I’ll admit I’m old but...

[Kirky519]

That’s an interesting perspective. I agree it can and does happen.

And I see the issue with the idea of who’s “place” it is to say whether people are feigning offence, or whether it’s real. Sometimes it’s clear. Other times, it’s not. It’s a tough spot to be in sometimes.

But the point is if it (people getting so easily offended by little things) is real and especially if it happens frequently, there needs to be some introspection/reflection as to why. Rather than just saying “that’s the way I am”, maybe steps could be made to help people either express themselves better, deal with it better, or just move past it, or something? I don’t really know.

I just know I’d be pretty miserable if I always assumed people had ulterior motives regarding their actions/statements towards me, so I choose not to immediately jump to that conclusion.

I just think how sad it must be for others who think that way, much of the time. I realize we can’t just tell people to “grow up” and not be bothered by things, either. “Sticks and stones”, blah, blah.

So after all that, Idk what the solution is, really. Personal growth is just that—personal, and it’s a process—one that doesn’t have to have an end, no matter our age.

To be perfectly honest. I may be a part of that generation, age-wise. HOWEVER. I’m not easily offended. Like haze said, people are more than welcome to poke fun at stereotypes about my culture. It’s funny due to the element of truth.

As to the solution, I don’t know. I had a fairly messed up childhood, and as a result am extremely jaded and suspicious of other people’s motives. BUT it didn’t turn me into an over sensitive little snowflake. So I’m not totally sure that is the issue at hand. But who knows I suppose

[Kirky519]

My view of the problem is that the introduction of the PC attitude in the 90s has now become utterly rampant. It now doesn’t matter if you intend to offend but whether someone takes offence. So, you can say something innocent but if someone, somewhere takes offence, then it’s you that has done something wrong. In my opinion, you have to have demonstrated at least some negligence or intent to be found guilty, however this is no longer the case. You can simply say that you’re offended and the perpetrator can be chastised. As such, people are now becoming scared to say anything....

And considering certain words such as ‘lame’, ‘crazy’ and ‘man up’ have been banned in some US campuses due to being disrespectful to some groups... well, that speaks volumes to me. I could say on this forum that someone ‘has a crazy idea’ and I could be berated. Although in my instance I’d probably just say it some more...

EXACTLY! well said. (I would be up voting you if I could...)

[jskoe]

I’ve recently breached my 60th birthday which places me in the “old gits” club good a proper, it’s also explains, to a small degree, my intolerance to self inflicted “hacked” posts. Couple this with my level of sarcasm reaching “expert lvl” I find myself on the verge of a third rudeness infringement (This might be it I guess).

However, even though I’m fairly new to the forum as a member, I’ve been a regular visitor during the three, maybe four, years (sign of old age) I’ve been playing CoC. During this time I’ve witnessed the global chat being taken over by immature juveniles to a point that it rendered useless now. Sadly, this level of intellectual conversation seems to be infecting the forum too and any possibility of engaging a thread with a touch of banter is frowned upon. Has everyone become so pc that we can’t suggest someone’s own stupidity has been the cause of their issue.

Heyho, see you in five days I guess... or not at all

Absolutely agree with this post, not quite to my 50s yet but still know enough to not be offended by most anything said. I may disagree but I will disagree with you, even publicly. There are some (who posted on this thread) who like to defend their inconsistency and then when I respond, they just ignore. Very mature. And that's an issue, mature conversation that disagrees with party line is frowned upon. So, yes, the forum is becoming as stale as the game is surely becoming and very, very made up PC. Just my opinion though.

[BlindHaze]

Absolutely agree with this post, not quite to my 50s yet but still know enough to not be offended by most anything said. I may disagree but I will disagree with you, even publicly. There are some (who posted on this thread) who like to defend their inconsistency and then when I respond, they just ignore. Very mature. And that's an issue, mature conversation that disagrees with party line is frowned upon and the PC orange badges even make up new PC rules that they do not explain and then crush those that run afoul (YES, I HAVE STATED THESE THOUGHTS TO THESE PEOPLE DIRECTLY). So, yes, the forum is becoming as stale as the game is surely becoming and very, very made up PC. Just my opinion though.

I agree with the sentiments about not being offended and also about having a debate with someone. If someone disagrees with me, that’s fine. As Brian Clough said, ‘we’ll sit down in my office for about 20 minutes, talk it through, then we’ll decide I’m right’... but more seriously, if we all agreed, life would be dull.

As for the orange badged part, I said earlier they have a very difficult task due to the varying age groups we have here. Everyone has to have the same set of standards whether it’s kids or adults - so do you treat kids as adults or adults as kids? It’s a difficult one to balance.

And I’m not a defender of the orange badge - I’m not a defender of anyone - I take each instance as it comes. I’ve publicly and privately disagreed and fallen out with most of the mod squad over the years but, as far as I’m concerned, 10 minutes later I’ve forgotten about it. In fact, I’m sure the orange posse will tell you there’s probably no one less agreeable than me on here. And I’ve had more naughty step action than most.

In short, yes I believe sometimes they make a wrong decision (and I’ve often been vocal about it), but one swallow doesn’t make a summer and that doesn’t mean that every decision they make is wrong.

[YDdraigGoch]

Well, this has been fun. I’m still allowed in which is a good start. I’ve found a more suitable avatar too.

I need to read through everyone’s reply but for now thanks for listening to an old boy kick off.

[BlindHaze]

Well, this has been fun. I’m still allowed in which is a good start. I’ve found a more suitable avatar too.

I need to read through everyone’s reply but for now thanks for listening to an old boy kick off.

Haha! That did actually make me laugh out loud (I hate ‘lol’)!

[Bmille3]

Haha! That did actually make me laugh out loud (I hate ‘lol’)!

lol lol

[BlindHaze]

lol lol

I’ve spoken to the orange badged team and they’ve agreed, for this post only, neg rep will be reintroduced.

[MommySnooks]

I’ve spoken to the orange badged team and they’ve agreed, for this post only, neg rep will be reintroduced.

Lol.

(Oops.)

[BlindHaze]

Lol.

(Oops.)

Do you mean ‘lots of love’ or ‘laugh out loud’...?