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Clarification -- "Tolerance"
14 years ago
Okies... so... lots of people have been shouting on the page with questions or comments regarding oxymorons and double negatives within the group, such as members of this group being members of other "intolerant" groups, people's "intolerant" icons, and members of this group committing "intolerant" acts.
Allow me to explain these...
1. Tolerant Furs is not responsible for the actions of their group members, nor do the actions of group members necessarily reflect the views or actions of Tolerant Furs itself -- It's alot like being a furry in the first place, if you feel you are, you're in. We are an identifier, and we have no way to enforce who identifies themselves as tolerant as both Maverick and I have jobs and bills to pay. If someone claims to be a tolerant fur, but shows nothing but intolerance, sure it makes us look bad, but the actions of group members DO NOT reflect on the group itself.
2. Tolerance is not an absolute -- Again, just like classifying yourself as a furry, if you ask 50 different people, you'll get 100 different answers. There is not set standard or regulation of how much toleration equals tolerance, or how much tolerance is required to be a part of this group.
3. Being tolerant does not mean immortal, opinionless, or lacking in emotion -- Everyone has views, everyone has opinions, everyone has bad days, and everyone has hurt feelings. Just because one person in the group is intolerant of one thing does not mean everyone in the group is the same. Being tolerant means you realize something is occurring, and whether or not you give two shits about it, you keep your mouth shut for better judgement; you treat others the way you want to be treated. Again, however, there are breaking points. Everyone has their limits.
4. Knowing when to tolerate intolerance and when to take a stand are part of being tolerant -- One of the most frequent shouts regards to this group "being unable to tolerate intolerance". The ONLY types of intolerance that should be tolerated are minor, non-confrontational ones to avoid unnecessary conflict, and therefore this quote is true, but worded wrong. We are not unable to tolerate intolerance; we simply do not tolerate serious acts of intolerance. If a woman is being abused by her husband and one can tell, someone should take a stand for her. If someone comes on a submission and lashes out about how much he or she hates cub art, it's up to you, but the tolerant thing to do would be to let that person have their opinion, delete the comment, and not respond.
Been wanting to write this awhile! But with moving and new jobs it's been difficult :P
Allow me to explain these...
1. Tolerant Furs is not responsible for the actions of their group members, nor do the actions of group members necessarily reflect the views or actions of Tolerant Furs itself -- It's alot like being a furry in the first place, if you feel you are, you're in. We are an identifier, and we have no way to enforce who identifies themselves as tolerant as both Maverick and I have jobs and bills to pay. If someone claims to be a tolerant fur, but shows nothing but intolerance, sure it makes us look bad, but the actions of group members DO NOT reflect on the group itself.
2. Tolerance is not an absolute -- Again, just like classifying yourself as a furry, if you ask 50 different people, you'll get 100 different answers. There is not set standard or regulation of how much toleration equals tolerance, or how much tolerance is required to be a part of this group.
3. Being tolerant does not mean immortal, opinionless, or lacking in emotion -- Everyone has views, everyone has opinions, everyone has bad days, and everyone has hurt feelings. Just because one person in the group is intolerant of one thing does not mean everyone in the group is the same. Being tolerant means you realize something is occurring, and whether or not you give two shits about it, you keep your mouth shut for better judgement; you treat others the way you want to be treated. Again, however, there are breaking points. Everyone has their limits.
4. Knowing when to tolerate intolerance and when to take a stand are part of being tolerant -- One of the most frequent shouts regards to this group "being unable to tolerate intolerance". The ONLY types of intolerance that should be tolerated are minor, non-confrontational ones to avoid unnecessary conflict, and therefore this quote is true, but worded wrong. We are not unable to tolerate intolerance; we simply do not tolerate serious acts of intolerance. If a woman is being abused by her husband and one can tell, someone should take a stand for her. If someone comes on a submission and lashes out about how much he or she hates cub art, it's up to you, but the tolerant thing to do would be to let that person have their opinion, delete the comment, and not respond.
Been wanting to write this awhile! But with moving and new jobs it's been difficult :P
For instants, I'm not very into vore, but I don't scream at them about it, I just walk away.
It's their for of humour. Or their way of saying that they are tolerant to a certain extend.
I can tolerate allot of things, yet I have no ignorants towards people who harm my friends. Therefore; I am not 100% tolerant.
Or by having icons with a cynical/sarcastic undertone merely as a parody, or has humorous intent.
Ignorance = Tolerance
Damn my wireless-keyboard is lagging today...
Inaction causes the status quo to be maintained. I don't think tolerating the committing of intolerant acts is practicing tolerance; it certainly does not achieve tolerance.
I apologize for not making that clearer. I didn't think it through clearly :)
Of course they fucking shouldn't -- and if that makes me "intolerant", then we need more such "intolerance".