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[–] pepepepepe 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

Banter is not meant to be "safe", it's about cleverly shitting all over fanbases. It's supposed to make some people mad and they retaliate by firing back. When you plug up one or both sides because apparently equal platforms for banter make people feel "unwelcome", you take a lot of the fun out of sports discussion. You're taking the passion out. You're making it sterile and "safe" for everyone which is EXACTLY what's killing the NFL right now. There are definite lines that shouldn't be crossed in the name of passion (I'm looking at you, Raiders fanbase) but banter is far from that line. Pardon my use of "my/your team" but you're supposed to feel uncomfortable when your team is losing. You're supposed to get angry when your rival beats you and their fans laugh up a storm. You can't have the highs without the lows.

If you can't handle the banter, just watch the game alone and shut yourself out from discussion like all the other idiots who demand "safe spaces". You'd be doing everyone a favor.