Hall Director "Very offended" by one of Oleg's poster, any similar experiences?

[Black92LX]

i had a similar incident at my dorm last year. I had a 3'' X 5'' sticker of the Confederate flag on my door. And well that offended someone so i was ordered to take it down by my RA. So before i did i scheduled a meeting with the hall director about it. She said since it was on the door that i had to comply and remove it from the door, but they could not mandate what was in my room. So i went and bought a 3' X 5' flag and hung it in the room and always left my door open. My RA wasn't too excited about the flag but of course he could do nothing about it. A week or two later my hall director came by and said ohh i see you caught my drift

 

[Oleg Volk]

If you care to debate with her, use the Socratic method. Ask polite, simple questions designed to bring out her views for her own review. Make the questions open-ended.

"What about this poster offends you? How could it be made less offensive without compromising the message that personal safety is important? Would you like to hear my thoughts on your suggesions?"

She might not agree with you, but would have a chance to confront the illogic in the privacy of her own soul. Concealed Carry magazine will run an article on just how to debate antis in their April issue.

If you want a custom poster, I might be able to make one.

 

[KMKeller]

Ever heard of decopage?...

 

[fslflint]

you have inspired me. since my campus is in the ghetto and has quite a rap for its on or around campus muggings I went online and printed off (hope you don't mind oleg) a couple of self defense posters. I'll hang them up later on.

 

[Oleg Volk]

Do I mind? I specifically made the posters available for such use. Good job, Mister!

 

[Doc]

oleg, you ought consider a career in politics

(really, i was just kidding! i did not mean any offense)

you response well thought out and very eloquent!

 

[Mulliga]

Only solution - put it back up, along with this one:

http://www.jpfo.org/jpfo1.htm

Good job for posting that poster in the first place. I'm so sick about how rape victims should "seek counseling" and should "avoid going out at night" and other such nonsense - combat this criminal empowerment crap by any means necessary.

 

[idd]

Anyway, to my question, has anyone else ever had a problem with someone being offended by some of Oleg's work?

Recently one or two posters over at Democraticunderground.com were posting links to Oleg's pics at a-human-right.com. The effect was hilarious as one Canadian socialist woman got particularly incensed. Eventually the posters were tombstoned by the moderators.

 

[BowStreetRunner]

eeeeeehhhhhh
some people just get upset because others refuse to be victims

BSR

 

[thefitzvh]

Not to hijack the thread, but I'm going to take this opportunity to sing Olegs praises...

You sir, are an example, in my opinion, of the American dream at work.

I don't know much about you, but I'm glad you and your folks came here. America's better for it.

I'd rather have one Oleg as a neighbor than a million of the blood sucking leaches who were born here.


Keep up the good work man. Your continued wisdom impresses me constantly.


James

PS... this was brought on by a more detailed look at your site.

 

[Josey]

Some years back, I was threatened with removal from my university minor. Shhh! Don't tell anybody, I was a social work minor. Shhh! I was a young patrol officer, a survivor of combat and outspoken. A Chicago Democrat femisocialist prof decided I was offensive, rude, anti-lesbian rights and extolled death as a solution to certain social gaffs. I was given a date to appear before the academic council. I had my advisor with me and he was a former USAF OSI Colonel. He was ready to rip someone a new one. When we were called in his face lit up and he had a positive smirk on his face. I looked at him. He looked at me and then at the Dr. who was the head of the council. He was wearing a light beige and thin shirt. The EG&A was prominently displayed on his forearm. I said Semper Fi. I stayed in the social work program and completed two internships and field work. It was nice to understand where some of their fixed ideas came from.

 

[larry_minn]

Are you SURE she put the note on door? Not some other person?

 

[Hedger]

I have a trademark response when someone says they are offended by expression of my (or anyone else's) thoughts:

I smile, and say "Thank you, I'll make a note of it."

Works wonders, try it.

 

[Travis McGee]

Try printing out something like this:

SUPPORT GUN CONTROL:
ONLY THE MILITARY AND POLICE NEED HANDGUNS!

 

[falconer]

It could be worse. You could've been like my teammate and posted a target on your door with a sign that said "Peace through Superior Firepower."

 

[Oleg Volk]

Attachment didn't work.

 

[Norton]

"I'm offended" has become the catch all cop out for claiming some sort of injury due to ideas that we don't agree with. Sort of like calling someone racist just because they don't buy into the scoialist-welfare state.

Tell her that her offense offends you

 

[Guntalk]

I'm missing something here.

She leaves a note saying she is very offended, and you take down the poster???

So what if she is offended.

If there was no order to remove it, I would have considered her note "interesting," but otherwise, would have ignored it.

Some people get up every day determined to be offended by something. They are never disappointed.

 

[Bainx]

We currently live in "The United States of the Offended".

Sad really.

 

[Sportcat]

Is this a public or private institution? The rules are very different when it comes to the 1st Amendment.

 

[TechBrute]

RA: "I'm very offended."
Me on a good day: "I'm sorry you feel that way. Why does it offend you?"
RA: "I'm irrational. Blah blah blah."
Me on a good day: "Thanks for taking the time to talk to me, but I don't see eye to eye with you. Since I know everything, let me share it with you. Blah blah blah."
RA: "I've seen the light. Please take me shooting right now! I just got my first credit card and want to max it out on a gun and accessories. Can we start a club to spread the truth? Where can I print one of Oleg's signs for my door? Oleg is my hero."

or

RA: "I'm very offended."
Me on a bad day: "So?"
RA: "So I'd like to submit you to my irrational point of view which has no basis in fact, only in the fact that I'd prefer to live in either a utopia with no crime, or curled up in the corner in the fetal position, whichever is easier."
Me on a bad day: "Let's have a secret code. When I fall down and break my arm, it means I care about what you have to say."

 

[DF357]

the 1st ammendment...

.....trumps her right not to be offended.

The entire progressive idea of liberty is based on being free from things, instead of free to do things. And then they have the gall to go and refer to our definition of liberty as "negative liberty." For example, they say *they* have a "right to not be offended", which trumps any "right to free expression" that *you* might have. So, according to them, you only have the right to express "correct" views.

(borrowed from somewhere)

PUT IT BACK !!!!!

 

[OEF_VET]

Put it back up.

 

[Eskimo Jim]

Kharn,
I"d suggest that you check your Student Conduct book or Student Policies booklet that most colleges issue when you move into the dormitory. You might be able to get a copy of it at your Student housing office.

There might be a college policy regarding the displaying of items that might offend other people etc.

If you are at a State college, it is my belief that they would have a tougher time restricting your Freedom of Speech than a private college.

In my opinion, put the poster back up and if confronted by someone who is 'offended' ask them "Why are offended? are you a rapist?" That would probably shock them. Be sure of apologize and claim ignorance. Make sure you tell them that you're curious why the person is offended.

Good luck

-Jim

 

[12-34hom]

Poster by Oleg.

Oleg, did a poster a while back with ROL, i can't remember the caption, but it had two differing scenes in the same poster with an excellent caption.

If i remember right, it showed ROL with her hands crossed above her face area, the next was her with a firearm pointed at virtual offender.

Some of Olegs best work.

12-34hom.