Digital Blackface? WTF!

[DataGeek19]

If you share that kind of stuff in a business environment, you're asking for trouble. Regardless of whether its "digital blackface" or not.

We only use teams. I'd never use anything other than the standard emojis. Its unprofessional. And y'all know the weird stuff I've shared. Its best to keep personal and work life separate.

Thank you Cameramonkey! I agree it’s time to go back to the basic emoji at work! It has been fun finding memes related to the message or the person I am conversing with. But I have been put on notice so It is time to conform.

 

[wcd]

Whatchewtalk'n 'bout, Willis?

?

 

[actaeon277]

Tell them you 'IDENTIFY' as that race.

And they HAVE TO accept it

 

[printcraft]

Tell them you 'IDENTIFY' as that race.

And they HAVE TO accept it

 

[Mgderf]

INGO loves all colors...

 

[cg21]

If you share that kind of stuff in a business environment, you're asking for trouble. Regardless of whether its "digital blackface" or not.

We only use teams. I'd never use anything other than the standard emojis. Its unprofessional. And y'all know the weird stuff I've shared. Its best to keep personal and work life separate.

I mean standard emojis are pretty unprofessional also

 

[WebSnyper]

?

 

[wcd]

Ok appears it’s a reference to a sit com.

thanks

 

[WebSnyper]

Ok appears it’s a reference to a sit com.

thanks

You got it.

Diff'rent Strokes - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[actaeon277]

So, if you are cool with your coworkers, maybe get a bunch of the 'non-white' ones to send a bunch of memes with white guys.
See what management does.

 

[wcd]

You got it.

Diff'rent Strokes - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Sometimes I need help with the hard parts.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I'm not an emoji user at the office either. Maybe the occasional in an email for a 'good job' type of statement.

 

[Shadow01]

My employer has an internal messaging system probably no different than most. Teams, Slack and Jabber are some of the most common.

I like GIFS. Maybe you call them memes. I enjoy sending them in messages. I just learned something new today that may change that.

Supposedly, if I send one with a pic of a person on it who is of a race not my own, I may be called to the main office and labeled insensitive or possibly even a racist. WTF!

I thought the person telling me was sh#t’n with me! So I looked it up. It’s real! When did that happen? I guess I can’t send Buckwheat memes anymore! I love Buckwheat memes!

Definition of DIGITAL BLACKFACE

the use by white people of digital depictions of Black or brown people or skin tones especially for the purpose of self-representation or self-expression… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

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You must identify as african american first and announce it to your employer before you can be granted a pass from racism.

 

[littletommy]

I guess I’m lucky, where I work, we call each other horrible names, give one finger salutes constantly, and get lots of work done and out the door, and nobody has a problem with it.

 

[actaeon277]

You must identify as african american first and announce it to your employer before you can be granted a pass from racism.

Nope
precedent has been set.
You can change at any time, for any reason.
And they can not question it.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I guess I’m lucky, where I work, we call each other horrible names, give one finger salutes constantly, and get lots of work done and out the door, and nobody has a problem with it.

Sounds like you live in FA (Free America).

 

[thompal]

I use to call my old Fender a BlackFace but not anymore

I'll never budge on that one!!!!! Saying "modify my amp to AB864 specs" doesn't have the brevity of "blackface my amp."

 

[wtburnette]

Those who are looking for reasons to be offended will grasp at every opportunity to do so. It's best to not give them any ammunition at work.

 

[Nazgul]

INGO loves all colors...

Bud Light drinker???

Don