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AMGT 8 Jan 29
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I love Stephen Fry. And he's absolutely correct.

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I disagree, depending on the situation.

If I calmly mention that someone (usually an alt-right guy) has said something that offends me-say mocking the handicapped, other races, the LGBTQ community, sexual slurs about women, etc, that means consequences could soon follow:

If it happened on Facebook, I'm about to block him
No more communication
If a dating prospect, I have just crossed him off my list, unless explanations and apologies are swift in coming.
If in the workplace, I might lodge a complaint, depending on how he responds to my objection.
If it happens in the street, I will narrow my eyes and walk away.

Absolutely. Context is everything.

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I think there is a place for consideration and politeness. But there is also a recent tendency to not just get offended, but make a big deal out of getting offended and demand huge consequences etc. which is quite annoying.
Just be kind to each other everyone and if somebody is an arsehole, avoid them.

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Ditto get a life believers I am an American Atheist not a cultist

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Saying you are offended is just whining (IMHO).

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I am offensive to many people..I relish it..their being offended means I exist..My existence mean I am human..my being human gives me rights..I am exercizing my right to happiness..I am happily offensive..

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