Comments on: Streaming While Black http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/ Gaming, Technology, Social Media, and Fun Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:42:00 -0400 hourly 1 By: Louis Gray http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58872 Louis Gray Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58872 I am unfortunately aware that this is not new, or uncommon, but what I saw tonight made me livid. I will never accept this. Of note, during the rare time we were able to have real chat, I dropped your name to Shey, Wayne and Corvida as a peer I respect who also represents the black tech blogger community very well. I'm sure there are many many more. But I'm glad I know you and that you keep working hard in light of this complete garbage. I am unfortunately aware that this is not new, or uncommon, but what I saw tonight made me livid. I will never accept this. Of note, during the rare time we were able to have real chat, I dropped your name to Shey, Wayne and Corvida as a peer I respect who also represents the black tech blogger community very well. I'm sure there are many many more. But I'm glad I know you and that you keep working hard in light of this complete garbage.

]]> By: bwana18751 http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58874 bwana18751 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58874 Thanks for the vote of confidence Louis! It's good to see people taking a stand against this garbage. Thanks for the vote of confidence Louis! It's good to see people taking a stand against this garbage.

]]> By: Scobleizer http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58876 Scobleizer Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58876 I totally agree. I have dramatically changed my views, too. No longer do I allow even mere jerks in forums I control. They are welcome to be jerks somewhere else, but if they can't be constructive and come for the conversations they are gonna get deleted more and more in my comment areas, FriendFeed clusters, and on the other sites I have something to do with. It's not just racism, either. The stuff aimed at Kathy Sierra and my wife were very awful things. I have no idea why people want to injure other people, but they do. Even if they don't use sticks and stones to do it. I totally agree. I have dramatically changed my views, too. No longer do I allow even mere jerks in forums I control. They are welcome to be jerks somewhere else, but if they can't be constructive and come for the conversations they are gonna get deleted more and more in my comment areas, FriendFeed clusters, and on the other sites I have something to do with. It's not just racism, either. The stuff aimed at Kathy Sierra and my wife were very awful things. I have no idea why people want to injure other people, but they do. Even if they don't use sticks and stones to do it.

]]> By: Webomatica http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58878 Webomatica Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58878 Good post. A suggestion: all bloggers should have a comments policy in place, just in case a thread ever devolves into offensive ranting. I have this on my "about page" : "I reserve the right to delete: comments that are blatantly obscene, abusive, racist, sexist, or homophobic, and any comment that other readers might find extremely offensive or threatening." So far, though, I haven't had to implement it :) Good post. A suggestion: all bloggers should have a comments policy in place, just in case a thread ever devolves into offensive ranting. I have this on my "about page" : "I reserve the right to delete: comments that are blatantly obscene, abusive, racist, sexist, or homophobic, and any comment that other readers might find extremely offensive or threatening." So far, though, I haven't had to implement it :)

]]> By: bwana18751 http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58879 bwana18751 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58879 I fear we may see retaliation to a lot of this bullying online, and it won't be pretty. Without any consequence to their actions, I don't see these individuals developing a conscience anytime soon. I agree Robert, I'm developing a zero tolerance for entertaining those who only want to create unwarranted ill-will. I fear we may see retaliation to a lot of this bullying online, and it won't be pretty. Without any consequence to their actions, I don't see these individuals developing a conscience anytime soon. I agree Robert, I'm developing a zero tolerance for entertaining those who only want to create unwarranted ill-will.

]]> By: Jorge http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58882 Jorge Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58882 IBS, I like that. It's a persistent problem that many face whether they participate in forums or have their own blog with comments. All it takes is one stupid remark (racial or not) and the lemmings follow in line only perpetuating the problem. It's not a problem only faced by minorities, but when the attacks take on a racial tone it certainly doesn't make it any better. I'm a big fan of debate and intelligent discussion. When someone makes a senseless and baseless remark, it only demonstrates their ignorance and adds absolutely no value to the discussion. I think your suggestions for handling such remarks is right on target. IBS, I like that. It's a persistent problem that many face whether they participate in forums or have their own blog with comments. All it takes is one stupid remark (racial or not) and the lemmings follow in line only perpetuating the problem. It's not a problem only faced by minorities, but when the attacks take on a racial tone it certainly doesn't make it any better. I'm a big fan of debate and intelligent discussion. When someone makes a senseless and baseless remark, it only demonstrates their ignorance and adds absolutely no value to the discussion. I think your suggestions for handling such remarks is right on target.

]]> By: Larry Kless http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58883 Larry Kless Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58883 Hey Bwana, I think your post will really help people set some controls for moderation when this type of ugly racist crap comes out from under their rocks. It's really unfortunate when an intelligent conversation gets hijacked by troublemakers who are there just to stir s*#* up. I'm with you on the zero tolerance and I'm glad to see a lot of positive conversations within the blogging community. Thanks for offering some real solutions. Hey Bwana, I think your post will really help people set some controls for moderation when this type of ugly racist crap comes out from under their rocks. It's really unfortunate when an intelligent conversation gets hijacked by troublemakers who are there just to stir s*#* up. I'm with you on the zero tolerance and I'm glad to see a lot of positive conversations within the blogging community. Thanks for offering some real solutions.

]]> By: Ken Stewart http://www.bwana.org/2008/07/10/streaming-while-black/comment-page-1/#comment-58888 Ken Stewart Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:05:05 +0000 http://www.bwana.org/?p=577#comment-58888 You know, I had thought the communities I frequent a better place - void of such haters and malcontents... Sadly, the world we live in mirrors our online world all too much. I feel like saying I'm sorry for those that can't get past ignorance, but I would be ignorant, myself, for doing so. So I would have to agree, a zero tolerance policy is best... those idiots bold enough to post hateful comments, but cowardly enough to hide yell them from the shadows, really don't deserve to breathe the same air. Good on you, for maintaining the higher ground. I had thought such things a relic of days past, but sadly I was mistaken. For that fact, I am indeed sorry. You know, I had thought the communities I frequent a better place – void of such haters and malcontents… Sadly, the world we live in mirrors our online world all too much. I feel like saying I'm sorry for those that can't get past ignorance, but I would be ignorant, myself, for doing so.

So I would have to agree, a zero tolerance policy is best… those idiots bold enough to post hateful comments, but cowardly enough to hide yell them from the shadows, really don't deserve to breathe the same air.

Good on you, for maintaining the higher ground. I had thought such things a relic of days past, but sadly I was mistaken. For that fact, I am indeed sorry.

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