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Student's At It Again.
- Thread starter esmith
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Kori
Dark Valkyrie...what's not to love?
I think that may go a little too far. But people do get offended at the slightest things. I am offended that people consider dark clouds to be a bad thing. Those Racists.
I can't comment one way or another about the "Crest" thing. Seems rather inane-ish. But whatever.
But dropping the title of "master" sounds absolutely pathetically whiny. Talk about being devoid of actual problems in one's life.
What's next? Attacking Computing Science for still using professional terminology like "Master" and "Slave?" I suppose that would at least have a better backing of "problematic" language than this debacle.
Does Harvard not have better things to do than to coddle a bunch of oversensitive children? Like providing esteemed and prestigious education perchance?
#firstworldproblems much?
Edit. I realize the irony of my whining about a bunch of clearly whiny spoilt brats. A judgment I am basing on reported actions of these students, which are not all of Harvard's students. But you know the difference? I'm not campaigning for any side. I'm not protesting, I'm not saying that these clearly (dare I say it) privileged kids not try their little campaign to their heart's content.
They are the ones trying to silence literally any word they deem "offensive."
I am merely voicing an opinion that such actions demonstrate making a mountain out of a molehill and being offended for the sake of being offended. This is not some issue that will solve anything. It's literally unimportant fluff. Though one can still find amusement in such antics nonetheless.
But dropping the title of "master" sounds absolutely pathetically whiny. Talk about being devoid of actual problems in one's life.
What's next? Attacking Computing Science for still using professional terminology like "Master" and "Slave?" I suppose that would at least have a better backing of "problematic" language than this debacle.
Does Harvard not have better things to do than to coddle a bunch of oversensitive children? Like providing esteemed and prestigious education perchance?
#firstworldproblems much?
Edit. I realize the irony of my whining about a bunch of clearly whiny spoilt brats. A judgment I am basing on reported actions of these students, which are not all of Harvard's students. But you know the difference? I'm not campaigning for any side. I'm not protesting, I'm not saying that these clearly (dare I say it) privileged kids not try their little campaign to their heart's content.
They are the ones trying to silence literally any word they deem "offensive."
I am merely voicing an opinion that such actions demonstrate making a mountain out of a molehill and being offended for the sake of being offended. This is not some issue that will solve anything. It's literally unimportant fluff. Though one can still find amusement in such antics nonetheless.
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I'd be willing to bet that you had never even heard of Isaac Royall, let alone care about him one iota before you heard that Harvard was considering changing a symbol that was associated with him.
I'd also bet good money if it wasn't for this story, you wouldn't have noticed if they did change their crest.
esmith
Veteran Member
to start with I was using the story to vent, said somethings that wasn't necessary. However, since you asked I will answer your questions.
No I have never heard or even care who he was, and no I would have never even bothered about the crest or whatever it is. Maybe when all of this type of activity really gets off the ground we won't have anything left standing or words left because something always is going to offend someone,and we can't have that can we.
What my problem with stories like this is just wondering if they might spend their time more constructively than bringing up something that the majority of the students never even considered. I don't know maybe putting their time to better use to justify paying $64-$70 thousand dollars a year,on average, on an education.
So let me conclude by saying I'm sorry I used any words in the above or here that offends anyone. I know paying out over $65,000 a year for an education offends me.
My business computer is built that way with 2 hard drives.
Will my old school revoke my master's degree?
In hydraulics, there's a "master" cylinder & "slave" cylinder.
And from Felix The Cat (the first televised cartoon character) we have.....
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I'm sincerely sorry to hear that, Esmith. I like sparring with you, but not when you're having a bad day. I'm going to quit criticizing your ideas in this thread. Hope today is a better day for you. (I might still go on and criticize someone else's ideas though.
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Should we try to find a way to incorporate Hitler into this? Or Stalin or..... you know, just for the fun of seeing what kind of reactions we would get?
I've already caused enuf trouble.
If there is a will, there is a way.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
I was expecting the text to revolve around how it laughs at you as you loose breaking breaking power and gets its last laugh when it's in a harder-to-change spot.
Kori
Dark Valkyrie...what's not to love?
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SpeaksForTheTrees
Well-Known Member
Only in America
On the word, "niggardly".....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversies_about_the_word_"niggardly"
Just sounding racist is enuf to prompt severe sanctions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversies_about_the_word_"niggardly"
Just sounding racist is enuf to prompt severe sanctions.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
Probably my favorite part in that article (because I'm actually geeky enough to have read before this thread)
Some terms really are racist.
The part of a sawmill called the "steam n1gger" (for turning logs) is properly called something else these days.
The part of a sawmill called the "steam n1gger" (for turning logs) is properly called something else these days.
I'm really sorry to hear about you having bad news. My condolences. Hugs.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
It's not Arabs, but anyone who even remotely kinda looks Middle Eastern or kinda looks Muslim. When it comes to hatred, Americans tend to use a "shotgun of hatred" and not care if they people they attack are even really the ones they are trying to attack (such as the massacre at a Sikh temple).