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Does Digg.com Hate Black People?

Is Digg.com's URL Banning Based on SEO-hate or Something Else?

By Paula Neal Mooney, published Jan 16, 2007
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I'm never one to play the race card.

Let me start off by saying that I think O.J. Simpson is guilty as sin. And just a peek into my posts explaining why I voted for George W. Bush, why I agree with Ann Coulter's writings and what I think about folks who tell me I talk like a white girl should give people a tip-off that I'm no Huey P. Newton-type.

But yet and still, my eyes are open to the racism that still exists today, no matter how many friends of other races that I obtain in my real life as true and close friends. The lack of response during Hurricane Katrina had me experiecing the same wake-up call that Paul in Hotel Rwanda received when he realized that he wasn't really "one of them." (But lets not forget the white president who came to his defense.)

Anyway, I'm prefacing this touchy post with a ton of explanation because I can already hear the backlash in my head upon my announcing my love of a new community called ArcaNext.com - a sort of Digg.com for black people -- founded by my new best bud, Mario Walker.

Separatist. Reverse racist. The insults swirl in my mind's ear.

Why do you need a separate site for blacks? What if we created a Digg.com only for whites? How would you like that?

Let me just say that Digg.com kinda already is that. Okay, that's not totally fair -- I admit Digg.com has plenty of pieces about black folks that have received quite a few votes. I admit my title is only a sensationally-chosen one that'll get the Digg.com community clicking before they bury it.

But I have a big gripe against Digg.com for banning me for no earthly good reason. Sure they hate SEO blogs, but there are tons of SEO blogs out there that haven't been targeted like mine has.

I can only surmise that the goofballs who decided to attack me on Digg.com until I got banned did this in large part because of the hue of my uploaded pic. I don't fit the mold of the normal Digg.com user. (Jeremy Shoemaker is one guy who has proven how to get the young guy demographic to drive up his traffic and leave drooling comments by using the avatar of a gorgeous blonde woman.)

Does Digg.com Hate Black People?

Can't we all just get along online?

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black people are cool i love them they should be respected and treated no different than anyone else they were and will always be a great part of our history because, honestly could those slave drivers have picks all of those cotten fields just by themselves? probably not so everyone should be greatful and show some respect...because god said "love your brothers love your sisters and when the time comes do the right thing and don't turn your back on them"

Posted on 12/04/2007 at 1:12:00 PM

 
I just tried to digg this and it didn't work! I'm black AND i dont think they like black people look at their staff....

Posted on 07/11/2007 at 11:07:00 AM

 
Wow Paula, A comprehensive article. I didn't know all that about digg.com.I don't agree with any separation, white or black though. I agree with your picture caption "Can't we all just get along online?" Great article. Bye

Posted on 01/22/2007 at 12:01:00 PM

 
Maybe Digg just hates people?

Posted on 01/20/2007 at 8:01:00 PM

 
Wow. I hav never been on the site but good media review!

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 11:01:00 AM

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