Worst of Social Justice

[Ironchew]

Wow really Niam?  Really?  REALLY!?

Ironbite-ON THIS BOARD....REALLY!?

The fact is, these people insist others need to change their personal beauty standard to accommodate them, when they're either making a token effort at getting better, or actively trying to get fatter.

That, and the "subjects" line is reminiscent of divine-kin and their belief that they deserve worship. They want people to look at them as just as attractive and beautiful as someone else. What people find attractive and beautiful is their own business. Its not a Social Justice cause, but a lot of Radicals are taking it up because "people's feels are being hurt."

That and - well, its probably my lack of empathy showing - I cannot see why people would be happy being in such a state, why people would be satisfied with such.

And if calling people out on their absurd activity makes me a bully, then so be it.

You clearly seem to enjoy making fun of fat people. When accused of bullying, you start grasping for justifications.

It's not a good idea to double down here. Take it to F&B and make fun of me all you want if you must, but don't pretend you're taking the reasonable position when everyone can see through your excuses.

[ironbite]

Wow really Niam?  Really?  REALLY!?

Ironbite-ON THIS BOARD....REALLY!?

The fact is, these people insist others need to change their personal beauty standard to accommodate them, when they're either making a token effort at getting better, or actively trying to get fatter.

That, and the "subjects" line is reminiscent of divine-kin and their belief that they deserve worship. They want people to look at them as just as attractive and beautiful as someone else. What people find attractive and beautiful is their own business. Its not a Social Justice cause, but a lot of Radicals are taking it up because "people's feels are being hurt."

That and - well, its probably my lack of empathy showing - I cannot see why people would be happy being in such a state, why people would be satisfied with such.

And if calling people out on their absurd activity makes me a bully, then so be it.

No I'm going to continue to do my best Miz impression because that's fucking low dude.

Ironbite-really low.

[niam2023]

Wow really Niam?  Really?  REALLY!?

Ironbite-ON THIS BOARD....REALLY!?

The fact is, these people insist others need to change their personal beauty standard to accommodate them, when they're either making a token effort at getting better, or actively trying to get fatter.

That, and the "subjects" line is reminiscent of divine-kin and their belief that they deserve worship. They want people to look at them as just as attractive and beautiful as someone else. What people find attractive and beautiful is their own business. Its not a Social Justice cause, but a lot of Radicals are taking it up because "people's feels are being hurt."

That and - well, its probably my lack of empathy showing - I cannot see why people would be happy being in such a state, why people would be satisfied with such.

And if calling people out on their absurd activity makes me a bully, then so be it.

You clearly seem to enjoy making fun of fat people. When accused of bullying, you start grasping for justifications.

It's not a good idea to double down here. Take it to F&B and make fun of me all you want if you must, but don't pretend you're taking the reasonable position when everyone can see through your excuses.

Nah, this tangent got boring.

@ Ironbite: Hm, well, given your intellect and record on these boards, I'll accept this. Acknowledging it was a low blow, making a note of negative reactions.

All that I'll say further is that my perspective is solely shaped by my personal experience with fatness, and how I got out of it. Admittedly, with my disorder in mind, I cannot think of the situations of others with equal importance.

[Thejebusfire]

For those who may not remember, this is the woman who claims that Twitter gave her PTSD.

[I am lizard]

For those who may not remember, this is the woman who claims that Twitter gave her PTSD.

http://www.skepticink.com/gps/2014/04/18/can-one-get-ptsd-via-twitter/

[niam2023]

if you use the term “special snowflake” i hate you, no exceptions, you’re garbage

This was put into the Actually Divine tag.



...wow. Very nice Dandy Mott impression. I'm almost impressed. Almost.



Sure, mumble hooha at me.

god i have no idea wtf is going on rn like

am i other kin

am i a deity

am i just over complicating simple feelings to the point of no return

fuk i would love to have someone who actually knows more about this to talk to like damn

That grammar hurts. Also, go see a therapist about all of that.

[guizonde]

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to the fat girl who sparked a needless controversy. just because you weigh twice my weight does not mean you count twice as much as me [/ego check]

[Sylvana]

For those who may not remember, this is the woman who claims that Twitter gave her PTSD.

http://www.skepticink.com/gps/2014/04/18/can-one-get-ptsd-via-twitter/

The article is interesting, and he is correct. it is possible to suffer from PTSD symptoms from the trauma of cyber bullying. After all, people have committed suicide from cyber bullying, so it seems reasonable to agree that one can undergo significant trauma.
That said though, I am inclined to question the validity of her specific claim.
Given that places like twitter and tumbler use a social currency of privilege of which mental disorders are a common part thereof, is the first thing to make me question it. However, given that one of the symptoms of PTSD is avoidance, I find that her eagerness to return to the places where she received such bullying to defend her claims runs counter to the actual symptom. Short version I dont believe her. twitter and tumbler celebrities will say anything to keep getting the views.

[Ultimate Paragon]

Gee, why don't you ask the Scottsboro Boys?

[Sigmaleph]

The article is interesting, and he is correct. it is possible to suffer from PTSD symptoms from the trauma of cyber bullying. After all, people have committed suicide from cyber bullying, so it seems reasonable to agree that one can undergo significant trauma.
That said though, I am inclined to question the validity of her specific claim.
Given that places like twitter and tumbler use a social currency of privilege of which mental disorders are a common part thereof, is the first thing to make me question it. However, given that one of the symptoms of PTSD is avoidance, I find that her eagerness to return to the places where she received such bullying to defend her claims runs counter to the actual symptom. Short version I dont believe her. twitter and tumbler celebrities will say anything to keep getting the views.

Not every instance of every disorder presents every symptom. Maybe she is making it up, maybe she isn't, but I'm super uncomfortable with the idea of diagnosing someone over their twitter posting.

[Second Coming of Madman]

I, for one, am super-comfortable with invalidating the claims of those who get veterans fired for calling them out on their bullshit claims.

Seriously, fuck her.

[Ultimate Paragon]

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"...you have just as little right to police the bodies of children as you do adults."

Then why the fuck are you doing exactly that?!

[Dakota Bob]

How telling that this commenter presumes that diet and exercise is a "prison". So if somebody isn't stuffing their face with Doritos there is some problem with them? I would consider being obese more of a prison. Not being able to climb a set of stairs without being out of breath. a higher chance of type 2 diabetes. Having this explained to people isn't "fat shaming", it's the reality of being fat.

[Ultimate Paragon]

How telling that this commenter presumes that diet and exercise is a "prison". So if somebody isn't stuffing their face with Doritos there is some problem with them? I would consider being obese more of a prison. Not being able to climb a set of stairs without being out of breath. a higher chance of type 2 diabetes. Having this explained to people isn't "fat shaming", it's the reality of being fat.

Actually, that may not necessarily be true.  There is evidence to suggest that "fat" and "healthy" aren't mutually exclusive.

[guizonde]

anyone not giving a fuck say "aye".