by anonymous on June 29th, 2009

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I won't date people from other races. Does that make me a racist? Be honest please.

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  • by RC loves ice cream on June 29th, 2009

    RC loves ice cream

    Possibly. It depends WHY you won't date people from other "races". You make it sound like a conscious decision you made, in which case I think it would make you somewhat racist, as opposed to simply not feeling attracted to people of some particular race, which is generally not something we can choose.

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  • by ACCOUNT CLOSED on June 29th, 2009

    ACCOUNT CLOSED

    It's fine to have a 'preference' in terms of your partners' race/ethnicity...but if you're saying that you won't even consider dating anyone of any other race, regardless of the kind of person they are, or even if they have the exact qualities that you would find attractive in someone of the same race - that does seem to be beyond mere preference.

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  • by evil evil on October 5th, 2009

    evil evil

    not dating someone cause you arnt attractd them is fine, as each race has differnt looks to them, but if you find someone attractive and choose to not date them only cause of their race, then thats racist.

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  • by Wyn the Doll on June 29th, 2009

    Wyn the Doll

    I think that makes you pretty closed off to other possibilities.

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  • by Tallyman on June 30th, 2009

    Tallyman

    Doesnt sound racist. Just sounds like you have a preference.

    I knew a guy who had a dark haired girl interested in him. When somebody told him he said, "I like blond chicks."

    A moderately crude answer, but I dont think he was a "brunettist"

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  • by Nice Guy In Bay Area on June 30th, 2009

    Nice Guy In Bay Area

    I don't each spinach. You don't date people from other races. Some would say that you are correct and would quote the Bible where it says to be equally yoked. I am white and married a black woman. I have never been happier. If you want a mate who has certain attributes, then go for it. Beauty is only skin deep and you want that skin to be a certain color. That is your preference. I prefer women who are shapely and take care of themselves. I prefer women who dress and make themselves up. It is just my preference. Now, if you go around calling other people of other races names, then you are a racist. If you deny people of other races common courtesy, then you are a racist.

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  • by Talimze on June 29th, 2009

    Talimze

    No, that doesn't make you racist. Don't be surprised if people think you are, however.

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  • by three cousins from the 313 on June 29th, 2009

    three cousins from the 313

    In my opinion nope. a I know someone people who date outside the race who still have racist ways not the ultimate determing factor for who's racist and who's not

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  • Seems rather ignorant to me.

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  • by Anonymous on October 5th, 2009

    Anonymous

    No I don't think it does. Just because you have your preferences doesn't mean you're racist.
    +5

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  • by boogysplit on June 30th, 2009

    boogysplit

    some people just arent attracted to others outside of their race....but ill tell ya, Ive kinda always wanted to bang a black chick!

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  • by LarryH54 on June 30th, 2009

    LarryH54

    I refused to date smokers.

    I may have made a silly mistake.

    Limiting your options doesn't necessarily make you a racist, but it can affect your happiness.

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  • by Jadey - Vive la difference on June 30th, 2009

    Jadey - Vive la difference

    No.

    It is your reasoning for not dating other races which could make you racist. At the most, you just may be closing yourself off from new experiences, and from finding the love of your life.

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  • by The Mess on June 30th, 2009

    The Mess

    No... and if people attack you for being a racist because of that, let it roll off. Seems like everyone gets called a racist now and again, and it hurts, and I believe being called a racist based on your race is a racist remark. However if you legitimately harbor hate for people because of that than you are a racist. I think most people don't date other races more of just a cultural difference. I think sometimes it's tough to be compatible with that. Some people get along fine though, I prefer certain races, but wouldn't object to someone I really like just because of their race.

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  • by Silverlight on October 5th, 2009

    Silverlight

    Considering you're willing to admit it, and you are subconscious about it you are indeed not racist. However, you do deprive on looks rather than heart and personality, even though you mean not to.

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  • by LustxOverxLove on October 5th, 2009

    LustxOverxLove

    Yes. You won't give them any chance just because of their race.

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  • by LisaJoy on September 11th, 2009

    LisaJoy

    I wouldn't say necessarily 'racist'. However, you are really missing out on dating other races. Being close-minded sometimes or stereo-typing other races could be a huge loss for you. You never know who you will meet in life that can make you happy that's outside of your race. Just because you choose to date certain races does not mean that you will end up happy with them.

    You should "spread your wings and fly"!!!

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  • by novemberain on September 7th, 2009

    novemberain

    yes.
    if you don't date someone just because of their race i think you are racist..

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  • by Spirit Dancer on September 3rd, 2009

    Spirit Dancer

    No, I don't think it makes you racial. You're just exercising your right to your own personal choice in a partner.

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  • by Pandoras out of her box on August 10th, 2009

    Pandoras out of her box

    nope, Im white and respect other races but I wouldnt be caught dead with a black woman as a gf, (bad experiences) they scare the begesus out of me

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  • by MisterKnowItAll on August 10th, 2009

    MisterKnowItAll

    Yes. Clearly the people who are answering here have no concept of what racism is, so let me break it down real easy.
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    Racism; noun; the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
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    In other words, if you view a race to be superior in whatever category for whatever reason, that means you are engaging in racism - you are racist. Any prejudice involving the superiority of a race is precisely what racism is. Period.
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    I, myself, prefer Asian woman, and always have. It doesn't mean I don't date any woman of any race. I do. But I prefer Asian women as I find I am more attracted to the way they look. If you told me, "Hey, Joseph, you can bang any girl on this list: Black, Hispanic, Asian, or White" I would pick Asian. I would prejudge based in race and pick the Asian. That's racism. I don't see how this is even a debate.
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    Racial preference = racial prejudgment = racism
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    Period.

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  • by laaayla on August 10th, 2009

    laaayla

    Everyone has their personal preferences. Your entitled to your own preferences. It doesn't make you a racist just because you prefer you own race. It's just more comfortable to you. Like people who speak a different language from you. Even though they may be able to speak your language they may prefer to talk to their friends in their native tongue.

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  • by oppositeofu on August 6th, 2009

    oppositeofu

    Just because you are not attracted to a particular race it does not make you racist. Now if you think less of a race, that makes you racist.

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  • by Prunesquallor on July 24th, 2009

    Prunesquallor

    No, it means you have a restrictive sexual preference. Nothing to do with racism.

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  • by tempus on June 30th, 2009

    tempus

    No, dating/finding a potential partner is very personal and you have your free will to choose. For instance, if you won't date fat people, it doesn't mean you hate them.
    As far as choosing a partner is concerned, people would have their own criteria.
    Making friends is different. If you won't make friends with other races, then you are a racist. +4

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  • by TheJoker on June 30th, 2009

    TheJoker

    As a statement it does indeed sound racist. However, there are various alternative motives that could lead you to say that. It could simply be that you've not come across anyone from another race that you've fancied. Basically it depends on your motives.

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  • by andblack on June 30th, 2009

    andblack

    no it does not.

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  • by buttman on June 29th, 2009

    buttman

    I cannot say it does or it doesn't, since you have not
    offer an argument or the reason why you don't date
    them. No one knows you better than yourself, so it is
    you the only one who can actually answer your own
    question. I have never dated outside my race, but not
    because I have any racist issues--I'm very clear about
    that. It's just that I never saw dating outside my
    race as an issue of any particular relevance in my life. For the same reason It has never occurred to me
    to say, or even to think, "I won't date outside my
    race".

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  • by Maul on June 29th, 2009

    Maul

    I can understand it in the sense that some people are only atttracted to redheads or something. But I found myself going through stages where I wasn't that into asian girls, and then all of sudden they were the only thing i was into. If depends if you have racist reasons for it, and never say in public that is why you won't date a person. Say you aren't attracted if you need to say anything.

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  • by calicorey on June 29th, 2009

    calicorey

    It depends why you have decided to not date people from other races. It is really your choice who you decide to date. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

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  • by Yesenia on June 29th, 2009

    Yesenia

    Yes, yes it does.

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  • by ethicalbro on June 29th, 2009

    ethicalbro

    not really, but be advised true love is not determined by pigmentation.

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  • by Arithon on October 5th, 2009

    Arithon

    It depends on why you won't date them. If it is purely because they are from another race then I would say probably, but not racist in a hateful way.

    If you don't want to date other races because you are not attracted to them on a physical or emotional level then you are just a normal person. :)

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  • by Squirrel Face on October 5th, 2009

    Squirrel Face

    I guess it depends on why you don't date them. If you don't date them because you're just not attracted to other races then I think that's fine. Everyone has their own tatstes.

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on October 5th, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    Did you ever hear that saying "honey she is the last whore"? well, honey you are the last racist.

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  • by Death Panel litigant on October 5th, 2009

    Death Panel litigant

    Not in the least.

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  • by shwingman07 on October 5th, 2009

    shwingman07

    I would also say that it depends. If you don't date them because of stereotypes or because of the color of their skin in general than yes. Personally I don't date black women because for the most part, I'm just not attracted to them. If I found one that I was attracted to than I wouldn't see a problem with it though. It's all in your reasoning why!

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  • by three cousins from the 313 on October 5th, 2009

    three cousins from the 313

    No as long your reason for not liking other races is based in stereotypical way.

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  • by Ray Del Sol on October 5th, 2009

    Ray Del Sol

    Not at all, you should date who you want. People from other races may not want to date you either, do you think that makes them prejudiced?

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  • by Robertd903 on October 5th, 2009

    Robertd903

    Depends. Is it because you think that YOUR race is superior to others? If so, then YES--you are racist. However, given the current "bouquet" of races that we have today, what makes you think that your race DOESN'T contain SOME mixture of (an)other race(s)? Food for thought...

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  • by PaMPeR on October 5th, 2009

    PaMPeR

    some ppl might b racist but others just may not be atrated by other races i date all kinds of different races i think mixed ppl are sexii lol

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  • by Durden on October 5th, 2009

    Durden

    I don't know you personally, but you have maybe just don't find a person in another race who attract you.. People have the right to have 'sexual' preferences.. some people prefer people from other ethnic origin, other doesn't..

    Only you, can say if you are racist..

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  • by skel1977 on October 5th, 2009

    skel1977

    I dont date fat or ugly girls does that make me sexist?

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  • by whoami on September 11th, 2009

    whoami

    No!!!! it does not make you a racist, if you're not attracted to a different race.

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  • by Alex P. Keaton on September 11th, 2009

    Alex P. Keaton

    Well, racist is a generalization, a negative predisposition toward other (certain) races. The fact that race alone would disqualify certain people from your potential dating pool is a negative predisposition towards other races. So, in that sense, by that definition, your actions imply racism.

    But racism is a buzzword. And there's many degrees of racism, and types as well. Indeed, we are all guilty of some form or another to some degree, I am sure... or at least, we are all guilty of making generalizations. It is human nature to do so, or at least it is what we have been taught to do. The trick is to realize that you can improve yourself through constant awareness of how you perceive others.

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  • by Buttercup on September 11th, 2009

    Buttercup

    I don't think so but I'm sure other people will..so just don't talk about it.

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  • by Sarita on September 10th, 2009

    Sarita

    I am a white female and I do not date anyone out of anything than the hispanic race. I get along with an have plenty of friends who are white, black, asian... you name it. And though I've done nothing but suffer the cultural differences among whites and hispanics, that's all I'll be with. I am not racist, Ijust have a preference (no matter how wrong it has led me) as to who I will be with... No you are not racist

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  • by Anonymous on September 7th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Hell ya! YOu should say, I dont feel attracted by.... but to state " I WONT" , it means that you would never permit yourself.

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  • by XenoMAN on September 7th, 2009

    XenoMAN

    NO, it is biological for most people to be attracted to the same race. Would you call a tiger racist for not mating with a lion?

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  • by Nancy on September 7th, 2009

    Nancy

    I don't think it does. I think that's just your preference; just as some people from one race have a preference for a race different from their own.

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