That's because you talked about anti-Semitism when referring to people criticizing Israel and its participation at Eurovision. There is surely some actual anti-Semitism, but one must be very careful with such statements because words like this are used too lightly in an effort to silence and discredit others. That's a concern of mine.
Let's take a deep breath together, ok? - I didn't say that at all. I specifically mentioned fans blaming Israel('s delegation and/or singer) for something what happened with or around Joost - even though the EBU has made it very clear that no other delegation/country was involved.
Israel's participation has rightfully become a subject of heated debate - since October.
That's what I meant/wanted to say.
I will never call anyone antisemtic if they criticise Jewish individuals or Israel for "legitimate" reasons.
But some fans tried to find a scapegoat for Joost's supension at that time and I was shocked at how fast many fans jumped on the "Without Moroccan Oil-sponsored Eden it wouldn't have happend" train and that's why I was blatantly shocked.
I read very few questionable comments on this forum but too many nasty and hateful comments on FB/Twitter. I just came here to give my 2 cents.
I agree with you - obviously - that it should (and it is) be totally legitimate to criticise Israel without being called antisemtic.
In that specific case, though, I strongly believe it was internalised antisemitism (when fans blamed Eden for ruining the contest although it was something Joost did (or didn't do) to a Swedish camera person).
I hope we're fine now because I think that we don't really disagree (I know it's quite a heated subject of debate now).
