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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet
Firstly, I am a strong believer of that people choose the way they want to feel. I admit there are "trigger words" and believe me, I have been triggered... And I cannot tell you how to handle it...
Secondly, people say that because you are a newbie on GC. You came here very opinionated and we never heard of you before or seen you before. So, folks are either whatever or combative. I'd say more of the latter, IMO. Not only do you have to think you should wait, too.
Welcome to the Web 2.0...
I don't understand why people use slurs to describe other people or themselves. I don't see the appeal either. But as a biomedical research scientist, I can guess that on average, aside from the sociological underpinnings, environment and cultural things people do, the reason is also likened to Tourette's Syndrome. People use these profane terms because they realize it is offensive and they are incapable of using any other term and a get a "kick" off of pissing people off. IDK? But, that is what the latest neuropsychatric research with fMRI is suggesting...
You will probably witness a lot more ignorance before you see the end of it. Most people are fearful of those cultures they do not understand or open to. So they say anything harmful.
Overtime the more harmful they get, the more it is enacted upon the "target group". Then the targets fight back and it comes as a shock to a lot of people. The reality is, everyone ignores what happened in the first place and how the deep rooted feelings of ill will germinated and were left to fester...
Eventually, all things end over time. This is just one of those things that are ending...
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Well, I have to say, thank you for a very civil post.
I guess I fail to see why those who are new are not entitled to strong opinions, but I'll leave it at that.
I agree that sometimes it is shock factor...the difference between understanding why and understanding the rush some people obviously get is the difference between head and heart.
Yes, time does help smooth things over, it's just frustrating to know that I'll probably die before it ends, if it ever does. I'm human. I do tend to judge people by their actions and their words, even though I know it's wrong. What I hope I don't ever judge them by is the things that they are born with...gender, race, sexual orientation, etc.