaylor]

Sept 3, 2016 7:27:38 GMT -5 suzubell said:

Sept 3, 2016 7:18:06 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

I will deactivate then. Clearly that's what the mob desires. Which is exactly what this thread has become. An angry mob. Looking to blame somebody, and you've chosen me. Yes, I've said some stupid stuff over the years. I'm human, we all have typed things we regret and wish we could take back. I've been apologizing to this board for almost 3 years now for the Maria thing. Nothing I say is going to make a difference. So go ahead with your hateful chorus of "good riddance" and more obscenities. I've been a part of this community for almost a decade, and now I'm gone. I know this won't happen, but I hope some of you will think about your actions. You're acting just the way you claim you don't want to be. A hateful group, looking to blame someone, who didn't do anything wrong. I am saddened by the loss of this community who has gotten me through so many hard times. You used to be an incredible group of women. Farewell.

Only you aren't really deactivating.  You are getting a new screen name to go to the Gamer board to keep talking Pokemon without anyone asking you to do better. You are not a victim and this is not an angry mob.  When you think your desire for a Snorlax is more important to discuss than these issues, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM.

Wait, she is actively trying to create a new sn? That's fucking sick.

[cjeanette]

Sept 3, 2016 8:26:39 GMT -5 TamiTaylor said:

Sept 3, 2016 7:27:38 GMT -5 suzubell said:

Only you aren't really deactivating.  You are getting a new screen name to go to the Gamer board to keep talking Pokemon without anyone asking you to do better. You are not a victim and this is not an angry mob.  When you think your desire for a Snorlax is more important to discuss than these issues, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM.

Wait, she is actively trying to create a new sn? That's fucking sick.

There has not been a member request at all this morning.

[adlove]

@natariru - I consider you a friend and I have failed you in my silence here. I'm sorry for what you and other woc endure and I'm frankly ashamed of myself for not speaking out in support of you all. Now is not the time to be quiet and comfortable in my own little world, and I promise to do better and be more involved.

[suzubell]

Sept 3, 2016 8:26:39 GMT -5 TamiTaylor said:

Sept 3, 2016 7:27:38 GMT -5 suzubell said:

Only you aren't really deactivating.  You are getting a new screen name to go to the Gamer board to keep talking Pokemon without anyone asking you to do better. You are not a victim and this is not an angry mob.  When you think your desire for a Snorlax is more important to discuss than these issues, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM.

Wait, she is actively trying to create a new sn? That's fucking sick.

She posted her GBC-GBCN at the same time she said this in the Pokemon Go thread: 

about an hour ago supergreen said:

I have had a blast talking Pokemon with you guys. I wish you all the best in your Pokemon hunting. I am deactiving my current screen name. I will be on the Pokemon thread on Geeks and Gamers with a new screename if anyone wants to keep talking Pokemon with me. Good luck everyone, and keeping Catching 'Em All!



Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/542039/pokemon-check#ixzz4JCQOUaOU

[compassrose]

Sept 3, 2016 8:10:09 GMT -5 CheeringCharm said:

Sept 3, 2016 8:07:50 GMT -5 @dontcallmeshirley1 said:

My theory? Because people got super pissed they got taken in by and supported a con artist. Remember the constant refrains of "how ill she must be to do such a thing"? No! 

I never understood her popularity here. Never. 

Totally in agreement with you about the other two. 

I know there are people here who still talk to both of them off board and say they miss them and want them back. It wouldn't surprise me if they both eventually come back under new names. It wouldn't be right. What they did to Kirkette was reprehensible (and so is defending them or saying she should be over it by now).

I'm only a recent lurker on MMM (since we started TTC), but I couldn't read this thread and not post. I cannot believe they were not IP banned. That speaks volumes to me.
I'm Latina but I'm white, so people often say incredible shit in front of me and are surprised when I am offended and call them out. This should not be a sentence I can type. It's bullshit that so many white people think only POC get offended by racist statements. It's terrifying that so often those statements are unseen by so many. If you are a person who has had the privilege to keep your head in the sand and ignore micro aggressions, there is no time like the present to wake up. It seems like a reasonable line in the sand to draw: the price of membership is a level of self-awareness that involves not denigrating valued members of our community and perpetuating systemic racism.

[TamiTaylor]

Sept 3, 2016 8:32:07 GMT -5 suzubell said:

Sept 3, 2016 8:26:39 GMT -5 TamiTaylor said:

Wait, she is actively trying to create a new sn? That's fucking sick.

She posted her GBC-GBCN at the same time she said this in the Pokemon Go thread: 

about an hour ago supergreen said:

I have had a blast talking Pokemon with you guys. I wish you all the best in your Pokemon hunting. I am deactiving my current screen name. I will be on the Pokemon thread on Geeks and Gamers with a new screename if anyone wants to keep talking Pokemon with me. Good luck everyone, and keeping Catching 'Em All!



Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/542039/pokemon-check#ixzz4JCQOUaOU

Disgusting

[redheadk]

Sept 3, 2016 8:34:20 GMT -5 compassrose said:

Sept 3, 2016 8:10:09 GMT -5 CheeringCharm said:

I know there are people here who still talk to both of them off board and say they miss them and want them back. It wouldn't surprise me if they both eventually come back under new names. It wouldn't be right. What they did to Kirkette was reprehensible (and so is defending them or saying she should be over it by now).

I'm only a recent lurker on MMM (since we started TTC), but I couldn't read this thread and not post. I cannot believe they were not IP banned. That speaks volumes to me.
I'm Latina but I'm white, so people often say incredible shit in front of me and are surprised when I am offended and call them out. This should not be a sentence I can type. It's bullshit that so many white people think only POC get offended by racist statements. It's terrifying that so often those statements are unseen by so many. If you are a person who has had the privilege to keep your head in the sand and ignore micro aggressions, there is no time like the present to wake up. It seems like a reasonable line in the sand to draw: the price of membership is a level of self-awareness that involves not denigrating valued members of our community and perpetuating systemic racism.

Perfectly said. Maybe we can add this to the sticky?