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TopicSo where do you stand on "Aunt Jemima" controversy?
Voxwik
06/29/20 12:01:20 PM
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I'm neutral here, though I worry things are getting taken too far. Stereotypes are not inherently racist, and the character herself was inoffensive in present day.

If not for the slavery origins, I would strongly oppose them getting rid of her. Because of the slavery origins, I at least understand. If it was merely due to stereotypes though and trying to erase a character due to that, I would strongly oppose it. That's not the case, though.

I will vehemently oppose people calling brands "racist" or stereotypes "racist" without context. It's a disgusting overuse of a word that should be used for real racism.

If you take it to an extreme all branding would be plain practically, no more knights and such either, unless we're going to pick and choose which stereotypes are offensive regardless of intent.
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