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[–] Zozano@aussie.zone 2 points 11 months ago

I understand that, but the people who were mad about those things were the fringe, most people didn't give a shit.

From what I remember, dreadlocks are a Caribbean thing, but the African-American population had adopted them.

There's a case to be made, based on what you're saying, that there's no issue because the African-American population weren't being oppressive.

However, Identity Politics is the most boring game in town. To judge who is culturally appropriating and who isn't is to assume a persons entire history based on the colour of their skin, which is, you know..