I think that making offending someone a crime is a very dangerous thing to normalise as some people seem to be offended just by being alive.
What are your thoughts?
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CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M
Ooh a rare thing we disagree on. 😳
I worry that this argument is being twisted by people with an agenda.
It's really helpful for the Nazis and the racists and those who want to exploit vulnerable people to say 'It's not my fault if you're offended'.
Deplorable things should be offensive, and people should rage against them without fear that they're going to be ignored because they're 'sensitive snowflakes'.
There will always be a few people who whine and moan and try to get something for nothing by saying they were discriminated against or whatever, but it's better to just ignore these twats than to campaign against offence.
I worry that this argument is being twisted by people with an agenda.
It's really helpful for the Nazis and the racists and those who want to exploit vulnerable people to say 'It's not my fault if you're offended'.
Deplorable things should be offensive, and people should rage against them without fear that they're going to be ignored because they're 'sensitive snowflakes'.
There will always be a few people who whine and moan and try to get something for nothing by saying they were discriminated against or whatever, but it's better to just ignore these twats than to campaign against offence.
ZenKitzune · F
@CheshireCatalyst I think that it's a dangerous thing. I mean imagine it became illegal to voice your opinion... All very well you might think, so long as the people who share your opinions are in charge.
I'm not talking about it being fine to discriminate and harm people here I just think it's better for everything to be up for discussion rather than swept under a dangerously bulging carpet.
I'm not talking about it being fine to discriminate and harm people here I just think it's better for everything to be up for discussion rather than swept under a dangerously bulging carpet.
CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M
@ZenKitzune I have no argument with the thought experiment, my argument is that I don't think that it's possible for that law to be passed, but the slippery slope argument that it is possible is what a lot of evil people use as their marketing tool.
ZenKitzune · F
@CheshireCatalyst Idk, it's not like I go around listening to idiots lol. I have heard a lot of quite logical talk about the dangers that has made me think, however.
CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M
@ZenKitzune I know you don't listen to idiots. But it's the same argument that Katie Hopkins, Farage, Trump, are all making to their idiot followers. There must be a reason they all go for the same issue.
ZenKitzune · F
@CheshireCatalyst I can vouch for others, there are a lot of people wanting to use arguments for gain out there but that doesn't mean we should throw out all argument to the contrary. Nothing is black and white.
Edit:can't, not can!
Edit:can't, not can!