When reporting a user we may choose an Abuse Category in which our complaint may be classified. I was shocked not to find a Racism/Discrimination category. However there was a category "Not in correct language". Does this make any sence? Seriously, which is more important? Are the people at Yahoo! even aware of the amount of discrimination on their site? Take a look in the Religion/Spirituality section; loads of discrimination there, especially directed at muslims. Can Yahoo give reasonable arguments as to why they are allowing it?
2006-08-23 05:25:00 · 10 answers · asked by Moppie098 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Freedom of speech? Since when has that been an excuse to systematically, deliberately insult people or groups of people? Sorry, I am in favor of freedom of speech, but poeple could be more humane and treat each other respectfully. One can use freedom of speech to say that one doesn't agree with someone and give a reason why, but one should not use freedom of speech as an excuse to go about insulting other people.
2006-08-23 05:41:19 · update #1
All your answers still don't give reasonable arguments in favor of not including a racism/discrimination category, and they certainly don't explain why there IS a "not in correct language" abuse category. Since when is the incorrect use of language abusive? That category could be renamed as "abusive language" or something like that.
And since when is discrimination not an issue? Would you still say that if your kid was discriminated at school, just because it has a different religion or a darker skin colour?
2006-08-23 05:45:44 · update #2
Prior to today, there were no categories (at least this week), so you could type in anything you wanted.
I tend to use "insulting other participants" for racism, discrimination, sexism and homophobia, since by definition such hate speech insults and defames others. "Epithets and slurs" works, too.
By not having a category specifically for this, Yahoo, to me, is not "allowing" such abuse; they are just expecting us to find a category for it.
2006-08-23 05:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I've struggled with that when I've reported several people because of this issue. Maybe someone should suggest to Yahoo to add that as a category. I know I would use it if I feel someone is being racist or discriminating, etc.
2006-08-23 05:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 10:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't even know the abuse list was back up, I've been having to type what the problem is. It's shorter now, too, I've noticed. I wonder why?
But yah, you're looking for harassment, or slurs. They used to have a threat of harm category, but I guess they got rid of it.
2006-08-23 05:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by Agent Double EL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because racism and discrimination are not issues...inciting violence, insulting other participants, and such as that are.
One may disagree with any religion...Christian, Muslim, Jewish...also Pagan, Wiccan, or whatever, without being either 'racist' (any race can be a member of a religion) or 'discriminatory'.
Yahoo does not have the right to dictate to people what they ought to believe...
2006-08-23 05:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Racism & discrimination are not reasons to report someone. Advocating acts of racism & discrimination or openly spouting racist or discriminatory remarks are good reasons to report someone.
A big problem we have in this country now is that everyone want to play that card, when in fact, its overuse has diminished it. Why can;t we eliminate those words and just have people to people dialogue. Let's talk.
2006-08-23 05:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by snvffy 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps it could be requested that Yahoo! add a Racism/Discrimination category. I think enough requests might result in action.
2006-08-23 05:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by gaiapeach1 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Epithets and Slurs is what you are looking for.
Or Harassment or Insulting Other Participants.
2006-08-23 05:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone have to report everybody.
If someone types something that offends you, that is discrimination, it is thier opinion and they have the freedom to express it.
Get over it.
2006-08-23 05:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by m_thurson 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
freedom of speech maybe...you dont have to read what people write or respond...i got reported for writing the word poo...some people need to grow up and get a thicker skin....the real world will eat you alive
2006-08-23 05:29:25 · answer #10 · answered by nicole 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋