Offensive listing

Question

I had a Aunt Jamia syrup pitcher removed for being offensive. Why is memorabilia from our history offensive? Americans both black and white, native Americans lived it, saw it, experienced it, why is eBay trying to erase it?

lady_madonna · Answer

@msla Aunt Jemima is a caricature , not a historical figure. Black women slaves used to be referred to derogatorily as "Jemima's". According to Ebay: Listings or content that promote, perpetuate or glorify hatred, violence, or discrimination, including on the grounds of race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin, sex, gender and gender identity or sexual orientation, aren't allowed, This includes but is not limited to the following: Items with racist , anti-Semitic, or otherwise demeaning portrayals, for example through caricatures or other exaggerated features, including figurines, cartoons, housewares, historical advertisements, and golliwogs Black Americana items that are discriminatory Do not relist it.

an-57470 · Answer

Itâ€™s eBayâ€™s site. They make the rules, and we agree to abide by them when we sign up. Thatâ€™s why. You donâ€™t have to agree with it, but you cannot list those items here.