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cleanhippie

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7. I think the point is that "that offends me" is a worthless statement.

Reply to Jim__ (Reply #6)

Tue Oct 8, 2013, 03:26 PM

Oct 2013

If that's all the argument one can come up with to criticize another's opinion, then "so fucking what" is entirely appropriate.

I'm sure that there are many better arguments for not using the n-word than "I find that offensive," wouldn't you agree? YMMV

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On being offended. [View all] cleanhippie Oct 2013 OP

I find Fry's statement offensive. Bully. Shrike47 Oct 2013 #1

I find your name calling offensive. cleanhippie Oct 2013 #2

Do you know the context of that quote. Very interesting. Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #3

Interesting indeed. cleanhippie Oct 2013 #4

Mr Fry is a favorite of mine going back many years. Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #5

"So fucking what?" Really? Jim__ Oct 2013 #6

I think the point is that "that offends me" is a worthless statement. cleanhippie Oct 2013 #7

Exactly skepticscott Oct 2013 #10

George Takei put this well. trotsky Oct 2013 #14

+1. Excellent post, Jim. cbayer Oct 2013 #8

I find that offensive. cleanhippie Oct 2013 #9

It's amazing how something so self-evident eludes people. rug Oct 2013 #12

So I take it you're offended by what Fry said? trotsky Oct 2013 #15

"You can only offend me if you mean something to me." - Chris Rock rug Oct 2013 #11

Offending people is one of those tactics I find most useful if applied in moderation struggle4progress Oct 2013 #13