For and against "Dead babies make me laugh" and other such groups.
1. The original reason for the ban group was because parents who had sadly lost a child were obviously getting upset by it (even though we know that this was not a deliberate attack on them, just a collision of emotions which CAN be avoided).
2. We live in a diverse and interesting world where we all respect freedom of thought and belief and as such, Facebook should be a true reflection of this
3. Just because someone tells or appreciates sick jokes does not make them a person who wishes harm to anyone, a joke is a joke is a joke and nobody is ACTUALLY harmed. Quite ironically, sick jokes work because of their ABSURDITY, and actually reflect a general abhorrence of such acts.
4.The whole business of actual threats and nasty pm's came about because of the escalation of the argument, and the actual argument became one of individual rights, and BOTH sides were equally responsible
5. Just banning something is not going to make it go away and whilst people are busy trying to ban something that is merely words the REAL perpetrators of heinous acts against children are getting on with it Our time and energy would be better spent trying to understand these acts objectively,without as much moral outrage clogging clear and logical thinking, so we may help them be avoided in future
If you have answered YES to most of the above then I propose a solution to the original reason why this group was found to be upsetting. Its quite simple. Whenever a new group is set up, it has to be flagged as "may contain offensive/adult content, then people can set their OWN personal settings to either avoid these groups altogether or at least be warned that there may be material that will offend.
The response to this has reached a point where I can no longer ignore the weight of what we are dealing with here. It is exhausting to keep explaining that a nuanced position is not the same as a lack of empathy. I am tired but I recognize that this momentum means we have finally started a conversation that people have been terrified to touch.
Reached 100 supporters
November 19, 2008
6 Comments
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Tom Reid
17 years ago
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The outrage culture is getting out of hand. Glad someone is actually saying this.
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Kelly Murray
17 years ago
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Why is everyone so sensitive? Its just a joke group. If u dont like it leave the page it isnt hard
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Jessica Espinoza
17 years ago
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Exactly. Just because I laugh at a sick joke doesnt mean I support what happened. Its just dark humor, everyone needs to grow up.
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Sarah Castillo
17 years ago
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Freedom of speech isnt just for the stuff we like. Stop trying to censor everything just cause your feelings got hurt.
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Dave Stokes
17 years ago
Featured
TOTAL BS. Facebook is ruining the site by banning every single group people dont like. Get a grip.
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Mike Mwangi
17 years ago
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People get way too triggered over nothing these days. It is just dark humor, if you dont like it then scroll past it. Simple as that.
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For and against "Dead babies make me laugh" and other such groups.
1. The original reason for the ban group was because parents who had sadly lost a child were obviously getting upset by it (even though we know that this was not a deliberate attack on them, just a collision of emotions which CAN be avoided).
2. We live in a diverse and interesting world where we all respect freedom of thought and belief and as such, Facebook should be a true reflection of this
3. Just because someone tells or appreciates sick jokes does not make them a person who wishes harm to anyone, a joke is a joke is a joke and nobody is ACTUALLY harmed. Quite ironically, sick jokes work because of their ABSURDITY, and actually reflect a general abhorrence of such acts.
4.The whole business of actual threats and nasty pm's came about because of the escalation of the argument, and the actual argument became one of individual rights, and BOTH sides were equally responsible
5. Just banning something is not going to make it go away and whilst people are busy trying to ban something that is merely words the REAL perpetrators of heinous acts against children are getting on with it Our time and energy would be better spent trying to understand these acts objectively,without as much moral outrage clogging clear and logical thinking, so we may help them be avoided in future
If you have answered YES to most of the above then I propose a solution to the original reason why this group was found to be upsetting. Its quite simple. Whenever a new group is set up, it has to be flagged as "may contain offensive/adult content, then people can set their OWN personal settings to either avoid these groups altogether or at least be warned that there may be material that will offend.
The response to this has reached a point where I can no longer ignore the weight of what we are dealing with here. It is exhausting to keep explaining that a nuanced position is not the same as a lack of empathy. I am tired but I recognize that this momentum means we have finally started a conversation that people have been terrified to touch.
Reached 100 supporters
November 19, 2008
6 Comments
T
Tom Reid
17 years ago
Featured
The outrage culture is getting out of hand. Glad someone is actually saying this.
K
Kelly Murray
17 years ago
Featured
Why is everyone so sensitive? Its just a joke group. If u dont like it leave the page it isnt hard
J
Jessica Espinoza
17 years ago
Featured
Exactly. Just because I laugh at a sick joke doesnt mean I support what happened. Its just dark humor, everyone needs to grow up.
S
Sarah Castillo
17 years ago
Featured
Freedom of speech isnt just for the stuff we like. Stop trying to censor everything just cause your feelings got hurt.
D
Dave Stokes
17 years ago
Featured
TOTAL BS. Facebook is ruining the site by banning every single group people dont like. Get a grip.
M
Mike Mwangi
17 years ago
Featured
People get way too triggered over nothing these days. It is just dark humor, if you dont like it then scroll past it. Simple as that.
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The outrage culture is getting out of hand. Glad someone is actually saying this.