Racism Accusations Debate

This cluster revolves around heated exchanges where commenters debate whether specific statements or opinions expressed in the thread constitute racism, often defending against accusations or questioning their validity.

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Sample Comments

johncolanduoni Jun 25, 2016 View on HN

Sorry, I misread! Depressingly enough people calling you racist for it remains believable.

jovianwaldo Aug 30, 2020 View on HN

The comment is not racist, it wants to expose the racist opinion. I hope you understand the difference.

dchftcs Mar 7, 2022 View on HN

The person didn't attribute it to racism, instead just used racism as an analogy.

Zenbit_UX Oct 4, 2019 View on HN

What did he say that was racist? You seem easily triggered.

vincenzothgreat Jan 13, 2026 View on HN

What did he say that was racist?

pyre Dec 25, 2012 View on HN

Something along the lines of: > I'm not racist! I have black friends!

mwmanning Jun 4, 2008 View on HN

It wasn't a question, it was a statement. You're a racist. It's become painfully obvious after reading your comments over the last several months. You can accept that or not. I just thought it was worth losing karma to confront you with that.

whatwhaaaaat Feb 22, 2024 View on HN

What was racist about what they said?

praneshp Jul 17, 2017 View on HN

Yep, I didn't think you were racist. Just pointing out that there is the opposite complaint too.

zapdrive Oct 27, 2021 View on HN

I'm sure you would be called a racist just for saying that. Haha. The irony!