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there is some bias to that poll...

voluntary response bias, and maybe undercoverage (women polled only?)

*Timing is important, and the subject is changing alreaddy - - but, i thought that x player j x tried to talk things out a little.. and that, is like, gold to try and do that. .. and with the aspect: conflicting feelings. its hard to voice your opinion sometimes in (public)..  Its become the next day, and i cant keep (ignoring) this feeling about, -not about Gouryella changing names, but its the profile photo that i wonder if no one else at all, feels anything about.. the displaying of what seems to be the Native styled headdress ?  ?

I'm being insulting to Indians by smoking :(

- if you would just read back a little. .. but, it is of some significance - the traditional Native headdress.. its kind of considered a restricted item to wear, by just anybody..

-- i just thought it was important Nessajjja

Yes you told me already and said you would try not to be so uptight about it.

Would you be happy if I put the cigarette out ?

 lots of times, people dont speak up cause of this, possible conflict, (for eg. ) with you.(Nessajja) and you know already.. my limited authority on it, that is for sure. I didnt mean to offend.

It doesn't look remotely like a peace pipe, I guess.

Civilizing has a really bad effect on native people.

For the thousands of red Indians playing chess on chess.com, I will give up smoking.

You're not happy about the cigarette nena ?

Ok, I think your best option is to cop on a bit.

-what does that even mean? cop on abit?  i dont know! - i only sincerely felt an issue about: sorry/ this, my own perception/, that this seems like a inappropriate display, of a (copy) of a really significant symbolic honour to only some members of N. American First Nations.  -And -you- N. must know? it is very reserved only for some. Isnt that due some respect in your own mind? no?  - If no, i mean, i guess i spoke up a little, to say somethng that meant something to me.. -it felt mportant to express., but i would never tell anyone what he/she should do . i dont think i have a right. 

you are over sensitive to a still image. you should get on with your life instead of complaining about nothing. there is no disrespect, it exists entirely in your mind. that is your responsibility.

 your alter ego is so much kinder. 

ok, I will use a different avatar, as it is your wish and desire.

I like this guy. I think he should work with the CSI.

Ahem THE RETURN OF BLASTERDRAGON

You've had one post deleted already for that same stupid allegation.

You put nena up to it.

Loser. racism is in your head, which says it all about you.

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