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I Believe In Social Justice

It's funny when people call me an sjw. "You sjws" and "sjws always" "now you're an sjw?"
No one calls themselves that anymore, for one thing. If you're anti- social-justice and you call people you're arguing with sjw's, you're showing how out of touch you are, at best.
Sjw is used to mean someone who gets overly emotional and pushy about inane things under the banner of social justice. First, again, no one calls themselves that anymore. Second, you look stupid ranting about liberals being 'offended,'because not only is that a distraction tactic, it dismisses the very valid emotions and very real concerns of anyone who speaks up about these issues (and because you wouldn't be ranting if you weren't 'offended' yourself, so I don't understand why people try to use that. But nice job minimizing the experiences of millions of people because you can't handle being called out.)
So no, I'm not an 'sjw,' whatever that means in your head. I'm just a decent person, or at least I'm trying to be. If you can't tell the difference, then maybe you're just an ass.
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Stefanv · 56-60, M
Well said....so what's do wrong with being offended ....at least shows you are not thick skinned....or maybe just not thick?!
NinaSilver · 26-30, F
Specifically, when someone says something like "oh you're just offended," (usually in suspicious absence of any substantial argument on their part.) I'm referring specifically to instances where it's used to dismiss a valid argument or concern. It's really subtle gaslighting- making it look like the person is just 'overreacting' or 'upset over nothing' in an attempt to undermine them and gain the upper hand. Usually it's used by people who are visibly offended themselves (and usually they're assuming I'm offended when I'm nothing of the sort.) Offense is a natural and very valid thing- that's exactly my argument. It's not a reason to dismiss someone's experiences or opinions or concerns.
Stefanv · 56-60, M
Yes I agree with you absolutely!