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[Ferga]

I don't know if I have an Australian accent

 

[Tntnnbltn]

Is Aborigines supposed to be offensive?

Oh, how annoying. I have a list of preferred terminology for my Indigenous Aboriginal Education unit, but I left it at uni.

But to answer your question, yes.

 

[videogamer]

This news regarding Australia is not surprising considering how an Australian hacked into GAF once and banned a ton of people that didn't agree with him.

 

[hamchan]

Is it really that bad there? Aussie gaf please explain.

No. As an Asian living here life is pretty damn awesome. There are a few idiots but that's the same for any otter country.

I'd say it's 10x worse in Asia and southern parts of the USA.

 

[i_am_ben]

Oh, how annoying. I have a list of preferred terminology for my Indigenous Aboriginal Education unit, but I left it at uni.

But to answer your question, yes.

really? I've never heard of it being offensive before. I thought it was just interchangeable with Aboriginal.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

really? I've never heard of it being offensive before. I thought it was just interchangeable with Aboriginal.

Grammatically speaking aboriginal is an adjective and aborigine is a noun. Whether or not either is offensive is probably up for debate.

 

[arstal]

I never know what 'multiculturism' means. But I know it does not mean that.

It may not be what it means, but it can become the unintended side effect very easily.

 

[ZephyrFate]

It may not be what it means, but it can become the unintended side effect very easily.

If stupid people are the majority, then yes, multiculturalism can lead to that. In all other avenues of actual intelligence, multiculturalism is good for all humanity.

 

[Tntnnbltn]

really? I've never heard of it being offensive before. I thought it was just interchangeable with Aboriginal.

From Wikipedia:

The use of "Aborigine(s)" or "Aboriginal(s)" in this sense, i.e. as a noun, has acquired negative, even derogatory connotations in some sectors of the community, who regard it as insensitive, and even offensive. The more acceptable and correct expression is "Aboriginal Australians" or "Aboriginal people," though even this is sometimes regarded as an expression to be avoided because of its historical associations with colonialism. "Indigenous Australians" has found increasing acceptance, particularly since the 1980s.

Grammatically speaking aboriginal is an adjective and aborigine is a noun. Whether or not either is offensive is probably up for debate.

Aboriginal can also be used as a noun.

 

[legend166]

Oh, UN Human Rights Council, you've once again shown your great skill at going after the greatest human rights problems in the world.

What would we do without you?

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Aboriginal can also be used as a noun.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/aboriginal

Then it's being used incorrectly. And yes, perversions of the English language offend me greatly so I guess you might be on to something.

 

[newelly87]

lol @ Americans calling Australians racists.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

If stupid people are the majority, then yes, multiculturalism can lead to that. In all other avenues of actual intelligence, multiculturalism is good for all humanity.

Internet high five!

 

[goomba]

Watch out Australia, the UN might send you a nasty letter.

My New Zealand accent was mistaken for an Australian accent the world over... wtf.

Australian: Feeesh n Cheeeps

New Zealand: Fush n Chups

Night and day.

 

[wormstrangler]

Watch out Australia, the UN might send you a nasty letter.

My New Zealand accent was mistaken for an Australian accent the world over... wtf.

Australian: Feeesh n Cheeeps

New Zealand: Fush n Chups

Night and day.

Feeesh n Cheeeps? Never heard any Aussie pronounce it like that...

 

[goomba]

Feeesh n Cheeeps? Never heard any Aussie pronounce it like that...

So how do they pronounce it?

 

[i_am_ben]

So how do they pronounce it?

the way normal people do.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

So how do they pronounce it?

"Fish and chips, mate."

the way normal people do.

:lol

 

[CrushDance]

What do you expect from people that are descendants of criminals?

:lol

 

[VOOK]

Oh look this thread again.

 

[HolyCheck]

Oh look this thread again.

racist.

 

[Escape Goat]

racist.

racistphobe

 

[Deleted member 30609]

A lot of people living outside of the major cities or Victoria/NSW/SA aren't exactly scholarly. I mean, look at Itainteasybeingcheesy. It's like calling the US homophobic based on a survey of Utah and Georgia. We're doing our best, I promise.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

:lol

Typical American response. What can you expect from the descendants of slave-owners?

 

[caromelo]

Is it really that bad there? Aussie gaf please explain.

Depends on where you live in Australia. I lived in Sydney city, and it was fine. Never experienced racism as a kid. My family moved to the western suburbs of Sydney and it's horrible.

I have a job in the local shopping centre and there's a large amount of white people that refuse to talk to me because I'm Asian or have told my manager that a "true Australian" should have my job.

 

[i_am_ben]

everything north of Melbourne should be burnt to the ground.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

everything north of Melbourne should be burnt to the ground.

That's not true! Rural Victoria is very multicultural and lovely and rosey.

 

[HolyCheck]

everything north of Melbourne should be burnt to the ground.

let's just burn any state that follows NRL

 

[i_am_ben]

That's not true! Rural Victoria is very multicultural and lovely and rosey.

i'm willing to compromise to anything above Ballarat but that's as far as I go.

let's just burn any state that follows NRL

and leave Adelaide? yeah right!

 

[Salazar]

let's just burn any state that follows NRL

An amnesty is in order for people who live in Queensland but have a boiling revulsion for rugby league and its fans. I don't think a great deal of AFL either, to be honest.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

i'm willing to compromise to anything above Ballarat but that's as far as I go.



and leave Adelaide? yeah right!

Shepparton and north, and that's my final offer.

 

[i_am_ben]

Shepparton and north, and that's my final offer.

no Shepparton needs to be targeted especially. Thats like the the bogan capital of Victoria.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

A lot of people living outside of the major cities or Victoria/NSW/SA aren't exactly scholarly. I mean, look at Itainteasybeingcheesy. It's like calling the US homophobic based on a survey of Utah and Georgia. We're doing our best, I promise.

Cute. I love how people down south and in big cities think they are somehow smarter than everyone else, i mean what is it that's meant to make you smarter...... 2 minute showers?. Going of the Aus Gaf thread and the election thread it's oh so lol worthy that you guys seem to think you are mentally superior.

Oh where exactly where the race riots again?

 

[remz]

Shepparton and north, and that's my final offer.

Bias

 

[Deleted member 30609]

no Shepparton needs to be targeted especially. Thats like the the bogan capital of Victoria.

I have family that I need to save first, but fair do.

 

[HolyCheck]

i'm willing to compromise to anything above Ballarat but that's as far as I go.



and leave Adelaide? yeah right!

i'm not going to burn myself am I!

*hides his Adelaide Rams membership card*

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Cute. I love how people down south and in big cities think they are somehow smarter than everyone else, i mean what is it that's meant to make you smarter...... 2 minute showers?. Going of the Aus Gaf thread and the election thread it's oh so lol worthy that you guys seem to think you are mentally superior.

Oh where exactly where the race riots again?

No, I think I'm smarter than most people. I don't discriminate by place of residence.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Hey don't hate on Sydney-GAF

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

No, I think I'm smarter than most people. I don't discriminate by place of residence.

You thought wrong.

 

[justjohn]

I'm a black male from UK and I spent a year living with my Australian girlfriend(White) in Brisbane some time ago and it was probably the best year of my life.

dont remmember one incident of racist behaviour aimed at me, and I spent a fuckton of time in bars, pubs and clubs. Aussies are fun loving awesome fuckers and I'm seriously thinking of moving back there permanently.

 

[Salazar]

I'm a black male from UK and I spent a year living with my Australian girlfriend(White) in Brisbane some time ago and it was probably the best year of my life.

YEAH, rep Brisbane

 

[Deleted member 30609]

I'm a black male from UK and I spent a year living with my Australian girlfriend(White) in Brisbane some time ago and it was probably the best year of my life.

dont remmember one incident of racist behaviour aimed at me, and I spent a fuckton of time in bars, pubs and clubs. Aussies are fun loving awesome fuckers and I'm seriously thinking of moving back there permanently.

I haven't spent a serious amount of time overseas, but I tend to think that the ratio of discrimination in Australia isn't significantly higher than any other Western country. Living in Australia versus the UK versus the US ultimately isn't going to be a significantly different experience. We consume the same style of media and are inspired by the same people.

Anyone's milage can and will vary depending on whichever random people they mix with in any random town.

The Aboriginal thing is a messy situation. The reality is that there are still large groups perpetuating the lazy, aggressive stereotype, and it's hurting everyone.

 

[Tntnnbltn]

I have family that I need to save first, but fair do.

You have to go.

 

[i_am_ben]

I'm of decidedly average intelligence. However, I do tend to be more considerate than most... which in a way means I'm smarter........

You have to go.

:lol :lol

 

[FuturusX]

Well we Asians get discriminated just as much. We don't go around all day complaining and asking for benefits from the government.

Where to begin...Wrong on every level. Not merely racist, but wilfully nonsensical. Bravo!

 

[speedpop]

Everyone knows the only good part of Australia is the little island to the south.

The Aboriginal thing is a messy situation. The reality is that there are still large groups perpetuating the lazy, aggressive stereotype, and it's hurting everyone.

I've told you before that I love you. Now stop it.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

(I think a lot of Australian's put national pride above rational thinking, making them seem a tad less bright when they're actually super-cool, which once again makes us about the same as the rest of the world. Except maybe the UK. You guys hate yourselves for some reason.)

 

[i_am_ben]

Everyone knows the only good part of Australia is the little island to the south.


I've told you before that I love you. Now stop it.

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this could get interesting.

 

[Salazar]

Except maybe the UK. You guys hate yourselves for some reason.

Wales and Ireland have no self-esteem issues.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

You have to go.

All my gay leftism is actually a front. I'm a spy for FF lunatics. Farewell.