Are people too sensitive?

[broon]

Inspired by another thread... it seems like people around are getting more sensitive than ever.

What do you think?

 

[Siva]

I think it depends on the person

 

[Arkitech]

I lied on the poll, I need to go buy some new socks

 

[dabuddha]

No.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

No. Now fsck off! :|

 

[broon]

I've just noticed some people are like 3rd grade tattle tales if someone says the slightest thing wrong. Why not let the mods figure it out for themselves?

Edit: or at least PM the mods instead of creating a thread about it.

 

[FoBoT]

i randomly picked an answer on the poll

 

[gigapet]

in general yes. Especially when it comes to radio and tv. If you are offended by something. Turn it off. Sell your tv. Get a library card. Read a book! Jump off a cliff!!! DIAF!!! JUST QUIT YOUR BITCHING!

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: gigapet
in general yes. Especially when it comes to radio and tv. If you are offended by something. Turn it off. Sell your tv. Get a library card. Read a book! Jump off a cliff!!! DIAF!!! JUST QUIT YOUR BITCHING!

That doesn't seem to be the attitude around here though.

 

[b0mbrman]

I think people aren't more sensitive, it's just that they're allowed to show it more these days

 

[DurocShark]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
I think people aren't more sensitive, it's just that they're allowed to show it more these days

Yeah. "Tolerance" is getting rediculous. I spend more time than I want to making sure I'm not offending anybody at work. That 20 seconds per day is killing me!

 

[Czar]

I think people here are generaly becoming more insensitive and more hostile than before

 

[rh71]

there's a fine line. You can't argue this question.

 

[rudder]

screw you and the horse you rode in on for calling me "too sensitive."

 

[Wallydraigle]

Originally posted by: Czar
I think people here are generaly becoming more insensitive and more hostile than before

That's a step in the right direction. But we have to do more.

 

[nakedfrog]

That's funny, I really DO have new socks. I love new socks.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

well, if you are talking about me narking on IHATEMYJOB2004 for his homophobic and anti-Semetic remarks, I'd do it again.

 

[Random Variable]

People are insensitive when it comes to criticizing others, but sensitive when they themselves are criticized. So in the end it all balances out.

 

[nycxandy]

Yes.

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: Czar
I think people here are generaly becoming more insensitive and more hostile than before

I agree with that... It's due to the conversations taking place over the Internet instead of face to face. People can be pricks and talk sh!t all they want here.

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
well, if you are talking about me narking on IHATEMYJOB2004 for his homophobic and anti-Semetic remarks, I'd do it again.

Yep. That's what started this.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: broon

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
well, if you are talking about me narking on IHATEMYJOB2004 for his homophobic and anti-Semetic remarks, I'd do it again.

Yep. That's what started this.

you think people should be able to spout off bigotry unchecked? glad most people don't agree with you.

there's a difference in criticizing a person because of their actions or personality and condemning them because of race or sexuality.

 

[Train]

Originally posted by: clamum

Originally posted by: Czar
I think people here are generaly becoming more insensitive and more hostile than before

I agree with that... It's due to the conversations taking place over the Internet instead of face to face. People can be pricks and talk sh!t all they want here.

ya, being a prick used to be reserved for tough guys, now the nerds are getting in on the action too.

Its too bad ya cant reach through someones monitor and b:tch slap them.

 

[Random Variable]

Originally posted by: broon

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
well, if you are talking about me narking on IHATEMYJOB2004 for his homophobic and anti-Semetic remarks, I'd do it again.

Yep. That's what started this.

What did he say? That homosexual Jews control the world?

 

[J Heartless Slick]

Originally posted by: broon
Inspired by another thread... it seems like people around are getting more sensitive than ever.

What do you think?

For a chuckle, I regularly check the Forum Issues forum.

As you move beyond your small circle of family and friends you find that people have had different experiences and interpret things differently.

Just because something does not offend you does not preclude that someone else will be offended by it.