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02.02.2012, 15:06
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| Quote: | |  | | | I would have loved to, but like someone said before, first impression count and I don't think it will work between me and the editor. | | | | | Your decision not mine!
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02.02.2012, 15:10
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An interesting debate.
I am with the “we are all different and let’s celebrate it” camp.
Since black women are in minority in Switzerland they may want to reach for a magazine which will empower them. True: it will be exclusive and very niche, but why call it racist when there are no evil or discriminatory intentions behind it?
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02.02.2012, 15:13
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| Quote: | | | | | "Dear English Forum,
My name is *insert name here* and I have been living in Cham since *insert date here*. For some years now I have been running a successful international website *insert link here* aimed at inspiring/inspirational women and aim to launch a similar resource, specifically, though not exclusively, aimed at black women living in Switzerland. I am looking for any individuals who might have an insight on what is like to live and work in Switzerland as a black women, who would be willing to contribute material to the magazine. I intend to start up online at first, with the intention to transfer to a print version in due course.
All the best
*insert name here*"
Something akin to that might have had a more positive response.
HTH | | | | | PaddyG: Maybe you should set up a consultancy. Communication is both an art and a science and bad communication can lead to all sorts of whiplash effects. This thread is almost a textbook example.
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02.02.2012, 15:13
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| | | Re: First black women's magazine in Switzerland
| Quote: | | | | | Wrong section highlighted there Champ. Correct emphasis in er, red. | | | | | | Quote: | | | | | All women are welcome to contribute to the magazine! Let me know if you are interested! | | | | | I highlighted the correct text.
What you have done is make her change her mind on the content of her magazine, which would probably have been met with a more positive response had she stated in the first place that all women were welcome to contribute.
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02.02.2012, 15:14
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| | | Re: First black women's magazine in Switzerland
| Quote: | | | | | All women are welcome to contribute to the magazine! Let me know if you are interested! | | | | |
What about us men. Are we left out again? That's....
Besides all the talk about horses and goats is making me hungry.
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02.02.2012, 15:15
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| Quote: | | | | | PaddyG: Maybe you should set up a consultancy. Communication is both an art and a science and bad communication can lead to all sorts of whiplash effects. This thread is almost a textbook example. | | | | | True... Thank you and as you will see I have re-posted and changed location.
Thank you for all your valuable contribution.
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02.02.2012, 15:15
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| Quote: | | | | | but why call it racist when there are no evil or discriminatory intentions behind it? | | | | | because people have too much time on their hand and generally get their panties in a twist just to fight boredom. The thread started up as nothing but a job offer and it turned into a "oh, I'm an Asian male..and I sure know how it feels to be a black woman in Switzerland...actually, I would love to contribute my oh so very broad knowledge on the topic...but they're so racist. They're only looking for people who can strongly relate to the niche target demography...those racists!  "  | | The following 5 users would like to thank lost_inbroad for this useful post: | |
02.02.2012, 15:15
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| | | Re: First black women's magazine in Switzerland
| Quote: | | | | | What about us men. Are we left out again? That's.... | | | | | LOL I have been waiting for that....
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02.02.2012, 15:16
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| Quote: | | | | | What about us men. Are we left out again? That's....
Besides all the talk about horses and goats is making me hungry. | | | | | And men if it makes you feel better... LOL!
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02.02.2012, 15:16
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| | | Re: First black women's magazine in Switzerland
| Quote: | | | | | What about us men. Are we left out again? That's....
Besides all the talk about horses and goats is making me horny. | | | | |
Fixed that etc etc...
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02.02.2012, 15:44
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Well, I think that went rather well in the end  | | The following 2 users would like to thank PaddyG for this useful post: | |
02.02.2012, 15:45
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| Quote: | | | | | Well, I think that went rather well in the end | | | | | So now it is a magazine for all women and all men, think i might check that out  |
02.02.2012, 15:48
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  | Quote: | | | | | So now it is a magazine for all women and all men think i might check that out | | | | | |
02.02.2012, 15:50
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| | | Re: First black women's magazine in Switzerland
Is it maybe a misinterpretation of the thread title?
Probably is a generic (all) womens' magazine being compiled and printed illegally, underground - i.e. "black". | |
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