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Original post by Jebedee
With that attitude there would be no known trends in the modern world at all. Ever heard of random sampling?


Ever heard of statistics and ratios?
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Original post by physicsbook
Ever heard of statistics and ratios?


So what you're trying to say is that me encountering 4 noisy housemates who were black compared to around 80 white people who weren't....isn't a bit fishy and says absolutely nothing?

You're deluded.
Original post by Jebedee
So what you're trying to say is that me encountering 4 noisy housemates who were black compared to around 80 white people who weren't....isn't a bit fishy and says absolutely nothing?

You're deluded.


Lets not resort to name calling.

What I am saying is that 5 people compared to the millions of people you have not met is not something to base a generalisation on. That it is statistically unlikely that those 5 people represent the million other people who are black who you have yet to meet.

I am saying that it is not only statistically unlikely but that generalisations are also harmful and that each person should be seen as an individual and not a race which you have generalised.
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Original post by physicsbook
Lets not resort to name calling.

What I am saying is that 5 people compared to the millions of people you have not met is not something to base a generalisation on. That it is statistically unlikely that those 5 people represent the million other people who are black who you have yet to meet.

I am saying that it is not only statistically unlikely but that generalisations are also harmful and that each person should be seen as an individual and not a race which you have generalised.


Don't you think there's a strong correlation within that sample though? They were from different places too so we can rule out a location issue. If you google it, there's tons of people with similar experiences. I'm not trying to speculate on an entire race but thus far in being led to believe there's truth in it.

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Original post by Jebedee
Can't argue with experience, I've lived with near a hundred people in my time. Most being white and probably about five being black. All five owned bass speakers individually and would lie or get offended if I asked them to keep it down.


It was still a strong statement to make, judging a race on five people, to be perfectly honest with you. It's rather ignorant and offensive that you're bringing up people with similar problems. That's still a minority. The fact that you are saying it as a matter of a fact thing just shows how narrow minded you are after meeting a few black people. The problem with random sampling? It doesn't take every person into account.


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Original post by SophieSmall
Just to clarify...because you think it dull your opinion is that ICT should not be a subject in school? Many people find art and music dull subjects and not particularly useful but I doubt from your first thread you'd be okay with them getting rid of those subject. And to make it clear I don't think art of music should be cut from the curriculum, though I may dislike the subjects I see how they can be useful for some student and therefore don't think my opinion should impact on the education of others.

Also if you didn't want any replies or to be asked questions about your opinions then you clearly didn't think it through before posting in the first place. :smile:


You have no idea how hard it is for me to not respond to this aggressively but I'll try my best. So the thing about not knowing enough about the computer programmes I completely understand; the are thousands of computer programmes out there and some will be far beyond my understanding. However as I'm not particularly interested in pursuing a career where ICT is at its core I didn't take it at GCSE. Of course I'm sure computers will be involved in some way in my job but I'm pretty confident that I can get to grips with it without a formal GCSE qualification in ICT.
I suppose what I said was a bit extreme. I probably should have reworded it to say I don't like ICT rather than it should be removed from schools. Sorry : )
and can people PLEASE stop quoting me on this now?
Northerners are retards.
Original post by De Chirico
Northerners are retards.


Wow :colonhash:

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Nothing personal.
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Original post by AnnekaChan173
It was still a strong statement to make, judging a race on five people, to be perfectly honest with you. It's rather ignorant and offensive that you're bringing up people with similar problems. That's still a minority. The fact that you are saying it as a matter of a fact thing just shows how narrow minded you are after meeting a few black people. The problem with random sampling? It doesn't take every person into account.


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Well yeah that's the idea of this thread isn't it? I'm not making any judgement on race, I'm just sharing my experience and letting you know what the data suggests. I never said it was conclusive, but it does say something.
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Original post by De Chirico
Northerners are retards.


Well you can keep your red castle and your iron throne .
KING IN THE NORTH!!
Original post by Super Cicero
All porn should be banned

Football is boring and I couldn't care less about it.

No to gay marriage.

Humans were created by God.

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Anyone who says "Get a job" to someone should automatically lose their job, and be replaced by the person they aimed their comment at.
Original post by lou_100
Soldiers are not heroes, nor is it right that some seem to demand a superior social treatment when they return from battle.


You've just received all of my yes. It really sickens me when papers such as the Daily Mail make bull stories about "war heroes" who have had a slightly bad day.

I also dislike the attitude of most of the people who end up joining the army; they tend to give up on education and use the army as a last resort because they believe it's an easy way out to instantly gain respect.
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Original post by chocolate buttons
I don't understand the Beyonce obsession. She doesn't even write her own songs.


Does it really matter if she writes her songs? She doesn't produce the music either..
Original post by Tom78
Does it really matter if she writes her songs? She doesn't produce the music either..


It doesn't matter, no.

But bearing in mind the way she's talked up (as up there with the all time greats, who did write and often produce their own music) - yes it does.

She's like Will Smith.
Liked because... She's liked.
Original post by andrew2209
Anyone who says "Get a job" to someone should automatically lose their job, and be replaced by the person they aimed their comment at.


Yes! Agreed.

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