I thought I'd appeal to the more mature individual involved, since you would be more likely to see your mistake and bow out of the pissing match gracefully.

I guess I was wrong to assume that.

You were not wrong in your assumption and please do not presume that I think you are/or harbor any ill-racist leanings cause I know you do not.

However, racially toned statements made by others should never be part of anyone's posts, and everyone should collectively police that quickly, so things don't get out of hand as unfortunately what happened in this thread.  I take no pleasure what transpired on this thread and apologize for disrespecting your request earlier.

You were not wrong in your assumption and please do not presume that I think you are/or harbor any ill-racist leanings cause I know you do not.

However, racially toned statements made by others should never be part of anyone's posts, and everyone should collectively police that quickly, so things don't get out of hand as unfortunately what happened in this thread.  I take no pleasure what transpired on this thread and apologize for disrespecting your request earlier.

it's not anyone's place on here to say what others should or should not say.  If it violates the TOS, then the mods can delete the comments.  If not, then you have the right to contradict or admonish the commenter.  But to say people aren't allowed to express their thoughts freely, even offensive thoughts, isn't a good look.

For the record, posting comments that offend others are permitted here.  Thread-jacking is supposed to be prohibited.

Just follow the rules.

I am locking this thread as it has completely derailed.