flamingjimmy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 That's contrary to modern scientific understanding, generally as with all lifeforms (plants and animals) is to adapt for survival, not to just be different! I believe the phenomenon he's referring to is Heterosis, which is pretty well established. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_words Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I believe the phenomenon he's referring to is Heterosis, which is pretty well established. Hmmm, new one on me, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 In my experience, it's a label put on people when others just want to shut them up and stifle any sensible debate. In my experience it's quite accurately applied to certain people on the forum, but they don't like to be labelled that way despite it accurately describing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mod Note Posts containing personal attacks have been removed, keep it civil please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Guy. Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 It was a while ago indeed, about 16 years Bet you feel old now dont you:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj.scuba Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 In my experience it's quite accurately applied to certain people on the forum, but they don't like to be labelled that way despite it accurately describing them. Of course sometimes the use of the word is appropriate, too often it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mod Note A number of posts have been removed for questioning or criticising moderation, if you have a query, comment or complaint regarding moderation please contact the Helpdesk. False rape discussion moved to new thread http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=834096. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphonelover Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Stereotyping is not in itself discriminatory. There is even some research that indicates that ethnic and gender stereotypes are surprisingly accurate, this is in stark contrast to political and nationalistic stereotypes which are generally inaccurate. http://www.worldcat.org/title/stereotype-accuracy-toward-appreciating-group-differences/oclc/32508835 jb What I meant is they stereotype them in a negative manner and voice this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mod Note False rape discussion moved to new thread http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=834096. I wondered why that thread didn't seem to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenia Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 That is a very good point. Do you feel that people are so sensitive to being dubbed racist they fail to sustain the argument? On the forum it's just a word used to shut people up. It doesn't really have much meaning to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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