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BaronPhilip
Interesting: http://www.google.com/explanation.html

bigtoe
Ooold story..happened with jw website.
krumlikeapretzel
Most people don't take that kind of openly hateful and obviously alarmist webpages seriously so I don't think it's really being very successful in promoting anti-semitism.

If you are concerned about the spread of anti-semitism, more than fighting those wackos you should be a good ambassador for the Jewish people -not by doing "hasbarah" but just by doing a kiddush Hashem by being kind, friendly, polite and honest. You'd be surprised how many people became anti semites because of a boss who didn't pay them on time, a neighbor that wouldn't say hello, etc. 
BaronPhilip
QUOTE(krumlikeapretzel @ Jan 11 2008, 06:14 AM) *
Most people don't take that kind of openly hateful and obviously alarmist webpages seriously so I don't think it's really being very successful in promoting anti-semitism.
I definitely agree. Several years ago someone was trying to get thousands of people to sign a petition demanding that Google stop linking to some anti-semitic website. Many people (including me) thought he was making a big deal out of nothing. I also remember when there were calls for Amazon.com to stop selling The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. These pointless attempts to suppress anti-semitic content often make it look as if Jews expect special treatment, and may give ammunition to those who say there are Jewish conspiracies.

That being said, I think what Google did was a nice gesture.

QUOTE(krumlikeapretzel @ Jan 11 2008, 06:14 AM) *
If you are concerned about the spread of anti-semitism, more than fighting those wackos you should be a good ambassador for the Jewish people -not by doing "hasbarah" but just by doing a kiddush Hashem by being kind, friendly, polite and honest. You'd be surprised how many people became anti semites because of a boss who didn't pay them on time, a neighbor that wouldn't say hello, etc.
Very true.

So, KLAP, can I assume you do not give to the ADL? smile.gif
krumlikeapretzel
QUOTE(BaronPhilip @ Jan 11 2008, 06:28 AM) *
I definitely agree. Several years ago there was a campaign to collect thousands of petitions to get Google to stop listing some anti-semitic website. Many people (including me) thought he was making a big deal out of nothing. I also remember when there were calls for Amazon.com to stop selling The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. These pointless attempts to suppress anti-semitic content often make it look as if Jews expect special treatment, and may give ammunition to those who say there are Jewish conspiracies.
thumbsup.gif I agree.

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So, KLAP, can I assume you do not give to the ADL? smile.gif
Even if I were as rich as Bill Gates I wouldn't give them half a Turkish Lira.
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