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[–]Fruitsi 9 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 0 fun10 insightful - 1 fun -  (10 children)

I really want to stress OPs point again. I love the layout of this website, the mission statement and the dedication to a free and open conversation. HOWEVER, I will never visit if it turns into even a tenth of what Voat is now. I don't want racism. I don't want people calling for a white nation free of immigrants. I want a fun, happy and most of all, normal site.

So far I haven't seen evidence to either way. But I'm hoping for the absolute best.

[–]sawboss 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (9 children)

I don't want racism.

It's one of the ugliest facets of human societies. Sadly, racism seems to be a "feature" of human nature which I doubt will ever be fully expunged. There are evolutionary reasons for promoting the interests of your own nearest relatives over others.

[–]Fruitsi 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I agree. Sadly, I don't think it will change. However, I do hope that Saidit does not attract the racist crowrd.

[–]Divine_Lotus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

There are evolutionary reasons for promoting the interests of your own nearest relatives over others.

How does racism and evolution match up?

I've grown up with those not 'of my own blood' and despite racist remarks/tendaancies from family members I feel that we're one and the same in terms of being in this life. Especially when life gets rough, when you're generally alone, and your family/'kind' doesn't support you for reasons that may have something to do with ego/fear.

Reminds me of a quote:

"Family isn't whose blood you carry. It's who you love and who loves you." - Bob Ho in The Spy Next Door

Sources with picture evidence:

Twitter https://twitter.com/EyeOfJackieChan/status/211601737985957888

Facebook http://fb.me/1R0RZ0rh1

[–]sawboss 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

So you won't mind if I cook your children to feed my own family?

[–]Divine_Lotus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I have no clear answer to that as there are many factors and implications, so maybe reading things up about this may help. Articles search: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=racism+and+evolution+site%3A.edu&t=h_&ia=web

[–]sawboss 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Yeah, I'm not gonna starve.

[–]Divine_Lotus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

So you believe that's the only way to survive for yourself and your family?

[–]sawboss 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If I do will you freely give your children to be eaten by my family?

[–]Divine_Lotus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

How does that relate to racism and evolution?

[–]sawboss 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

We're getting there further down.