Stereotypes

Katniss · 11-20-2011

NOTE: THIS THREAD IS A SERIOUS MATURE DISCUSSION. IF YOU'RE GOING TO TROLL, LEAVE NOW. KTHXBAI
Anyways, I thought I'd bring up a topic: stereotypes. We've all been stereotyped, we all have stereotyped someone. Don't lie, everyone has. It's human nature, so shhhhhhh and forget your false truths.
I guess I'd just like to say I'm sick of all these freaking stereotypes. I mean, thoughts may start out as simply thoughts, but those thoughts turn into actions, and if took far enough, those actions can lead to suicide. Look it up. I'm not kidding when I say they can.
What do you guys feel about this?

LavaClaw · 11-20-2011

Stereotypes are harmless, bullying is another thing though (which is why you brought up suicide). But i agree, i'm also sick of stereotypes, i don't see that i fit any of them, yet people call me emo when i don't even cut myself and i'm not depressed.

Katniss · 11-20-2011

Posted by LavaClaw

Stereotypes are harmless, bullying is another thing though (which is why you brought up suicide). But i agree, i'm also sick of stereotypes, i don't see that i fit any of them, yet people call me emo when i don't even cut myself and i'm not depressed.

Stereotypes can actually do a LOT.
Like, for say, if you're a foreigner and you come to america, lots of people assume you're cool/uncool because of where you come from.
Like, my stepdads a major jerk, but because he has a british accent everyone loves him, and instantly assumes hes awesome. So..... frustrating. He constantly bullies me and my sister.

LavaClaw · 11-20-2011

Yeah, i see the point now, as i am a British person living in Australia and you would not believe how much crap i've got, i even get into fights because of my nationality (i never start it lol).
Wow. That would suck to have a stepdad like that, surely you can do something about it?

Cat612 · 11-20-2011

I hate the stereotypes of Americans being fat, lazy, and stupid :[

Jester Lapse · 11-20-2011

Stereotype of if you play graal you have no life....hehe. Stereotypes that happen over
Graal don't really effect me because it's just someone that is only a tough guy when he/she has a screen protecting them. In real life however, I'd prefer people judged me based on my actions, not my appearance, but you learn to ignore people. Well most people do anyways.

BroozeB · 11-20-2011

I really don't' give a **** about stereotypes because it refers to a group. When people are stereotyping it's obviously not true, like for example, all Americans being fat, lazy, and stupid.
In my opinion being prejudice is much more serious/annoying because it's only referring to YOU, not a whole country or large group.
"Haha, they're all geeks because they wear glasses" Seems to be more lesser than "Brooze IS a geek because HE wears glasses".
Also with prejudice you're only defending yourself and your reputation, stereotyping seems that you've got a whole crowd to back you up.

Katniss · 11-20-2011

Posted by BroozeB

I really don't' give a **** about stereotypes because it refers to a group. When people are stereotyping it's obviously not true, like for example, all Americans being fat, lazy, and stupid.
In my opinion being prejudice is much more serious/annoying because it's only referring to YOU, not a whole country or large group.
"Haha, they're all geeks because they wear glasses" Seems to be more lesser than "Brooze IS a geek because HE wears glasses".
Also with prejudice you're only defending yourself and your reputation, stereotyping seems that you've got a whole crowd to back you up.

I guess I sort of meant prejudice, 'cuz what i meant was stereotyping and hating on a scale to one person or a few.
But yes, I agree.

Tyler · 11-20-2011

I have honestly never been offended when stereotyped against like over the internet people call Americans "Fat ass Americans" or saying "British people have bad teeth" or some stereotypes like that. The thing is people just need to learn to ignore them. Stereotypes aren't true so what's the point of listening to them? Stereotypes shouldn't exist, but hey life sucks sometimes so we just need to learn to ignore these kind of things.

Yephenpeace · 11-20-2011

I don't like stereotypes, Eh.
I'm going to go catch a beaver and bring it to my cabin, too bad it snows 24/7 here in Canada, it's so cold. Doesn't matter though, i live in an igloo for half the year. I'll get over it.

Lol but seriously, stereotypes don't really offend me. If it's not specifically about you, why care about false information?

Shaun · 11-20-2011

I do it, because sometimes you don't thing about what your going to say. I try not to, and really hate myself if I do. I really hate stereotypes, as many people throw them at me for being Polish.

Higbey · 11-20-2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCgx8zM3woQ

sums this up pretty well

DragonRider · 11-20-2011

You know what's annoying? At school, everyone assumes "oh look he's chinese he must be smart!" Everyone has high expectations and when i get A-s and Bs, they're all "what the f**k happened? I thought you were smart!" And the fact that I don't have small eyes when everyone thinks I should have makes me... can't find the right word. I got it! Pissed enough to grab a computer from the computer, smash their face in, and then carjack someone to drive home to play Graal.

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Katniss BestSparrerOfAllTime Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CakeLand Posts: 903	Stereotypes NOTE: THIS THREAD IS A SERIOUS MATURE DISCUSSION. IF YOU'RE GOING TO TROLL, LEAVE NOW. KTHXBAI Anyways, I thought I'd bring up a topic: stereotypes. We've all been stereotyped, we all have stereotyped someone. Don't lie, everyone has. It's human nature, so shhhhhhh and forget your false truths. I guess I'd just like to say I'm sick of all these freaking stereotypes. I mean, thoughts may start out as simply thoughts, but those thoughts turn into actions, and if took far enough, those actions can lead to suicide. Look it up. I'm not kidding when I say they can. What do you guys feel about this?

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LavaClaw amidoinitrite? Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 1,484	Stereotypes are harmless, bullying is another thing though (which is why you brought up suicide). But i agree, i'm also sick of stereotypes, i don't see that i fit any of them, yet people call me emo when i don't even cut myself and i'm not depressed.

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Cat612 Scientist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,491	I hate the stereotypes of Americans being fat, lazy, and stupid :[

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Jester Lapse zzz Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA USA Posts: 9,232	Stereotype of if you play graal you have no life....hehe. Stereotypes that happen over Graal don't really effect me because it's just someone that is only a tough guy when he/she has a screen protecting them. In real life however, I'd prefer people judged me based on my actions, not my appearance, but you learn to ignore people. Well most people do anyways.

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BroozeB Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Forums Posts: 284	I really don't' give a **** about stereotypes because it refers to a group. When people are stereotyping it's obviously not true, like for example, all Americans being fat, lazy, and stupid. In my opinion being prejudice is much more serious/annoying because it's only referring to YOU, not a whole country or large group. "Haha, they're all geeks because they wear glasses" Seems to be more lesser than "Brooze IS a geek because HE wears glasses". Also with prejudice you're only defending yourself and your reputation, stereotyping seems that you've got a whole crowd to back you up.

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Tyler Dark Desert Fox Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States, Ohio Posts: 5,720	I have honestly never been offended when stereotyped against like over the internet people call Americans "Fat ass Americans" or saying "British people have bad teeth" or some stereotypes like that. The thing is people just need to learn to ignore them. Stereotypes aren't true so what's the point of listening to them? Stereotypes shouldn't exist, but hey life sucks sometimes so we just need to learn to ignore these kind of things.

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Yephenpeace Love to all Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,406	I don't like stereotypes, Eh. I'm going to go catch a beaver and bring it to my cabin, too bad it snows 24/7 here in Canada, it's so cold. Doesn't matter though, i live in an igloo for half the year. I'll get over it. Lol but seriously, stereotypes don't really offend me. If it's not specifically about you, why care about false information?

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Shaun MysTe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: US Posts: 1,199	I do it, because sometimes you don't thing about what your going to say. I try not to, and really hate myself if I do. I really hate stereotypes, as many people throw them at me for being Polish.

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Higbey Not Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hell Posts: 4,885	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCgx8zM3woQ sums this up pretty well

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DragonRider here and there Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,619	You know what's annoying? At school, everyone assumes "oh look he's chinese he must be smart!" Everyone has high expectations and when i get A-s and Bs, they're all "what the f**k happened? I thought you were smart!" And the fact that I don't have small eyes when everyone thinks I should have makes me... can't find the right word. I got it! Pissed enough to grab a computer from the computer, smash their face in, and then carjack someone to drive home to play Graal.