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Sam Jan 11, 2023

SAM Jan 11, 2023

People who have no* understanding of race and ethnicity feel entitled to ownership of the (pop) culture of people they might identify with on an aesthetic level.

Sam Jan 11, 2023

This is definitely the stupidest thing I've ever said, but after seeing people like Gwen Stefani claim to be Japanese I feel like I kinda understand why Japan is so paranoid about letting foreigners in.

Sam Jan 10, 2023

Watched NOPE.
Liked it.
More.

Sam Jan 9, 2023

God

Jan 9, 2023

Modern fascists around the world all follow the same playbook.

1. Lie nonstop

2. Be an intentionally hypocritical troll at all times

3. Attack your capitol and rub your feces on the walls when you lose an election

Sam Jan 9, 2023

Ro Jan 9, 2023

Studying anti-blackness will show you how to identify so many isms and phobias because most, if not all are offshoots of it.

It's all about dehumanization to justify unacceptable behavior.

Sam Jan 9, 2023

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Ro Jan 9, 2023

To be clear, there would be no 'drama' or 'incidents' if bigots left me alone. I do not go after people I dislike because I have better things to do with my time.

But that's the thing about bigots. They cannot get the affirmation they need in their communities because they don't even like each other. That's why they harass us.

I am especially disliked in my particular case because I don't take people's bullshit whenever they feel like dishing it out. And in many parts of the fedi, not deferring to white people who behave terribly is a worse offense than the behavior itself.

People can say whatever they want about me, but the reality is that people that have a problem with me don't like Black folks advocating for themselves and our safety.

The math on this one is very uncomplicated.

Sam Jan 9, 2023

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Dr. Damien P. Williams, Magus Jan 8, 2023

Without meaningful repercussion, a failed coup attempt is just a training exercise.

Sam Jan 8, 2023

They are not above terrorism. It's how they gained power the first time.

Sam Jan 8, 2023

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Spammy Snarker L.J.Jan 6, 2023

The hashtag pests' claim that they're doing this because the FediBlock tag facilitates abuse of queer people is belied by the fact that they're not trying to improve the use of the tag or presenting any alternatives, simply trying--and failing--to wreck even the imperfect tools we have for community safety.

This is not the behavior of people who care about queer people's safety.

It's the behavior of people who hate the existence of community tools, and really of any community that allows Black, Indigenous, and yes, queer people to set community standards that might challenge their dominance or even inconvenience them the tiniest bit with an inkling of self-awareness.

And they can keep whining about that all they like, but that's all they're good for because it's what they've chosen--whining and trying to make a nuisance of themselves, and not doing a good job of even that. They're just kind of pathetic and embarrassing, really.

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Sam Jan 7, 2023

In public, you almost have to show they you are for or against this or that—but online, nobody can see you. You can get away with turning a blind eye with no shame.

A racist is easy: you can condemn them and move on, and get right back to blissful ignorance.

But an actual minority (or other marginalized person) is much more difficult than dealing with the racist. You have to bear witness. You have to bear the burden of painful knowledge.

The oppressed takes more energy—more empathy—than the oppressor.

And because of this, somewhere deep inside, you start to shrink away from them, from their burden, from their cursed experience. You just want to get back to your peace and quiet.

And online, it's the easiest thing in the world to just tune them out.

Don't got to see nothing.
Don't got to say nothing.

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