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Old March 6th 08, 01:04 PM posted to rec.games.chess.misc,rec.games.chess.computer
David Richerby
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Default Anti-Semitism on FICS (Free Internet Chess Server)

Israel Silverman wrote:
I understand your point about not being overly sensitive. But when
an example is fairly clear, as this is


I don't think it's as clear as you think it is. From what you've
posted so far, it could be either way.

Also, I doubt if another race were stuck in there, it would have
been as acceptable.


No. If it is anti-semitism, it is absolutely unacceptable. The
question is whether there is actually any anti-semitic intent. To
take a different example, you might imagine that `dickman' would be an
inappropriate name on a server that children use; but it is a not
uncommon English surname and it would be unfortunate to ban somebody
using the name he or she was born with.


Dave.

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