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07-20-2021 , 05:43 PM

Doctor Zeus

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This shouldn't be allowed.

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07-20-2021 , 10:48 PM

27offsuit

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Just change his name to HailtotheFootballTeam.

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07-21-2021 , 01:47 PM

A missread issue

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Just in case anyone needs any convincing that it is indeed racist. Every dictionary defines the word as offensive:

dictionary.com
merriam-webster
lexico
cambridge
Oxford

Here's an article from American Civil Liberties Union:

ACLU

27offsuit's solution seems like the best way to go.

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07-21-2021 , 11:32 PM

filthyvermin

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i'd be totally fine if the name was changed to "hailtothefootballteam"

but as it is, i'm deeply offended.

please change the name, or delete the account.

other similar words are not allowed here

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07-21-2021 , 11:57 PM

filthyvermin

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i mean really the word should be banned on the site

we just banned the other r word, and that was great! this r word should be banned too

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07-22-2021 , 12:02 AM

Birdman10687

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Agree that kind of name should not be allowed. Seems like an obvious slur.

Hell, even the NFL and Dan Snyder have recognized that it's no good.

Are we really behind Dan Snyder on issues like this????

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07-22-2021 , 11:10 AM

eyebooger

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Originally Posted by Birdman10687

Are we really behind Dan Snyder on issues like this????

Check out the cavalier racism and sexism in this thread and you probably have your answer.

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/2...2-2-a-1792772/

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07-22-2021 , 12:58 PM

Foucault

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This is a racist term and widely acknowledged as such. With the football team changing its name, there's no excuse for allowing it here.

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07-22-2021 , 01:10 PM

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nzautra

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Please do not allow the name on 2+2, be it in a comment or in a username. It is a hateful term and contributes negatively to the 2+2 community.

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07-22-2021 , 08:41 PM

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Tuma

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Originally Posted by 27offsuit

Just change his name to HailtotheFootballTeam.

hail to the potatoes

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07-23-2021 , 12:53 AM

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ChicagoRy

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Originally Posted by 27offsuit

Just change his name to HailtotheFootballTeam.

That's a great idea lol.

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07-23-2021 , 03:47 AM

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27offsuit

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I'm an idea man.

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07-23-2021 , 10:44 AM

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LKJ

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Co-sign that the person should be forced to pick a new user name and that the current one should be tweaked until they do.

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07-23-2021 , 12:00 PM

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filthyvermin

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thanks for the support everyone. i appreciate it.

so who makes the decision? the new owners?

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07-23-2021 , 12:08 PM

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LKJ

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I would assume so. Mods in general haven't received any more notification on that front than any other users (or at least I haven't, via mass PM or anything like that).

One way to get their attention may be in the NVG thread eyebooger linked to, though given some of the toxic content there I'd probably limit it to just linking this thread to make sure they're aware of it.

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07-23-2021 , 01:49 PM

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filthyvermin

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thanks lkj

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07-23-2021 , 03:09 PM

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Bobo Fett

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I've PMed them and asked for their preference of new screen name.

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07-23-2021 , 03:32 PM

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filthyvermin

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thanks bobo fett!

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07-23-2021 , 05:39 PM

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Dick Tracy

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I assumed their name was referencing a variety of potato.

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07-24-2021 , 10:22 AM

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pwnsall

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They should flex and request filthyvermin

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07-24-2021 , 10:54 AM

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Deli_

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Originally Posted by Dick Tracy

I assumed their name was referencing a variety of potato.

Doubtful since the “Hail to” thing is a direct reference to a specific chant people do at football games iirc

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07-24-2021 , 11:57 AM

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Didace

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Chant?

Also, your sarcasm detector might need adjusting.

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07-27-2021 , 06:17 PM

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Deli_

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Originally Posted by Didace

Chant?

Also, your sarcasm detector might need adjusting.

I just looked it up and it is a song not a chant, I grew up with a neighbor who was a fanatic of the football team so I was operating off a rusty memory.

I assumed you were being sarcastic, but given the serious tone of Filthy’s OP I treated your post as equally serious.

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07-27-2021 , 08:46 PM

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filthyvermin

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Originally Posted by Shuffle

filthyvermin,

I saw your other post, and just wanted to say you have my support. When I read this thread the first time, of course I agreed with you but didn't feel the need to speak up since other people already had. But now that you've talked about your identity and how personal this issue is for you, I wish I would have. If you stick around, I hope everyone will be more considerate in the future and create an environment where you feel welcome all the time.

thanks shuffle i appreciate that!

those recent racist jokes in the other thread were hurtful

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