Why is there so much arguing about race on here? Does anyone ever actually change anybody's mind? Why do so many of you spend all day on here, growing a tumor over this crap? Wouldn't it make more sense to go out and make a real difference in your community?
It seems like the most inflammatory racists on here just do it for fun anyway, and enjoy getting a rise out of people. Why else would they keep coming back with the same d*mn screen name? They're a waste of time and energy.
2007-10-22 07:57:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
To clarify my question, what do you gain from this?
2007-10-22 07:57:50 · update #1
I try to inject a little bit of sanity into the bile. I like to think that occasionally I might make a difference.
2007-10-22 08:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think most people change their minds one way or the other. Even on a more indepth forum, good arguing might not change a person's mind. But, you never know.
On YouTube, certain people tried to argue a girl named "Emily " ( I believe the video had this name on it too ) out of dating a black man. But, their pushing her only seemed to encourage to fight back as far as I could tell.
She could not convince them of her beliefs any more than they could of theirs. But again, in certain cases, you never know.
If people didn't change their minds, religions would not have spread. But, it is harder for a religious belief to spread when it goes into an area with an entrenched counter belief. I think the same holds for a secular belief.
2007-10-22 16:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by my_voice_on_the_net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would love to think I could change someone's mind but realistically it probably won't happen. But I think that arguing and having to think through your argument on a site like this better prepares you to try to change someone's mind in real life.
2007-10-22 15:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As they say, "misery loves company." Seems like people spew racist crap because they themselves are miserable and want to blame others for it. Racism is a convenient, if yet an ignorant, outlet. Poor babies.
2007-10-22 15:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because their mouths dig them a pit to hell and they refuse to accept wisdom and guidance from God. So they think they think they can go around saying and doing as they please and that they will not be judge, but ultimately it is them who is void of understanding and a meaningful hope for life.
2007-10-22 15:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very well said and thought out! I agree with you!
2007-10-22 15:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hmm everythin in tis section of answers is bout race cuz dats da category..?
2007-10-22 16:14:54 · answer #7 · answered by amzyboy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes I try to use a little logic. 2D
2007-10-22 15:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by 2D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋