Let’s talk about stereotypes

[avoiding injuries 1,220]

Reading through most of the threads here I’m seeing people get criticized for naturally characterizing people based off observations  grounded by experiences in every day life. Why is it that a person who is aware of and points out the stereotype has a negative connotation, but the source or the origin of the stereotype is widely ignored?

I know race immediately comes to mind with stereotypes, but you can apply it to almost every stereotype. If I were to ignore everything I’ve learned through my social experiences, I wouldn’t be putting myself in a good place, or I think I could be missing out on things. I think stereotypes are a good thing and very necessary to talk about and learn from. 

[JustinCharge 2,397]

the code of conduct for humans DRASTICALLY went up once we invented nuclear weapons.  if you stereotyped a group of people before nukes, so what?  NOW, if you stereotype a group with negative connotations, and they possess nukes, you are asking for a nuclear war and the world getting blown up.  and just emoting "they surely would never press the button" is the stupidest response ever.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,641]

15 minutes ago, JustinCharge said:

the code of conduct for humans DRASTICALLY went up once we invented nuclear weapons.  if you stereotyped a group of people before nukes, so what?  NOW, if you stereotype a group with negative connotations, and they possess nukes, you are asking for a nuclear war and the world getting blown up.  and just emoting "they surely would never press the button" is the stupidest response ever.

You sure fit a stereotype.