'Racism' Gone TOO Far

[*Princess*]

Not sure where to post this so I'll just put it here.

Basically, the other day at Uni, a friend and I went into the IT labs to do some important work in the quiet.

We got there and there were these two girls, sitting either side of the room and shouting across a conversation between eachother.

OK, this is blatantly rude, disrespectful and not on.

Thing is, these girls are Asian, talking in their own language and quite clearly talking about us (gestures, pointing, laughing etc).

My friend was upset as she really needed a quiet room to get some work done, so she complained to the IT Technician who said he'd have a word.

Anyway, couple of days later and she's been accused of being 'racist' and is being called up in front of the dean, with the possibility of being thrown off the course!

Opinions please! Advice! Anything!

[*Princess*]

Sorry I ran out of room!

...We didn't exactly expect them to go and make some 'racist' allegations!

I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again for all the replies!

[tatu]

ok then legend....ARABS

[tigwig]

Sounds to me like they have completely made up the race allegation because they can.
They just wanted you to get into trouble because you obviously annoyed them by 'getting them into trouble' for talking.
This sort of thing really annoys me and reminds me of a time when I was at college. A group of black teenagers were walking past me and shouted abuse and commented on the fact I was white. Had it been the other way round I would have been kicked out.
I'm sure your friend will be fine, just tell her to make sure it doesn't stay on her record. She doesn't want to be accused of being racist when she clearly isn't.

[weeal]

maybe we should all learn their language so we know what theyre saying...as nothing we say goes amiss !

[legendis.god]

weeall that only shows them to be smarter as theyre bilingual


i notice princess never mentione dthe universitys name

im sure many would like to know the name of a university thats allegedly so racist.

doc wouldnt you like to know?

[weeal]

well most other countries learn English Leg, if we had to keep up with them all we would never be finished learning would we

[legendis.god]

doc are you saying the neglish are conditioned to losing?

if so then they desrve to lose



and i still wonder why princess is innocent?
surely shes as guilty of this supposed offence?
or as equally innocent?

name and shame the university
lets find out


or is she an indian princess?

or maybe this is a fairytale from the ab tales book?

who knows eh?

[weeal]

Leg why does it matter which uni? as far as I can see all businesses and schools etc panic at the first mention of such ting and the racism card is played straight away - its not one uni alone

she only wants advice not a fight

[weeal]

*thing* not ting

[legendis.god]

weal reading it im suspicious its just another ab stirup thread
.

why isnt she hauled up?read the post.if her friend is then she should too .
if she isnt then somethings rotten

either way its a bit suspicious

and theres no fight so calm down


my points are valid.

can you tell me why if the uni is so racist princess isnt in bother?

that would seem to indicate that they arent racist or she would be

are you seein my point?

if n then dont get worked uop
it just doesnt add up thats for sure

and dont turn this into a fight plz

[*Princess*]

legend if you have nothing useful to say, then don't say anything at all. Thanks. Also, don't try to cause an arguement when there is no need to.

Thanks for all your replies, like I say she's got some support and I can try and give her some advice from the people who have given some here. I think she's just worried it'll be on record, which will obviously make it harder for her to find a job.

[zzxxee]

seriously i would say its a case of victimisation against your friend and its a case of there word against hers, fight her corner for her get as many character witness statements as you can, for her and beat them at their own game be strong and stand up to these bullies

[legendis.god]

princess i asked why you arent in bother?

a perfectly sensible question.

did she say something you didnt?


you were with her and you arent in trouble.

so it would seem open and shut and no worries for your friend you were there you both said nothing and a mistake by the uni.
mistakes happen.

or as i said is there something youre not saying?

dont post ask for opinions then strop like a schoolgirl because someone points out a major flaw in your whole arguement.


As for hard to get a job as a nurse .
i assume if sdhepasse the course she will be able to get a job .if she fails it wont matter what she may or may not have said.


the best advice was given by banjo babe , and make sure you go alonga s a witness and an innocent party to corroborate.
then there will be no case to answer.

will there?

[legendis.god]

zzxxe wheres the victimisation?
orincess wasnt victimised so either her friend was racist or this is all a big mistake by the uni authorities.

im sure if this results in her friend being kicked out then we will read about it in the daily mail

well a c ase of racism like this will be front page news


like i said zzzxe read the post

just doesnt add up

too many contradictions

[legendis.god]

Like if a lecturer said to someone 'be quiet you fat ginger Scotsman' you'd not forget it!


LAST POST BY PRINCESS ON FIRST PAGE


IS THIS ANOTHER WINDUP?

WELL IM NO FKIN SHERLOCK HOLMES


BUT HERES THE FACTS


PRINCESS AND PALM ENTER LAB

2 ASIAN GIRLS POINTING AT HTME AND TALKIN FOIRIGN LANGI�UAGE AND MAKIN FUN OF EM


PRINCESS PAL COMPLAINS TO IT TECH WHO SAYS HE WILL HAVE WORD.


FAST FORWARD TO A FEW DAYS LATER

" couple of days later and she's been accused of being 'racist' and is being called up in front of the dean, with the possibility of being thrown off the course! "


IN MY OPINION IT IS MADE UP LIES AND DRIVEL


AND WHO LIKES TO POST ABOUT FAT GINGER SCOTSMEN EH ?

I DUNNO PRINCESS NEVER HEARD OF IT


ITS THREAD IS A FAKE AS IT MAY BE TOO




BEWARE OF BEING TAKEN IN BY AN INTERNET CON ARTIST AND TRICKSTER

[pastafreak]

I have just finished reading this thread leggy...and i have to admit that alarm bells went off when I read that particular remark........I have heard it before on here..and it is disturbing to say the least to see it here. I am just a bit suspicious.

[*Princess*]

My fat ginger scotsman big? That was a comment off the top of my head with 'fat' 'ginger' and 'scotsman' all being discriminations, similar to racist remarks. I can use 'old' 'silver haired' 'welshman' if you prefer? I really don't understand why everyone is ultra suspicious or others? Have I missed something? I think it's a sad place on AB when people have to justify themselves for no reason.

As for why I'm not in trouble I have no idea, apart from the fact that it was my friend who physically got up and spoke to the technician - I was just sitting at the pc trying to get this work done. I don't know why I'm not in trouble, I'm glad I'm not though.

I'm not asian either legend, thought I don't know what that had to do with anything. I won/t mention the Uni name either as it is irrelevant. Also I'm not a school girl having a strop, I just see no need in trying to cause arguements, as you seem to be intent on doing. There is no need to.

But like I've been advised I will just be there to support her.

[*Princess*]

Just a little update - things were getting far on in the 'investigation' after my friend saw the dean and explained...they decided to 'drop the charge'.

We just hope it's not put on her record, hopefully it won't be. Apparently they've done this a number of times, in order to get pecs forms and get longer to hand in their assignments (due to emotional distress or something ridiculous) and even though the Uni know what they're like, they have to take every 'racist' complaint seriously. Lets hope she got an extension on her business studies essay...

I have to admit I'm very very angry on behalf of my friend. She's been through the mill this week, and all for nothing.

I've nothing against immigrants but people like this really annoy me, what right do they have to put someone through hell just so they can get extra time on some work?! Ridiculous.

Anyway, thanks for all the genuine advice given, I passed it onto my friend and it did help, I'm just so relieved she didn't need to use it!