You're kidding, right?

hudsonvalley · September 20th, 2009, 10:18 AM

What is "Mexican Style" carry?

That was closed because of Rule #6? I quote: 6. We do not discriminate in regards to religion, race, creed, gender, sexual preference, or national origin, nor will we tolerate, on this forum, those that do. Racial, ethnic, or religious slurs appearing in posts will be removed.

Who slurred? What happened? If someone was really rude I would have said something too but asking a question about something so named for so long that I don't believe had any anti-Mexican feeling attached is silly, plain and simple.....PC at times makes us jumpy and I'm sick of it...please, let's be adults and understand the questions and not try to read the feelings behind them....

I'm in the wrong thread, Moderator, please post in correct spot, thanks.

Rugergirl · September 20th, 2009, 10:39 AM

I understand the answer in post 4 in the closed thread, but I don't get the connection to rule 6? By that definition, the term is a name used to describe a part of history of the Mexican goverment, not a slur against Mexican people.
None of the responses posted seemed to be the least bit derogitory.
I'm as confused as you are HV

Paymeister · September 20th, 2009, 10:40 AM

So far as the original post was concerned it certainly sounded like an honest question.

The term may have been used perjoratively elsewhere by some, though it hasn't seemed to have teeth in anything I've read here (at least to this non-Hispanic). Still, the phrase has been used extensively here as a technical term. The definition was not at all apparent from this website, though it's certainly available with a quick Google search. However, Hudsonvalley chose to ask here, and, predictably, he got an honest answer (and I liked the historical post, too) that was neutral in tone.

I don't see the slur either, so I assume that the post that was deleted suggested to the moderators that the thread was likely to (ahem) go South pretty quickly. Deleting the post that stepped over the line removed the evidence, as it were, so we're left scratching our heads.

Without that post we can only make assumptions, but based on observing their behavior over the years I'm confident that the moderators were even-handed and well-reasoned in their action here.

Jetpilot007 · September 20th, 2009, 10:42 AM

I read the post. There was nothing discriminatory, defamatory, or derogatory. My family is of Italian descent specifically Sicily. If there was a CCW term called the "Sicilian" would my feelings be hurt? NO NO NO. The problem with our society? We are too sensitive to EVERYONE's feelings.

Harryball · September 20th, 2009, 10:56 AM

I read thru the other thread and it seemed like a fair question. Not sure why it was locked. PC is all around

Jetpilot007 · September 20th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Maybe my hispanic wife will soon SLAP ME for calling her "Colombianita" or Colombian Girl becuase her feelings were hurt. Or maybe I SHOULD BE OFFENDED by my wife when she calls me "Senor Kimber Italiano" NOT......................................

itowbigtruck · September 20th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Another ridiculous censor by the moderators of this board who have a "god complex".
And yes, before you send me a nasty E-mail about how this is a privately owned board, blah blah, blah, I am aware of this. But you cannot expect fair debate with crap censorship with no merit.

Maybe whoever locked it can explain? But I doubt they will have the intesinal fortitude to do so.

Roger

itowbigtruck · September 20th, 2009, 11:11 AM

I was just looking at RugerGirls Avatar. Maybe she should be banned because a Kenyan resident might be offended..

EW3 · September 20th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itowbigtruck

Another ridiculous censor by the moderators of this board who have a "god complex".
And yes, before you send me a nasty E-mail about how this is a privately owned board, blah blah, blah, I am aware of this. But you cannot expect fair debate with crap censorship with no merit.

Maybe whoever locked it can explain? But I doubt they will have the intesinal fortitude to do so.

Roger

Noobs that make statements like that tend to become "ex members" pretty quick.

As far as the OP, maybe it was closed due to the inherent unsafe nature of this type of carry? Hello, Plaxico?

Jetpilot007 · September 20th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Mr. Moderator this is purely a suggestion.

You may want to think things through a bit more carefully before closing a thread. As people who believe in the 2nd Amendment and in the grand scheme of things, THE US CONSTITUTION, we certainly do not want to go towards the road of promoting the Fairness Doctrine e.g. the Censorship Doctrine.

I also sincerely hope you do not cancel my membership simply because I am posting a critique. That would be just as bad as Censorship it not WORSE.

September 20th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#1
hudsonvalley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lower hudson valley ny Posts: 628	You're kidding, right? What is "Mexican Style" carry? That was closed because of Rule #6? I quote: 6. We do not discriminate in regards to religion, race, creed, gender, sexual preference, or national origin, nor will we tolerate, on this forum, those that do. Racial, ethnic, or religious slurs appearing in posts will be removed. Who slurred? What happened? If someone was really rude I would have said something too but asking a question about something so named for so long that I don't believe had any anti-Mexican feeling attached is silly, plain and simple.....PC at times makes us jumpy and I'm sick of it...please, let's be adults and understand the questions and not try to read the feelings behind them.... I'm in the wrong thread, Moderator, please post in correct spot, thanks. __________________ Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. ---Ronald Reagan

September 20th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#2
Rugergirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,193	I understand the answer in post 4 in the closed thread, but I don't get the connection to rule 6? By that definition, the term is a name used to describe a part of history of the Mexican goverment, not a slur against Mexican people. None of the responses posted seemed to be the least bit derogitory. I'm as confused as you are HV __________________ Disclaimer: The posts made by this member are only the members opinion, not a reflection on anyone else, nor the group, and should not be cause for anyone to get their undergarments wedged in an uncomfortable position.

September 20th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#3
Paymeister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 961	We don't see the deleted post So far as the original post was concerned it certainly sounded like an honest question. The term may have been used perjoratively elsewhere by some, though it hasn't seemed to have teeth in anything I've read here (at least to this non-Hispanic). Still, the phrase has been used extensively here as a technical term. The definition was not at all apparent from this website, though it's certainly available with a quick Google search. However, Hudsonvalley chose to ask here, and, predictably, he got an honest answer (and I liked the historical post, too) that was neutral in tone. I don't see the slur either, so I assume that the post that was deleted suggested to the moderators that the thread was likely to (ahem) go South pretty quickly. Deleting the post that stepped over the line removed the evidence, as it were, so we're left scratching our heads. Without that post we can only make assumptions, but based on observing their behavior over the years I'm confident that the moderators were even-handed and well-reasoned in their action here. __________________ www.covtutor.com - a personal credentialed science/math online Pro-2A tutor for your child. [OK, I don't expect 2A to come up, but thought you would be amused.]

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September 20th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#4
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 289	I read the post. There was nothing discriminatory, defamatory, or derogatory. My family is of Italian descent specifically Sicily. If there was a CCW term called the "Sicilian" would my feelings be hurt? NO NO NO. The problem with our society? We are too sensitive to EVERYONE's feelings.

September 20th, 2009, 10:56 AM	#5
Harryball Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 114	I read thru the other thread and it seemed like a fair question. Not sure why it was locked. PC is all around

September 20th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#6
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 289	Maybe my hispanic wife will soon SLAP ME for calling her "Colombianita" or Colombian Girl becuase her feelings were hurt. Or maybe I SHOULD BE OFFENDED by my wife when she calls me "Senor Kimber Italiano" NOT......................................

September 20th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#7
itowbigtruck Ex Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florissant (St Louis area) MO Posts: 100	Another ridiculous censor by the moderators of this board who have a "god complex". And yes, before you send me a nasty E-mail about how this is a privately owned board, blah blah, blah, I am aware of this. But you cannot expect fair debate with crap censorship with no merit. Maybe whoever locked it can explain? But I doubt they will have the intesinal fortitude to do so. Roger

September 20th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#8
itowbigtruck Ex Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florissant (St Louis area) MO Posts: 100	I was just looking at RugerGirls Avatar. Maybe she should be banned because a Kenyan resident might be offended..

September 20th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#10
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 289	Mr. Moderator this is purely a suggestion. You may want to think things through a bit more carefully before closing a thread. As people who believe in the 2nd Amendment and in the grand scheme of things, THE US CONSTITUTION, we certainly do not want to go towards the road of promoting the Fairness Doctrine e.g. the Censorship Doctrine. I also sincerely hope you do not cancel my membership simply because I am posting a critique. That would be just as bad as Censorship it not WORSE.