[TheBlueMarvel]

@ Laserpunch

Yes, toxic narratives in the states run long and deep. I would have acknowledged your coworker's telling of history, but I would have also offered a clarification about differences between indentured servitude vs chattel slavery and the cultural experiences moving forward from emancipation and the post-Antebellum south.

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Empathy is something that exists, even on the battlefield. Social media has eroded our ability to listen to each other. The anonymity lends itself to trolling for shock value. Find common ground or agree to disagree. Fighting for the intellectual high-ground from the side of tribalism is fun though, but if no one is truly listening to the other side and seeking decorum, it’s just a never ending pissing match.

Isn't this very comment an attempt at an "intellectual high ground?" Is not your incredulity when asking what Gina did to offend masses a direct example of the very "tribalism" you seek to decry? Where is the empathy for people who've grown well tired of insensitive remarks/perceptions such as the ones Gina authored and visited upon the world unsolicited?

I think it interesting that you have often chided me on the Marvel thread for offering discussion of matters such as these, then, when I answer you sincerely in what appears to be a 'proper venue', you seemingly sidestep dialogue all while lamenting some absence of civil discussion.

Have I said something to offend you that makes you want to speak only in an indirect fashion? Do you have an opinion about my answer to the question you posed?

I wasn't attacking you...I was answering you.

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

I actually rather like having this page and discussion! Disagreements are too quickly stamped out around here because people get too hot-headed, but if everyone plays somewhat nice If like to see respectful debates (wishful thinking admittedly...)

I totally agree and was mostly being an ass, dude, you know how I can be when playing around.

I was joking mostly to diffuse some tension...