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It's not the hurt feelings that are elevated, it is the direct personal attack that is elevated.
by supplied_demand 2y ago
It's not the hurt feelings that are elevated, it is the direct personal attack that is elevated.
- dgfitz 2y agoThey’re only considered attacks if feelings are “hurt” in the process. An “attack” could potentially be looked at as constructive criticism, then by some witchcraft, it is no longer an attack. It’s the classic “if you’re attractive you’re not creepy, otherwise you’re creepy” where attractive is wholly subjective. The GP is right.
- supplied_demand 2y ago==They’re only considered attacks if feelings are “hurt” in the process.== I don't follow. Someone can "attack" me verbally, but not "hurt" me in any way because I know their attack is false. Your stance feels like saying a crime only exists if the criminal was successful. Attempted attacks are still attacks even if they aren't successful in hurting someone. ==An “attack” could potentially be looked at as constructive criticism, then by some witchcraft, it is no longer an attack.== Different people can interpret the same event differently. We see this in politics all the time. When called out, they say "I was just joking."
- kubb 2y agoExactly, you’re allowed to attack others if you do it indirectly, if you’re sneaky about it. Straight up pointing at someone’s bullshit is considered a direct attack and not OK. Being indirect is not strong enough to get that person out of a position of power.