Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Reputable, yeah. They still have the reporting problems that Lilith alluded to above. There are also issues with classification. For example, when (if ever) does rape count as a hate crime? That's a complicated question. And speaking of classification issues, you'll notice that gender identity isn't even listed, but there is DEFINITELY violence against trans people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Originally Posted By: CRISIS on INFINITE SLARTIES Reputable, yeah. They still have the reporting problems that Lilith alluded to above. There are also issues with classification. For example, when (if ever) does rape count as a hate crime? That's a complicated question. If it's reported as a hate crime by the victim? Not quite sure on that one... Originally Posted By: CRISIS on INFINITE SLARTIES And speaking of classification issues, you'll notice that gender identity isn't even listed, but there is DEFINITELY violence against trans people. Does it exist? Almost certainly. Is it on par with violence against homosexual men/women? Probably not, because a) there are probably less transsexuals than there are gays, and it's an issue that has received nowhere near as much attention as gay marriage/gay rights has, so it's probably slipped under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Originally Posted By: Dantius Originally Posted By: CRISIS on INFINITE SLARTIES Reputable, yeah. They still have the reporting problems that Lilith alluded to above. There are also issues with classification. For example, when (if ever) does rape count as a hate crime? That's a complicated question. If it's reported as a hate crime by the victim? Not quite sure on that one... I don't actually know this, but I imagine that classifying a crime as a hate crime or not is not based solely on what the victim reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Originally Posted By: Dantius Does it exist? Almost certainly. Is it on par with violence against homosexual men/women? Probably not, because a) there are probably less transsexuals than there are gays, and it's an issue that has received nowhere near as much attention as gay marriage/gay rights has, so it's probably slipped under the radar. hahahaha i have a 1 in 30 chance of being murdered, yeah that ain't no thang you don't know what the hell you're talking about and need to shut up right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Originally Posted By: Lilith hahahaha i have a 1 in 30 chance of being murdered, yeah that ain't no thang Where did you come up with that number? It seems rather arbitrary, also data please. Originally Posted By: Lilith you don't know what the hell you're talking about and need to shut up right now I'm looking through data and trying to figure out a pattern. It seems like you are arguing from personal anecdote. It's very difficult to figure out who know what they're talking about in those circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Dantius, I don't know if you're really this obtuse or you just enjoy being a jackass, but either way, knock it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 All right, I'm locking the thread. This makes me sad, because BOTH topics here (global warming and hatred towards groups) are important and interesting. But things have gotten a little too heated for Spiderweb. Please, everyone, try and think about the impact your words are going to have on others when you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 No, seriously. Everyone needs to stop it. —Alorael, who in retrospect think this thread needed to end with examples of inflammatory blog posts. And... cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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