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You completey missed the point. There are only 3 black contestants, and two of them have already gone. You like statitistics, shouldn't a white person have left? I've seen worse white dancers on strictly than both Melvin and Temeka. I'm sure Ore will be in the bottom next week, no matter how well he dances.
My favourite dancer is far and away Oti. Not because she's black or half-black or mixed whatever, but because she is a fabulous dancer, looks amazing and has a warmth that jumps out on screen. You might just as well turn this argument on its head and ask why black people are so rubbish at Strictly? All of us (racists) have been far too polite to ask the question but I don't see why it should always be laid at the door of the viewers. |
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I usually buy The Sun but not tomorrow. Its an insult to us viewers.
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I thought Danny was the best so far and a good prospect for winning or at least the final, but with a black partner it looks as if he has only 2 weeks left.
However if he makes the final or semi, does that mean the SCD voters are engaging in positive discrimination by keeping the pair in, or are votes being cast on ability/performance rather than ethnic origin? Let us see. |
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I thought Danny was the best so far and a good prospect for winning or at least the final, but with a black partner it looks as if he has only 2 weeks left.
However if he makes the final or semi, does that mean the SCD voters are engaging in positive discrimination by keeping the pair in, or are votes being cast on ability/performance rather than ethnic origin? Let us see. |
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1. In part, yes you did, but if you start a thread on this subject then all forum members are entitled to their own views and responses.
So basically you answered your own question which proved the thread wrong. 2. Completely disagree. The fact that some mixed race people have done well does not mean racism doesn't exist in the voting. But like I said in my original post I could be wrong and it is just my opinion |
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hmmm three years in a row the Top Male was black or mixed race.
Natalie didn't win... just like many good white dancers haven't, Pixie Lott has one of the best averages of all time and didn't even make the final. Denise Van Outen, and others have not won. Laura is in the bottom2 on week 2 when she is not even close to the worse. |
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Do you really believe that or are you just being provocative? I think you know the answer to your quesdtion.
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Do you really believe that or are you just being provocative? I think you know the answer to your quesdtion.
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hmmm three years in a row the Top Male was black or mixed race.
Natalie didn't win... just like many good white dancers haven't, Pixie Lott has one of the best averages of all time and didn't even make the final. Denise Van Outen, and others have not won. Laura is in the bottom2 on week 2 when she is not even close to the worse. Well said, Stash. But I don't think those calling us racists are going to let a few facts stand in the way of their provocation! |
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Because for me, they are. They are just people, regardless of their colour or ethnicity. I make a judgement on their dancing and whether I like them or not. I think you'll also find that true racists don't differentiate between black and mixed race, but uniformly hate everyone who is not white.
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There was an element of sarcasm about the ridiculous idea that everyone is voting for anyone but black. Danny and his black partner are certs for the last 6, which blows a torpedo through the whole racism in voting argument.
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1. Just as I am entitled to offer a rebuttal to a post that implies that they have not read my acknowledgement of the mixed race Dixon's success.
2. Completely disagree. The fact that some mixed race people have done well does not mean racism doesn't exist in the voting. But like I said in my original post I could be wrong and it is just my opinion |
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The Sun says 'Storm.' Would that be the one they're trying to whip up?
I've seen bigger waves in my goldfish bowl. |
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I think it is you who are missing the point! I hope it doesn't come as too much of a shock, but most voters are actually voting on what they see on the screen of a dancing programme, not working out their statistics. The BBC do the right thing in ensuring that all races are represented in participatory programmes. They cannot legislate for either the non-whites or the whites to be wonderful dancers which is where choice comes in to it.
My favourite dancer is far and away Oti. Not because she's black or half-black or mixed whatever, but because she is a fabulous dancer, looks amazing and has a warmth that jumps out on screen. You might just as well turn this argument on its head and ask why black people are so rubbish at Strictly? All of us (racists) have been far too polite to ask the question but I don't see why it should always be laid at the door of the viewers. We can go back and forth on this, but YOU keep missing the point. The highlighted quote expresses why you have no understanding. |
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Absolutely right. I would have voted for him to win if Erin hadn't pulled that farcical stunt.
Don't judge them by their plastic skin. |
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Oh, here we go again. Do you honestly think died in the wool racists make a distinction?
Of course they don't. They are all about white supremacy and if you are genuinely concerned about racism, you should get your facts right. Black people are over-represented on Strictly this year, is that racism towards white people? |
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I think it is you who are missing the point! I hope it doesn't come as too much of a shock, but most voters are actually voting on what they see on the screen of a dancing programme, not working out their statistics. The BBC do the right thing in ensuring that all races are represented in participatory programmes. They cannot legislate for either the non-whites or the whites to be wonderful dancers which is where choice comes in to it.
My favourite dancer is far and away Oti. Not because she's black or half-black or mixed whatever, but because she is a fabulous dancer, looks amazing and has a warmth that jumps out on screen. You might just as well turn this argument on its head and ask why black people are so rubbish at Strictly? All of us (racists) have been far too polite to ask the question but I don't see why it should always be laid at the door of the viewers. |
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I get the feeling that there is quite a bit racism towards mixed race people from black people.
Black people are over-represented on Strictly this year, is that racism towards white people? Wow. This is all getting v.complicated but it's an interesting thought. But you are, of course, right. Black people are over-represented. Those crying racist should be careful what they stir up. |
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Fair treatment for prosthetic people!!!
Don't judge them by their plastic skin. |
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Always an exception to the rule and sadly the 'beautiful' probably made a difference
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Fair treatment for prosthetic people!!!
Don't judge them by their plastic skin. |
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Fair treatment for prosthetic people!!!
Don't judge them by their plastic skin. |
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And what about disabled people who haven't been represented at all?
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Did Kate Garraway not count?
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