[sudo-discuss] The R vs M Effect

[johanna faust]

hello humans:

another person of color here, FWIW, same reasons as above cited.

the above communication was easily one of, if not *the,* most levelheaded
of this thread.

i suggest everyone reread it.  i will, hold on...



>
> *I would like to remind everyone that we all are not perfect and that if
> from time to time we may do something wrong, but let's not the last thing
> the have done what will stain us forever. Perhaps when we make a mistake is
> when our comrade needs us the most, and not only when all is happiness.
> Solidarity is more than a word. Let's not get divided. *
>


thought i would quote that.  because it is squarely where i stand.
*  i, who have brown skin, ​self-identify as bisexual, ​and two of whose
​ancestral ​peoples have historically been ​victims of attempted genocide,
in no way feel excluded or passed over at Sudoroom.  *far, far from it.  i
have been treated with dignity and respect, even when i was setting up
security cameras on a candyapple mac, even when i found myself, a remote
attendant at a meeting, jumping in to the middle of a back-and-forth like
an unlearned youth, or an only child, meaning well but suspiciously
unselfconscious.  i feel as though i am understood at SR (and i am right
now not thinking about the implications of that as  praise).

i do not personally know the individuals involved.  hope i get to.  hope
they understand the meaning of solidarity, and restraint, and tolerance, as
much as Daniel.

otherwise, it most likely would be a loss....

...but let us remember, but it is the levelheaded ones we need most of all.

how is that for a surprise, possibly fence-sitting ending?

i love you guys,
ff


ps is everyone sure that the ok-tobe-transphobic-if-you-have-brown-skin
comment in the thread means what spitting offense would imply that it
means?  just checking.



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On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 12:13 PM, danarauz at gmail.com <danarauz at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello Humans,
>
> A person of color writing here, if that means anything. I said that if
> that means anything, because every time I go to the Omni I am NOT checking
> out what color is who, but instead I look for who I can work together with,
> or share ideas with, or socialize with, etc..
>
> About a week ago or less I meet a Black Woman at Sudoroom, and we talked
> very briefly. And, even though it was only for about ten seconds or so, I
> felt that she means well. Her energy felt in place. I think she was
> Rannette.
>
> She wanted to use a phone charger; but were being used and she said will
> come back later on when the phone be done (or something along the line).I
> wish I had more positive things to say about about Rannette, but I haven't
> other opportunities to be in the same area at Omni when she is there.
>
> I have been part of Sudoroom for about two years, and even thought Morgan
> and I only have had very few short conversations I have never felt threaten
> by her.
> I have respected her space and she has done the same in return. So, based
> on my observations I want to share that Morgan cares for our community.
>
> Outside the Omni I have also observed Morgan in many rallies and marches.
> I have seen her giving her time, energy, passion, and care while fighting
> for the communities, specially for people of color and poor.
> And that for me, means a lot. And I respect that.
>
> I would like to remind everyone that we all are not perfect and that if
> from time to time we may do something wrong, but let's not the last thing
> the have done what will stain us forever. Perhaps when we make a mistake is
> when our comrade needs us the most, and not only when all is happiness.
>
> Solidarity is more than a word. Let's not get divided.
>
> I hope this situation be resolved in the good of Rannette and Morgan; and
> for the good of the community; one leaving or both leaving I will consider
> it a lost.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Daniel
>
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