God, I might get downvoted for this but I really wish these Nijisisters types of people stopped wasting human resources by existing.
Non_Descript_Member
Is that my nose bleeding or my brain melting into mush from what the fuck did I just read
bororara_058
It’s not a serious issue but having brands only pander to people with white skin is an issue nonetheless.
shihomii
So uh… I think they’re referring to commercial white-defaultism.
In the west there is a genuine problem where all commercial products assume that that person buying them is white. So bandaids matching white skin tones, but not darker skin tones. All ads having white actors in them, and no people of color. Barbie dolls or other toys where they have pale skin tones, but no dolls that are darker toned. And this is a problem because it acts as a systemic micro-aggression. Subtly telling people of color that society isn’t meant for them. That they are not “supposed” to be using these products. And that by taking part in any of these products you are just using what was really meant for white people, and not you. Hence the movements to create more products that include people of color. Having ads that have models with all kinds of ethnic backgrounds. Having bandaids that aren’t all just one skin tone. Creating dolls and toys with a variety of skin tones. This is done as a way to get rid of the micro-aggression implying that white is the default, and everyone else is a variant. These products are not just meant for white people. They are made for everybody. And by showing more representation, by creating product variants specifically representing other races, you are subtly telling these races that they are just as valid as the white majority. White is not the default. Everyone is welcome to use whatever products they want.
The problem is that this person is complaining about a passive micro-aggression, while actively defending an active, intention macro-aggression. Efforts by companies to erase commercial white-defaultism is an effort of fighting racism by showing love to everyone. And Uki and his fans are complaining about racism while being more racist. If they were complaining about tights colors in a vacuum, they would still be obnoxious. But they would be obnoxious about a genuine issue. But being obnoxious about a genuine issue, while unapologetically defending an open and vocal racist completely destroys any argument they would be making. Which just makes them look like a hypocritical idiot.
Zodiamaster
First world problems be like:
tmanchua
Was this about the tights that’d go over the arms for hand cam streams?
Crouza
I hate how issues with systemic racism, white defaultism, and pretty complex problems that carry a lot of nuance get completely dismissed and mocked by this sub because of 1 purple asshole being a racist POS.
RabblerouserGT
“wtf is beauty community”
Things like makeup, fashion, things like that.
Mukochii
Whenever i come across a post like this i’m always wondering if some people are paid to be that dumb.
All I got from this was that uki was racist. Anyone else?
Reclaimedidiocy
Im missing context on what exactly Jay is talking about.
Because racism like that exists, very much so. White defaultism is real. I dont see how this is anything to hang out or hate on? Theyre RIGHT. And they have every right to be frustrated.
xavierwildwood
Literal first world problems
Leonnaq
They’re saying this like South koreans dont usually have fair skin tones as well
No-Alternative-282
These people desperately need some real stuggles and strife, they have no perspective and are incredibly privileged compared to 99% of people since the dawn of humanity.
Frequent_Dig1934
Well jeez, i sure didn’t expect a take like this one by someone with the handle of @ukisimp.
PineappleWhip
Systemic racism is indeed a problem and can be seen in seemingly innocuous things, such as things advertised as “skin tone” not matching yours.
HOWEVER, using it to justify Uki’s actions isn’t a good look. If Uki *just* did this and nothing else, it would be a different story, but he’s done much more.
She ruins the valid point she was making by stretching it to excuse Uki’s behavior.
Baroness_Ayesha
Like, the quoted poster is being a bit condescending, but this is a perfectly valid complaint and something that can very easily become frustrating.
“Systemic racism is when I can’t get my tights to match my skin color.” I mean… kinda, yeah. *Especially* in a larger metro area, if one group is favored more than others in matching skin-tone selection for things like tights or bodysuits and is treated as the “default human”, we have a term for that.
I kind of feel like people are just reaching for reasons to trash Niji fans at this point. (And/or this reddit is attracting A Certain Kind Of Redditor thanks to being essentially unmoderated and Uki’s stupid, *stupid* baiting comments drawing them in.)
^(Jesus) *^(Christ)* ^(imagine openly tagging yourself as an “Ukisimp” after all this, though)
Faustias
I ain’t gonna read an unfunny mental gymnastics like this.
paloma-nymph-s
help i don’t know what this is about at all. what did i miss
Moist-Aardvark-4785
No idea the history of the post, but colorism is a huge problem in Asia where darker skin is consider indications of being poor/ of a lower social class. When I grew up, calling other darker skinned asians “dirty” was a common joke my peers would use for example.
Not an expert but if I’m not mistaken it’s heavily influenced by the fact that many Asian countries were colonized by European countries and so white, paler skin became an ideal due to systemic racism and paler individuals being on top of the power ladder. Also cuz I think it is implied you work in the fields which is why you tan.
Major-Spoiler
These people should with in a fruit farm.
They got S+ rank in cherry picking
Kasumesui
The beauty community? I heard from MatPat that they destroyed themselves already, they still live??
Regis-bloodlust
I just find it really funny that some people are completely okay with blatant and obvious racist comments, but a subtle lack of racial accomodation bothers them to the point that they call it “systemized racism”. Priorities, am I right?
WirFliegen
Does anyone on Twitter know what racism is anymore? “Damn, I can’t find tights in my skin color. Systemic Racism strikes again.”
Like, order some tights online.
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wtf did i just even read?
God, I might get downvoted for this but I really wish these Nijisisters types of people stopped wasting human resources by existing.
Is that my nose bleeding or my brain melting into mush from what the fuck did I just read
It’s not a serious issue but having brands only pander to people with white skin is an issue nonetheless.
So uh… I think they’re referring to commercial white-defaultism.
In the west there is a genuine problem where all commercial products assume that that person buying them is white. So bandaids matching white skin tones, but not darker skin tones. All ads having white actors in them, and no people of color. Barbie dolls or other toys where they have pale skin tones, but no dolls that are darker toned. And this is a problem because it acts as a systemic micro-aggression. Subtly telling people of color that society isn’t meant for them. That they are not “supposed” to be using these products. And that by taking part in any of these products you are just using what was really meant for white people, and not you. Hence the movements to create more products that include people of color. Having ads that have models with all kinds of ethnic backgrounds. Having bandaids that aren’t all just one skin tone. Creating dolls and toys with a variety of skin tones. This is done as a way to get rid of the micro-aggression implying that white is the default, and everyone else is a variant. These products are not just meant for white people. They are made for everybody. And by showing more representation, by creating product variants specifically representing other races, you are subtly telling these races that they are just as valid as the white majority. White is not the default. Everyone is welcome to use whatever products they want.
The problem is that this person is complaining about a passive micro-aggression, while actively defending an active, intention macro-aggression. Efforts by companies to erase commercial white-defaultism is an effort of fighting racism by showing love to everyone. And Uki and his fans are complaining about racism while being more racist. If they were complaining about tights colors in a vacuum, they would still be obnoxious. But they would be obnoxious about a genuine issue. But being obnoxious about a genuine issue, while unapologetically defending an open and vocal racist completely destroys any argument they would be making. Which just makes them look like a hypocritical idiot.
First world problems be like:
Was this about the tights that’d go over the arms for hand cam streams?
I hate how issues with systemic racism, white defaultism, and pretty complex problems that carry a lot of nuance get completely dismissed and mocked by this sub because of 1 purple asshole being a racist POS.
“wtf is beauty community”
Things like makeup, fashion, things like that.
Whenever i come across a post like this i’m always wondering if some people are paid to be that dumb.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN2WzQzxuoA
All I got from this was that uki was racist. Anyone else?
Im missing context on what exactly Jay is talking about.
Because racism like that exists, very much so. White defaultism is real. I dont see how this is anything to hang out or hate on? Theyre RIGHT. And they have every right to be frustrated.
Literal first world problems
They’re saying this like South koreans dont usually have fair skin tones as well
These people desperately need some real stuggles and strife, they have no perspective and are incredibly privileged compared to 99% of people since the dawn of humanity.
Well jeez, i sure didn’t expect a take like this one by someone with the handle of @ukisimp.
Systemic racism is indeed a problem and can be seen in seemingly innocuous things, such as things advertised as “skin tone” not matching yours.
HOWEVER, using it to justify Uki’s actions isn’t a good look. If Uki *just* did this and nothing else, it would be a different story, but he’s done much more.
She ruins the valid point she was making by stretching it to excuse Uki’s behavior.
Like, the quoted poster is being a bit condescending, but this is a perfectly valid complaint and something that can very easily become frustrating.
“Systemic racism is when I can’t get my tights to match my skin color.” I mean… kinda, yeah. *Especially* in a larger metro area, if one group is favored more than others in matching skin-tone selection for things like tights or bodysuits and is treated as the “default human”, we have a term for that.
I kind of feel like people are just reaching for reasons to trash Niji fans at this point. (And/or this reddit is attracting A Certain Kind Of Redditor thanks to being essentially unmoderated and Uki’s stupid, *stupid* baiting comments drawing them in.)
^(Jesus) *^(Christ)* ^(imagine openly tagging yourself as an “Ukisimp” after all this, though)
I ain’t gonna read an unfunny mental gymnastics like this.
help i don’t know what this is about at all. what did i miss
No idea the history of the post, but colorism is a huge problem in Asia where darker skin is consider indications of being poor/ of a lower social class. When I grew up, calling other darker skinned asians “dirty” was a common joke my peers would use for example.
Not an expert but if I’m not mistaken it’s heavily influenced by the fact that many Asian countries were colonized by European countries and so white, paler skin became an ideal due to systemic racism and paler individuals being on top of the power ladder. Also cuz I think it is implied you work in the fields which is why you tan.
These people should with in a fruit farm.
They got S+ rank in cherry picking
The beauty community? I heard from MatPat that they destroyed themselves already, they still live??
I just find it really funny that some people are completely okay with blatant and obvious racist comments, but a subtle lack of racial accomodation bothers them to the point that they call it “systemized racism”. Priorities, am I right?
Does anyone on Twitter know what racism is anymore? “Damn, I can’t find tights in my skin color. Systemic Racism strikes again.”
Like, order some tights online.