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In reply to the discussion: Dear White America: Its time to get the message [View all]Sheldon Cooper
(3,724 posts)I've complained long and loud about the sexism on this site. Sexism affects me directly, so I notice it. It's my ox being gored, I guess.
Not so much with racism, though. I'd seen comments from time to time alleging racism on this website, but I wasn't tuned in enough to the problem to really be able to spot it. That sure changed last week during the fried chicken and watermelon days. The level of stupidity and dare I say racism was astonishing, and I think I needed it to be right in my face before I could recognize it. I'm sure there is homophobia too, and I just haven't had it pointed out to me yet.
Wow. This place is a throwback to the 1950s Mad Men culture, where straight white men ruled and women, gays, and minorities knew their place. Unmoderated sites always fall to the lowest common denominator.