Troy

@Delano I write this in all seriousness: The advertisements that YOU are served are a function of what Google knows about YOU.

I actually watched this match in its entirety. Serena looked heavy (thick around the middle) and the younger, more fit, Osaka had her running the court. It looked pretty clear to me that Serena would lose the match. In her prime, Serena would have beat Osaka. Now I don't watch enough tennis to know if Serena's outburst was unusual or how they compare to other female players. I know John McEnroe was famous for similar outbursts, but I don't recall or know how he was treated by the officials. Serena was given her first penalty for coaching. It was pretty clear that Serna was being coached; the commentator said it during the match, there was video of the coach giving signals, and Serna changed her play (approaching the net). The next day I heard a commentator say "every player" is coached from the sidelines, but rarely is a player given a violation -- usually it is a soft warning. They felt this should have been done to Serena, in this instance. This sound plausible but again I don't watch enough Tennis to know if this is that case. What I do know is that Serena's reaction was over the top. She was talking about never cheating and not wanting to set a bad example for here daughter?! She was literally having a tantrum. Surely, she must have know the official was not going to reverse his decision after it was made. She should have sucked it up and played her game. Destroying her racket, continuing the tantrum, should have resulted in a penalty -- that was clear. The 3rd violation for verbal abuse -- folks better informed than I can argue that. But again Serena should have played her game. I've been pulled over driving a number of times -- for no reason. Once a tropper made me get out of the car. I asked him why I was pulled over, and he proceeded to yell at me about it being "his road." I did not crack my lips, because obviously yelling back at the trooper would have made matters worse--perhaps much worse (Black people who know what I mean). Serena was penalized an entire game -- a harsh penalty which many argue was too much, which I can understand and tend to agree. I don't think Serena should have been treated with kid gloves either because she is the GOAT. Osaka deserved a fair match. Osaka gave Serena the next game by deliberately losing it. I have not heard anyone say this, but it seemed pretty obvious Osaka threw the very next game -- negating the impact of the penalty. I'm glad Serena did not play the "race" card. That would have been unreasonable given she was playing against a Black player. The sexism claim did not make sense to me because there are no men in her tournament. Still, she had to deal with the game she was playing. Her father prepared her to be mentally tough... seems she has forgotten that lesson. As far as the cartoon, is concerned, it is not racist, and kind of funny. Now if image if a cartoon, like the one of John McEnroe below, was done of Serena. One could argue whether is is racist or not, but it would not be funny in the least bit. You can't make cartoon's of a Black person being lynched and expect anyone (save some 45 supporters) to think it would be funny.

@cristy n'bkl, welcome to the forums. I'm trying to understand your statement. Would you care to elaborate? Thanks.

@Chevdove Yeah there is a grain of truth in Mooney's jokes...

@Pioneer1 I thought about you Paul MOoney talks about DNA and race.

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OK forget my example @Pioneer1. What is an example of a code you think should be implemented? I ask because your reaction to my example is basically stating behavior that needs no code.

It is a start But remember, Chevdove is married admitting you are wrong won't get you anywhere with her

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@Pioneer1 here is a simple case. Some Black people believe Black people should patronize Black businesses whenever they have can, some black people believe all Black businesses are subpar and never patronize them, while others look for the best deal regardless of the ownership. What code should we adopt when it comes to creating and supporting our own businesses? How would we enforce compliance to any of the rules defined?

@Pioneer1 will you reveal the source of the following information?

Sounds like a good idea in theory @Pioneer1 but in practice I can't see how it will work -- especially here in America, were there is so much diversity and individuality is a prized characteristic. The other problem is we look outside our community for validation.

So @Pioneer1 what is the source of your information? What source are you referencing to that say the Black is millions of year old? If someone can along and said humanity is trillions if years old, they would be rejected, because the would require the scientific community to discard everything we know about not just man, but the entire universe. Our galaxy did not exist a trillion years ago. So, keep believing man walked the earth a billion years ago... just dont expect anyone to believe you.

Yes, he may be on short time, but his finishes the year. My rational thinking "trumps" your astrology

@Delano when the conditions emerged that brought a 45 into power AND so many people, like @Cynique, dismiss these very conditions as inconsequential. That said, I'm not a grumpy person in general, just on issues that adversely impact our people.

Why should I? If everything else flows from the crazy statement that you made below. Where did you learn this information? Again there is nothing to debate here if you are operating on the premise that so called "Black" people roamed the Earth billions of years ago. The Earth's atmosphere was not even breathable 1/2 a million years ago... Again, I know you will never change your mind or God forbid retract a statement and admit you made a mistake, so I will not try to convince you otherwise. Do you understand now?

I rest my case.

Yes, because it is such a wildly inaccurate statement. Why would I invest my time reading more? Plus I don't know enough about the the subject you and CHevdove are talking about to participate in a meaningful way. Do really believe that humans are billions are years old!? I'm not going to debate facts with you, because you've demonstrated that facts don't mean anything when they conflict with the world view.

Obviously failing to understand the difference between the two words is what is muddling his reasoning. I've heard it often said that words don't have meaning; only people do. This is what is causing a great deal of strife in our political discourse; where there are no objective facts and the truth is purely subjective, open to interpretation, a matter of opinion. When the very definition of words are open to opinion, it is impossible to have a meaningful discourse because the participants are speaking a different language without an interpreter.

I don't appreciate it, because it is not true.

@Delano, Sticks and stones...

Facebook has no sense of humor. They are nothing without the people who use it.

The nerve, you have some balls insisting that anyone answer a question @Delano, gimme a break.

Nike I understand. How people react to Nike, as if they have altruistic motives, is what confounds me. Nike does not care about you or me, outside of separating you from you money. I wouldn't even care if Nike tactics were not so destructive. It is why also why I hold companies like Facebook in contempt. Even if the users of Facebook do not care or know that they are being manipulated Facebook knows and they proceed because they are getting rich doing it -- despite all the damage they cause. I would not be so sure about this. The techniques used to get people make purchases is far more sophisticated that ya'll are willing to comprehend, accept, or acknowledge. What?! I did not make this claim. But still how, in the same sentence can you say that, "Serena or Lebron weren't the greatest either." This purely subjective issue that knowledgeable people can reasonably disagree this. ...and you my friend need to begin answering direct questions and stop making oblique and incomprehensible interjections before you begin judging anyone's arguing style. Again, you'll can worship at the alter of Nike if you choose I still say to Hell with them.