Really? This Offended You? - Page 3

Aliantha · 03-02-2011, 02:22 AM

Some people just can't be reasoned with.

Why someone would bother sending a PM to say they're offended boggles the mind, but I guess that's what the person thought was the right thing to do.

Some people are right though, some things are more offensive to some people than others. There are some things said or pictures posted on this site that I find offensive, but that's life. Everyone's different. Sometimes there's a deeper reason for things being viewed as offensive, but usually if that's the case, the person wont actually say it.

I went through this issue years ago when I came here after someone cracked a joke which to me was offensive.

You need to remember that in this place, if people think you should just suck it up then you'll get no sympathy, even if it's about something that's particularly difficult for you.

eta: oh yeah, flame away.

DanaC · 03-02-2011, 06:24 AM

I checked the links. I honestly don't see why someone would be offended by the pics you posted Gravedigr.

I can see why he's aggravated. I can also see the point of the thread. I don;t see that he is telling anybody how to think. He's just venting his frustration and confusion as to why his seemingly inoffensive pics were pounced on as a cause for offense when they are probably three of the mildest pics ever to carry an NSFW tag.

I'm not saying nobody should be offended by them. As has already been stated, people are offended by different things. Whomever it was that sent the private message may have very specific reasons to find those images offensive.

For the record though Gravedigr: without an explanation from the offended party, I honestly cannot see why they were offended by your pics.

monster · 03-02-2011, 06:53 AM

An insincere apology is worthless. If you say "I'm sorry" and then complain about the complaint on the board ......worthless, meaningless, hypocritical..... you're not remotely sorry at all. Which is fine. Maybe the complaint was ridiculous. But don't be surprised your apology isn't accepted. Not rocket science.

Bullitt · 03-02-2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Sarge

I'd just give up on trying to figure out the whys and what fors. Face it, you'll always be wrong because you are a male and you are from the South. You'll never win with all of these yankee women.

Quoted for truth

Shawnee123 · 03-02-2011, 07:31 AM

Awww, the poor downtrodden southern male. We need some tough legislation.

Bullitt · 03-02-2011, 07:40 AM

He just needs a hug that's all

Shawnee123 · 03-02-2011, 07:42 AM

HUGS!

classicman · 03-02-2011, 07:56 AM

sigh - I think the first pic Grav posted that was "NSFW", created a stir and was moved or relabeled "NSFW" by Bruce.

ETA - It may have been the image of the children hanging off the crib. It was certainly around that time.

Undertoad · 03-02-2011, 09:09 AM

That was somebody else putting it in IotD.

Nirvana · 03-02-2011, 09:27 AM

OMG what must people think of my skin pics?

Read my user line and feel free to use it yourself GD

Do I Look Like I Give A Rat's Ass?

footfootfoot · 03-02-2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

As usual I'm wrong no matter what the fuck the problem is EVER, I'm wrong. Looks like I'm just wrong all the fucking time. I was just born to be wrong I guess.

No one is pressing this case more than you. Pick a new paradigm, they're free for the taking.

Spexxvet · 03-02-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Sarge

... You'll never win with all of these yankee women.

Like A-Rod.

monster · 03-02-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

No one is pressing this case more than you. Pick a new paradigm, they're free for the taking.

If they're free I'll take two!

...this post in memory of Reg

Shawnee123 · 03-02-2011, 12:15 PM

You'd kind of need two to have a pair...duh!

monster · 03-02-2011, 12:20 PM

No, I want two paradigms.

and fork handles

03-02-2011, 02:22 AM	#31
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Some people just can't be reasoned with. Why someone would bother sending a PM to say they're offended boggles the mind, but I guess that's what the person thought was the right thing to do. Some people are right though, some things are more offensive to some people than others. There are some things said or pictures posted on this site that I find offensive, but that's life. Everyone's different. Sometimes there's a deeper reason for things being viewed as offensive, but usually if that's the case, the person wont actually say it. I went through this issue years ago when I came here after someone cracked a joke which to me was offensive. You need to remember that in this place, if people think you should just suck it up then you'll get no sympathy, even if it's about something that's particularly difficult for you. eta: oh yeah, flame away. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-02-2011, 06:53 AM	#33
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	An insincere apology is worthless. If you say "I'm sorry" and then complain about the complaint on the board ......worthless, meaningless, hypocritical..... you're not remotely sorry at all. Which is fine. Maybe the complaint was ridiculous. But don't be surprised your apology isn't accepted. Not rocket science. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-02-2011, 07:31 AM	#35
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Awww, the poor downtrodden southern male. We need some tough legislation. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-02-2011, 07:40 AM	#36
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	He just needs a hug that's all __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

03-02-2011, 07:42 AM	#37
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	HUGS! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-02-2011, 07:56 AM	#38
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	sigh - I think the first pic Grav posted that was "NSFW", created a stir and was moved or relabeled "NSFW" by Bruce. ETA - It may have been the image of the children hanging off the crib. It was certainly around that time. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt Last edited by classicman; 03-02-2011 at 08:07 AM.

03-02-2011, 09:09 AM	#39
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	That was somebody else putting it in IotD.

03-02-2011, 09:27 AM	#40
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	OMG what must people think of my skin pics? Read my user line and feel free to use it yourself GD Do I Look Like I Give A Rat's Ass? __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

03-02-2011, 12:15 PM	#44
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You'd kind of need two to have a pair...duh! Attached Images __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-02-2011, 12:20 PM	#45
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	No, I want two paradigms. and fork handles __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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