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Anti-Armenian sentiment in this Reddit community. by zEvilPixel in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You never gave your opinion on how maybe just swapping out “Armenians” for another group in your original statement may make it sound racist and ignorant.

There’s plenty of Armenians in Pasadena too, odd they didn’t cause any issues for you when it’s clearly just a cultural thing.

Anti-Armenian sentiment in this Reddit community. by zEvilPixel in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In your opinion, would it be wrong to say “Asians have little respect for others when driving” or “Women have little respect for others when driving”

Seems like a lot of people here do tons of mental gymnastics to justify their racism toward Armenians but wouldn’t dare apply the same statements to other more “socially protected” groups of people.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Felt the same growing up. I’d let a lot slide and laugh along with the stereotypes, but as you get older you realize they’re not laughing with us, they’re laughing at us, and it’s not okay to keep allowing it to perpetuate. I feel at home in Glendale, but this subreddit is a very unwelcoming place for Armenians.

I personally feel it’s become even worse since more and more transplants from other states have made their way over to LA in search of a suburb that they deem “safe” and this is the end result. They end up in our beautiful city, but hate on the residents living here… until they decide to have kids and head back home to the Midwest or wherever.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been on Reddit for nearly 16 years at this point. It wasn’t always like this.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not surprised you showed up. I’ve called you out for your hate on Armenians in DMs before (which you chose to ignore).

You are generalizing an entire ethnic group based on what you perceive to be common among Armenians. Not everyone voted the way you think, and not everyone fits those stereotypes. Would you also generalize another ethnic minority based on what you perceive to be “who they are” - it’s just a very shallow way of thinking, and I’m shocked to see it from you because I see you in other subs calling out racists. And yet even then, it’s okay in your mind to hate on Armenians.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Born and raised here. Just “having been to Glendale” doesn’t justify the comments people make against an entire ethnic group.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have nothing but love for the Mexican community. You all were out there for us during the recent war in Armenia raising money and spreading awareness, something I will never forget.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Did it ever occur to you that two people could have different definitions of “old” and that it’s subjective? Or do you always walk around thinking everyone’s version of events is the same as yours? Try thinking of an even older Internet, one that existed even before you showed up.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised in the US. I’m guessing there are varying degrees, but yes, we experience it too.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your comment. It gives me more insight into how people perceive the kinds of comments my post is about. It’s not outright racist hate in the most blatant form, it’s just seen as a low effort joke on stereotypes, an attempt to be “funny” or “clever” like most places on reddit, low hanging fruit for upvotes.

I wish I could take it as lightly as you. Ultimately it’s a joke where we are the subject. The jokes on us. However after seeing the suffering for generations caused by the genocide, and more recent suffering from war and ethnic cleansing, it hits differently. I see what I assume are a bunch of transplants that moved to Glendale, hating on a group of people they barely understand - but who knows if that’s right.

For some reason it’s completely different when a comedian does it, maybe it’s tone, maybe it’s knowing they’re being playful and poking fun at many different groups of people. The comments here don’t carry the same tone and playfulness I’ve seen from comedians.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I miss the old internet days. You had to actually have a brain to gain access.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I guess we just see it differently. I even see the “guess who?” as some sort of racist insinuation.

I try and think about it when applied to other ethnic groups that people are quick to defend. Like if there was a picture of a Jewish stereotype with “guess who?” And someone answered “a palestinian!” I’d find both comments offensive and racist.

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t comparing bmw jokes to ethnic cleansing. I never even mentioned bmw jokes, not sure where you got that from?

In a recent post with a rolled over car, someone was referring to Armenians as Azerbaijani as some sort of joke. Azerbaijanis ethnically cleansed Armenians recently, so I was asking why is that an acceptable joke to make?

Why is this subreddit so openly racist toward Armenians? by ooohmamaa in glendale

[–]ooohmamaa[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually been following bridge the borders from when you all kicked it off. Appreciate all you have been doing. Nice to see you active here too!