What do you think about all the racially offensive user names on Y!A?

Question

I asked a version of this question earlier and someone had it deleted. Seems like there are a lot of angry racists out there who want to defend their rights to be jerks. What can't Y!A do something about it?

Answer 1

Let them be jerks if they like. Destructive social behaviors turn in on themselves: those who act like jerks will be treated like jerks. There's no reason to get too worked up about it.

Answer 2

I haven't seen any.

I guess I'm just not that easily offended.

Answer 3

Get some thicker skin. Do you want a crying towel?

Answer 4

I'm surprised that Yahoo hasn't programmed their system to automatically catch racist names and remarks by now.

Answer 5

I know, he called me a "typical white person from small town, bitterly clinging to my gun and Bible"  he should be banned from something, maybe from running for president.

Answer 6

I actually appreciate the truth in advertising, as it lets me know there's no point in reading their questions. If that's how they want to present themselves to the world, then at least I know up front.

Sort of like guys named Richard who introduce themselves as d**k.

Answer 7

Being just a general jerk isn't a violation of the TOS

Answer 8

There are plenty, and even more racist comments.

It means that people get very brave with the anonyminity of the internet.

Answer 9

When I read their answers, I realize that they're ignorant scum. Though Y!A hasn't done anything, I try not to let it make me angry. They're ignorant. They don't know any better.

Answer 10

well they are usually pretty ignorant and hateful so not even worth worrying/caring about. Don't spend your time worrying about thier miserable souls it means nothing to you. Technically they have the freedom of speeech so you cant just tell them they cant say it. Just dont let it effect you and either theyll stop or t wont matter anyway.

Answer 11

They're all ignorant scum. Uneducated people. People who need to get lives.