Example of bias:
Question: "So some christians need censors to hide their hypocrisy?"
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoOq0nCMYAlxzppYe5Ah9gXsy6IX?qid=20060903102641AAdeoxQ
Answer from Bohemian: "Bob as I said get out the Internet Cafe now and back to the institute, you will be safe there. People will love you and take care of you and give you some drugs that will help. Counselling is good too"
Reported >18 hours ago for "insulting other participants"
The answer was never removed.
Explain how this is not an example of Y!A bias against non-christians?
Folks, I'm willing to engage christians and others on a level playing field. But when christians can insult non-christians with impunity, relying on the bias of Y!A censors to act as their shields, the field is obviously not level.
I could suggest that non-christians retaliate in kind, massive numbers of reports against anything christians post, but what would be the point: Y!A will ignore them.
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2006-09-04 06:18:20 · 5 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The corporate machine thrives on hits, and if allowing a few token non-christians on the R&S board to give the appearance of equal treatment increases the number of hits from christian bigots, well, that's just good for business.
Just so long as the non-christians remember their place and do not upset the christian majority. Any non-christian who gets uppity and actually scares some christians, well, that's what the censors are for.
I think too highly of myself and others to allow myself to be used in such a manner. If christian totalitarians are so afraid of the message that they're willing to censor the messenger, then the message won't be heard.
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2006-09-04 06:18:42 · update #1
What I do suggest is that non-christians (and Catholics, for you are equally persecuted for your faith) abandon this board and find one where you are treated as fairly as any other user. When the R&S board is seen as a christian-only club, people like us won't be so easily lured in for the abuse and amusement of the christian majority.
To those I never knew: too bad. To those I was just getting to know: too sad. To the best on this board: I'm glad to have had the chance to meet you, befriend you, and I hope we can hold onto that after I'm gone.
As the christians are wont to believe, I needn't worry about anyone's salvation but my own. Christians have done such a bang-up job with the planet already: ending war, poverty, hunger, pollution, hatred, bigotry, hypocrisy...should we expect anything less of them after 2000 years of dominance?
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2006-09-04 06:18:58 · update #2
It is enough to know the power of Love in my life, and the life of my son. I've gone many years without sharing it in the public and I'm sure the planet will turn if I return to my isolation.
After all, the world certainly doesn't need more Love with the christians running the show. By their fruit we all know them.
Peace and love to all my friends and people of good will.
2006-09-04 06:19:22 · update #3
Bohemian: This isn't about you.
Whether it was a joke or insult is irrelevant. Whether you are christian or not is irrelevant. The question was obviously a challenge against those who use censorship, your answer obviously insulting (I don't see why you'd think I'd laugh at it).
I could care less about insults. I reported it to see if Y!A would act. They didn't, and confirmed my suspicion regarding -their- bias. That's what this is about: Y!A pandering to the bigotry of the majority to maximize the hits. Non-christians deserve better than that.
2006-09-04 10:39:03 · update #4
As a Christian who has been 'bumped' once or twice, allow me to assure that the water flows both ways under the bridge. The 'level' playing field can never be truly level because men, who by nature are biased, are passing judgment on other peoples opinions and beliefs.
And trust me, I have had people address me personally as 'pigeonshit' (and worse) without rebuff or removal, so before you incite anyone to riot, you better take a clearer look at both sides.
2006-09-04 06:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by claypigeon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an open forum and sometimes life doesn't seem to be fair, but hang around a while and maybe the tide will turn--- or at least ebb out and smooth a few things over.
I am truly sorry that you have been stung by some of these comments. I wish we could all get along and share our thoughts without being antoagonistic. (myself included).
How many of us would be willing to pass a question up because we feel too strongly about it? I have been been pretty well avoiding this sight for a couple of days because I felt the emotions were running too high on here.
Hang in there Bob... maybe take a break from here for a while... but that don't mean it has to be permanent.
2006-09-07 16:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bohemian
Level 3
Well Bob you have made another presumption and gone down the wrong road. I am not a Christian, I do believe Christ existed and believe he was a good man. Also I believe that Mohammed existed and was a good man. I fully respect every Jew for their beliefs and faiths and Christian, Muslim. Sikh, Buddhist or whatever Faith one follows. I do not care if a man is white, black, Asian, green, purple or whatever colour or label you wish to put on somebody.
What I do object to is somebody posting questions on this site that are bigoted or racist and insulting to a generalisation of people. I do not need to put myself under any label to feel that way, it is because I regard myself as a decent, fair and open-minded and educated human being who was raised in the correct manner.
People just have to read through your list of questions to see that you have some problem with some Christians and Christianity, you are insulting and try to inspire hatred. There is nothing wrong with thought provoking arguement but you are not doing that.
Your questions are obsessional and to my mind show somebody that needs psychological help. I stand by my statement that I made before, Yes it was made with an intent to be humorous but your response has led me to believe in it even more.
2006-09-04 06:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bohemian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for offenses by me if any. When people speak from an honest heart that is to be respected. I would perceive you are one seeking truth but have been hit with vindictive barbs for that I am truly sorry. Its true if we use our faith in this way that it is not practicing love. Some people shouldn't be answering, but they do. During the summer there are students out of school who think it smart to smart off in this section. Be mindful of that.
Keep an open mind about Yahoo and mischievious ones here
2006-09-06 05:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You rant for about 8 paragraphs and ask two questions. Which am I to answer??
Why not just state your obvious question and be done with it. Why should I not hate all christians? That is the basis of your rant in the first place, everything else is extraneous.
2006-09-04 06:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by rhutson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋