Being Offended Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about the subjectivity of offense, whether it's valid to take offense on behalf of others, and the view that being offended is a personal issue rather than others' responsibility.

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retox • Jun 13, 2020 • View on HN

Allow me to be offended on behalf of you, and if you aren't offended then you are a problem too.

kmiroslav • Jun 10, 2016 • View on HN

Hint: nobody ever gets offended, they just get concerned that other people might be offended.

leaveyou • Nov 27, 2015 • View on HN

You are not offended ? Your lack of offendedness is offending..

tehbeard • Nov 4, 2015 • View on HN

So people aren't allowed to be offended by other people being offended of them?

lovich • Feb 22, 2023 • View on HN

I’m not sure offense works in a way where you can decide someone else is offended on their behalf

rriepe • Dec 10, 2020 • View on HN

Only reason to be offended is if you are one.I've noted your request!

mikeash • Jul 3, 2014 • View on HN

No, but going out of your way to be offended certainly qualifies.

choko • Sep 16, 2016 • View on HN

If someone is offended that often, maybe they are the problem and not everyone else.

diegoperini • Feb 6, 2020 • View on HN

"Be offended on behalf of someone" can die alongside as well. Point well made.

rootusrootus • May 10, 2020 • View on HN

No. Intent matters. Whether you are offended is your problem. Hit the "hide" button on the post and move on.