Greg, with all due respect, I pretty much saw THIS one coming. First of all, I have posted so much in response to so many types of accusations that even I am uncomfortable with the overall #. Yet, how can i stop when people keep misrepresenting me? But whatever you are accusing me of doing on this board, Greg, failure to "expand upon ideas" cannot honestly be a fair charge! Not having any ideas would be closer to the mark, probably. For what its worth, i was NOT attacking the inclusion of pop black material in trash, or even having a sense of humor about trash games. What would be the point of not having fun at trash? That is the spin that several posters put upon my comments, but not what i intended, or i think originally posted. I am referring to VERY odd dances, bits of spontaneous "jive talk", and weird actions (even dances) that I have observed on a number of occasions, that just seemed well bizarre to me. As if people were "acting black" or something. I hardly compared it to being a Nazi, just wondered aloud at its somewhat frequent existence. I really do not want to name names, because (A) some are my friends, whom I really love and (B)I want to keep friends and be a viable presence on the circuit. Also, (C) believe you me, whatever liberal people say, responding to what you think of as racial stuff on any level will get you a permanent label, odd looks, and enemies that you have never met. I think it's funny that so many more people are offended by me than by the original, ebonical post. You can say that I am a coward for not expanding, but in all honesty Greg, from what yo've read of these posts--don't you think that I have already antagonized enough people while trying to remain somewhat vague? If I called out some individuals, don't you think it would be 1000% worse for me at my next event? The truth is, I have concluded that minorities that are offended by something in QB should do what I usually do, and just shut up about it. rather than be deconstructed incessantly by the not-so-silent majority. This is NOT a good forum, incidentally, for those that aren't of the majority, that's abundantly clear. You guys are supporting each other which is reasonable, and expected. My black friends whom I have discussed this with, well they're all down with me on this one. Fair enough for moi. Your "typical" heading, I think I know where that is heading and will in the interests of keeping the peace let that one go.
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