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[LicoriceAllsorts]

Who do you think chose the Redskins name in the first place?

I actually read that it was a guy who wanted to promote an Indian style of football. Whatever that is

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

All polls or studies I've seen show that the majority like or don't care for the name

So if a majority of black people don't mind being call Nword coz they have used it as a term of endearment does that mean other blacks can't be offended by it?

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

So if a majority of black people don't mind being call Nword coz they have used it as a term of endearment does that mean other blacks can't be offended by it?

I agree but the word isn't cancelled. And even tho it is practiced differently and by a larger demographic, it is still celebrated far more than redskin even tho pretty much everyone would agree it's worse

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Why don't we just call Asians yellow skins if so.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Why don't we just call Asians yellow skins if so.

AFAIK they've never referred to themselves in that manner. Native Americans have from what I've heard

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

I actually don't completely disagree with changing the name. Logically thinking it makes no sense Like ADP made with the yellow skins thing. My point is I think it's a great name, not derogatory etc. and I don't want to go away from the Native American theme because it's very strong.


If it HAD to change, I think Natives would be best as I said earlier. Warriors sounds too tacky but even then that's what I associate 'Redskins' as anyway, as warriors.

 

[mcnulty]

AFAIK they've never referred to themselves in that manner. Native Americans have from what I've heard

You think native Americans refer to each other as redskins?

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I actually don't completely disagree with changing the name. Logically thinking it makes no sense Like ADP made with the yellow skins thing. My point is I think it's a great name, not derogatory etc. and I don't want to go away from the Native American theme because it's very strong.


If it HAD to change, I think Natives would be best as I said earlier. Warriors sounds too tacky but even then that's what I associate 'Redskins' as anyway, as warriors.

Natives is fine.

You wouldn't even need to change the logo.

Easy fix.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

You think native Americans refer to each other as redskins?

I read about several groups/clubs etc. that had that name. Not person to person

 

[quotemokc]

White people need to stop being offended on behalf of other races, its tiresome.

 

[GreyCrow]

White people need to stop being offended on behalf of other races, its tiresome.

We arent offended - just using our majority voice to make louder the minority voice - gotta drown out the racists somehow

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Why would you feel empathy? the white people who do should be locked up.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

On behalf meaning doing it when they don't need it done is what he's saying

 

[DidakDelight]

Surely Kansas City, Atlanta, and Minnesota need to change their names too.

Boston Celtics and Duke as well.

Edit - Notre Dame not Duke

 

[Exe Gesis]

Surely Kansas City, Atlanta, and Minnesota need to change their names too.

Boston Celtics and Duke as well.

Theyre not racial slurs like redskins is/was

 

[DidakDelight]

Surely rangas must unite in Australia and force the Carlton Football Club to change next.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Theyre not racial slurs like redskins is/was

So does oklahoma have to change?

 

[Exe Gesis]

So does oklahoma have to change?

No, why? Sooners is a name like calling people Noobs. Originally it had a negative meaning, but it wasnt based on race, just on literally the word soon (to arrive).

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

No, why? Sooners is a name like calling people Noobs. Originally it had a negative meaning, but it wasnt based on race, just on literally the word soon (to arrive).

Oklahoma means red people

 

[Exe Gesis]

Oklahoma means red people

Its a Native phrase but not derogatory

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Its a Native phrase but not derogatory

lol so red people is not but redskins is ok

since when do people get to choose whether someone else is being derogatory btw? You're in my brain and get to decide what emotions I'm feeling when I say each word now?

 

[mcnulty]

lol so red people is not but redskins is ok

since when do people get to choose whether someone else is being derogatory btw? You're in my brain and get to decide what emotions I'm feeling when I say each word now?

How do you decide if something’s derogatory?

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

How do you decide if something’s derogatory?

By judging their character over a long period of time, probably including knowing them personally, but even then probably not truly knowing

 

[Exe Gesis]

We can say Negro people, or black people, but we cant say Nig***. Because the latter is a racial slur, used to deride and belittle

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

We can say Negro people, or black people, but we cant say Nig***. Because the latter is a racial slur, used to deride and belittle

but it can also be used in an endearing way, which is my point

People don't call their football team a ******* derogatory term do they

If you think Native American's are worthless POS you don't call your team the Redskins lmao