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A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:01am
by Sarevok
Have you ever wondered that almost every SD.net user is white ? Just take a look at the pictures thread. I know the creator of this site is not and there are some others also. But they are a small minority.

This is rather disturbing that this site could be so racists. I am not saying that SD.net admins employ racist policies but for some reasons blacks, asians and other races people do not seem to join this site.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:06am
by Gil Hamilton
Hrm... now where did I put my ceramic heat shielding...

Anyway, you can probably accuse this board of being sexist too under that logic, since the majority of posters on the board are male. Or that it's homophobic, because the majority of the posters are heterosexual. Or that it's agist, since the overwhelming majority of posters are under 30...

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:16am
by Sarevok
Gil Hamilton wrote:Hrm... now where did I put my ceramic heat shielding...

Anyway, you can probably accuse this board of being sexist too under that logic, since the majority of posters on the board are male. Or that it's homophobic, because the majority of the posters are heterosexual. Or that it's agist, since the overwhelming majority of posters are under 30...
I am not accusing anybody. I am just making an observation. Why should the overwhelming majority of members be white ? White people are not the most numerous in the world. Even taking into account the technology gap between the west and the deveoloping world does not answer the question.

This site does not probobly have a single Black or Indian member. Is it not unusual considering the billions of Indians and Africans and of course so many Blacks in the technologicaly advanced west ?

As I have said before I am not accusing anyone. I am merely making an observation. If I am wrong please feel free to correct me.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:27am
by Nathan F
Well...most Warsies and sci-fi fans happen to be in the caucasian demographic, with the asian demographic being thrown in as a significant minority. Don't ask me why.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:27am
by Alyrium Denryle
I do believe Armor Pierce is black, so is neoolong I think(but am not sure correct me if I am wrong) We have a healthy supply of asians or course...

As far as native Americans are conerned, we have Verilon.

Maybe it is because the majority of people who love scie-fi are European/north american, white, and under 30...


It isnt a matter of racism, it is a simple matter of demographics.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:31am
by Peregrin Toker
Alyrium Denryle wrote:I do believe Armor Pierce is black, so is neoolong I think(but am not sure correct me if I am wrong) We have a healthy supply of asians or course...
Isn't Clone Sergeant also black, or am I confusing him with somebody else?

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:34am
by Col. Crackpot
The board is quite diverse actually, and we all get along for the most part. I know for a fact that the board has a sizable hispanic and asian population. But the bottom, as far as i'm concerned, is who fucking cares? Oh. and watch who you call racist, asswipe.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:35am
by InnerBrat
I'm not going to name anyone, for I might be wrong, but I'm sure there are black members.

Besides, I think it's a stupid question. Of course SDnet isn't racist.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:38am
by Sarevok
Col. Crackpot wrote:The board is quite diverse actually, and we all get along for the most part. I know for a act that the board has a sizable hispanic and asian population. But the bottom, as far as i'm concerned, is who fucking cares? Oh. and watch who you call racist, asswipe.
I was wrong then. So I admit my mistake. And do not call me racist please. I said I was making an observation. I was just curious and decided to learn more about the topic.

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:52am
by InnerBrat
evilcat4000 wrote:
Col. Crackpot wrote:The board is quite diverse actually, and we all get along for the most part. I know for a act that the board has a sizable hispanic and asian population. But the bottom, as far as i'm concerned, is who fucking cares? Oh. and watch who you call racist, asswipe.
I was wrong then. So I admit my mistake. And do not call me racist please. I said I was making an observation. I was just curious and decided to learn more about the topic.
He didn't call you racist, he called you asswipe.

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 09:58am
by greenmm
evilcat4000 wrote:Have you ever wondered that almost every SD.net user is white ? Just take a look at the pictures thread. I know the creator of this site is not and there are some others also. But they are a small minority.

This is rather disturbing that this site could be so racists. I am not saying that SD.net admins employ racist policies but for some reasons blacks, asians and other races people do not seem to join this site.
Oh, so every person that is white is a racist, now? Because that's what you're claiming here, that just because I'm not a member of a minority I automatically have racist feelings towards other ethnic or racial groups. If anything, that's a racist attitude on your part, because you've made an assumption about my personality and actions based solely on my race. Next I suppose it'll be to claim that I'm sexist, because very few women are members of the board here. Or maybe you'll claim that, because I'm from the US, I hate every other country on Earth, because that's what Ugly Americans (TM) do. Or that, because I believe in God and go to church, that I think everyone who doesn't is going to burn in Hell. Or that, because I'm an accountant, I'm going to burn in Hell for being a cheat and a liar.

Did you ever think that maybe it's because, as someone else mentioned, that the demographics of the fan base for ST, SW, and sci-fi in general are involved? If 10% of the world's population were Hispanic, but only 2% of all sci-fi/SW/ST fans were Hispanic, what percentage of Hispanic members would you expect to find here on this board? That's right: 1%, not 10%.

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:01am
by BoredShirtless
evilcat4000 wrote:This is rather disturbing that this site could be so racists.
Did you have to submit a photo with your application to SD.Net? That's the only way you can suggest the admins are racists.

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:01am
by InnerBrat
greenmm wrote:because I believe in God and go to church, that I think everyone who doesn't is going to burn in Hell.
Do you not believe that?
If 10% of the world's population were Hispanic, but only 2% of all sci-fi/SW/ST fans were Hispanic, what percentage of Hispanic members would you expect to find here on this board? That's right: 1%, not 10%.
*cough* 2% *cough*

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Posted: 2003-09-05 10:04am
by greenmm
evilcat4000 wrote:
Col. Crackpot wrote:The board is quite diverse actually, and we all get along for the most part. I know for a act that the board has a sizable hispanic and asian population. But the bottom, as far as i'm concerned, is who fucking cares? Oh. and watch who you call racist, asswipe.
I was wrong then. So I admit my mistake. And do not call me racist please. I said I was making an observation. I was just curious and decided to learn more about the topic.
No, you made an observation (that it seemed like there were very few non-Caucasian members here), and then followed it with a conclusion (that SD.net might be racist) based solely on the ethnicity of the board's membership. Being a racist is about the actions and viewpoints you have... key of which is making snap judgements about people based solely on their ethnicity. Which is what you just did.

Maybe you could have been clearer in your comments. Maybe you could have said it differently. Maybe you really aren't racist at all in your actions. But the statement you made can be construed very easily to be a racist comment, and if you didn't mean for it to be you may want to think hard about it to make sure you aren't misunderstood again.

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:05am
by aerius
evilcat4000 wrote:Have you ever wondered that almost every SD.net user is white ? Just take a look at the pictures thread. I know the creator of this site is not and there are some others also. But they are a small minority.
It's because you touch yourself at night.

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:07am
by J
And some of us like myself just look white. I'm actually a mix of white & chinese, but it doesn't really show too well in photos.

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:08am
by Sarevok
Then how do you suggest I seek repentence ?

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:09am
by Alyeska
evilcat4000 wrote:Have you ever wondered that almost every SD.net user is white ? Just take a look at the pictures thread. I know the creator of this site is not and there are some others also. But they are a small minority.

This is rather disturbing that this site could be so racists. I am not saying that SD.net admins employ racist policies but for some reasons blacks, asians and other races people do not seem to join this site.
I must say, that is the dumbest assumption I have seen in a long time. Just because the board is a majority of white males does not make us raxist and sexist. It just means we happen to make up the majority of the board. I welcome those of other cultures, raxes, and genders to come here and would treat them with equal respect.

Might want to take your foot out of your mouth after you remove your head from your ass.

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:10am
by greenmm
innerbrat wrote:
greenmm wrote:because I believe in God and go to church, that I think everyone who doesn't is going to burn in Hell.
Do you not believe that?
Hell no. You can't sin unless you know it's wrong. That whole "the heathens will burn in Hell" crap that the Catholics and Protestants have preached for centuries is completely wrong. In fact, if you're a Christian and commit a sin, you have a much bigger chance of going to Hell than a "heathen savage" whose culture and religion teaches them it's not only OK but The Right Thing to Do (TM).
If 10% of the world's population were Hispanic, but only 2% of all sci-fi/SW/ST fans were Hispanic, what percentage of Hispanic members would you expect to find here on this board? That's right: 1%, not 10%.
*cough* 2% *cough*

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Aw, shit!!! Damn it, I meant 2%, not 1%. My bad.

Re: A rather disturbing thought about StarDestroyer.net

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:10am
by Colonel Olrik
evilcat4000 wrote:Have you ever wondered that almost every SD.net user is white ? Just take a look at the pictures thread. I know the creator of this site is not and there are some others also. But they are a small minority.
You are disonestly forgeting the huge amount of people of asiatic origin who post their pics frequently, aerius and jmac among many others
This is rather disturbing that this site could be so racists. I am not saying that SD.net admins employ racist policies but for some reasons blacks, asians and other races people do not seem to join this site.
Frankly, this is one of those cases where the problem is you. Any racism is from your side.

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:12am
by BoredShirtless
evilcat4000 wrote:Then how do you suggest I seek repentence ?
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Posted: 2003-09-05 10:14am
by InnerBrat
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Posted: 2003-09-05 10:17am
by Sarevok
BoredShirtless wrote:
evilcat4000 wrote:Then how do you suggest I seek repentence ?
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I am less than 18 years old and as such do not own a credit card. Any other ideas ? I am realy sorry about this mess I caused and I am willing to accept full responsibilities and whatever punishments the admins enact on me.

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:18am
by Ghost Rider
evilcat4000 wrote:
BoredShirtless wrote:
evilcat4000 wrote:Then how do you suggest I seek repentence ?
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I am less than 18 years old and as such do not own a credit card. Any other ideas ? I am realy sorry about this mess I caused and I am willing to accept full responsibilities and whatever punishments the admins enact on me.
Then shut up about it and leave it be.

You put your foot in your mouth, so just let the topic die.

Posted: 2003-09-05 10:20am
by Colonel Olrik
evilcat4000 wrote: I am less than 18 years old and as such do not own a credit card. Any other ideas ? I am realy sorry about this mess I caused and I am willing to accept full responsibilities and whatever punishments the admins enact on me.
Oh, just shut up and use your brain before posting next time. Useless thread closed.