Seamaiden
Well-Known Member
It is a racial slur on the part of the person making the assumptions about Muslims, yes? Most people automatically assume Middle Eastern (and I happen to be able to blend in splendidly with that population), and that assumption is based on some degree of ignorance. For the VAST majority of westerners, Muslim = Arab. (So, what about those who simply have swarthy skin and might be Mediterranean hairy?)Muslims come in all colors. How is it a racial slur?
However, I think there have been some much more blatant attacks made, far worse than that. I can certainly see how you're feeling offended, but I've seen (and been on the receiving end of) far worse. My husband as well.
If rollitup and the mods would like, I will spend one week reporting personal attacks that I see on the board. I honestly think it will really increase their workload with site maintenance.