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 Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:38 pm
Here's where I'll address all the general questions asked in the guild. If you have a problem or feel curious about anything related to the guild in general, feel free to post here. I will be checking this constantly so there's no need to PM me; though if you have a personal, urgent issue (like you wish to report someone) you can definitely PM me about it.
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:52 pm
FAQs If this guild is about spreading love and communality, why use an organization like the Black Panthers for the namesake?
Well, first things first: the Black Panthers was NOT a violent hate group like the media has taught us. They were militant, socialist, and radical so they easily got a bad rep. The Black Panther party and the Black Power movement was about promoting Blacks loving themselves; not Blacks hating Whites. They did a lot of positive good for their communities including soup kitchens, charities, etc. They were anti-racism and used militant-like tactics in protests, mainly to discourage and protest police brutality toward Blacks. Evidence of their anti-racism was the fact that they inspired many other racial groups to stand up not only to help Blacks, but to help ALL oppressed people in America; which included whites as well. If you want a good example, think of the character Huey Freeman from "The Boondocks".
I chose this name because the guild shares a similar purpose and ideology with their group. It was a radical, attention-grabbing name and really, I feel as though this is an issue that deserves some radical measures. Also, like the Black Panthers, Blacks have been given a very nasty reputation thanks to the actions of a few...so I felt it represented the entire tone of the guild as well.
If I join this guild, will I be saying I'm part of the Black Panthers?
The answer is noooo. Though the guild shares similar ideas and goals with the group, this is by no means meant to be an extension of the party. And, we are open to all races while the Black Panthers were exclusively Black (no, this is not racist or discriminatory - sometimes, the only way to get up in the world is to help yourself, not rely on everyone else's aid. For further information, see the Guidelines).
I disagree with some (or a lot) of the things you and others say. What do I do?
Well, the simplest method would be to just not join or to quit. However, only an idiot would shun dissenting points of view simply because they disagree, so I encourage you all to challenge anything me or anyone else has to say. Just be respectful about it. Though I warn you: if you think there's something wrong or racist about this guild (or any guild for that matter) focusing on only one group of people, just don't join 'cause there's no way you are going to convince me otherwise. Again, see the Guidelines for more info.
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