Lit Members of Color

[Zamdrist]

We have a number of members at Lit that are of different colors. I'm curious if they find Lit and the Internet to be 'liberating'. That is, not having to deal with prejudice or racism online.

The few I know don't hide the fact their of color, of course. But nevertheless, it's different in person.

Flame on!

(I mean this post with the upmost respect.)

 

[LauraSG]

Well asking about it sure is better than ignoring it. Nothing bothers me more than people who just ignore stuff like that. Celebrate it, have fun with it .

That said, I'm white, so no diversity here

 

[Starblayde]

what if 'folks of colour' were the norm and the rest of us were labelled as 'bleached'?

 

[AzureAngel]

I find it liberating.

You see, I'm what you might call "Chronically Pasty." I can't go out in the sunlight without the "Island of Dr. Moreau" get-up. You know, robes, body paint, sunglasses and a shaded carraige held up by mutant creatures. Otherwise, my skin crackles and shoots electricity like a CD in a microwave.

As such, I rarely have the luxury of venturing outdoors during the day. Lit is liberating for me, because I am able to feel like a normal human being during the day. Like I'm welcomed, regardless of my skin color. While people normally might point and laugh, the patrons of Lit welcome me and judge me on my mind, not on this frosting that covers me.

Oop. Pizzas done. *Runs.*

 

[Private Vasquez]

To a certain extent, one doesn't have to 'deal' with it, but racism exists online. It just makes more sense to ignore it.

 

[LauraSG]

Ignoring it can lead to racism in its own. Oh well, not that big of a deal, in my mind. Can't stop racists, so you just have to accept.

 

[Private Vasquez]

possibly, but getting your panties in a bunch (not comfy) over every little comment doesn't do any good. When one ignores those that make such comments, they do tend to go away.

 

[KillerMuffin]

Color isn't the problem online.

It's culture. You run smack into someone else's culture and it's noticeable. Take ppman and his virulent hatred of America. He's got issues.

Most of the people I have trouble dealing with have a wide cultural barrier that's difficult to cross.

 

[Guest]

I wonder if there's more of an cultural influence rather than racial identity?
Can anyone tell me who you consider to be people of color, within Lit., of course?

 

[Starblayde]

Can anyone tell me who you consider to be people of color, within Lit., of course?

People are people. If i dislike someone, its because of the person. I don't dislike anybody based on the colour of their skin... it means absolutely nothing to me

 

[Tantanah]

We have a number of members at Lit that are of different colors. I'm curious if they find Lit and the Internet to be 'liberating'. That is, not having to deal with prejudice or racism online.

The few I know don't hide the fact their of color, of course. But nevertheless, it's different in person.

Flame on!

(I mean this post with the upmost respect.)

Lit member of color here. Haven't experienced any racism online. Not too much offline either.

Tantanah

 

[seXieleXie]

i think Marxist is like Korean or something...

 

[Zamdrist]

Re: Re: Lit Members of Color

Lit member of color here. Haven't experienced any racism online. Not too much offline either.

Tantanah

Really? I always thought Tantanah was a Norweigan name.

 

[Guest]

People are people. If i dislike someone, its because of the person. I don't dislike anybody based on the colour of their skin... it means absolutely nothing to me

If I didn't make myself clear, I was only trying to answer my question regarding if we see color with the realm if Lit.
If folks have a hard time coming up with names, maybe race isn't a huge issue.

That's it.

 

[riff]

I am a fat black woman trapped in tone white man's body.

I am convinced.

 

[Private Vasquez]

I guess my mind thinks of those that come to a message board such as this and make racist comments, with the sole purpose of stirring up shit and making folks mad.

 

[Monazwx]

Hi Zam., nice thread

Like AAngel, I find it liberating.

The internet gives me the choice of whether or not to reveal my real identity. On the outside, I have little choice, as people think things without even knowing me. Litizens are cool and I feel real comfortable here most times. I'm only bummed when @ssholes like daterape show up.

Unfortunately though, racism is everywhere. But on the 'net, I can tell people to f*ck off. But come to think of it, I do that in the RW too.

Mona.

 

[KillerMuffin]

Marxist is a white man name Wilford Tittlepot III.

 

[Zamdrist]

Re: Hi Zam., nice thread

Mona.

 

[Starblayde]

If I didn't make myself clear, I was only trying to answer my question regarding if we see color with the realm if Lit.
If folks have a hard time coming up with names, maybe race isn't a huge issue.

neither did I... i meant i don't see 'oh look that person is white/black/green/polka-dotted/whatever'. I just see a person. The only person i can think of with a skin colour dissimilar to my own is Daughter... but other than that, I'm out....

I think were all open-minded... this is a porn board after all where everything except underagedness is welcome. We embrace all... race, creed, colour, sexual preference, musical taste, grammar sytle...

I love this place

 

[CelestialBody]

 

[badasschick]

Hey, I'm myself.

If someone finds out I'm a black girl and doesn't like it?


Its their loss.

 

[AzureAngel]

If I want to be weird and look at this from a different angle... and associate colors to people... reds and blues (!!!!!)... greens and golds... Jet black and blinding white... then I could go on for days.

Getting back to the topic, though. As a pasty white fool... I find it all very interesting when I look at myself and my own reactions. I live in an area where asians are a norm, but other ethnicities are almost unheard of outside of the television. Let alone my family's views. Won't go there.

I grew up with a few asian friends in grade school. Race was never an issue, then. Ever. It wasn't until High School hit that it became an ordeal. It disgusted me to find myself somewhat wary of asian students... and the only reason was that, regularly, asian students around me would speak in their native tongue even though they were fluent in English. I took it far more personally than I should have - go Egocentrism - but I've since gotten over myself.

I don't think that gotten is a word. I don't care. I continue now.

African Americans are a different story entirely. I'd had so little exposure that I was entirely uncomfortable in dealing with this "whole new race," at first. Thankfully, that faded within about a week, in which time I laughed at noted that people are people, and generalizations suck. And I love everyone.

And while I know it's not a skin thing, I was damn proud that, when first faced with a gay man, I didn't think about his sexuality or really even care. Which, taking certain aspects of my life into consideration, is nothing short of a miracle. *Laughs.*

I'm not sure what purpose this post served. I suppose to show how it is from the pasty side of things. Not that no one knows. But hey. I think that my generation is growing with a great deal of acceptance - or I'd hope so.

If not, that's when I scream and beat people for being ignorant. That's fun.

 

[Guest]

Starblayde,
Thanks for explaining and I'm glad there are people like you, in this world.

And, for the record, I'm unbleached.

 

[Starblayde]

Starblayde,
Thanks for explaining and I'm glad there are people like you, in this world.

You can't get a compliment much better than that...