People today are so easily offended.
Its something we see on a daily basis on here from some, people constantly state that they are offended by this or that or this post or that post and it’s something we see on a daily basis in the real world and on the news. Someone always seems to take offense to minor issues and free speech and has to tell the world and tell us all that they are "OFFENDED" or take "OFFENSE" at this or that
One of the lessons that most of us learned at an early age was, "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." When I grew up it wasn't called "bullying," it was called teasing and having a bit of fun at each other’s expense and we grew thick skin from it and got on with life. NOW so many people are offended by so many minor things.
Maybe today's world and the soft***** (soft roosters) need to grow a little thick skin and stop being so easily offended by everything.
So thoughts, are some to easily offended and take offense to everything.
@the_great_she_elephant wrote:I've seen copious amounts of banter - but as yet, no one - not one, has come up with suggestions of exactly where this line between teasing and offensive behaviour should be drawn!
I'm not sure there can be a definitive answer, Akuma. I think in the end It comes down to respecting the feelings of others.and not believing it's OK to say whatever you like whenever you like just because you can.
Gratuitous spitefuless always crosses the line and if you know some people find some words deeply hurtfulor offensive then common politeness dictates that then you don't use those words in their presence. The problem is, some people believe if something doesn't offend them personally then nobody else has a right to be offended by it either.
Too true - and thanks for at least attempting some delineation in the thread.
Again, though, the main issue is that some are just too easliy offended - or at least willing to take offense at the drop of a hat - possibly as a defense against acknowledging someone else may have just as valid an opinion as theirs, but don't wish theirs to be usurped.
Given the career path I chose, I've been called some pretty awful things - things that I know would shock and outrage others. But I've also been mature enough to move past them, and hold no grudges.
This is one cartoon from a while back that cropped up when a number of Indians were the target of crime in Vic.
Would be interested on what people think of it.
I have cut and pasted some commentary text (the bolding is mine).
"Political cartoons can be very unfair, very offensive and cutting.
While I did laugh when I saw it, the fact of the matter is that Indians have been the victim of serious crimes in Victoria and the police, rightly or wrong, have not been perceived as being proactive as they should have been. This is no laughing matter. For that reason this is a good political cartoon. Rather than being indignant, Victoria Police should ignore it, and concentrate on catching the crims."
And when you hear the whiz and high speed whirring of the spindle as the lines reels out,
it's music to the ears 
I have a rule which is generally true, you go through (as in break) about a keyboard a year or 2
JUST from posting on forums while drinking coffee ! (or tea).
Does that apply to you ?
