Have you noticed certain posters who are clearly racist?

[GRLMGC]

I'm not talking about anyone with economic reservations against immigration, but rather, some who seriously post very nasty and racist things? I know I'm not the only one who's noticed.

[EFerrari]

1. Imho, there's a lot more xenophobia around that actual racism.

But sure, DU is a big board and reflects the culture at large.

If I can't handle the poster, ignore is my friend.

[GRLMGC]

2. Well, sometimes, its so ridiculous I can't bring myself to ignore

Ha ha. Maybe I should click the button to keep down my blood pressure.

[EFerrari]

3. It's definitely a negotiation, deciding when to try to talk to people

and when that's a waste of time. I myself don't want to get into trouble over someone who isn't really listening to me. :)

[GRLMGC]

4. That's true

It's pretty hard to change some people's opinions

[Xipe Totec]

5. Experience is a dear teacher,

but fools will learn at no other...

- Benjamin Franklin

Sometimes, it's not worth the effort to try to open their eyes.

[Cleita]

6. They are not as bad as they were a year ago.

Some of the racist stuff was really bad. It's what led to the formation of this forum. However, any racist comments should be addressed, politely of course, and if you can't do that, don't post. This board doesn't have that many Latinos on it and we need all our numbers intact and not tombstoned.

[EFerrari]

7. I wonder how many there really are, keeping in mind that

there is the ethic of "respeto" -- lol, which might make one not post to those threads. :)

[Swamp Rat]

8. claro

Some of those same posters are still here, though.