# Protesting a warning given to me in The Pit
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347
**Category:** About This Message Board
**Created:** [February 3, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347 "2026-02-03T20:04:31Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
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### Author:  [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/1 "2026-02-03T20:04:31Z")
> [@Isn't Islam a wonderful religion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-islam-a-wonderful-religion/1027240/158):
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> Okay, buddy, now you’re the one being a jerk. I’m dipping out of this thread now that I’ve de-escalated the situation. Stay if you want, but you’ll probably be talking to an empty room. This is why Jews get a bum rap. Sincerely, have a nice day. No sarcasm. SIGNING OFF
I would like to appeal this warning.
What I meant was, “You’re being a jerk, and this is why Jews have a bad reputation. Generally speaking.” It wasn’t intended as an antisemitic comment, though it could come off as unfortunate phrasing.
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### Author:  [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/2 "2026-02-03T20:08:21Z")
What you said and what you meant to say are both antisemitic.
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### Author:  [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/3 "2026-02-03T20:11:05Z")
I still don’t get it. Are you saying Jews are jerks, and that’s why they have a bad reputation? Are you saying that one Jew being a jerk is the reason why? Something else?
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### Author:  [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/4 "2026-02-03T20:27:09Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#):
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> What I meant was, “You’re being a jerk, and this is why Jews have a bad reputation. Generally speaking.”
That’s the meaning I took from the post when I gave it a warning.
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### Author:  [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/5 "2026-02-03T21:13:29Z")
@crowmanyclouds and @miller already explained my feelings about your post @ekedolphin, but the post in question, whatever your _intent_ may have been, was absolutely a cheap shot.
> _No slurs or cheap shots._ Do not post slurs or other cheap shots based on race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender orientation, or other group identity except for political affiliation or leaning.
And yes, that’s one of the rules that apply even in the Pit.
ETA - reply shows to @crowmanyclouds, because I originally quoted their fine post, but felt it stood on it’s own.
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### Author:  [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/6 "2026-02-03T21:25:01Z")
Just to add some words, “You’re being a jerk, and this is why _the identifiable group you belong to_ has a bad reputation.” is one of the most common justifications for bigotry.
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### Author:  [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/7 "2026-02-03T21:30:40Z")
Self awareness would be good in this case. What you said was extremely antisemitic. In a time of rising racial tensions, I feel @Miller was completely right.
What you wrote in the OP here is still very antisemitic. even your weasel words fail.
Take the warning, and try to avoid being so antisemitic in the future please.
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### Author:  [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/8 "2026-02-03T21:56:35Z")
I’m not sure how you don’t see the problem with that. But it seems like you’re going through some stuff right now, so it would probably be a good idea to take a step back. You mentioned in that thread that when you are having poor mental health days you get racist and call people racial slurs, so it’s probably in everyone’s best interest that you take a break during those times. Regardless of what’s going on with you, nobody deserves to be the target of bigotry.
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### Author:  [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/9 "2026-02-03T22:30:51Z")
You’re right, of course. I’ll stick to Thread Games, the Game Room, and Cafe Society for a few days.
I apologize to the person I offended.
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### Author:  [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/10 "2026-02-03T22:32:08Z")
And all of those who caught shrapnel indirectly.
L’chaim.
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### Author:  [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/11 "2026-02-03T22:32:44Z")
Yes, sir. I apologize to _all_ of them.
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### Author:  [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/12 "2026-02-03T22:37:29Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#):
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> Just to add some words, “You’re being a jerk, and this is why _the identifiable group you belong to_ has a bad reputation.” is one of the most common justifications for bigotry.
This. And speaking as a Jew, i was taken aback that you said this, and I’m glad Miller moderated it.
> [@ekedolphin](#):
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> I apologize to the person I offended.
I’m pretty sure it was many more than one person who you offended. But I’ll accept your apology. Thanks. I hope your mental health improves and you feel better soon.
> [@ekedolphin](#):
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> Yes, sir. I apologize to _all_ of them.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
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### Author:  [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/13 "2026-02-03T22:39:39Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#):
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> I apologize to the person I offended.
Apology accepted. I’m glad to hear you’ll be taking @Spice_Weasel’s excellent suggestions to heart.
I’ll be out here in the ether holding good thoughts for you.
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### Author:  [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning-given-to-me-in-the-pit/1027347/14 "2026-02-03T22:44:13Z")
As another member of the tribe reading the thread, I’ll also accept the apology as offered. Take care of yourself.