Being A Black Leaguer

Nicèst·Apr 14, 2016·9 votes·2,227 views

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Honestly, some of these players act like they've never seen or been around a black person before. Its always awkward jokes being made that doesn't seem offensive to them but it is to us. Being called the "N" word in the middle of the game even as a joke isn't really funny to be honest. Its like as human beings these people don't know anything about morale, respect, or self-discipline and come off strongly ignorant.

Since the majority of the community is caucasian I doubt this will reach out to anyone but honestly the savagery has to stop. Its not cool.

59 Comments

3BallWarsawApr 14, 20165 votes

"GL HF, by the way I'm black please be careful with my feelings this game"

SpankMyPhatAsheApr 14, 20165 votes

I don't care if your white, black, or grey, if you say anthing racist in chat your gonna get reported end of story lol :p

FACE THE WlNDApr 14, 20164 votes

Boo hoo

ElishevaApr 14, 20161 votes

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Boo hoo

Hate to say it, but this^. Do you feel the need to bring up the fact that your black every game? "Welcome to summoners rift!" Quinn: guys before the game gets too serious, i feed the need to say that i'm a black male... Master Yi: where the fuck is my leash

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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Hate to say it, but this^. Do you feel the need to bring up the fact that your black every game? "Welcome to summoners rift!" Quinn: guys before the game gets too serious, i feed the need to say that i'm a black male... Master Yi: where the fuck is my leash

Who brought up the fact they were black in the middle of gameplay? Why does anyone need to know what race you are while playing the game lol?

VerxintApr 14, 20164 votes

This doesn't matter if you're black, white, or a dog.

If someone knows they'll get a reaction out of you for putting words on the internet, they're gonna keep putting those words until they don't get a reaction.

trash sionApr 14, 20164 votes

Who cares, play the game.

AnomanderApr 14, 20164 votes

Why inject race? Hate speech for anyone is wrong. Quit trying to make shit about race. the "N" word is offensive. Period it doesn't matter if your white or black or pink or 50 shades of grey........ Cracker is just as bad..... Being a black leaguer doesn't mean shit because NOONE knows what the fuck you are unless you tell them........ I just assume everyone is a hermaphrodite alien made of silica.....

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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Why inject race? Hate speech for anyone is wrong. Quit trying to make shit about race. the "N" word is offensive. Period it doesn't matter if your white or black or pink or 50 shades of grey........ Cracker is just as bad..... Being a black leaguer doesn't mean shit because NOONE knows what the fuck you are unless you tell them........ I just assume everyone is a hermaphrodite alien made of silica.....

I dont tell anyone my race tho lol

eldurisApr 15, 20165 votes

The word "cracker" is nowhere near as bad as the N word and it's disingenuous to say otherwise. "Cracker" doesn't come with decades of slavery behind it. "Cracker" isn't a hate word. Any word can be used with hate behind it, but "cracker" by itself is not hateful, the N word is.

I'm not going to lecture you on how many ways you are wrong about this. But I will tell you to try to respect the wishes of others, in every different avenue you walk down in life. As long as they do not infringe on your rights, there is no reason to not respect others.

FrankerXApr 14, 20163 votes

sky williams said "its stupid everyone should be allowed to say N" even south park said similar things in the episode where its about to change their flag cause white ppl hang a black guy and the boys were like "all we see is humans hanging a human nothing wrong with that"

i think ppl should start to differ themselfes. its like saying "im a girl i deserve respect!" you are a human just like everyone else, earn respect its not given to you cause you show your tits. yea looking at you misses tron.

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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sky williams said "its stupid everyone should be allowed to say N" even south park said similar things in the episode where its about to change their flag cause white ppl hang a black guy and the boys were like "all we see is humans hanging a human nothing wrong with that"

i think ppl should start to differ themselfes. its like saying "im a girl i deserve respect!" you are a human just like everyone else, earn respect its not given to you cause you show your tits. yea looking at you misses tron.

I agree but its how you use it big bro.

Don't call me a "N", unless you call me "My N" you feel me?

FrankerXApr 14, 20161 votes

to me its no real difference i was in a kindergarten with almost only black ppl and they all said it left and right so i thought its a normal word. i kinda grew up with it.

but yes i understand you :D and i like that we agree. thats cool

ElysMustacheApr 14, 20161 votes

Reminds me of this scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvtGatjj2fA

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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Reminds me of this scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvtGatjj2fA

Thats funny but he's kind of ignorant lol he dont even know what hes implying and hes making african americans look bad This is why things get out of hand cause people see blacks like this and think we're ALL like this and judge us steroetypically. Thinking its okay because we're all just the same

ElysMustacheApr 15, 20162 votes

In context, the whole scene is a setup that is being made on the older white guy in the scene. The guy pretending not to know the difference does know the difference.

NicèstApr 14, 20162 votes

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sky williams said "its stupid everyone should be allowed to say N" even south park said similar things in the episode where its about to change their flag cause white ppl hang a black guy and the boys were like "all we see is humans hanging a human nothing wrong with that"

i think ppl should start to differ themselfes. its like saying "im a girl i deserve respect!" you are a human just like everyone else, earn respect its not given to you cause you show your tits. yea looking at you misses tron.

As for girls as a "male" I think you should respect women. Chilvary isn't dead but I guess its overall based on how you were raised. I was taught by any regards to always respect a woman so again idk

FrankerXApr 14, 20161 votes

i respekt everyone who deserves it, again i dont differ what skincolor, where you are from what you believe in and what gender you are (unless you are a weeaboo or child molester then i dont like you sorry) but if you dont respekt you wont get any from me.

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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i respekt everyone who deserves it, again i dont differ what skincolor, where you are from what you believe in and what gender you are (unless you are a weeaboo or child molester then i dont like you sorry) but if you dont respekt you wont get any from me.

Being a respectful person and simply showing respect to certain people are two different things. I and most of the people I know? Show repsect not because they were given respect but because its in their character. Not saying its a childish way of thinking because there are some that don't show respect at all but id say that its probably best to not show it at all if being a respectable human being is that much of a chore. Just saying in the long run you're being fake to yourself if being respectful has to be conditioned. That kind of behavior seems to have more to do with Pride than actually trying to be a genuine person #JustSaying

FrankerXApr 14, 20161 votes

oh yea and i wanted to show you this just for the fun :D

http://puu.sh/ofipU/073240b90c.jpg

NazzadanApr 14, 20163 votes

Wait, are you like announcing in game that you are black or something?

Space CådetApr 14, 20163 votes

This is a problem that needs to be addressed and I know that riot has been enforcing bigoted chatter within the community more aggressively. I believe that it is not just riots responsibility but the responsibilities as all of us being part of the LoL community to create a more respectful and fun environment for everyone. I am black but I also see a lot of negativity towards the gay community. While I myself am a straight male I feel like the gay community still should not be discriminated towards during a game.

tahmmApr 14, 20162 votes

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Honestly, some of these players act like they've never seen or been around a black person before. Its always awkward jokes being made that doesn't seem offensive to them but it is to us. Being called the "N" word in the middle of the game even as a joke isn't really funny to be honest. Its like as human beings these people don't know anything about morale, respect, or self-discipline and come off strongly ignorant.

Since the majority of the community is caucasian I doubt this will reach out to anyone but honestly the savagery has to stop. Its not cool.

Dude dont do this.I am mixed and I live in the f*cking Eastern Europe(I know all about racism).But this is just a game, why u care what some nobody says to u behind their pc.Just chill and play the game

Kei143Apr 14, 20162 votes

majority of the community probably are asian instead ..

And most of them just care about whether you feed or not.

NicèstApr 14, 20162 votes

It probably is full of asian players o.O? but I play on the NA server so idk

NicèstApr 14, 20162 votes

I actually take pride in my heritage and culture and feel that its a privilege to be.. well... black lol My group team name is BLK$ and we consist of all different races. Umm alot of what yall are saying or should I say "Implying" isn't what I was implying. If I may ask kindly!!! That you no longer put words in my mouth or make it sound like you're speaking FOR ME :)

If your comment is relatable too "So what he's trying to say or So what you're trying to say is." then its probably best that you don't comment without fully understanding! If you're reading and understand. COOL! If you don't please don't ACT like you understand. It only makes you look ignorant too.

THANK YOU!!!!

NazzadanApr 14, 20161 votes

Settle down.

3BallWarsawApr 14, 20161 votes

Someone saying the N word on league isn't savagery. You grandparent's generation being sprayed with fire hoses and bitten by German Shepherds was savagery. Thanks to them you have the equality to complain about your feelings on the Internet.

Space CådetApr 14, 20162 votes

Real NIKKA Reporting in wassup?

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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Real %%%%% Reporting in wassup?

GANG GANG

FovereApr 14, 20162 votes

Holy hell, lock the thread already

Space CådetApr 14, 20162 votes

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Holy hell, lock the thread already

Why, does it scare you?

NicèstApr 14, 20162 votes

I don't see whats to racial about the gif, he says something anyone could resonate with =/

Kim Chi VendorApr 14, 20162 votes

Are you more chocolate like Lucian or more light like Illaoi?

NicèstApr 14, 20162 votes

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Are you more chocolate like Lucian or more light like Illaoi?

im more illaoi than lucian

ÇhåryzårdApr 14, 20161 votes

The people that do that aren't always white, some are black people too. Some people think that because they are (insert gender/skin color/sexuality here) that it is ok for them to say bad stuff like that. Like I saw a guy say "well I'm gay so I can say F**ggot all I want...like no...you can't...its still offensive to people.

Overall, they are assholes and there will always be assholes. Some people take the joking and trash talk too far. I think hate speech is enough to get a ban right off the bat tbh.

Please don't assume that because most of us that play are white we won't say or do anything. I'm a white player, if I see anyone harassing players over anything I'll stand up and tell them that it is inappropriate.

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

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The people that do that aren't always white, some are black people too. Some people think that because they are (insert gender/skin color/sexuality here) that it is ok for them to say bad stuff like that. Like I saw a guy say "well I'm gat so I can say F**ggot all I want...like no...you can't...its still offensive to people.

Overall, they are assholes and there will always be assholes. Some people take the joking and trash talk too far. I think hate speech is enough to get a ban right off the bat tbh.

Please don't assume that because most of us that play are white we won't say or do anything. I'm a white player, if I see anyone harassing players over anything I'll stand up and tell them that it is inappropriate.

I didnt say that its only white people ._. I feel where you coming from. I was saying that not many will empathize since the majority of the community is white via the first comment being a sarcastic boo hoo.

HethaleanApr 14, 20161 votes

I feel like a lot of the community will sympathize regardless of whether they are white or not. That being said I feel like the online community as an entity attracts the loudest ones and the ones that want to express hatred from behind closed blinds. This just means that you only hear from those poor members. :(

HethaleanApr 14, 20161 votes

I agree with your sentiments entirely. The term is too meaningful and sensitive for people to be used as a joke. It's just going to cause too much harm. It's just too derogatory in history.

Also, I feel like we should stop referring to white people as Caucasian. At least my assumption is that you are equating Caucasian with white. I don't think that I've met any white person actually from the Caucasus Mountain region (border of Georgia and Russia) which is where the term derives its name.

It's also the only race type from Meyers Konversations-Lexikon trio of 'great races'. Those being Caucasoid, and then two others which are not PC and if referred to by them will cause great offense so I will not even put them here. You can find more information by reading up on the Meyers Konversations-Lexikon though. I think that it's just time to put that nomenclature to rest from a poor chapter in early European attempts to classify people.

FovereApr 14, 20161 votes

There is an entire category to report people for these "special" kinds of insults. It's not the first time you've heard the word and it likely won't be the last. It's rude, disrespectful, insulting, yes, but its also not that big of a deal. The player(s) in question will likely receive a swift punishment and will eventually either stop or be permanently banned.

What Little Mac said above is pretty much it. Its an infant's mentality. If they get a reaction, they'll keep doing it. If something is making you uncomfortable, do what you need to do. Ignore, mute, or hell - leave the game. You shouldn't have to sacrifice yourself just to play a silly online game.

NicèstApr 14, 20161 votes

I think everyone is missing the point. Its not about the "N" word lol.. I guess that took most of yall attention but i'm sorry Im not so self-centered to play the victim? I don't care that i'm black, I don't care if you care if i'm black. Or if you have an issue with if i'm black, my target was centered at "Human Beings Behavior towards people of other races" it was targeted at "Morale, Self-Discipline"!!! There are things you don't talk about in a form of joke or humorous manner and even riot has pointed these things out.

Religion and Ethnicity both being one of the few. Just because you don't care about your inheritage, cultural background, lifestyle, ethnicity, ect. Doesn't mean others DONT. And I would think it would be only common sense to respect someone for being different than you but its like the people ive met on the NA and apparently in other servers don't know the concept of respect. Like they don't have any lines they just cross them with no hesitation. Which was why I also pointed out the issue of being "IGNORANT".

This isn't about being black.. So please stop trying to make it seem like i'm playing the victim because I don't do cowardly things of that nature, neither do I hide in the shadows to protect my own hide. "READ" what I said. Stop reflecting your own perspective and try to understand someone other than yourself.. MAYBE JUST MAYBE!! You'll learn a thing or two about who you really are.

#Again #ThankYou

3BallWarsawApr 14, 20163 votes

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I think everyone is missing the point. Its not about the "N" word lol.. I guess that took most of yall attention but i'm sorry Im not so self-centered to play the victim? I don't care that i'm black, I don't care if you care if i'm black. Or if you have an issue with if i'm black, my target was centered at "Human Beings Behavior towards people of other races" it was targeted at "Morale, Self-Discipline"!!! There are things you don't talk about in a form of joke or humorous manner and even riot has pointed these things out.

Religion and Ethnicity both being one of the few. Just because you don't care about your inheritage, cultural background, lifestyle, ethnicity, ect. Doesn't mean others DONT. And I would think it would be only common sense to respect someone for being different than you but its like the people ive met on the NA and apparently in other servers don't know the concept of respect. Like they don't have any lines they just cross them with no hesitation. Which was why I also pointed out the issue of being "IGNORANT".

This isn't about being black.. So please stop trying to make it seem like i'm playing the victim because I don't do cowardly things of that nature, neither do I hide in the shadows to protect my own hide. "READ" what I said. Stop reflecting your own perspective and try to understand someone other than yourself.. MAYBE JUST MAYBE!! You'll learn a thing or two about who you really are.

#Again #ThankYou

First off, you classify yourself in the title as a "black" leaguer, which is insinuating you're in a different class of players. You brought up the fact that the n-word is what offends you. And then insinuated that a mostly Caucasian player base won't care at all. You completely made it about race with your title,post, and gif

NicèstApr 14, 20162 votes

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First off, you classify yourself in the title as a "black" leaguer, which is insinuating you're in a different class of players. You brought up the fact that the n-word is what offends you. And then insinuated that a mostly Caucasian player base won't care at all. You completely made it about race with your title,post, and gif

Lol this is what i'm talking about. Stop reflecting your perspective in what "I" say. By saying the things you've noted to be a dire part of the discussion "YOU" are implying false things that "YOU" believe to be true. "I" wasn't insinuating ANYTHING you just said which goes to show that "YOU" didn't read it with an open mind but with a closed discernment of what "YOU" believe to be true. sigh

I classified myself as a black league player?.. LOL "I AM A BLACK LEAGUE PLAYER!" I dont see how saying so makes you believe that I think i'm of a different class when that "FALSE ACCUSATION" was never written by "ME". Yes I was called the N-Word. Sorry for the lack of information but obviously it was said in an offensive manner that was meant to be.. well offensive! "THESE WERE THINGS THAT WERE SAID" I apologize for a lack of "HOW" they used it. I said it wouldn't reach out meaning I doubt they would "UNDERSTAND" and seeing as the first comments I see are "BOO HOO?!?!" people who "REFLECT THEIR PERSPECTIVES BASED ON WHAT I'M SAYING" and those who insinuate the understanding of "RESPECT" but cannot differ what it means to be "RESPECTFUL?!?!" I WAS SO FAR!!! SO FAR!!! 105% CORRECT!!

The point of me saying all this is to say... If you're not going to read with empathetic perspective, then please don't comment. You'll come off as really ignorant, which we all are to a degree.