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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wes1701E: [QB] I have been a frequent registered �lurker� of the forums for years now and have been frequently (well, frequently for me) posting the last year or so. There is something I would like to address. There has been a constant negative stereotype of American culture on this board for some time. These incidents can range from a slightly suggestive American inferiority, or a complete bashing of an aspect of American culture or American culture itself. An example of the past couple incidents I�ve noticed include: ∙ The stereotype that the American education system is a chain of prison-like schools which promote or accept murder as a way of life, based on the stereotype that all school districts in America run under the exact same policies and post-Columbine propaganda/paranoia. ∙ The stereotype that all Americans have a superiority complex and think of themselves as being higher or more important then those from other countries, rooted in the belief that America is in fact the �most powerful and greatest country of them all� ∙ The stereotype that all Americans are divided into extreme Liberals and Conservatives, and take on the extreme believes of either one or the other. ∙ Stereotypes of Americans� interests. Such as purchasing power and economic balance. Such as stating that �Americans own too many of X.� ∙ The stereotype of American attitude towards sexual behavior and maturity. And these are only a few of the one that come to mind. I recognize that it is possible that the offenders do not even know of their stereotyping, but it is apparent that some are creating these stereotypes on propose. I wonder if it�s really that hard to try not to stereotype any race/gender/religion in these forums. I know it exists in real life, but I also know that those who stereotype people in real life are look down upon, at least in my area/social circle. I would really like to see the extreme cases of stereotyping disappear on these forums to make everyone�s visit more enjoyable. Please give me feedback� examples of when you may have experienced any sort of stereotypes on these forums. We all may or may not of experience it in real life, but why bring it here? Thanks Wes [/QB][/QUOTE]
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