And just because you believe bizarre theories does not make them true (looking at you, flat-earthers and covid-deniers).

Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences. It is also not a blanket "everyone must allow you to say whatever you want": it's a restriction on the government from making gag laws

I am a gen x aged American man who served in the military and has a career in construction. Both very “masculine” with the attitude of “suck it up” I started to struggle with depression and rather than dealing with it I let it consume me because I was too proud and it ruined a lot of my relationships including my marriage. Now I talk openly about it at work on a jobsite and do not feel any shame and hope that I can help another person who is afraid to admit they are struggling.

Same, I have a hermit gene and I like it.

Poverty is not by choice. It's by design. As you work and work, save, watch money and still poor. Something is broken.

Yes

Nobody wants to feel they are not worth enough to deserve a fair return for their skill, sweat and time. Show some respect you are not better than someone else, we are not cheap slaves.

Have a one night stand with a different man every month for a year and you'll be stretched out, but sleep with the same man 365 times a year and you won't, what kind of stupid logic is that?

Yes but it's pudgy in middle

Be offended all you want, see who gives a c**p. Grow a spine and use all of your brain. If we took away everything that anybody found offensive, the world would vanish.

This is a *very* generalized statement that needs context. For example, I find child and animal abuse extremely offensive, and if I had the ability, I'd definitely eradicate it. I also find the color lime green to be mildly offensive, but I'm not gonna get my knickers in a twist about aunt Jackie's lime green going-to-church hat.

I just had an argument with my mother yesterday when she said that "all this woke stuff is getting out of hand" because the Cleveland Indians have been renamed/branded as the Cleveland Guardians. I tried to explain that they were #1 using a race/culture as a mascot, and #2 they were doing it incorrectly because the symbol was a caricature of an Indigenous Person, not an Indian. She argued "it's not a Hindu Indian!" like somehow, using an Indian from India would somehow be wrong, but using an indigenous person is not. She argued, "it's a baseball team, for goodness sake!" If it's a baseball team, then WHY DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE NAME CHANGE?! It's not even a team she follows!!!!! She has fallen victim to being angry and upset about PCness, even when it doesn't affect her in any way. It's quite sad. The people screaming "you need to stop being so offended by everything!" are most often offended by the changes made. It's just a ridiculous cycle.

I swear to God some people are just stand around with a blank sign and a Sharpie just waiting to be offended on someone else's behalf.

I'm offended by flat-earthers, covid deniers, trump supporters, and david icke fans. They definitely need to go.

See, I understand this and most people do, too, but try telling that to everyone who caves to that SJW bullsh*t. I'm looking at you, The Simpsons. Bring back Apu and Dr. Hibbert.

One million times I upvote this!! Gosh do people get offended over the least little thing. Then, the next thing you know there's a demonstration and laws governing said thing. It's also getting out-of-hand like AI.

So stop supporting cancellation for things, ideas, and people you don't like. Just saying. You could be next, after all.

Also, going along with the previous post about the 1st Amendment, if I say something that offends you, that doesn't mean I have to stop nor does it mean you have the right to try to destroy my life over saying it.

Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right..

This! I'm so tired of seeing things canceled because certain sections of the population don't understand that yes, that joke was offensive and degrading, but it was funny as fůck and that comedian shouldn't be blasted because you didn't take the time to understand how the person works. And on the other side don't cancel Drag events because you think Drag Queens and Trans are the same thing which I believe is half the issue and instead of education they choose ignorance.

I hate the way they've started changing important historical novels now, just because idiots are offended by certain words or storylines. I will never buy one of these 'adapted' books. Stop eradicating important aspects of real life history just because it's uncomfortable for certain people, use them to educate people on real issues!

if one is offended by something, it's their decision how to react and they're the only ones responsible for such reaction, not the "offending" factor

Amen...book banning. If a particular book offends you, don't read it, don't buy it; but don't take away my right to read it.

Beig offended is a new obsession, being offended by completely normal situations, words and behavior. Think about it.

You don't like it..dont look,read,listen..but leave the rest of us ALONE..to decide for ourselfs

I'm not really offended by anything...simply amused. Come at me with the intent to offend me and you'll end up frustrated to death. (I will, however, stand my ground for the sake of my friends.)

Some people treat their every day lives like it takes place on Facebook or Twitter. Having a conversation with another person is like they tagged you in a Tweet or wrote something on your wall. And if you don't like it or dont agree with it, you mute them or attempt to have them banned. Humanity has been resocialized by the internet. For the worse.

Put your hands up if you agree work what I'm about to say. A good portion off the world's problems would be solved if everyone minded their own business. If you don't like our age with something, don't do or participate in it. Boom, problem solved!

In theory, sure. But when that offense becomes harm? BUH BYE!

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Great, now EVERY liberal just got triggered...

Reminds me of my sister who was telling me that I would change my mind when I'll meet the man of my dreams. I told her that the man of my dreams will not want children either.

This is a major problem with social media. People say all sorts of hideous things to and about individuals or communities that they wouldn't say in a face to face encounter. Partly because they don't have the courage to say it in a live situation, but I think it's also partly because cyber bullying somehow doesn't feel "real" to them ("It's only words", "It's just my opinion") and they are distanced from the consequences.

Even to just have to explain yourself why you're not drinking alcohol.

Just like you can’t pray away schizophrenia

I've lived with this illness for many, many years. It's not a mood swing, a*s holes.

However, if you are looking for a cause, then correlation is the best place to start. Looking at unrelated data rarely gets you anywhere.

I’ve worked in a lot of jobs that entail dealing with people. When someone indicates they’re deaf, or I’ve met them before and know they’re deaf, I have always made sure to lightly touch their arm to get their attention, and to directly face them, not to rush my words, but speak clearly—-not loudly, but clearly so my lips form readable words for them. It’s really not difficult to adjust to someone else’s needs for the few minutes you’re interacting with them, ffs.

Or like them. And having kids of your own does not mean you automatically like other people's kids.

I've asked people to reboot their computer and they turned off the monitor, and back on. smh

I don't understand how the word gaslighting is used these day, check out the movie that originated the term. Please.

My dad used to be a bus driver and he taught me this. He said that having 'I was right' engraved on your tombstone wasn't as useful as you might think.

Are you sure. I'm having loads of fun deciding whether to eat today and walk to work or not eat and ride the bus.

If you love someone, it does not matter what a stranger thinks. Love is blind