This is the same conclusion that my Dutch cousin came to. When he came to the US, he said there was a stark contrast to Europe but he couldn't quite put a finger on it. At the end of his stay, he had the verdict: Americans are more "hypersensitive" as he put it.

Everything's a controversy!

we live in a declining society. enjoy it!

It's been a decade since I made a statement to others: "only women read the news."

Back then it was half sarcasm half truth. Today it's 100% truth.

There's nothing masculine about reading clickbait.

I find it strange how this got popular at all - the first place I got acquainted with the "I'm offended and demand justice," rhetoric? Radical Islamists. They literally used "I'm offended" as reason enough to demand legal procedures. And my government actually played ball for a while, but then their tolerance policy started to resemble a disgusting truth; tolerance of intolerance.

Feminists are using exactly the same tactics as Radical Islamists in my country. The newest buzzword to strong-arm someone in politics these days, again in my country, is "discrimination," so when I hear that now I don't even bother to pay attention about the issue. It's immediately been tainted by bad arguments and spineless politicians.

I have been saying this for years but every time I talk about it everyone is offended

When someone shrieks "I'm OFFENDED!!!" what they really mean is that they lack the required maturity to control their own emotions and expect the rest of us to do it for them, less their carefully constructed "feelings" get tweaked.

Emma Sulkowicz wasn't sued because it wouldn't be profitable for the guy she screwed over to do so... he sued the school and it's president.

How come there is no outrage with Lena Dunham sexually violating here sister, yet everyone is outraged by the Josh Duggar case.

This was my very first though when I heard about the Duggar thing. So one sided. Lena Dunham should have to register as a sex offender.

I love when people tell me they're offended. My response is always a variation on the theme of "So what you're saying is...I should censor myself and my speech because you can't control your own emotions. It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to consider an idea without necessarily having to accept it. Would you rather I be honest with you and tell the truth, or would you rather I lie and try not to offend you?"

I love being labeled by people. I like to turn the tables and label them right back. As soon as they identify as feminist, I like to label them of being a chauvinistic female supremacist. When they try to backtrack, I remind them that if they want HUMAN equality, they should identify as HUMANIST. If they want female supremacy, they should continue to identify as feminist. I don't identify as a masculinist, but as a humanist, because I believe in human equality (for they purposes of winning the argument, gents. All men are not created equal, and men are not created equal to women.)

The looks on their faces are always worth the tiny bit of energy and attention. They certainly don't deserve that attention, but I consider it well worth my time.

Pre-red pill and currently I've found the more offensive I be publicly, the more people want to be my friend.

This isn't new, it's been like this for quite a while. This idea that you have the right to go through life un-offnded is wrong, immoral, and dangerous. It's a large part of why things are fucked to hell now.

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We are a rich society. Perhaps in a rich society people have time to indulge in that bullshit.

Logic has never been in vogue, don't kid yourself.

And news media has been built off of selling hysteria forever.

Free speech is still pretty alive, no need to be histrionic. You don't actually get tossed in a gulag for saying any of the things you posited. Maybe called some bad names by some morons, but that's quite a ways away from being but in prison because of it, which is what happens when free speech is actually gone.

Its a product of the times. The mid 20somethings and below were grown to be pussies. I started noticing this shit somewhere near the end of the 90's and it's more prevalent than ever. What do you expect when people are coddled their whole lives.......they cant deal with the real world once out there.

What really gets me is that people are getting offended more than ever and since they can't deal with it(as I believe most adults should be able to) they want everyone to change their ways to make a safe environment for themselves and other thin skinned people.

I AM OFFENDED THAT YOU ARE OFFENDED!

Start some meta-offendedness.

We live in a time now where free speech and logical debate is non existent.

Free speech is only non existent if you let their being offended stop you from speaking

I was called a rape apologist for suggesting high value targets, e.g. celebrities should take measures to protect their mobile devices and/or nude photos.

Yeah, it's a dark time for free speech. If I had any children of the right age group, I would not allow them to even go to a college until I spent serious time seeing if it is home to the professionally offended, weak-minded, students and professors.

Is marc rudov still active these days? It has been a long time

On a related note, a liberal college professor talks about the chilling effect that political correctness and "the feelz" has had on academia:

http://www.vox.com/2015/6/3/8706323/college-professor-afraid

Comic Database: Steve Hughes on being offended?: https://youtu.be/fHMoDt3nSHs

EDIT: The relevant part begins around 3:30 though I highly recommend watching the whole bit.

Jerry seinfeld was on The Herd today and he asked why americans have to apologize so much any time they speak their minds. The shaming that goes on is outrageous.

Any time a person says can i just have a minute to adjust to this new thing (for example people getting sex changes) everyone becomes offended. Chris rock refuses to perform comedy at college campuses.

I think its sad. How do you become a better society where there's no freedom of thought or opinion? Moreover, the SJW police don't REALLY care about the issue. Its "I'm offended" for 5 minutes and then on to the next. My mom was physically abused. My gf was raped as a child. That shit really offends me. But when people come out and get on their high horse and say things like "ray rice should be banned for life," its BS. You didn't care before, youll tear this man's entire life apart (and also his wife's bc she needs his income, who you claim to be supporting) because he made one mistake. One mistake and your entire life is over. Its literally insane.

OP you realize you started your post saying being offended is our favorite past time, then you listed things that offend you.

Oh the irony

How come women laughed at Shia LaBeouf when he said a woman raped him but crucify Bill Cosby over unsubstantiated claims that he raped women?

I never heard of Marc Rudov before - but this guy is fucking gold. check out some of his other youtube videos. He's a RP'er for sure

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That guy has some solid frame. Other lady is squirming and can't believe what he's saying and she's all about concern trolling to the highest hamster heavens.

Men are legally more responsible that women. Just look at the Duluth model. Several states use it, making men responsible for the crimes of women.

Finding offense implies you were looking

shut up you misogynist rape apologist! Stop talking about real things and live in the delusion "society" wants you to live.

I follow the news the only way I know how, through the lens of good 'ole Private Eye telling it like it is.

The word is pastime, as in, something you do to pass the time.

western civilization has gotten too comfortable. In third-world countries, where most people biggest concern is how to put food on the table, and even the ones that are slightly better off have to work their ass off in school if they want to make it, you won't see people worrying about stupid shit like micro-aggressions, mansplaining, triggers etc.

In the west, most people have unreasonably high living standards. Thus, they need to look for things to be outraged over.

We have raised a society for two or more generations with a victim mentality. It is much easier to be a victim than to take responsibility.