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TICC said:
Alright, I figured as much. However, as pointed out before, we are, as people (indeed, as living, breathing creatures) ruled by emotion, and the manipulation of these emotions can often lead to some hurtful behaviors (both to ourselves and others). Of course, it would be great of we could all transcend our emotions into a state of fully rational thoughts and actions, but, alas, that will never happen. Sometimes, we can't help but be offended, even if the offense given is in word alone.

With that said, I make a concerted effort to not be offended by behaviors that truly hurt no one. I try to be critical of my assessments of the damage done by others actions, and then try to make appropriate changes to my responses to these actions.

It would be completely disingenuous of me to do otherwise, as at least one of my completely harmless (at least to others) regular behaviors has been deemed illegal, and millions of people have had their lives ruined as a result of these irrational, hurtful laws.
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+1. Well said.
 
prodigal punk said:
So, it would be great if we were Vulcan? Well, I'm offended.
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I don't know if I agree with my initial statement, actually. Irrational feelings and actions make life interesting (and, to be gay, beautiful). I don't care to be an android.
 
I've never been warned on this board for "personal attacks," although there have been times, in the course of arguments or debates, when I have said things to other posters that are far from flattering. I have no interest in attacking others, although I may often "attack" their ideas.

I guess what kinda bothers me is that all "kidding," which is generally an important part of any meaningful and close relationship with another person, becomes taboo just because someone who has nothing to do with the relationship thinks the person you're kidding has the "right" and, therefore the duty, to complain and seek protection.
 
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Hopper said:
I guess what kinda bothers me is that all "kidding," which is generally a important part of any meaningful and close relationship with another person, becomes taboo just because someone who has nothing to do with the relationship thinks the person you're kidding has the "right" and, therefore the duty, to complain and seek protection.
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Most of the time, those people should mind their own ****ing business. Douche bags.

Sometimes, however, we're blind to how our "kidding" hurts others, and having it pointed out helps our relationship(s).
 
Archie Moses said:
Just because we don't think much of each doesn't mean we can't agree on anything.
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I actually sorta agreed with you on the whole transgender/homo thing, but didn't feel motivated to step in and defend you.

You know, because you're a jackass.
 
TICC said:
I actually sorta agreed with you on the whole transgender/homo thing, but didn't feel motivated to step in and defend you.

You know, because you're a jackass.
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Well, I'd rather be a jackass than a hippy, non-shaving Paul Bunyan wannabee, arrogant, weed blitzing, shack in the middle of woods living, Canadian, hockey fan. But that's just me. Oh, no offense, btw.
 
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