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In reply to the discussion: Wypipo Poll [View all]gollygee
(22,336 posts)100. I fixed it when I noticed :)
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Clarify which "particularly group" are you citing that is actually found on DU? nt
procon
May 2018
#30
This is pretty rich on a board rife with "Katy Turd," "Ghouliani" "Spanky,"" McTurtle
EffieBlack
May 2018
#46
I'm learning a lot from the push-back and objections to the word "wypipo". Only...
NurseJackie
May 2018
#50
.... What's embarrassing as a white person to me is any white person giving a damn.
moriah
May 2018
#150
As a frequent practitioner of dumb childish humor I'm hugely offended by your post.
hunter
May 2018
#37
I Think Its the Kind of Distracting BULLSHIT Democrats Use to Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
Stallion
May 2018
#7
I think it should be used with care, if the intent is to identify toxic behavior.
Orsino
May 2018
#9
Jack beats the living shit out of Joe every day after school, Joe has bruises, cuts
Eliot Rosewater
May 2018
#28
I think what people completely miss here is that "Wypipo" isn't about white people
EffieBlack
May 2018
#67
I get that and thought about my analogy when writing it that the word really isnt
Eliot Rosewater
May 2018
#68
No, but I take what you say as education for me, more than you realize.
Eliot Rosewater
May 2018
#70
I know lots of Robert's. Some prefer to be called Bob. Some don't like it but don't mind
EffieBlack
May 2018
#29
How many people must think it's offensive before we're not allowed to utter the word?
EffieBlack
May 2018
#41
How does a black person saying "Wypipo" to describe people who exhibit defined behaviors control an?
EffieBlack
May 2018
#61
Hahahaha. I find it funny that DU is now mostly populated by the AARP demographic*
progressoid
May 2018
#34
Indeed, I do know how it's meant by those who use it here to divide Democrats against each other.
Fozzledick
May 2018
#53
Not getting involved in the discussion, but you missed the chance for "Wypipoll". I'm disappointed.
Decoy of Fenris
May 2018
#44
You'll get the next one. I just couldn't let that one slip by punsaid. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
May 2018
#59
Oh please! The poll shows no such thing. People can have different opinions without being "divided".
NurseJackie
May 2018
#60
Lots of black folk are offended by Democrats who keep reaching out to Trump supporters.
EffieBlack
May 2018
#81
I'm a woman. Are you saying that anyone who ever said anything sexist cannot vote for my party?
applegrove
May 2018
#93
I added more to my responce to you above. A big tent is hard but necessary. Trudeau
applegrove
May 2018
#97
I would not expect someone who uses it to give two fucks whether I approve or not.
Inkfreak
May 2018
#73
What we find from this poll is that some people find it offensive, and it is time to stop using
Doodley
May 2018
#101
So, if some people find something offensive, that means that it must be eliminated?
EffieBlack
May 2018
#102
I take that to mean you're not going to help black DUers shut down everything we find offensive?
EffieBlack
May 2018
#106
Needs a I think it is stupid sounding but really couldn't care less either way option. nt
LostOne4Ever
May 2018
#121
All this grief could be avoided, BTW, if you'd all start saying "people of white"
Bucky
May 2018
#129
Anyone who thinks that "wypipo" proves that black people are "dumb motherfuckers who can't spell"
EffieBlack
May 2018
#134
The poll's not anonymous. Click on "usernames" and you can see how everyone voted
EffieBlack
May 2018
#135
If you're ashamed with how you voted, then its possible that you're part of the problem
Tarc
May 2018
#138
Apparently, folk have run out of things to bitch about so now they're whining because
EffieBlack
May 2018
#151
There is no way to make a poll on du anonymous. That function doesn't exist.
uppityperson
May 2018
#191
"a slap in the face of progressive whites who have selflessly worked for generations"
EffieBlack
May 2018
#147