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CapAp wrote: ↑14 March 2023, 01:42 I think it's worth noting that in the warped minds of these people, it's "a few" members disagreeing with them, but if you look at the whole thread, there are only about 4-5 people upset that the community didn't appreciate the phrase. They just keep posting over and over and over again. Meanwhile, 95% of the reactions are agreeing that the statement was unwelcome.

And yet MrTici honestly sees his position as the "normal" position, and the 95% who disagree with him are "a few hyper sensitive members" in his mind. Reality is a difficult battle for these poor folks.

Duggo42 wrote: ↑14 March 2023, 21:12

CapAp wrote: ↑14 March 2023, 01:42 I think it's worth noting that in the warped minds of these people, it's "a few" members disagreeing with them, but if you look at the whole thread, there are only about 4-5 people upset that the community didn't appreciate the phrase. They just keep posting over and over and over again. Meanwhile, 95% of the reactions are agreeing that the statement was unwelcome.

And yet MrTici honestly sees his position as the "normal" position, and the 95% who disagree with him are "a few hyper sensitive members" in his mind. Reality is a difficult battle for these poor folks.

This is a short thread, it's not hard to check these claims. A quick review tallies 19 people that wanted it removed because they claim it's a bigoted phrase or is otherwise distasteful, 2 wanted it changed because they don't want to see politics mentioned in any form, 9 posts were unrelated to the title or simply wanted more information on what the hubbub was about, and 14 individuals offered some kind of push back against the cancel squad.
So, please check my numbers as I could still be suffering from the time change, but it looks like 48% of people making at least one post voiced approval for a title change (or 43% if you're counting just those who think they hear a "dog whistle") and 32% of the posters think the 43% are being silly.

Even discounting the posts unrelated to the title change, it still looks to be about a 60/40 split, not really near the 95% consensus you claim. Worth noting, I suppose, but not really surprising hyperbole coming from the type of person who projects racism on those he or she disagrees with.

CapAp wrote: ↑19 March 2023, 04:41 *

Nicholas_M wrote: ↑01 March 2023, 16:15

Rem Speedwagon wrote: ↑01 March 2023, 14:10 Game looks great, but not a fan of using a political dogwhistle for the article title....

I agree - that phrase is still very closely linked to hate speech in the United States. I imagine it was meant in a playful way, but for many audiences I think it will come across as a bit of an insensitive reference to some very recent, very painful world events

Duggo42 wrote: ↑20 March 2023, 23:54 I don't have any actual points to make and the fact are not on my side, so I misquote other users to make personal attacks instead! Interestingly, this is behavior that the orange chimpanzee I voted for exhibits, which is why I love him and have a tantrum any time people make me feel bad about being this kind of person.

CapAp wrote: ↑04 April 2023, 21:20

Duggo42 wrote: ↑20 March 2023, 23:54 I don't have any actual points to make and the fact are not on my side, so I misquote other users to make personal attacks instead! Interestingly, this is behavior that the orange chimpanzee I voted for exhibits, which is why I love him and have a tantrum any time people make me feel bad about being this kind of person.

Glad to hear you get it now!