[GDT] Calgary Flames @ Florida Panthers - 5:30 PM - SNET-CGY

[2ArmBands]

I don't know what's more annoying... Racism or Racial Hyper Sensitivity.

None the less... I think the Flames are at a point in which they are not only evaluating what they have but also show casing. There's gonna be a lot of roster movement in the off season and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a lot of depth moves made.

[Imported_Aussie]

Originally Posted by MattyC

I don't think it's a big deal when using it describe someone. In your example, you're right it adds nothing to the story really. In his situation it does. Remove black from the sentence and he could be talking about any young kid. There was only one young black kid on the team, so it's just a way to describe who you're talking about.

If someone was to refer to a young Steve Nash as a young white kid when describing him, it wouldn't be racist, it's just an easy way to indicate someone who's in the minority compared to their peers.

I'm not black so maybe someone who is can correct me, but i really think that's oversensitive. You could describe someone as "the guy in the red shirt" or "the black guy", if he's the only one in the group. Is that racist? Its a description of how they look. It's not being used in a derogatory context. I see no problem.

ANYways....

I think if the word black is not used in a pejorative sense, it is not "wrong", but it may not be totally right - if that makes sense.
Offence is something that is taken, it is on the person/people hearing the statement and whether of not they find it to be offensive, as to whether a comment is considered offensive. That is why it is such a minefield.
It is not a word in which every usage is considered a racial slur, so it comes down to how it is received. Working in the public sector, like I do, you just avoid certain words so as not to risk causing offence.

[loob job]

Would like a loss tonight so we can hold down fourth draft position.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by loob job

Would like a loss tonight so we can hold down fourth draft position.

I'm hoping for a win and the Islanders to win the rest of their games.

[ForeverFlameFan]

After we win, we still have two games in hand on the Isles.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

After we win, we still have two games in hand on the Isles.

You mean the Isles have two games in hand on us.

They'll very likely pass us again even if we win this game.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Hatter

Confession time. When I was a much younger Hatter, I was a huge Florida Panthers fan.

John Vanbiesbrouck was my favorite goalie, and wee-Hatter idolized him. It wasn't until I started playing forward that a young black kid in Calgary caught my attention and changed my allegiances forever.

In conclusion, suck it Florida.

I'm a big Nigel Dawes fan as well!

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

You mean the Isles have two games in hand on us.

They'll very likely pass us again even if we win this game.

Yeah, that's what I meant.. Keep switching it around in my head.

[BurningSteel]

Originally Posted by Lanny'sDaMan

It's me birthday so here's hoping the Flames give me a nice present. 3-1 Flames win

I would have asked for Hallett at my door

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by BurningSteel

I would have asked for Hallett at my door

[chalms04]

Enough about black kids... Is that greasy Italian playing for Florida tonight?

[nik-]

Today was his expected return, but no confirmation yet.

edit: yup, he's in.

http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/pre...vid=sb:preview

Panthers: Goalie Roberto Luongo will return against Calgary after he practiced Thursday. He has missed three games with an upper-body injury sustained when Carolina Hurricanes forward Radek Dvorak crashed into him March 27.

[Scoutski]

Don't care as much as I should about draft, call me shortsighted.

Destroy them! 5-0

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by 2ArmBands

I don't know what's more annoying... Racism or Racial Hyper Sensitivity.

None the less... I think the Flames are at a point in which they are not only evaluating what they have but also show casing. There's gonna be a lot of roster movement in the off season and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a lot of depth moves made.

Definitely racism, as it does far more damage.

[the2bears]

Win or lose, hope they work hard! That way I'm not disappointed, either way.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

I recognize this wasn't malicious, but it's one of my biggest pet peeves to identify someone by skin colour.

Story would be just as effective had you said "It wasn't until I started playing forward that a young #12 in Calgary caught my attention and changed my allegiances forever."

I'm probably being anal, but it just irks me whenever someone does it. Happens all the time too, which makes it more annoying.

"I went to the mall last night and saw a black kid stealing a candy bar".

What does his skin colour have to do with this story, why include that particular detail?! Unless you're providing a cop with a description, it's irrelevant. Even worse, you wouldn't have described him as a white kid if that were the case. But because he's not white, it's worth including. Just irks me, man.

I'll shut up now.

/vent

Paul Kruse?

Totally expecting the Flames to destroy Florida, which means it will probably be closer then I expected.

[EYE_Overstand]

Originally Posted by codynw

What's wrong with Backlund? Really want to see him get to 20 goals, hope he ends up playing.

took the puck off his hand last game

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by chalms04

Enough about black kids... Is that greasy Italian playing for Florida tonight?

No, I am in Calgary today just working my regular desk job.

Wait....guessing you are talking about a different greasy Italian.

[getbak]

It will go to a shootout. It always goes to a shootout against the Panthers.

[Diddy]

Hi everyone, im a young African kid and first time poster on this forum. i have read and followed post fom this forum for about 8 years now. i just want to touch about the rasicm issue. The problem we have wit the word "black" is that it is almost always used as negative. Because of this when ever it used we right away see it as negative. I mean you can't blame us all our lives from a young age it been used as a negative word agiasnt us. to wrap it up i understand it wasnt being used in a negative way here on the forum but there were better choices of words mind you. "African" "Nigerian" could have been better suited. i dont feel offended at all thou jus my say