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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes, though, your feelings really ARE the problem.  Sometimes people really ARE too sensitive, and/or can’t take a joke.  That’s probably why those people eventually get met with point 8 from the article.[/quote]

You shouldn't make jokes at another person's expense. Once they tell you they don't like it, then you're the problem if you keep doing it.[/quote]

Strongly disagree.  If it’s actually joking and not intended maliciously.  And yes it is harsh, but so many people really are just too GD sensitive these days and it makes basic human interactions exhausting.

And I realize this is a hot take, but just because you have “feelings” about something doesn’t mean that they are “valid”… sometimes you actually ARE just wrong!  Sometimes you really have misinterpreted something.  And sometimes it’s just your opinion and others don’t have to agree with (or even respect) that.

For evidence that most of you actually deep down agree with this, just think about whatever someone on the exact opposite side of the political spectrum might say about their “feelings” on some issue that you also feel strongly about.  I’ll bet you have zero interest in making that person feel heard, or “validating” them.  You just think they’re wrong and/or stupid and/or a bad person.[/quote]

I personally disagree with the idea that if something isn't intended maliciously, it's okay to say. Of course there are people who overreact (and maybe all of us at some point or another do take things too personally), but I hope people understand that we are accountable for not just our intent but the impacts of our words as well. [/quote]

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