quote:Originally posted by RJM:
I made the post in the form where it can be debated as opposed to someone believing the original post was offensive. What's wrong with a debate on what's offensive if it's not aimed at anyone? I also stated a stereotype joke doesn't necessarily apply to everyone.
It's the equivalent of having a debate on the offensiveness of the "N" word, but to a lesser degree. The statement itself is offensive. It unfairly paints a whole group of people in a negative light.
Up until you brought that up, I had no idea that USC was considered that way. Using terminology like that around people, leaves a lasting, unsubstantiated, prejudicial and ugly impression. There is no connotation or context in which that can be taken either humorously or enlightening. Its whole intent is to bash and stereotype.
I don't see an intent to debate when I read that, it looks much more like intent to flame.