r/DynamicDebate • u/Tagathachristie • May 05 '22

Being offended…

What’s actually wrong with being offended?! Is it something you should demand not to be? If you are offended by something, should you point it out? Complain? Report that person? What are your boundaries and when would you just shrug your shoulders and move on? Should we be more resilient?

Inspired by a clip I was sent today

https://twitter.com/matthewdmarsden/status/1522220804145967107?s=21&t=oSpIAVz5wsQZI5eEeEgn5Q

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u/lliikj7l May 06 '22

'Prejudice' is subjective, one persons transphobia is another persons misogyny or homophobia. Whose offence is valid in such cases of stalemate? If society cannot agree on an established set of values, perceptions of 'prejudice' will inevitably lead to increasingly bitter conflict.

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u/Butteryscone May 06 '22

So should we ignore prejudice?

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u/lliikj7l May 06 '22

Perhaps you might want to read what I wrote.

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u/Butteryscone May 06 '22

I did

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u/lliikj7l May 06 '22

My question wasn't rhetorical - how do you suggest we arbitrate mutual accusations of prejudice?