Why can't a white person ask a question about black people or their culture without getting labeled a racist?
476123
Because he is in the military, and there is no race in the military, only dark green or light green.
529473
Every culture teaches its self that it is superior, right, different, entitled, when compared to another culture.  It is very difficult to go outside ones self and view people/events/things from a completely objective perspective.  Some folks can do this better than others, but everyone is trapped by their own beliefs and that is what they use to observe and judge what they see.  \n\nYou're right in saying there is a level of racism here, sometimes subtle, sometimes not so subtle.  From my perspective, I don't see how that can be avoided, though it is distressing to me to see how some folks can revel in denigrating other people because of race alone.
711231
there are quite a few on here i suppose but the vast majority of whites are not racist.  don't let the few give all of us a bad name or they have won their little game.  Personally i generally skip over racist questions, so i would think alot of people do and therefore you would never hear from us.  maybe its time to get alittle more involved.
402573
A strong cultural identity can lead to labeling due to the arrogance of the person for there culture which would trigger a misunderstanding to others in the way they might feel a sense of that person acting as if they where better then you and thus lead to stereotyping through making fun of that culture. I cultures would take the time to explain why they do things in different manners even down to the history of why it might help people relate to there culture and they might even see that there are many similarities with certain things there culture do.
604940
I think Black and Whites are both racist. They both victimize themselves when it is not even neccesary. BLack people are always talking about how the white man does this and that to them. Even though Im Black, That stuff still gets annoying hearing it all the time. White people put the balck people down all the time and put labels on them. I think thatn if people cant grow up and forgive the past, then Black nor White people are never going to evolve as a whole. And thats REAL...
1104468
It had to do with how the question was worded, for example, this is not a racist question:\n\nDo black men prefer chubby women? Why?\n\nWhereas this is:\n\nWhy do black guys like to date REALLY fat girls?\n\nThe reason being that the second question includes a rather large assumption, that all black men like fat white woman. It´s obviously not true, you only have to watch MTV for about 18 seconds to get a fairly good idea of what alot of black guys like in a girl (at least, alot of black guys who make music videos) and it´s not gross obesity. Essentially, the people who complained saw a racist statement, hidden behind a rather vacuous question, and they complained. It´s quite possible the girl was just being clumsy with her use of language rather than racist, though to be honest I think she´s just upset because a black guy chose a fat girl over her and she´s decided to take it out on all black men in general.\n\nIt´s all very well talking about the differences betwen races, they certainly exist, it´s pretty much a proven point that oriental people are alot shorted than the other races for example. You just need to be careful how you talk about it, which generally means bearing in mind that when you talk about a group of people, there will be quite a few people in that group who are not the way you´re talking about. For example, the question you answered would have sounded alot better if it had included the word "Some":\n\nWhy do some black guys like to date REALLY fat girls?
1020606
Many people are instantly offended when this question is asked, even in the most respectful way from a curious mind.  So now instead of getting information on your question people are attacking you for asking the question.  This is why this question and the word in fact remains a taboo, because most people will not talk about it openly with another race and automatically take offense to the inquiry.  \n\nI don't know why any race would refer to themselves with an offensive word or term.  But in the same sense a word only has the power to offend you when you allow it.  And in reference to this word it carries so much meaning historically, and not in a good sense, that Americans as a culture should make the decision to omit the word from our vocabularies.
727736
I have no idea why some fairly innocent questions are singled out for immediate removal, and yet some of the most godawful racist spew is allowed to remain. \n\nFor example, this is allowed to remain:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvmRPel_FqWQyGHqUnaxVXnsy6IX?qid=20061125162054AAvyLsw\n\nBut your question was removed. It seems like some kind of bizarre double standard. . .makes me wonder where the monitors are coming from, literally and metaphorically.
909301
Not only that but when black people make fun of white peopl its "comedy."  But if a white comedian made fun of black he'd be "racist."  There is definitely a double standard.  Why isn't there a White Entertainment Channel?  The reason is simple - black people get offended by race-issues.  White people really don't care.  And there is social pressure against being labeled a "racist."
965817
I am not sure why they would not allow that question.  Sometimes I just think it all has to do with the whim of the employee reviewing the questions as they come onto the site.\n\nWhy are people rude?  Because they don't have to give their real identities and say things they probably would never say to total strangers.  I think some people too are just having a bad day; others are chronically negative individuals -- I've run into a few every once and a while and their answers are almost always negative -- or they read something into a question that is just not there (except in their minds) and verbally attack the questioner.\n\nI've found that most of the guys and gals on here though are very sincere and helpful people -- and I guess that is why the site was established in the first place -- and why it is so popular.  Take care.
1136795
geeze im not even black and the way some people answered ur question is terrible , cmon people this isnt very becomming of u. all the black hate stuff isnt called for , knock it off. god its a difference in skin color thats it , my god how low can you be people!
1101346
I think you probably don't understand what you are talking about because you are 12. Many blacks just act the way the do to defend themselves not because they are trying to attack people. Think about it, blacks don't label whites as colored when they are in black countries especially in Africa, instead they are cherished and loved. But it is the opposite where blacks are staying in white communities.
213006
its called prejudice and racism and a whole lot of other things. some people are ignorant and cant handle the truth. if people stopped judging each other,this place would be a whole lot better and people wouldnt have to hide who they really are.the people that discriminate are the losers that feel so bad about themselves that the only way they can feel better is by saying something mean to someone else. sad isnt it?
772010
Seems like there are actually an abundance of "questions" by ignorant (and seemingly young) white people in which they degrade other races, creeds, ethnicities, etc.  Maybe the real question is: Why are we entertaining them?
47901
You are right, it is weird. When whites comment on blacks it is bad. When blacks comment on whites it is okay. Weird times. Why can't we just get along?
603447
ppl who are racist are uneducated some of the question and answers are just ignorant
1170021
Why are all of your 'asked questions' about white vs. black?