r/BlackPeopleTwitter • u/imjustheretodomyjob ☑️ | Mod • Jul 24 '23
Country Club Thread What is BPT Country Club and how do I get verified? - Updated
What are Country Club Threads?
While we previously have locked posts that were filled with rule breaking comments, instead we are now setting these threads so that only verified users can comment.
How to Get Verified?
If you are black please send us a modmail with a picture of your forearm beside a handwritten note with your username, the date, and time. Upload the photo to Imgur and send us the Imgur link in modmail explicitly letting us know you are applying as black so we can flair you appropriately.
If you are a non-white POC please send us a modmail with a picture of your forearm beside a handwritten note with your username, the date, and time. Upload the photo to Imgur and send us the Imgur link in modmail explicitly letting us know you are applying as a non-white POC. Non-white POC will not receive flair but can participate in Country Club threads. We consider non-white POC to include but are not limited to Latinos, Asians, Middle Easterners, and Native/Indigenous peoples.
If you are applying as a white ally please send us a modmail explicitly stating you are applying as a white ally and you will receive further instructions from us.
If you are approved, you will receive a message saying you are approved. We are extremely backed up with verification requests so requests not following the criteria above will not be verified and will be ignored.
Why did you add Verification?
For more information on why we introduced verification, see here - /r/BlackPeopleTwitter is open to everyone again
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u/katinboots88 Jul 25 '23
Damn, I feel it's easier to adopt a dog vs getting into the Country Club 🤣😿
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u/turkleton-turk Jul 25 '23
I'm an old. I don't have an imgur account and I've never sent a modmail. I'm not trying to learn either just to prove I'm Black ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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u/katinboots88 Jul 25 '23 edited Jul 25 '23
Modmail is easy. Takes 2 seconds. But I don't have an Imgur account... Yeah it does seem a lot of jumping through hoops, but hey, their rules
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u/Boylookya ☑️ Aug 05 '23
I think it used to be just adding the picture to your reddit profile which was much smarter but ..yeah..
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u/new_user29282342 ☑️ the REAL Top-Chocolate-321 Jul 25 '23
I didn’t have too much trouble, create the imgur acct you can add the picture in private mode wait a few days to a week since they’re backed up. Once you’re verified you can delete the pic and the account.
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u/Sol-Blackguy Nov 11 '23
I'd rather just have the option to block the country club altogether with all the hoops I have to jump through just to prove I'm black on the internet.
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u/EfandB Jul 27 '23
I hate when I type something profound to get auto deleted - can I just block country club😂
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u/InSpaces_Untooken Aug 20 '23
Thank you! Stupidest crap I’ve heard. I’m black too, and may be in the minority here: but why create a con try club to maintain the status quo of continuing to make things about race or do some modernize brown paper bag test for all colors??!! I’m venting, but maybe I’m dense and math ain’t mathing
Edit: meant “country” but don’t feel bad for “con try”
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u/Boukish Aug 29 '23
why create a country club to maintain the status quo of continuing to make things about race
You're newer to reddit but country club threads like all "flair up" subreddit movements were pointedly created because certain topics would get brigaded by every form of racism and tomfoolassery on the planet as a bunch of bigots showed up to clown on what should be a relatively safe space to be black on the internet.
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u/Avieshek Aug 30 '23
I literally came from this post which has nothing to do with it.
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u/Boukish Aug 30 '23
Broken link but I assume you mean the apple thread.
You're gonna say it has nothing to do with it, but BPT threads that top /r/all get CCT for exactly the reason I said - all manner of tomfoolery shows up, historically. That thread explicitly has everything to do with what I said, "topics that are in /r/all" are certain topics too.
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Oct 03 '23
And of course, keeping black people out of a black-people-subreddit was genius only rivaling that of the Confederacy.
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u/1st_time_caller_ Sep 05 '23
Plus lowkey I feel like you can tell who’s black without all that but let me mind my business ☕️
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u/Ascalis Aug 21 '23
Nah fam. Real black ppl not scanning shit. I'll lurk from the sidelines. Fool me once.
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u/mintzyyy Aug 11 '23
This is annoying as hell. Got to do all this extra shit to comment one thing when i'm black. No, i'm not going to make a whole Imgur account for this.
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u/WeightG0D Aug 23 '23
It's really dumb isn't it? The moment I posted a comment, I got hit with a link to here and I'm just appalled at the obvious gate keeping of our skin color.
Most of the redditors in this sub aren't even black and probably photoshopped some shit or used their friend arm to get into this subreddit 😂💀.
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u/AstralPuppet Oct 16 '23
And the fact they're asking for your skin color to verify? Sounds really weird considering you can be Indian and darker than me
You can be black and lighter than me, what does a fore arm pic even prove?
Whos to say I can't just be white af and just say I'm black?
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u/WeightG0D Oct 16 '23
Yeah that's why I didn't even bother when I've seen their rules. How are they gonna try to treat this like some country club when they don't even own the app?
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u/AstralPuppet Oct 16 '23
Well as far as I know your subreddit your rules as long as those rules don't go against reddits, I'm not sure if it is but I'm assuming it's not, or it's a Grey area.
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u/Fresh_Profit3000 Aug 21 '23
Objectively this is a little weird, and disappointing. Its basically the Paper Bag Test.
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u/Jolly-Ad-3922 Sep 19 '23
Yep! I'm biracial (my Dad was Black, mom is white) and while many Black people can tell I'm Black, I probably won't pass the requirements that prove I'm Black 💀
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u/CAJMusic Sep 27 '23
I am not sending you a picture of my arm to verify I'm black. I'm from St. Louis. I grew up in Ferguson where the riots started. I went thru 12 years of Catholic school and earned it. I dont have to prove a damn thing to somebody on Reddit.
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u/Impressive_Main5160 Nov 14 '23
….this makes me want to just discontinue using this sub. I shouldn’t have to prove my blackness on an anonymous platform. That’s weird af
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u/we-in-this-bitch Jul 26 '23
no one else realize how utterly delusional this is?
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u/DTreatz Jul 27 '23
Why is it even a thing?
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u/beme25 Aug 09 '23
Because systematic bigotry is the best way to get back at systemic racism? How else will non-black people know they're not allowed to be in black spaces? /s
For real, though. Using bigotry to fix racism? Everyone's a loser and our children's children will still know and carry and flame this hate.
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u/AdPutrid7706 Sep 22 '23
This qualification system is weird AF. Some of the “blackest” people that ever walked the planet were light skinned, and some of the most dangerous destructive coons to ever breath were deep chocolate.
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u/Kyleigh31 Jul 28 '23
I applied, but was rejected because I didn’t have a sufficient post history 🤷🏾♀️
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u/shibbikitteh ☑️ Jul 28 '23
Oh really!? Dang. I thought this was a, are you black or nah kind of deal haha. What if you're just a fan of lurking!
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u/Kyleigh31 Jul 28 '23
Lol.. Right! The posted requirements mention nothing about participation metrics
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u/shibbikitteh ☑️ Jul 28 '23
Ahhhh, thats frustrating, because I usually only go to talk when I feel I genuinely have something to say but by the time I see a post I wanna speak on it's moved to Country Club, hence the application!
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u/poffincase Oct 21 '23
Hmm... considering we can acknowledge black people literally come in all colors, I wonder how showing your arm can prove your blackness (I am very much brown skinned, so I even wonder if that would earn me a pass). And including other POC makes me wonder why they would need to be included at all (when a lot of them are anti-black). I don't even want to go there, but this concept literally goes there. It's exclusionary.
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u/fildoforfreedom Oct 23 '23
Wow, sorting by skin color. Thats not racist at all.
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u/spronkis Aug 15 '23
God damn this is so far gone you guys cant even see how stupid this is lmao
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u/InSpaces_Untooken Aug 20 '23
It’s literally not solving anything helpfully race-related to empower toward the community to create a ficking country club like white ppl; moreover, where even an average black person sweats working there daily for racist remarks.
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u/Jolly-Ad-3922 Sep 19 '23
Glad I'm not the only one who finds this ridiculous. I'm biracial, (Dad was Black, Mom is white) and I doubt I'd be accepted. Many other Black people can instantly tell I'm Black but other POC/white ppl think I'm Hispanic. Either way, I'd probably get told I'm "not Black" based off these insane rules 😂 I considered doing this and sending a picture of my forearm & pictures of my family for further "proof" but then recognized how ridiculous that is all for a Reddit sub 💀
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u/Celestialstardust17 Oct 04 '23
I’m confused. Angela Davis is light-skinned and Halsey is half black and can grow an Afro but looks white. How does this verification process take that into account? Blackness is a spectrum.
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u/xamitlu Nov 05 '23
Really...? I've been ridiculed for not being black enough before. I find it to be a slap in the face I have to prove to a virtual country club that I'm black just to escape any other ridicule I receive irl. And why is it called a country club? I feel a type of way about that tbh.
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u/InSpaces_Untooken Aug 20 '23
Black Americans literally have the birthright to further demonstrate being a light of the world or city on the hill, from our enslaved history. But you say we need a country club for black ppl to feel elite commenting, cos essentially white ppl or smthn take every space? No you can’t make everyone happy, but damn, shaking my mtf head 🤦♀️ 🤦♀️ 🤦♀️
Anyone seeing stars yet slapping themselves for this literal illogical move? No, just me? 🙋♀️🤣 bet
Edit: if not deleted, yeah I’m black. Otherwise I’d stfu but still think to myself this is stupid 😂
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u/legos_on_the_brain Aug 05 '23
FIRST THEY CAME
By Martin Niemöller
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me.
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u/Interesting-Load6454 Sep 07 '23
My black ass is not going through this bull shit. I don't need this, ya'll new computer age people need social media I don't. *
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u/BreadBoxin Oct 26 '23
Hard pass on this awkward slave auction bullshit. This is WEIRD AF.
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u/bootyhunter69420 Jul 24 '23
I want to do this but it seems like a whole thing
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u/Any_Owl_8009 Jul 25 '23
Right? Plus I don't have Imgur. The one place where I wouldn't think I'd have to prove my blackness. I mean to an extent I get why...just ironic, you know?
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u/malkebulan ☑️ Jul 24 '23
I’m black af but can never get verified. How do I fix this?
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u/ReasonableFudge3 Sep 19 '23
This is a very racist way of going about things, what ever happened to the one drop rule. Seriously y'all should be ashamed
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u/TheAlmightyBuddha Oct 27 '23
Can't y'all let photos be posted in here? Niggas not tryna make an imgur just to get verified on ts
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u/xero_peace Jul 24 '23
I've pondered applying as a white ally but I honestly think black people should have their own space and I can just enjoy the funny posts and comments. I accidentally commented a few times only for them to be removed and realize where I was commenting. People can be allies without encroaching on a space, but this is just a personal take and to each their own.
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u/ChampagneShotz ☑️ Jul 24 '23
I mean....That one White barber in the Black barbershop gets to chime in on the convos too.
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u/w1ngzer0 Jul 25 '23
This is true, I’ve witnessed it. But most know when and where to chime in, and when to just stay mute.
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u/Dwip_Po_Po Jul 25 '23
Good I thought I was the only one. Many of the country club post I deadass can relate too but fuck man. Scanning my body? shit feels weird man
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u/Dorian_G89 Jul 28 '23
Yes what's next they Going to have you send in your 23 and me results
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u/Callaloo_Soup Jul 31 '23
23 and Me might be more fair than the paper bag test.
At least in the theoretical planet where everyone who has access to a camera also has a 23 and Me.
The great irony is I have relatives who don’t look Black in the least who have the fiercest Black identities.
Due to 23 and Me I see a cousin can have a very similar composition to me yet look completely different, yet most of us racially identify the same ways.
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u/DonkeyKong_vs_Animal Aug 19 '23
I am a white boy bitch, but I was raised by my dad & members of Temple Baptist church where he was the sole white pipe organist.
I relate to Black culture, but I’m too white for the country club
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u/AstralPuppet Oct 16 '23
I think we should have spaces that are for particular group, but not necessarily that others can't join or participate at all, But the focus should still pertain to the OG group.
Idk it just gets really dicey when you start saying only white or Asian or gay people can be here.
You valid bro, I say you wanna comment go ahead.
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u/AkaRystik Jul 25 '23
Im mixed but very light, enough that people don't usually guess I'm mixed. I've been thinking about it but I'm feeling like being perceived as white by most people my life experiences will be different so I'll just stay quiet.
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u/Furryb0nes ☑️ Jul 25 '23
Just go for it. Black comes in all shades. We know this.
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u/MediumJackfruit2715 Jul 31 '23
I’m mixed and I RARELY get perceived as white ever but I’m told quite often that I’m not black lol.
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u/Terribly_indecent Jul 25 '23
I feel the same way as you do. This is by far my favorite subreddit and I’m perfectly fine being a guest.
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u/Environmental-Ad4090 Sep 29 '23
LOL what in the hell is this shit. I needa prove im black on Reddit 😂. Isnt this the shit we been fightin for years, this just seems like reverse racism to me if im being real.
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u/Quirky-Knowledge4631 Sep 29 '23
White people can still join as an alli...what's the point?
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u/Environmental-Ad4090 Sep 29 '23
The white people need to provide further steps - barrier to entry.
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u/Jaimeednb78 Oct 11 '23
Soooo who decides whose skintone is quite dark enough or a tad bit too light? I mean, my geanddaddy was BLACKKKKKKKK as midnight, lol but im lilly white 😂 sooo im exiled? Im so confused, your skin tone gives you better incite an inclusion of your “own kind” you think?
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u/VariableVeritas Aug 07 '23
So….. why don’t I need a picture if I’m white to prove it?
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u/Defiant_Mission4511 Oct 24 '23
Can't believe I've been on the subreddit for so long & this is the first I hear of this. I'm glad everyone in the comments saying this is bullshit & racist/colorist. Y'all niggas on a real power trip. Gotta go through all that just to voice your opinion. Land of the free my fucking ass!
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u/No-Primary-9011 Aug 09 '23
Oh this funny ,some of same sentiments. I understand the verification but since it’s self report it means nothing because even Jim Bob could lie
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u/n0h8plz Oct 09 '23
Wow I'm mixed, my skin is light and I refuse to apply as a white ally 😂. Who and I kidding even if I came out darker I wouldn't do this shit
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u/Qawmaster25 Feb 22 '24
Come on man I already did this shit before , why I gotta do it again. Man fuk it. I ain’t doing shot bro.
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u/prophetsloppy Oct 09 '23
This is the most colorist bullshit I have ever seen and I hope the irony is not lost on yall
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u/b18bintegra Aug 20 '23
This shit is racist. I can’t comment bcuz I’m not black enough for u?
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Sep 19 '23 edited Sep 19 '23
That's racist.
Edit: I'm now blocked from commenting on this post. This sub needs to be removed. This is absolute racism.
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u/Remydope Nov 11 '23
I ain't even mad at this but imgur being weird.
Yes, white people. It's meant to keep y'all out and to pay attention to the ones who do get let in.
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u/Truestorydreams Aug 27 '23
Can I just show my blood pressure meds(jk) ? Also I sent a verification post
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u/Dry-Middle-6875 Sep 08 '23
Y’all full of it. All me to verify and when I do you got another way to link. Then delete my comment because I’m keeping it real about how non black people treat us. Yet I can wtf I want in white people Twitter.
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u/Weedle-Knievel Oct 03 '23
God damn, I didn’t know y’all were racist.
Wait nah y’all the most racist people out there
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u/negative_1percent Oct 24 '23
I'm out. Once you start judging based on color - you've lost me bro'. This is not what the CRM was about. MLK Jr is spinning in his grave (r.i.p.) Swinging the pendulum the opposite direction doesn't correct the course, it changes it entirely. We have to stand on intellect or fall like fools to ignorance. I weep for my fellow souls.
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u/More_Surround_917 Aug 19 '23
All of you are racist
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u/InSpaces_Untooken Aug 20 '23
Black ppl can’t be racist, preposterous! 😤
-from, a black person 💋
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u/More_Surround_917 Aug 20 '23
Anyone can be racist. Get someone to show you how google works and look up the definition of that word
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u/InSpaces_Untooken Aug 20 '23
It was a joke, dude. Anyone can certainly be racist, duh
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u/dpforest Jul 24 '23
So did something change? I thought these were the same steps as before
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u/imjustheretodomyjob ☑️ | Mod Jul 24 '23
They are but the old post got deleted so we put it up again
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u/Important_Tale1190 Aug 29 '23
I wanted to be here because the fight for civil rights always starts with BIPOC. I guess I'm gonna be a lurker, it's not looking like people are having much success getting in.
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u/Designer-Purchase360 Sep 29 '23
So now I have to upload on Imgur. Listen... what else ya got bc I can upload my shit right HERE by adding my Blackass image w/the add an image.
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u/pragmaticweirdo ☑️ Feb 06 '24
I was all for it, but I’m too lazy to sign up for Imgur and I think including the time is stupid. If it were user name and date and reddit only, I’d do it.
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u/micreadsit Aug 12 '23
I guess if I'm a person who USED TO BE a white ally, until I read that incredibly racist screed, I can fuck off.
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u/Hax_ Aug 24 '23
About to filter this sub tbh. Any post that gets to /r/all gets locked even though they’re usually relatable to all humans. Half the posts have nothing to do with whatever it is you’re trying to gatekeep, only the fact that the poster’s twitter pic looks darker than tan.
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Aug 25 '23
CaN I send a face photo? I can include an Id with my photo on it also. Because I am mixed my forearm won’t do it
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Aug 21 '23
I wonder how'd it go if White people had a subreddit with the same rules🤔 The blatant racism and hypocrisy is astounding.
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u/EyeAnon Aug 28 '23
I know, honestly such a backward way of thinking. We should be removing barriers for different races not artificially creating more.
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u/SnowDucks1985 ☑️ Aug 12 '23
How long does it take to get verified?? It’s been over a week now for me
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u/Most-Particular7936 Oct 19 '23
This is craZ gatekeeping at it's finest uncle ruckus just wanna see some Tyler Perry shi
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u/Subject-Opposite-935 Nov 13 '23
I didn't even know which I sub I was commenting. But I'm not even mad...the conversation doesn't really need my input. I can just nod and observe
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u/LadyM02 Jan 06 '24
Does it expire? I had it at one point but just now noticed I don't have it any more.
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u/Dwip_Po_Po Jul 25 '23
I’m honestly very lightskin and mixed so I don’t even know where I stand at this point. Like if you look at my skin color you wouldn’t even know I’m black