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It’s kinda interesting to see how our values change over time. Examples:

- 70 years ago (and longer), it was perfectly fine to depict racial stereotypes in a positive light in cartoons (like Disney’s Song of the South and Looney Tunes’ Censored Eleven). Now, even joking about crossdressing or going to the opposite gender’s bathroom would be considered highly offensive in today’s media, as we are becoming aware of the transgender issues.
- Long before Roe v Wade, it came to a general acceptation that human life begins at conception. Now we can’t even agree on how many genders there are.
- Throughout most of America’s history, the left-winged population used religion to push their goals through (like when they called slavery a “sin” or when Civil Rights leaders used religion to speak against violence, discrimination, or oppression). Today’s left-wing population hates religion, and they’re either trying to persecute Christians (like when San Antonio banned Chick-fil-a in their airport, which is morally wrong), or they don’t care as they put other rights in front of religious peoples’ rights.
 
While you shouldn't use slurs of any matter it's interesting to see how sensitive society has gotten really.
 
Alolan_Apples said:
It’s kinda interesting to see how our values change over time. Examples:

- 70 years ago (and longer), it was perfectly fine to depict racial stereotypes in a positive light in cartoons (like Disney’s Song of the South and Looney Tunes’ Censored Eleven). Now, even joking about crossdressing or going to the opposite gender’s bathroom would be considered highly offensive in today’s media, as we are becoming aware of the transgender issues.
- Long before Roe v Wade, it came to a general acceptation that human life begins at conception. Now we can’t even agree on how many genders there are.
- Throughout most of America’s history, the left-winged population used religion to push their goals through (like when they called slavery a “sin” or when Civil Rights leaders used religion to speak against violence, discrimination, or oppression). Today’s left-wing population hates religion, and they’re either trying to persecute Christians (like when San Antonio banned Chick-fil-a in their airport, which is morally wrong), or they don’t care as they put other rights in front of religious peoples’ rights.
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Yeah "transgender issues" sure
 
Sheila said:
While you shouldn't use slurs of any matter it's interesting to see how sensitive society has gotten really.
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Have you ever considered that people aren't more sensitive they're just??? more aware??? I really hate it when people try to defend racism, homophobia, or sexism even on a minor level by saying that people are more sensitive these days(though you aren't, people do). People have always had these issues and have always complained, the only difference is that people now have a platform to share their ideas. If I was sexually assaulted in the 70's/80's or any time before that the most I could do is tell my friends and parents, maybe even the paper if the assault was bad enough. In the modern era where we have twitter & various other social media I can go online and express my issue and it'll get more traction.
People aren't more sensitive about issues these days, we're just able to see how many people are experiencing these problems. Take for example my school. There were multiple instances of people calling students racial slurs (I'm well aware you said that we shouldn't say racial slurs) and the school did nothing! It was not until these students went online and expressed what was happening that the school took action. So please, PLEASE just leave people alone. I am literally so sick of people telling me I'm sensitive for complaining about the way I've been treated by men. I have been sexually assaulted in public and harassed at school and the last thing I want to hear is someone calling me sensitive.
 
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Ok. That is the best post i have heard addressing world problems. This is not some place u can walk over people. Those dirty, mean people need to confess what they said and hope and pray their victims will forgive them!!!!!!
 
Man, this world's a crazy place! Sadly we have a LOOONG way to go before it's even remotely decent!
 
LottieandSoul said:
Have you ever considered that people aren't more sensitive they're just??? more aware??? I really hate it when people try to defend racism, homophobia, or sexism even on a minor level by saying that people are more sensitive these days(though you aren't, people do). People have always had these issues and have always complained, the only difference is that people now have a platform to share their ideas. If I was sexually assaulted in the 70's/80's or any time before that the most I could do is tell my friends and parents, maybe even the paper if the assault was bad enough. In the modern era where we have twitter & various other social media I can go online and express my issue and it'll get more traction.
People aren't more sensitive about issues these days, we're just able to see how many people are experiencing these problems. Take for example my school. There were multiple instances of people calling students racial slurs (I'm well aware you said that we shouldn't say racial slurs) and the school did nothing! It was only until these students went online and expressed what was happening that the school took action. So please, PLEASE just leave people alone. I am literally so sick of people telling me I'm sensitive for complaining about the way I've been treated by men. I have been sexually assaulted in public and harassed at school and the last thing I want to hear is someone calling me sensitive.
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Thanks for sharing that. I'm sorry that happened to you. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here.
 
If there's one band I really love more than anything(well, ALMOST anything) it's gotta be Fu Manchu! They just have such a laid back, slacker vibe to them it's hard NOT to feel good when listening to them!
 
Just found about something called Nager Syndrome! Holy CRAP do I feel sorry for people w/ that!
 
Psydye said:
Just found about something called Nager Syndrome! Holy CRAP do I feel sorry for people w/ that!
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We're going to discuss the head and neck next week so I hope we'll tackle this syndrome too. :o just searched it now and it apparently has something to do with the cheek bones and jaw.
 
LottieandSoul said:
Have you ever considered that people aren't more sensitive they're just??? more aware??? I really hate it when people try to defend racism, homophobia, or sexism even on a minor level by saying that people are more sensitive these days(though you aren't, people do). People have always had these issues and have always complained, the only difference is that people now have a platform to share their ideas. If I was sexually assaulted in the 70's/80's or any time before that the most I could do is tell my friends and parents, maybe even the paper if the assault was bad enough. In the modern era where we have twitter & various other social media I can go online and express my issue and it'll get more traction.
People aren't more sensitive about issues these days, we're just able to see how many people are experiencing these problems. Take for example my school. There were multiple instances of people calling students racial slurs (I'm well aware you said that we shouldn't say racial slurs) and the school did nothing! It was not until these students went online and expressed what was happening that the school took action. So please, PLEASE just leave people alone. I am literally so sick of people telling me I'm sensitive for complaining about the way I've been treated by men. I have been sexually assaulted in public and harassed at school and the last thing I want to hear is someone calling me sensitive.
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Like online would be a better thing... I just think it's pretty selective sadly whose get help and whose don't and this whole posting and confessing online has became some kind of norm and basically allows anyone to harass you even better. It wasn't directed at you, but some issues people are way too aware and clanks down on others not reading about this issue every awake hour. Of course you should treat people with respect but there are some I have a hard time with doing that.

No, YOU are not sensitive, I'm just saying some are because, yeah this online awareness thing is a bit far sometimes. Sexual/rape issues like that is definitely not being sensitive, I'm just saying some communities online are very toxic.
 
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Also should be added there is one thing making people aware and educate about matters in a good way which I welcome, and another to just act like a little **** and expects everyone to know all the terminology and just live in their social media filter bubble.

Regarding rape and sexual abuse issues, that is definitely not something to joke about nor take lightly, so sorry if you got it that way.
 
Sheila said:
Like online would be a better thing... I just think it's pretty selective sadly whose get help and whose don't and this whole posting and confessing online has became some kind of norm and basically allows anyone to harass you even better. It wasn't directed at you, but some issues people are way too aware and clanks down on others not reading about this issue every awake hour. Of course you should treat people with respect but there are some I have a hard time with doing that.

No, YOU are not sensitive, I'm just saying some are because, yeah this online awareness thing is a bit far sometimes. Sexual/rape issues like that is definitely not being sensitive, I'm just saying some communities online are very toxic.
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Alright, I suppose I can agree with that. Toxicity and sensitivity go hand in hand these days, and I can see that. I have trouble respecting people as well, but I think it's best to always keep an open mind because you never know what someone has gone through/is going through. I've never been a confrontational person so I'm not one to call people out and from that I've learned that just about everyone has a reason for acting the way they do, and I'll admit I was wrong in defending the entirety of people who are 'sensitive' online, because some of them don't have a good reason.
 
LottieandSoul said:
Alright, I suppose I can agree with that. Toxicity and sensitivity go hand in hand these days, and I can see that. I have trouble respecting people as well, but I think it's best to always keep an open mind because you never know what someone has gone through/is going through. I've never been a confrontational person so I'm not one to call people out and from that I've learned that just about everyone has a reason for acting the way they do, and I'll admit I was wrong in defending the entirety of people who are 'sensitive' online, because some of them don't have a good reason.
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Yeah, that was more or less what I was trying to get to. As I mentioned if those people treat others with respect and educates in a good way, I'm more than welcome to listen and learn from it. But if they are gonna act like entitled little kids on high horses thinking everyone knows everything, then no. (Also not your issue, but I've encountered people that does this in other areas like lgbtq+ and such).

I'm very much open to read about issues and people's stories online, but people should be aware others might not be as educated nor know the whole thing.
 
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