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Racial Slur Left Up

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BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 16:08

Hi MN

I reported this post shortly after it was made this morning for using the slur "throw a paddy". I received an email saying it was being looked into, but despite a follow up email and then another report it's still up.

I've reported this phrase many times over the years (I'm sure you're sick of it, but I do think it's important to challenge racist language when we come across it) and it's usually taken down straight away. As I said in the email, I know the poster probably isn't aware of the phrase's origins which is why I didn't want to derail the thread. I also, frankly, don't have the energy today to have that row yet again.

Is there a change in moderating standards that means racist language is now left to stand? Should we be challenging everything on the boards?

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BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 17:20

username358 · 20/11/2024 17:20

I've noticed that moderation isn't always consistent.

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Well yes, to say the least. Grin

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username358 · 20/11/2024 17:20

BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 17:15

They usually do remove it straight away which is why I'm really puzzled about today.

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I've noticed that moderation isn't always consistent.

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BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 17:15

FierceQuiet · 20/11/2024 17:12

It's actually way more depressing MnHQ didn't immediately remove it than the usual thickos going on about incomprehensible names, the wrongness of Hiberno-English, and how there's no anti-Irish prejudice etc.

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They usually do remove it straight away which is why I'm really puzzled about today.

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FierceQuiet · 20/11/2024 17:12

BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 17:08

I've learned on here that many have no clue about the origins (how it isn't obvious I don't know, but I guess if you're not Irish it doesn't slap you in the face like it does us). I don't mind when people take it on board, but usually the don't and it's a whole row and like I said, I didn't have the energy today so I just reported.

But now I'm just having a row in another way.

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It's actually way more depressing MnHQ didn't immediately remove it than the usual thickos going on about incomprehensible names, the wrongness of Hiberno-English, and how there's no anti-Irish prejudice etc.

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BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 17:08

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 20/11/2024 17:05

I'm with you. It's casual irish racism, although I think a lot of thickos don't actually understand where it comes from.

I've learned on here that many have no clue about the origins (how it isn't obvious I don't know, but I guess if you're not Irish it doesn't slap you in the face like it does us). I don't mind when people take it on board, but usually the don't and it's a whole row and like I said, I didn't have the energy today so I just reported.

But now I'm just having a row in another way.

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boulevardofbrokendreamss · 20/11/2024 17:05

I'm with you. It's casual irish racism, although I think a lot of thickos don't actually understand where it comes from.

username358 · 20/11/2024 17:03

I hope it gets resolved soon.

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BarbaraHoward · 20/11/2024 17:01

Thanks @FierceQuiet and @username358 .

I'm really disappointed it's still up, and I've had no replies for nearly 6 hours.

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FierceQuiet · 20/11/2024 17:00

I didn't see that thread, but I entirely agree with you, @BarbaraHoward. As an Irish person who lived longterm in the UK and experienced anti-Irish prejudice from a minority of people on a semi-regular basis, I think this kind of unthinking prejudicial language is unacceptable and needs to be challenged wherever it is found.

username358 · 20/11/2024 16:57

Completely with you. I hate it. Never heard it before MN either.