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1StrongBlackMan

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22. As I mentioned above, I do not seek a safe space to post ...

Tue Jul 19, 2016, 01:21 PM

Jul 2016

I just question whether it is safe for me (or seemingly any African-American) to post anything with respect to race that is not apologia or feel good stuff. I find this strange, considering the number of progressives that call DU a home.

I, for one, post to the AA Group when I want serious discussions around race because the discussions are generally respectful, even as they are hotly contested.

When stuff like this: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8023370 (or even the instant thread) is alerted on, and in the former instance, hidden, DU is proves to be a less than progressive place.

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*** A Big Thank You to Skinner, et al ... Posted to the AA Group *** [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 OP

K & R Koinos Jul 2016 #1

just keep doing what you've been doing. unblock Jul 2016 #2

Thanks. There is a link to a video floating around DU ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #4

Yes, we all occasionally learn some unexpected things here. thesquanderer Jul 2016 #16

big PLUS heaven05 Jul 2016 #3

I am glad you are here, your posts have taught me alot. irisblue Jul 2016 #5

Keep doing what you're doing, 1SBM. Your voice is a valuable addition to DU. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #6

Thank you. But/and, I am less interested in people having my back ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #8

Well, as a white female, I obviously can't speak from the AA perspective, Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #9

You can push back and say something when you see it.... bettyellen Jul 2016 #34

It's a tangled web isn't it? ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #7

Saving this read. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2016 #10

+1 fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #18

That is a very good read, ism. nt brer cat Jul 2016 #43

K&R! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #11

This is the problem about supposdedly protected groups on DU question everything Jul 2016 #12

I do not seek a safe space to post stuff, I'm questioning whether ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #20

As a white man, let me explain racism to you. tclambert Jul 2016 #13

In these times it is hard to know what is safe to post! Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #14

Someone alerted on your OP MrScorpio Jul 2016 #15

Probably, the same "ally" that alerted here ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #21

The challenge I see is that "safe group" posts can still end up on the Greatest/Latest Page... MadDAsHell Jul 2016 #17

Some peeps are targeted. Doesn't matter where they post. eom fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #19

As I mentioned above, I do not seek a safe space to post ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #22

I think you should post anywhere you please. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #38

+1... What you said. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #39

Yesterday. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #40

He needs to ban the serial alerters on minority posters. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #23

I wonder if the place would improve if ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #24

Oh yes, indeed! Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #25

I know what you mean Starry................. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #41

You should be able to say what you like Bok_Tukalo Jul 2016 #26

You're doing fine Warpy Jul 2016 #27

K&R. nt tblue37 Jul 2016 #28

I am so happy to have you back! chillfactor Jul 2016 #29

LOL ... apparently, we have one less in hiding. (See: "Post Removed") 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #33

Thank you for posting what you BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #30

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #31

Thank you, Skinner! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #32

Remember you need that approval 1SBM Quayblue Jul 2016 #35

Clearly you and others are being targeted. Thank you for remaining here, and continuing to pnwmom Jul 2016 #36

I would think I just upset a few ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #37

Add a Disclaimer! lib87 Jul 2016 #42

You should not be forced off the site brer cat Jul 2016 #44

People on juries can't see your name gollygee Jul 2016 #45

I didn't know that about the new jury rules ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #46