tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post7924738482496406654..comments2024-01-04T06:07:46.546-06:00Comments on Blog THIS, Pal!: Diversity in Comics, Thy Name is MondayGordon Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048644813784102126noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-88896347434166320812011-08-02T10:56:44.128-05:002011-08-02T10:56:44.128-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Fiendskull138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-31522368842910320372011-08-01T15:40:54.191-05:002011-08-01T15:40:54.191-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Fiendskull138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-51814500896781548292011-08-01T15:14:38.087-05:002011-08-01T15:14:38.087-05:00Now, Bryan,
I'm not offended over the KFC com...Now, Bryan,<br /><br />I'm not offended over the KFC comment - more that Larry used the "N" word. (And then conveniently erased it). <br /><br />If someone objected to "tipping sacred cows" - and they had a legitimate reason to object (say, they were Hindi) *and* they politely asked....I would remove it. And publicly explain *why*, accepting the consequences.<br /><br />And I can take a joke. Quite honestly. I just don't find the "N" word funny. Or even jokes that perpetuate negative stereotypes. And if my "tipping sacred cows" offends someone - guess what? I'll take responsibility, and I'll also accept the consequences.Gordon Dymowskihttp://www.gordondymowski.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-55838045866609653902011-08-01T14:51:01.247-05:002011-08-01T14:51:01.247-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Fiendskull138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-32095995837286912282011-08-01T14:29:11.009-05:002011-08-01T14:29:11.009-05:00First, thanks everyone for your replies. I won'...First, thanks everyone for your replies. I won't go into a back-and-forth whether I agree or disagree; I think having different perspectives is healthy, especially in times of controversy.<br /><br />I will say this - my big concern is not just with the language, but the fact that if these were "good natured"....why delete them? Why not stand your ground? I've said my share of things I later regret....and have publicly apologized. I have no problem being wrong, and promptly admitting when I am. :) I'm not saying that we should always try avoiding offending people; just that we know that some words may be off-limits for some people. <br /><br />I will say this - I've been asked to judge someone by "getting to know them first." I also judge people by their actions - the fact that this person in question responded not by saying, "Let's talk via e-mail", but through name calling? That tells me *volumes* about the person in question.Gordon Dymowskihttp://www.gordondymowski.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-53753695335604428732011-08-01T13:33:14.568-05:002011-08-01T13:33:14.568-05:00Some people getting all puffed up about it is hard...Some people getting all puffed up about it is hardly a repercussion.Fiendskull138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-71755290527862801552011-08-01T13:24:50.444-05:002011-08-01T13:24:50.444-05:00"If you're going to judge someone based o..."If you're going to judge someone based on a couple of off jokes you need to think about learning about the person first before you make your final decision."<br />Sorry Jbardyla, if someone says something idiotic in a public forum, why should people trawl the internet researching any good works this person may or may not have done before they decide that he's an idiot? This person may be a racist or he may not be, he may be stupid or he may not be, but it's perfectly understandable that people are going leap to both conclusions if he puts stupid and racist jokes on the internet for everyone to see. He wasn't in a pub with his mates he was on Twitter. He doesn't have to feel sorry for his comments but neither he nor yourself should be surprised or outraged when people use those comments to draw certain conclusions about the type of person he is.Paul Cornishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-3089186449659814222011-08-01T13:04:45.711-05:002011-08-01T13:04:45.711-05:00"Honestly, do we not live in America? Is this..."Honestly, do we not live in America? Is this not a place where you can say the things you wish to say without repercussion?"<br /><br />Without repercussion? No. There are always repercussions. You can say what you want (within reason) without being arrested, but you can't stop people from calling you out.Llamachameleonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-30118198904704205412011-08-01T12:54:59.152-05:002011-08-01T12:54:59.152-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Fiendskull138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008243.post-40971486266420953882011-08-01T12:23:33.068-05:002011-08-01T12:23:33.068-05:00He didn't make a statement, he made jokes as m...He didn't make a statement, he made jokes as many others people do, some in poor taste and some not. Fandom does not see itself as an exclusive club and certainly the retailer you speak of does more outreach and promotion than most of us could ever hope to do in a lifetime. If you're going to judge someone based on a couple of off jokes you need to think about learning about the person first before you make your final decision.Jbardylanoreply@blogger.com