I'm just saying that stereotyping is just as ignorant as Racism or Sexism.
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Doug
> Meerschaert
> Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 2:39 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Open_Gaming] Rant #2
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> >From: chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> >Well, I'm an "open source" guy and I'm still here, despite your
> >comments. Do you realize how stupid you sound bashing a entire group of
> >people or segment of society? Its really no different than racism or
> >sexism.
>
> At the risk of going even MORE off topic...
>
> There is HUGE difference between racism/sexism and just applying a
> stereotype to a social group. I could say that all gamers are
> "geeks." I
> could say that the creative staff in charge of Highlander:End Game is a
> "fine example of all that is wrong in Hollywood", and I could
> even say that
> everyone who uses drugs is a "loser."
>
> The difference between all of these (rather offenseive) things and
> racism/sexism? Simple.
>
> *THEY CHOSE TO BELONG TO THOSE GROUPS!*
>
>
> I'm not saying that stereotyping is good. I'm not saying that it's not a
> nasty thing to prejudge people--I'm just saying that it isn't as bad as
> Racism or Sexism.
>
>
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