Offensive language in horse ad

[greysfordays]

Hi everyone. I decided to make an account on here as saw something that really shocked me from a local dealer. Described a horse for sale as "RDA cr*pple proof" I tried reporting the ad on facebook but it reviewed and said it was fine. Is there anything else I can do about this? As I found this language quite upsetting

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Not much you can do except maybe comment politely about the offensive language if you are game.

 

[Red-1]

I agree that the language is upsetting, but not sure that reproducing the advert on here helps matters?

Once you have contacted the advertiser, and complained to Facebook, I would think that the next thing to do would be to not look at it. Reproducing it here just compounds the issue and means it can now upset a whole load more people.

I don't think it was aimed at one person in particular, so I don't think you would prove it to be harassment.

 

[greysfordays]

I agree that the language is upsetting, but not sure that reproducing the advert on here helps matters?

Once you have contacted the advertiser, and complained to Facebook, I would think that the next thing to do would be to not look at it. Reproducing it here just compounds the issue and means it can now upset a whole load more people.

I don't think it was aimed at one person in particular, so I don't think you would prove it to be harassment.

Is there a way I can delete the ad J posted? I didn't think of that.

 

[Red-1]

Is there a way I can delete the ad J posted? I didn't think of that.

You can edit the post and remove the advert.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

once removed write edited or deleted as you can’t save a blank page and the add will reappear.

 

[Parrotperson]

So let me get this right.
You reported it to Facebook and they didn’t think it was bad?
Write to your MP immediately. They can take it up with Facebook. Appalling.

 

[greysfordays]

once removed write edited or deleted as you can’t save a blank page and the add will reappear.

I can't find how to edit it, please can someone help me?

 

[View]

I think as a new user you don't have long to edit your posts.

So on your original post, click on the report button (bottom left corner) and ask Admin to delete it for you.

 

[Sossigpoker]

Oh wow. If I was looking for a horse suitable for RDA, out of principle I wouldn't buy from that person. I hope they don't ever suffer life changing injuries and end up being a "cr!pple" themselves!

 

[Bellaboo18]

I saw the advert and was really disappointed. Someone did comment but unfortunately the dealer couldn't see the problem and made another *joke* about it ?

 

[holeymoley]

That’s horrible ?

 

[windand rain]

Another vagary of the English language It is highly offensive used in those terms but is often used in assessment of pain with a d on the end. However it should never be used to describe a human being unless with the d on it and then only rarely

 

[muddybay]

I saw the advert and was really disappointed. Someone did comment but unfortunately the dealer couldn't see the problem and made another *joke* about it ?

I know it's a local dealer to me so I follow them can't believe you'd put something like that on a business account

 

[Illtellyoulater]

i know someone who has put this in an advert as they are riding the cob which is for sale themselves after a horrific fall (off something else), and injury, operations etc so jockey is definitely unsound, so the cob tried and tested for the job, although not the best word to describe yourself, I agree.

 

[Snowpup]

Hi everyone. I decided to make an account on here as saw something that really shocked me from a local dealer. Described a horse for sale as "RDA cr*pple proof" I tried reporting the ad on facebook but it reviewed and said it was fine. Is there anything else I can do about this? As I found this language quite upsetting

I reported this too and it was rejected, she then set her bullying friends on someone who stood up to her.

 

[Snowpup]

Oh wow. If I was looking for a horse suitable for RDA, out of principle I wouldn't buy from that person. I hope they don't ever suffer life changing injuries and end up being a "cr!pple" themselves!

Her mates laughing about it too.

 

[Snowpup]

I agree that the language is upsetting, but not sure that reproducing the advert on here helps matters?

Once you have contacted the advertiser, and complained to Facebook, I would think that the next thing to do would be to not look at it. Reproducing it here just compounds the issue and means it can now upset a whole load more people.

I don't think it was aimed at one person in particular, so I don't think you would prove it to be harassment.

I think it’s important to stand up to this, however she clearly does not care, also claimed to be autistic as if that defended it.

It was extremely offensive and I am sick of this sort of thing being swept under the carpet. I think the dealer should be named but I am not going to in case it’s against rules here.
My friend shared it to me who was extremely upset as has a daughter who rides with RDA in Surrey.

 

[Sossigpoker]

I think it’s important to stand up to this, however she clearly does not care, also claimed to be autistic as if that defended it.

It was extremely offensive and I am sick of this sort of thing being swept under the carpet. I think the dealer should be named but I am not going to in case it’s against rules here.
My friend shared it to me who was extremely upset as has a daughter who rides with RDA in Surrey.

It's a dealer as well? I think they should be named and shamed.

 

[Goldenstar]

I would contact the ASA.

 

[Cobxfan55]

Sorry I did not have time to comment on this post but why call a rda horse that doesn’t sound really nice

 

[Snowpup]

i know someone who has put this in an advert as they are riding the cob which is for sale themselves after a horrific fall (off something else), and injury, operations etc so jockey is definitely unsound, so the cob tried and tested for the job, although not the best word to describe yourself, I agree.

She was told it was offensive and her use of the RDA in the context of the word is disgusting. She proudly left the advert up. She also claimed she is ‘certified autistic’.

If this is the same dealer in Surrey that I am thinking of? NT

 

[GSD Woman]

I would think that FaceBook would consider it hate speech. As someone who is "certified autistic" I try very hard not to use denigrating terms for disabilities. I heard enough of them growing up before "high functioning" autism was recognized.

 

[Illtellyoulater]

She was told it was offensive and her use of the RDA in the context of the word is disgusting. She proudly left the advert up. She also claimed she is ‘certified autistic’.

If this is the same dealer in Surrey that I am thinking of? NT

no, I saw nothing about autism

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

She was told it was offensive and her use of the RDA in the context of the word is disgusting. She proudly left the advert up. She also claimed she is ‘certified autistic’.

If this is the same dealer in Surrey that I am thinking of? NT

If it is that dealer, then she needs her bottom smacked. Not a dealer I'd recommend anyway.

 

[Snowpup]

no, I saw nothing about autism

Ah maybe someone different then. She said this in response to the latest Facebook review which highlighted the advert. She also got her friends to pile in.