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Post by hop2 on Jun 22, 2020 16:26:03 GMT
I don't fault anyone who chooses not to partake, we can't know everyone's situation, home life, or job, and for that I don't see individual's silence as a problem. I also don't feel like my social media is an extension of me, it's what I want to put out there, not everything. But I think it is different for brands or people representing brands. I don’t like blabbing on social media about the things I do irl simply because they are the right things to do. I don’t do what I feel is right for ‘recognition’ or pats on the back. I do it because it’s what is the thing I think is right. Only place different is here if I’m working something out I’ll post it to see others views so I can look at a situation with fresh insights. But unless I happen to post a picture I’m not likely to bring things up on FB, IG and I hardly use twitter anymore. It seems insincere to me most of the time. I’ve also got like 10 followers, and I’m not allowed to represent my company in social media, so no big deal. So I don’t usually notice people’s silence necessarily and I don’t think anyone who hasn’t spoken up is automatically doing something they haven’t spoken out about. ( how do I make what I’m trying to say clear ) I don’t necessarily assume that everyone who doesn’t overtly say ‘Don’t do xxxx’ or ‘xxxxx is bad’ on a social media platform is doing those things. And I also do not assume that they don’t spend parts of their time irl doing things to change xxxxx. But I will notice things that are passively aggressively against xxxx without outright saying so like why does xxxx matter or whatever. And I don’t mean that they are genuinely asking to learn. Really, at that point don’t say anything because there isn’t a lot of positive things I can think at that point since xxxx matters to me and imo should to everyone. I can see why people take silence as acceptance on certain matters, and I seem to have no issue speaking out irl, but I’m still at a loss as to when/how it’s right on certain platforms without being all look at me I did what’s right. Irl, I have to say something because there’s an action I feel needs to stop or something said that I think needs to be addressed. I usually can’t keep my mouth shut. On social media platforms, unless I’m responding to someone else’s post that says something I need to address, it just seems self serving. A generous portion of people who ‘say’ something on social media aren’t going to follow thru doing anything with or about that issue irl. So to me those are ‘look at me’ post. I’m not interested in making look at me posts ( although I do like to see likes on my work so I guess that’s hey look what I made ) So that where I’m at.
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Post by Citygirl on Jun 22, 2020 16:31:40 GMT
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 22, 2020 21:12:57 GMT
(Maggie Holmes, Erin Condren, April Foster) What happened with her?
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jun 23, 2020 1:43:48 GMT
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Jun 23, 2020 13:07:01 GMT
The EC debacle is outright disgusting. Just catching back up on the boards after a hiatus and reading some of the comments etc, I am grateful for my decision to simply step away from the scrapbooking world and memory keep with what I already have and what I will create in my own way.
I honestly hope some of the people who have posted about the General Forum turning into NSBR forum come to the conclusion that humanity is not political--the very mention of someone speaking about the mistreatment of a group of people solely based on a white supremacist ideology of race is insane to categorize as political. We're talking about humans!!!
Upholding these myths of race to feel much more important than groups because of their skin and ethnicity says much more about the person upholding such trash--you don't love yourself enough to know that you can be valuable even if you're not holding someone else down to lift yourself up.
It's disgraceful and I honestly feel sorry that people have to live this way--only feeling important by harming others and staying silent about what their community is doing.
Some of you are just way too old to be acting this way--age and wisdom is another myth obviously.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 23, 2020 13:27:25 GMT
amidwestkingdom It's been a game of bubble defending all around. You can only ask to keep things restricted to pretty papers and fly the silence (or complaint about the speaking up) flag if you're one of the privileged and unaffected. This isn't something everyone can afford but all the rest be damned, apparently. I'm sorry you've had to read what you read. I hope you don't leave the board or go quiet on here because of it although I wouldn't blame you if you did. You deserve better.
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Jun 23, 2020 14:03:30 GMT
amidwestkingdom It's been a game of bubble defending all around. You can only ask to keep things restricted to pretty papers and fly the silence (or complaint about the speaking up) flag if you're one of the privileged and unaffected. This isn't something everyone can afford but all the rest be damned, apparently. I'm sorry you've had to read what you read. I hope you don't leave the board or go quiet on here because of it although I wouldn't blame you if you did. You deserve better. All the hearts to you. It's just so much of it in ever corner of my life, so to even read that a small corner of a privileged life is complaining about being uncomfortable in the smallest area of their lives--which they can easily just go to another board and all their worries are gone--when it's like this in all parts of my life and people who look like me is just another one of those things that I cannot fully put into words. The veil has been pulled back for the world to see that cognitive dissonance, white supremacy and narcissism is rampant.
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Jun 23, 2020 14:08:08 GMT
I agree. My point is simply that this space is also my escape as a Black woman artist, art educator and crafter too. However, I get to escape to a space that is also racist. So, where can people who are not considered white escape if every space they enter is a minoritized space that is racist?
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Post by scrapcat on Jun 23, 2020 15:36:23 GMT
I honestly hope some of the people who have posted about the General Forum turning into NSBR forum come to the conclusion that humanity is not political--the very mention of someone speaking about the mistreatment of a group of people solely based on a white supremacist ideology of race is insane to categorize as political. We're talking about humans!!! Agree! I don't want to say "I don't know why" but I guess I *wish* everything didn't have to be political, because I feel like then people miss the point. It turns into silly debates and I feel like I can't even argue because I don't want to talk about politics! It is about humanity and so much more than what we are right now, right here, and just in the US. I feel like I can't even get on the same page when people go down that path. And I welcome these discussion over here bcz I like hearing/talking with other crafters & esp want to hear from and support those who feel they have not been heard. hop2 I do follow what you are saying! I get it. I struggle with..and I don't even know how to explain this either, but for some reason, I think it has to do with a confidence issue because I used to be much more outspoken IRL. But it all makes sense in my head and when I write, but I have trouble conveying things through speaking sometimes. Maybe it's just aging?! I duno. But I can't always coherently get my thoughts into words, then I just get nervous or off track. Like for example when trying to talk to family. So for me, right now, I am referencing (or sharing on social media) things from other people who do it way better.
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 24, 2020 1:34:01 GMT
2peasrefugees.boards.net/post/2964246/thread Duh! I always forget the name with Studio Calico!
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Post by mrssch on Jun 24, 2020 17:02:28 GMT
I unfollow, cancel, delete any media / posts / opinions that are detrimental to my well-being or offensive to me and mine (family, race, religion, political affiliation).
I know when I'm being insulted, demeaned or devalued.
I have sole control over what I allow in my inbox, streams and feeds.
When I disagree with a business, I let my dollars speak and no longer patronize them.
When public officials are insensitive, offensive or demeaning. I speak through my VOTE.
I choose to educate myself by obtaining the true statements or stances. Then I make my decision. I can re-visit an issue when changes occur (positive or negative)
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Post by hop2 on Jun 24, 2020 17:55:04 GMT
Well, no answer, and the person still has it up. I guess I’m the only one offended by it.
I had insomnia last night and therefore I had a long time to think about it and I still find it ignorant, and insensitive and I still won’t ever be able to look at this persons work the same again. And I’m done checking, I don’t know why I even thought an apology or explanation would have helped at all because after as much mulling over it as I did in the sleepless hours I realize my opinion will always be less of this person that they could post such a statement right now. It would be poor in another context but it’s passive aggressive in our current context.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jun 26, 2020 16:32:40 GMT
I like when someone, anyone, an individual, a company, etc...makes their thoughts and opinions known in regards to whatever issues, situation, company, person, etc... as well as observing someone or a companies actions and how they conduct themselves. "Being in the know" helps me decide who I support revenue wise and and who I won't, who I allow in the inner circle in my life and who is not, etc....
The bottom line is the almighty dollar. I can't control what others say or how they feel, but I can control where I spend my money. The same goes for who I allow or associate with in my life.
If I don't like what someone says, what they believe in, who they support, what they post....I read or listen, then keep on scrolling or opt for the "in one ear, out the other" philosophy. If I don't like the customer service I receive, I no longer patronize that business.
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Post by ditzydoodle on Jun 26, 2020 17:54:26 GMT
Crafting is my escape, and it makes me sad that crappy goings on in the world have crept into my escape. In all of my life, I have never seen the likes of what is going on, nor did I ever think things could be the way they are right now. So much hate and division is unbelievable, not just in the US but everywhere. I have never understood how people can be so cruel to other people. I was raised that every human is created equal no matter their skin color, where they are from or what religion they practice. I raise my child the same way, and she has friends from all walks of life and backgrounds; we have been fortunate to have the opportunity introduce her to people from different countries such as Thailand, Mexico and Africa. She knows every person is the same despite what the outside looks like. I don't care what you look like, where you are from, or what you do behind closed doors with other consenting adults - if you are a decent human, I am on your side. If however you are a butthole, then we have a problem. I am all in for supporting those who are not treated equally, however I do not support particular groups that I feel aren't being truthful about their mission, saying they support equality but have a hidden agenda. I generally don't care what causes a company supports, whether or not I agree with said causes, because we all have the right to our own beliefs. What I do care about is that the media are nothing but a bunch of fear mongering jerks, doing what I believe is simply trying to divide folks and cause chaos - I do not like that things are blown out of proportion, images and videos faked for the sole purpose of scaring the general public - I do not like being lied to and that is all the media are about it seems. I have pretty much stopped watching all news because I don't feel like I am getting accurate info from any network. I try to stay away from the crazy conspiracy stuff, but right now, things have gotten so ridiculous, I feel there has to be something going on they are trying to keep out of the spotlight right now. I don't know. I do think this guy has it about right though as to the chain of command, so to speak, and why I hesitate to just jump on the bandwagon of any particular group - and the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen. Please remove if not appropriate. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=256757632416689
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Post by Ryann on Jun 26, 2020 20:44:52 GMT
Crafting is my escape, and it makes me sad that crappy goings on in the world have crept into my escape. In all of my life, I have never seen the likes of what is going on, nor did I ever think things could be the way they are right now. So much hate and division is unbelievable, not just in the US but everywhere. I have never understood how people can be so cruel to other people. I was raised that every human is created equal no matter their skin color, where they are from or what religion they practice. I raise my child the same way, and she has friends from all walks of life and backgrounds; we have been fortunate to have the opportunity introduce her to people from different countries such as Thailand, Mexico and Africa. She knows every person is the same despite what the outside looks like. I don't care what you look like, where you are from, or what you do behind closed doors with other consenting adults - if you are a decent human, I am on your side. If however you are a butthole, then we have a problem. I am all in for supporting those who are not treated equally, however I do not support particular groups that I feel aren't being truthful about their mission, saying they support equality but have a hidden agenda. I generally don't care what causes a company supports, whether or not I agree with said causes, because we all have the right to our own beliefs. What I do care about is that the media are nothing but a bunch of fear mongering jerks, doing what I believe is simply trying to divide folks and cause chaos - I do not like that things are blown out of proportion, images and videos faked for the sole purpose of scaring the general public - I do not like being lied to and that is all the media are about it seems. I have pretty much stopped watching all news because I don't feel like I am getting accurate info from any network. I try to stay away from the crazy conspiracy stuff, but right now, things have gotten so ridiculous, I feel there has to be something going on they are trying to keep out of the spotlight right now. I don't know. I do think this guy has it about right though as to the chain of command, so to speak, and why I hesitate to just jump on the bandwagon of any particular group - and the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen. Please remove if not appropriate. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=256757632416689I love Tommy Vext's voice and his band, but I prefer to get information directly from reputable sources. He is not that.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 26, 2020 21:35:01 GMT
I try to stay away from the crazy conspiracy stuff, but right now, things have gotten so ridiculous, I feel there has to be something going on they are trying to keep out of the spotlight right now. I don't know. I do think this guy has it about right though as to the chain of command, so to speak, and why I hesitate to just jump on the bandwagon of any particular group - and the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen. Please remove if not appropriate. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=256757632416689To stay away from reputable media and "crazy conspiracy stuff" but then to link a non-reputable conspiracy-ish video is quite ironic. As a side note, no revolution from the people has ever gone without hiccups, inside turmoil or financing from the wealthier class supporting the cause (often because it also serves a side purpose they're interested in: see the bourgeoisie organising and financing the French Revolution back in the late 18th century because it would abolish the lawful privileges of the aristocracy). This is not a discussion on BLM and conspiracy theories regarding some secret chain of command/BLMunati. If you wish to discuss such things, NSBR is the right spot and you'll find many people there willing to debate with you and break down the video. This is about the impact of the movement on the craft world and its traditionally preferred silent/ignore-any-social-trouble stance. ETA: On a different note and because it relates to how Black crafters feel, I do wish to point out that it's a privileged white stance to be able to have this hobby as an escape and to feel sad because a social movement has "crept in." It's cool that you expose your child to different cultures and people but the everyone-is-equal stance is how we got there. It doesn't solve the actual inequality. It's part of the systemic racism issue. It's hurtful kumbaya stuff. Everyone clearly isn't equal in society. While it's good to teach your child everyone has equal value, it's not a solution to the underlying racism experienced in the everyday life by those who don't have white privilege. The expression of violation of your escapism unfortunately underscores that. There simply is no escaping the effects of racism for those who are its victims. This is the important stuff that the current American BLM movement is bringing to the surface and that is being discussed by some important media outlets at the moment. I would recommend taking on some valuable think pieces on the matter to be a better ally.
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Post by Ryann on Jun 26, 2020 21:52:58 GMT
I try to stay away from the crazy conspiracy stuff, but right now, things have gotten so ridiculous, I feel there has to be something going on they are trying to keep out of the spotlight right now. I don't know. I do think this guy has it about right though as to the chain of command, so to speak, and why I hesitate to just jump on the bandwagon of any particular group - and the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen. Please remove if not appropriate. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=256757632416689To stay away from reputable media and "crazy conspiracy stuff" but then to link a non-reputable conspiracy-ish video is quite ironic. As a side note, no revolution from the people has ever gone without hiccups, inside turmoil or financing from the wealthier class supporting the cause (often because it also serves a side purpose they're interested in: see the bourgeoisie organising and financing the French Revolution back in the late 18th century because it would abolish the lawful privileges of the aristocracy). This is not a discussion on BLM and conspiracy theories regarding some secret chain of command/BLMunati. If you wish to discuss such things, NSBR is the right spot and you'll find many people there willing to debate with you and break down the video. This is about the impact of the movement on the craft world and its traditionally preferred silent/ignore-any-social-trouble stance. ETA: On a different note and because it relates to how Black crafters feel, I do wish to point out that it's a privileged white stance to be able to have this hobby as an escape and to feel sad because a social movement has "crept in." It's cool that you expose your child to different cultures and people but the everyone-is-equal stance is how we got there. It doesn't solve the actual inequality. It's part of the systemic racism issue. It's hurtful kumbaya stuff. Everyone clearly isn't equal in society. While it's good to teach your child everyone has equal value, it's not a solution to the underlying racism experienced in the everyday life by those who don't have white privilege. The expression of violation of your escapism unfortunately underscores that. There simply is no escaping the effects of racism for those who are its victims. This is the important stuff that the current American BLM movement is bringing to the surface and that is being discussed by some important media outlets at the moment. I would recommend taking on some valuable think pieces on the matter to be a better ally.I could not have articulated as well as your bolded words above, so thank you for this. It needs to be said, and repeated, to (hopefully) finally be heard.
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 26, 2020 23:38:15 GMT
ETA: On a different note and because it relates to how Black crafters feel, I do wish to point out that it's a privileged white stance to be able to have this hobby as an escape and to feel sad because a social movement has "crept in." Yes, yes, a million times yes. Yes to your entire post but I just quoted a tiny bit. When people of color scrapbook it is a miracle to me, not because they are disinterested or not desirous of memory keeping, artistic outlets or story telling. It is because the hobby is so unwelcoming, and in fact says, "We have nothing to offer you. Why are you here? You are not even a little bit of our target customer." Every aspect of scrapbooking is white, middle class, comfortable, families with children, and of course over the past 20 years the scrapping moms have become the scrapping grandmas. OK 20+ years in there is a glimmer of dark skin or cultural sentiments on a few products. But it remains a hobby that does not embrace the non exclusively white customer base. And I'm not talking about kente cloth prints or kwanzaa stickers. I'm talking about designers of color who are actually designing and having input to product, not just using their photos on products made for a white asthetic.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 27, 2020 1:13:26 GMT
ETA: On a different note and because it relates to how Black crafters feel, I do wish to point out that it's a privileged white stance to be able to have this hobby as an escape and to feel sad because a social movement has "crept in." Yes, yes, a million times yes. Yes to your entire post but I just quoted a tiny bit. When people of color scrapbook it is a miracle to me, not because they are disinterested or not desirous of memory keeping, artistic outlets or story telling. It is because the hobby is so unwelcoming, and in fact says, "We have nothing to offer you. Why are you here? You are not even a little bit of our target customer." Every aspect of scrapbooking is white, middle class, comfortable, families with children, and of course over the past 20 years the scrapping moms have become the scrapping grandmas. OK 20+ years in there is a glimmer of dark skin or cultural sentiments on a few products. But it remains a hobby that does not embrace the non exclusively white customer base. And I'm not talking about kente cloth prints or kwanzaa stickers. I'm talking about designers of color who are actually designing and having input to product, not just using their photos on products made for a white asthetic. Yes exactly.
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Post by sudsy on Jun 27, 2020 2:02:55 GMT
Crafting is my escape, and it makes me sad that crappy goings on in the world have crept into my escape. In all of my life, I have never seen the likes of what is going on, nor did I ever think things could be the way they are right now. So much hate and division is unbelievable, not just in the US but everywhere. I have never understood how people can be so cruel to other people. I was raised that every human is created equal no matter their skin color, where they are from or what religion they practice. I raise my child the same way, and she has friends from all walks of life and backgrounds; we have been fortunate to have the opportunity introduce her to people from different countries such as Thailand, Mexico and Africa. She knows every person is the same despite what the outside looks like. I don't care what you look like, where you are from, or what you do behind closed doors with other consenting adults - if you are a decent human, I am on your side. If however you are a butthole, then we have a problem. I am all in for supporting those who are not treated equally, however I do not support particular groups that I feel aren't being truthful about their mission, saying they support equality but have a hidden agenda. I generally don't care what causes a company supports, whether or not I agree with said causes, because we all have the right to our own beliefs. What I do care about is that the media are nothing but a bunch of fear mongering jerks, doing what I believe is simply trying to divide folks and cause chaos - I do not like that things are blown out of proportion, images and videos faked for the sole purpose of scaring the general public - I do not like being lied to and that is all the media are about it seems. I have pretty much stopped watching all news because I don't feel like I am getting accurate info from any network. I try to stay away from the crazy conspiracy stuff, but right now, things have gotten so ridiculous, I feel there has to be something going on they are trying to keep out of the spotlight right now. I don't know. I do think this guy has it about right though as to the chain of command, so to speak, and why I hesitate to just jump on the bandwagon of any particular group - and the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen. Please remove if not appropriate. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=256757632416689Thank you so much for that link. It is perfectly acceptable (and necessary) to think critically about matters such as this. Unfortunately in today's world, most people are fed their news through a carefully spun narrative and accept it as fact without taking the time to question what they're being told and doing their own research. We're all very busy and unfortunately it takes time to sit down and draw our own conclusions. "the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen." Nowadays viewpoints that don't follow the popular consensus are quickly shutdown (as you may have noticed), whether they have merit or not. Healthy discussions are almost impossible due to the fear of being labelled. It's truly a shame. Nobody should have to fear suggesting an alternate point of view that has merit.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 4:32:33 GMT
Thank you so much for that link. It is perfectly acceptable (and necessary) to think critically about matters such as this. Unfortunately in today's world, most people are fed their news through a carefully spun narrative and accept it as fact without taking the time to question what they're being told and doing their own research. We're all very busy and unfortunately it takes time to sit down and draw our own conclusions. "the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen." Nowadays viewpoints that don't follow the popular consensus are quickly shutdown (as you may have noticed), whether they have merit or not. Healthy discussions are almost impossible due to the fear of being labelled. It's truly a shame. Nobody should have to fear suggesting an alternate point of view that has merit. Views don't have merit based on whether they're "alternative" or "mainstream". Views have merit based on whether they comport with shared reality OR NOT.
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Post by cumber1137 on Jun 27, 2020 5:31:41 GMT
Gentle reminder that Africa is not a country...
In other news, I was 12 in 1998 and that’s when I got my first Creative Memories book at a local church lady’s crop. I could not afford it with the babysitting money I had but she was kind and helped me out. I was the only dark skinned person in that basement and continued to be for about 20 years. I’m so grateful that the scrapbook world is waking up, even a little bit, because it’s been lonely at the crop tables.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 8:15:48 GMT
I have been one of the most vocal for a long time that this industry has no diversity whatsoever. I am really happy we are starting conversations about this but I am also extremely angry about it to. Scrapbooking has been popular since the 1990's and it is taking almost thirty years to have a conversation? WTF? We should never ever even have conversations about it there just should be diversity naturally. I can not articulate this in words that can convey how angry I am at this industry and have been for years how racist it has been. You ask for paper with Turkish designs and you get it with words "I am a Gypsy spirt!" You ask for Mexican style paper designs and you get taco's and donkey's. Don't even think of asking for paper that has any type of Black culture representation. I will go there I have never really liked white people scrapbooking. It is so bland and popular girl with no personality. My favorite scrapbooker is from India. I am a weirdo I like scrapbooking pages to have personality and history to them. You never see that anymore. You see an advertisement for Studio Calico. I know this thread is about BLM and it's part in our craft world. If I am reading it correctly with a headache. If I did not read correctly please forgive because I do have a headache. Not Covid. Hormones in your 40's suck. I want to add this because of an above post. When you say that everyone is equal no matter what their skin color is, or religion that is wrong on so many levels. You are not seeing history, identity or personality. It is a justification in whiteness to say I see you as an equal. Shows you don't have a lot of diversity in your friend groups. One of my best friends has said to me since we were teenagers "When a white woman starts saying shit that I am equal to her I am like Bitch is up to something." Note to my friend- Love you beautiful! She comes in here to see me going off lately because of all the stress I have been under. It's her comedy hour. I bring this up because this is a big part of the problem in our industry. We have an industry that says "I see equal." Then provide products that are not equal at all and downright tone deaf. It is white privilege to say this has crept into my crafting. Well, to bad so sad because it has crept into a lot of our crafting for us that have experienced racism in this industry for years. I agree stop saying Africa is a country. Please look at a map and attend some of your children's Zoom geography lessons.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 27, 2020 8:59:22 GMT
Nowadays viewpoints that don't follow the popular consensus are quickly shutdown (as you may have noticed), whether they have merit or not. Healthy discussions are almost impossible due to the fear of being labelled. It's truly a shame. Nobody should have to fear suggesting an alternate point of view that has merit. Views don't have merit based on whether they're "alternative" or "mainstream". Views have merit based on whether they comport with shared reality OR NOT. It's like hearing anti-vaxxers all over again, especially the part about doing one's own research. Scary times.
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 27, 2020 15:02:01 GMT
Healthy discussions are almost impossible Healthy discussion cannot be had when one person has facts and one has opinions. I am quoting when I say, "Facts are true whether you believe them or not" (Neil Degrasse Tyson) and (Bill Bullard) "Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge." In my experience, most people do not care about being labelled when they truly believe their opinion is the "correct" one. Otherwise no one would wave a Confederate flag or insist that "All Lives Matter."
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 27, 2020 18:37:26 GMT
Earlier this month, MME's IG feed featured a Black boy as the model for their party goods. It's a recycled shot from last year, I believe, but it was still nice to see them embrace Black visibility during this social movement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlnrADp4qm
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2020 1:34:44 GMT
Cardmakers against racism - this made my day. I didn't know this was a campaign, but I'm so proud to know it is!!!!!
Something simple we can do.
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Post by sudsy on Jun 28, 2020 14:30:19 GMT
Thank you so much for that link. It is perfectly acceptable (and necessary) to think critically about matters such as this. Unfortunately in today's world, most people are fed their news through a carefully spun narrative and accept it as fact without taking the time to question what they're being told and doing their own research. We're all very busy and unfortunately it takes time to sit down and draw our own conclusions. "the things this man says are not being reported that I have seen." Nowadays viewpoints that don't follow the popular consensus are quickly shutdown (as you may have noticed), whether they have merit or not. Healthy discussions are almost impossible due to the fear of being labelled. It's truly a shame. Nobody should have to fear suggesting an alternate point of view that has merit. Views don't have merit based on whether they're "alternative" or "mainstream". Views have merit based on whether they comport with shared reality OR NOT.Unfortunately this theory is quite limited. Let's take George Floyd for example. Hopefully we can agree that the only person who shared George Floyd's reality was George Floyd. This would mean that nobody but George Floyd would have a view that had merit. I think we can see a flaw here.
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