re: What is Southern University?

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So what you're saying is you actually believe what you said to be fact, even thought you have no basis for it?

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Ok, I reviewed the entire thread, and yes, there were definitely some thinly veiled 'ghetto thug' comments that were a bit much. To be fair, I clicked onto the last page (wasn't gonna read the entire thread).
I caught one or 2 in the page I read, and it seemed snarky rather than hateful. Offensive? Like I said- we're calling A&M a bunch of gay milkmen with jizz jars.

Not to insult you, but you've got to try to distinguish between "racist" (hating those of another race) and "prejudiced" (pre-judging an unknown, often based on your limited experience).

I'd be willing to bet that a lot of people have a very limited knowledge of Southern, and are using what they know (HBCU, deep south, urban community, lively band) to make stereotypes. you know, form an opinion. Some are crude, yes. But then when you come out guns-a'blazing with the "racist" and "bigot" shite right out of the gate, you know- you don't help matters any. Instead, try to promote your school in a good way, one that can be universally understood and appreciated. That can do a lot more benefit.

And yes, I do believe the following: if, instead of coming in angry and indignant, you come in relaxed, confident in your own identity, and playfully poke fun at your opponent in some manner (even though y'all are gonna get skull-fricked), it'll make a better impression. At the least, you'll gain 13 new fanbases for awhile, some of whom will stick.