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In reply to the discussion: Fat shaming is deplorable and this board is littered with it. [View all]PatSeg
(46,804 posts)and I did not take it personally when I heard people talk about someone else's weight. As a woman, there are certain slurs I find offensive, but if they are said about a truly horrible person, I don't feel it is a reflection on me as a woman. I am elderly, but I don't react to every "old person" insult. I've been poor, unemployed, on welfare, a single parent, etc., but not everything others say is about me and I react to situations, words, and people on an individual basis.
I do not expect everyone to agree with me and I try to be respectful of other people's feelings, but I also do not like when people dictate that everyone should use certain terminology that they find acceptable, terminology that often changes from year to year. The past few years it has gotten a bit militant and intolerant in PC world. I find it more reasonable to judge people on their intent, not always on their choice of words.
Don't misunderstand me. I rarely ever insult anyone about anything, as I am always looking for the good in people whenever possible. With Trump, however, I don't feel compelled to curb my language, as he is the exception to every rule I live by.