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I recall reading this quote recently: "Just because you're offended, it doesn't mean you're right" ― Ricky Gervais Now, I don't feel it is appropriate for t

by TheCapn 14y ago

I recall reading this quote recently: "Just because you're offended, it doesn't mean you're right" ― Ricky Gervais Now, I don't feel it is appropriate for the article, but as an overall discussion on political correctness it does. The people that are fighting a legitimate battle against sexism, racism, and other prejudices have a hard time being taken seriously because there is so much noise. When almost every complaint is more about censorship or silencing opposition those who are battling for basic human rights get painted under a broad stroke that belittles their actions and efforts. Again, I'm not saying the author of this article is wrong; I can't even say firmly whether I support it or not, the jury is out on it.

king_jester 14y ago
> The people that are fighting a legitimate battle against sexism, racism, and other prejudices have a hard time being taken seriously because there is so much noise. What exactly is a "legitimate" battle against sexism? The reason why there is so much noise, as you put it, is because these incidents of sexism happen a lot and people are much more able to publish call outs against that sexism that can be see by many people. > Again, I'm not saying the author of this article is wrong; I can't even say firmly whether I support it or not, the jury is out on it. Actually, the jury is in, using women as objects to convey sexy is really sexist, esp. in professional contexts like conferences. Discussion about media representation and women as objects has been ongoing for several decades now.