People are so (understandably) ignorant when it comes to Africa.

Started by Herb., December 27, 2015, 01:43:08 PM

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RekeRig

Yea I've gotten the "omg why?" Question quite a bit. Even from doctors and nurses at the damn hospital when I went to get certain shots before the trip :dead: the ignorance is ridiculous

And :dead: I hate when people on this forum talk down to others as if they're children. ew

ZuZu

Afro you don't read and understand the massive contradiction and hypocrisy in what you write. Therefore i edited to say nvm coz its pointless trying to converse with you when you have a bee in your bonnet about something.

Herb.

There is no contradiction in saying that his comments upset me, but at the same time it's understandable, which is why I continued our conversation, but switched the topic.

I never said that his views were NOT constructed by the representations of media. In fact, I took the time to recognize that they most likely are. This does NOT negate the fact that as a black person, conversing with a white person, I felt some type of way about him speaking of Africa in that way.

Again, you're not fucking black so you don't understand. Which is why it's probably best to keep your fucking mouth shut.

Herb.

A contradiction would have been cursing him out, ending our conversation completely, cutting him off and labeling him as a racist. Then coming here to say "well, I understand". That is not what I did; that is not how I treated him. He didn't even KNOW I was offended.

Learn what contradiction is before you begin throwing the word out there.

ZuZu

Quote from: Herbie on December 27, 2015, 04:16:04 PM
There is no contradiction in saying that his comments upset me, but at the same time it's understandable, which is why I continued our conversation, but switched the topic.

I never said that his views were NOT constructed by the representations of media. In fact, I took the time to recognize that they most likely are. This does NOT negate the fact that as a black person, conversing with a white person, I felt some type of way about him speaking of Africa in that way.

Again, you're not fucking black so you don't understand. Which is why it's probably best to keep your fucking mouth shut.

Are u fucking kidding me. U claim understand how thoughts are influenced, but expect him to 'GET IT' after one chat. He doesn't and u seethe.  Despite U changing the subject , u are still pissed that he is unable to get why the 'white boy' doesn't get it. Your own words. So stop fucking acting thick and get the point.



Do u GET IT after one chat when it comes to how ignorant you are about the rest of the world?

Chill the fuck out.

Herb.

When did I say that I expected him to "get it"?

I said that I told him what I know about Africa, and he wasn't LISTENING to what I was saying. At that point, I found it pointless to continue and changed the discussion. In order for someone to learn, or grow , the first step is a willingness to accept information which counters and challenges your perceptions. He showed no willingness at that point in time.

What do you NOT get about that?

ZuZu

Quote from: Herbie on December 27, 2015, 04:24:37 PM
When did I say that I expected him to "get it"?

I said that I told him what I know about Africa, and he wasn't LISTENING to what I was saying. At that point, I found it pointless to continue and changed the discussion. In order for someone to learn, or grow , the first step is a willingness to accept information which counters and challenges your perceptions. He showed no willingness at that point in time.

What do you NOT get about that?


''He still wasn't getting it so I changed the topic of our conversation before it went completely left''

CASE IN FUCKING POINT

Read what you write. And don't start with swearing and being rude at me. I was VERY fucking polite when I was communicating with you.

Herb.

There's no need of having this conversation with you. Or anyone other non-black person perched in Europe who takes issue with my "anger".

This ends our discussion.

ZuZu

Quote from: Herbie on December 27, 2015, 04:27:52 PM
There's no need of having this conversation with you. Or anyone other non-black person perched in Europe who takes issue with my "anger".

This ends our discussion.

Yeah wipe the egg off your face and punch.

Fucking idiot.




CHOKE

Quote from: Herbie on December 27, 2015, 04:16:04 PM
There is no contradiction in saying that his comments upset me, but at the same time it's understandable, which is why I continued our conversation, but switched the topic.

I never said that his views were NOT constructed by the representations of media. In fact, I took the time to recognize that they most likely are. This does NOT negate the fact that as a black person, conversing with a white person, I felt some type of way about him speaking of Africa in that way.

Again, you're not fucking black so you don't understand. Which is why it's probably best to keep your fucking mouth shut.

This lashing was so...elegant. :wellheythere: