Important Update: I think Facebook took the group down because the link just goes to the Facebook homepage now, and I couldn’t find it when I searched for it! Victory!!! Thanks to EVERYONE who participated!!! Alas, there are other groups out there that turn rape and racism into a joke. Please comment if you have links to any more and I will definitely report them! Here are some similar groups I found: Again, turning rape and racism into a joke.
Facebook Group: “Become a fan” of “Not Getting Raped By A Huge Black Guy.”
I wish I were kidding.
I would like as many people as possible to report this group. The group is supposed to be funny, but nothing about it is funny. Not only is this page racist by implying that large black men are an instant threat to people, but it also makes a joke out of rape – which is NEVER a laughing matter.
They also use Mark Henry’s photograph to represent the group (most likely without his permission). He is a wrestler in the WWE for those who don’t know, and as far as I know, he is NOT guilty of rape.
Please send the message to all the 40,000 thoughtless followers: this type of group, the pictures, and the disgusting comments in the “Just Fans” section and “Discussion” section is NOT acceptable.
Let’s see if we can actually get Facebook to take this group down. I believe in free speech, but not when it becomes hate speech.
The report button is on the lower left-hand part of the page.
Thanks in advance to anyone who helps out!
Update: Some people are also sending letters to the WWE and Mark Henry to inform them of this terrible misuse of his photograph.
Cross-Posted at Feministing
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1 Comment
November 5, 2009 at 4:46 am
This racist and womanizing has to stop now. Please.