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18. How many times do people have to point out that it isn't a white power sign?

Mon Sep 10, 2018, 11:13 AM

Sep 2018

The ADL says it isn't, that it's a troll making fun of how liberals are so concerned with things like microaggressions and that people need to be protected that they would leap on the claim that it was a white power symbol. And sure enough people did.

https://www.adl.org/blog/how-the-ok-symbol-became-a-popular-trolling-gesture

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Some thoughts on Alt-right Trolling. [View all] JHan Sep 2018 OP

Two eternal questions Vinnie From Indy Sep 2018 #1

In this thread, Salviati reminded me of an essay that touches on that: JHan Sep 2018 #11

I remember that "The Paradox of Tolerance" Cha Sep 2018 #2

it's a great meme. JHan Sep 2018 #14

Right wingers will say they are not being tolerated treestar Sep 2018 #3

Whenever anyone brings that argument up, here's a good response Salviati Sep 2018 #4

++ thanks for reminding me of that essay. His analogy with peace agreements is spot on. JHan Sep 2018 #6

Always good to bring it up Salviati Sep 2018 #7

I extend tolerance to ideas and actions that at least don't promote undue harm. haele Sep 2018 #33

Give me some context. Grasswire2 Sep 2018 #5

Morgan describes it well, You can have these different sub groups united.. JHan Sep 2018 #8

thanks nt Grasswire2 Sep 2018 #9

Great post! Squinch Sep 2018 #10

thks Squinch. I think it's important to delve into what 4chan was and its connection to the altright JHan Sep 2018 #25

The question is - why are these people trolling? yardwork Sep 2018 #12

people who do that are a disgrace. JHan Sep 2018 #13

If you want to individualize it, this is the "you made me hurt you" defense used by abusers... Wounded Bear Sep 2018 #17

Yep ++ JHan Sep 2018 #21

How many times do people have to point out that it isn't a white power sign? mythology Sep 2018 #18

The fact they are doing it is the troll RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #19

Why would somebody joke about something like that? yardwork Sep 2018 #20

Also, the ADL published this: yardwork Sep 2018 #22

Context. Caliman73 Sep 2018 #34

++ exactly this. JHan Sep 2018 #37

Interesting. I wonder about the inner psychology: what is culture suppressing? lostnfound Sep 2018 #15

Good points. JHan Sep 2018 #23

When trolling the alt-right... TwistOneUp Sep 2018 #16

I've been lucky to guild and group up with some fabulous people as well. JHan Sep 2018 #24

I'm with you all the way generally, Jhan, but I'm not ready Hortensis Sep 2018 #26

Actually I was first skeptical of the claim until she did it again - boldy. JHan Sep 2018 #29

I understand and agree no nastiness is beyond people Hortensis Sep 2018 #30

I think the problem with the liberal reaction is the shock, it should not be shocking. .. JHan Sep 2018 #31

Yes, and from the love comes the belief and the CYA ideology. Hortensis Sep 2018 #32

If tolerance is not mutual, it is surrender by one side. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #27

I remember a few years ago people were saying Milo was just "trolling" and that was all to it.. JHan Sep 2018 #35

From your link: guillaumeb Sep 2018 #36

nft, bookmark OldEurope Sep 2018 #28

The universities in question . ... reACTIONary Sep 2018 #38

you can't yell fire in a crowded theatre.. JHan Sep 2018 #39

Univerties in general... reACTIONary Sep 2018 #40

.. ..we have limits to "free speech" already, JHan Sep 2018 #41

If you think that, given the power to.... reACTIONary Sep 2018 #42

"Free speech doesn't mean consequence-free speech" JHan Sep 2018 #44

No one, certainly not me, asked you to ... reACTIONary Sep 2018 #45

I'm not sure what you think I'm arguing.. JHan Sep 2018 #46

I guess my problem is that... reACTIONary Sep 2018 #47

thanks for that.. JHan Sep 2018 #48

If you have never done so before.... reACTIONary Sep 2018 #52

wonderful insight Locrian Sep 2018 #43

Remember as well.. JHan Sep 2018 #51

Well, okay. I am properly chilled & nauseated. I take it Zina is the woman behind Kavanaugh... Hekate Sep 2018 #49

yep. and yw :) JHan Sep 2018 #50

Very informative thread, JHan. brer cat Sep 2018 #53

Tolerence is a scam The Polack MSgt Sep 2018 #54