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Originally Posted by Paul M
They should not be treated more favourably than others either.
"Good reasons" in your opinion, nothing more.
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There are instances where if would be appropriate to treat a vulnerable person more favourably, in fact the law requires this where appropriate.
The 'good reasons' that I cite are not merely my opinion. The systematic oppression, abuse and prejudice of Jewish people, black people, gay people, women etc is historically factual.
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
If contributors to a forum are not labelled, how would you know to treat them differently? Your plan makes no sense.
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It isn't 'my plan', don't know where you've got that from.
Labels would be undesirable and innapropriate for a whole host of reasons, so aren't part of the initiative However, those with protected characteristics would still be covered by the appropriate legislation.
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Originally Posted by Carth
Very good point. Will it come to the stage where anyone joining a forum or creating a social media account has to reveal any and all disabilities they have?
Would this then work against them in some cases? For example, a person who is an excellent online gamer is unable to become a member of an online gaming clan because they have Tourettes and swear constantly while playing.
Are they then said to be discriminated against because of the Tourettes or is it simply the clan rules that specify no swearing or cussing is allowed from anyone? Do they make an exception for that player, or will that cause unrest among the other members because the person is treated differently . . . . which sort of then discriminates against those players?
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All very good questions. Nobody has to declare that they have any type of disability, but may choose to do so. This is usually done as a matter of practicality for all concerned, or could be done to alert others that adjustments in the provision of goods and services are required or just as a matter of courtesy to explain an unusual pattern of behaviour.
In your Tourettes example, the non disabled players would be expected to make provision for the needs of the disabled player.