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       #Post#: 73479--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Wasps to ban away support ? 
   DIR By: Saintquin
       Date: August 26, 2021, 12:16 pm
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       --- Quote from: Fearless Fred link ---
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       > I would argue that the Haka isn't cultural appropriation given
       that the Maori themselves have stated their happiness for it to
       represent all of New Zealand. Don't forget that individual
       schools, rugby clubs, heck even wedding parties perform Hakas
       across NZ without an issue. It's a part of everyday life in NZ,
       regardless of the race of the people performing it.
       >
       > Now, is it over idealized and venerated by World Rugby with
       their rules regarding how teams are and aren't allowed to
       respond to it (with fines as Joe found out)? Absolutely. You
       only need to look back to the footage of an All Blacks team from
       the 70s to see how far its changed over the years. Also I think
       the issue is that it's now too familiar. Times were that teams
       and fans would only see a Haka once every four or five years if
       they were lucky. Now, due to the Summer tours being easier to
       watch, alongside the Rugby Championship, Autumn Internationals
       and the RWC, we see it almost too much and the "mystique" of the
       Haka is gone.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       How many Maori would it take to disagree for it not be OK
       though, as it seems it takes different amounts for different
       things and whether it's for or against!
       Think it can be very confusing to many people.
       #Post#: 73482--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Wasps to ban away support ? 
   DIR By: Quanks
       Date: August 26, 2021, 3:36 pm
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       --- Quote from: Saintquin link ---
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       > How many Maori would it take to disagree for it not be OK
       though, as it seems it takes different amounts for different
       things and whether it's for or against!
       > Think it can be very confusing to many people.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Taking this at face value, there’s no defined amount. Instead,
       when there’s a complaint made we need to read it, reflect on it
       and decide if we want to take any action.
       The importance of the change is also going to play a part in how
       an organisation chooses to react. Dropping the haka would be a
       huge call so you’d expect there be an overwhelming majority in
       favour before any change was made. Something trivial like
       calling ‘Kaffir limes’ by a different name (thanks Daily Mail!)
       is going to happen after a handful of people complain.
       #Post#: 73496--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Wasps to ban away support ? 
   DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
       Date: August 27, 2021, 3:21 am
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       My daughters tell me I am old fashioned, chauvinistic,
       misogynistic, racist and bigoted. They still bring me whiskey
       though...:)
       #Post#: 73513--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Wasps to ban away support ? 
   DIR By: Domestos
       Date: August 27, 2021, 7:39 am
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       --- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
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       > My daughters tell me I am old fashioned, chauvinistic,
       misogynistic, racist and bigoted. They still bring me whiskey
       though...:)
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Don't you like Scotch?
       #Post#: 73520--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Wasps to ban away support ? 
   DIR By: Saintquin
       Date: August 27, 2021, 1:56 pm
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       --- Quote from: Quanks link ---
       >
       > Taking this at face value, there’s no defined amount. Instead,
       when there’s a complaint made we need to read it, reflect on it
       and decide if we want to take any action.
       >
       > The importance of the change is also going to play a part in
       how an organisation chooses to react. Dropping the haka would be
       a huge call so you’d expect there be an overwhelming majority in
       favour before any change was made. Something trivial like
       calling ‘Kaffir limes’ by a different name (thanks Daily Mail!)
       is going to happen after a handful of people complain.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Why should one thing need more or less people than others to be
       offensive? Not trying to start an argument just that I find it
       hard to understand what is insulting about what Exeter and their
       fans are doing. I know it may say more about me.
       As I'm not from any minority, tribe or it seems anything that
       can be discriminated against I'll be told I know nothing about
       their feelings but, I just can't imaging I'd be offended.
       Being a little short in height (5'6") the one thing that I find
       close to be offensive to me is when people trying to be polite
       and say I'm vertically challenged but, I find more annoying then
       offensive.
       If it is insulting and/or offensive then the manufacturers
       should be made to stop producing the insulting/offensive items.
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