Generation *********...

darkgen · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:09

neil_g said:
Man I despise the term *********.

In its purest form isn't this just an oblique reference to elements of our new society which is heavily subscribed too and open about being wrapped in kid gloves. An observation rather than a criticism btw. We all do need to think and feel more!

Hades · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:10

fretted said:
Are all ********** the same or are some more flakier than others?

It's common knowledge that no two ********** are the same.

Ayahuasca · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:21

It's only going to get worse as our government and universities cave in to these nancies.

G-MAN2004 · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:27

neil_g said:
As for the clapping thing, unless you have experience of what does/does not set off someone on the upper end of a mental health spectrum, then respectfully you have no place to criticise.

If you can't handle clapping, then you shouldn't attend an event where loud noises will take place. The whole world shouldn't have to change for a few people. Where does it end?

Pawnless Endgame · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:44

neil_g said:
Man I despise the term *********. It's the latest hipster term for thinly veiling an insult just because you don't agree with an opinion.

It does begin with an 'o', but it's not opinion. It's offence.

Remember, offence is taken, not given.

********** take offence too far. It divides and antagonises people, like what the extreme end of religion does.

cheesyboy · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:49

G-MAN2004 said:
If you can't handle clapping, then you shouldn't attend an event where loud noises will take place.

Well, yeah. That's why they're attending an event where jazz-handing is preferred.

Derek W · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:57

Now that's not strictly true these days according to this :rolleyes:

G-MAN2004 · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:58

cheesyboy said:
Well, yeah. That's why they're attending an event where jazz-handing is preferred.

Yes, which was changed to pander to the few idiots that couldn't handle the original events.

Richie · 26 Apr 2017 at 21:58

G-MAN2004 said:
If you can't handle clapping, then you shouldn't attend an event where loud noises will take place. The whole world shouldn't have to change for a few people. Where does it end?

John Cleese hits the nail on the head here:

dowie · 26 Apr 2017 at 22:15

I remember seeing this nonsense at the occupy protests outside St Paul's. Went along for one of their nightly meetings out of interest and they had a voting system using hand waving... was quite odd.

Amp34 · 26 Apr 2017 at 22:35

Which generation ********* are we talking about here? The late teens and 20 somethings, the 40 somethings or the OAP's?

I get confused, with so many people being offended about everything nowadays.

Boycey0211 · 26 Apr 2017 at 22:37

Amp34 said:
Which generation ********* are we talking about here? The late teens and 20 somethings, the 40 somethings or the OAP's?

I get confused, with so many people being offended about everything nowadays.

I'm offended that you didn't include 30 somethings in that list, stop denying my right to be a *********!

adolf hamster · 26 Apr 2017 at 22:41

Amp34 said:
Which generation ********* are we talking about here? The late teens and 20 somethings, the 40 somethings or the OAP's?

I get confused, with so many people being offended about everything nowadays.

Its the one that has £20k of loans to pay off before they can even think about houses.

Tunney · 26 Apr 2017 at 22:45

Amp34 said:
Which generation ********* are we talking about here? The late teens and 20 somethings, the 40 somethings or the OAP's?

I get confused, with so many people being offended about everything nowadays.

Is it the generation that couldn't handle women in their golf house?

BDEE · 26 Apr 2017 at 22:46

neil_g said:
Man I despise the term *********. It's the latest hipster term for thinly veiling an insult just because you don't agree with an opinion.

As for the clapping thing, unless you have experience of what does/does not set off someone on the upper end of a mental health spectrum, then respectfully you have no place to criticise.

Actually, clapping releases oxytocin, so chemically it has the exact opposite effect to causing anxiety. This is a medically proven fact which is kinda hard to argue against. They are being moronic.

(I accept the fact the noise of the clapping will be difficult for some on the autistic spectrum to cope with but that doesn't appear to be what they mean - I interpret this as the action of clapping causing it? In which case refer to above.).

dowie · 26 Apr 2017 at 23:22

neil_g said:
Man I despise the term *********. It's the latest hipster term for thinly veiling an insult just because you don't agree with an opinion.

it seems fairly apt for people being remarkably sensitive such as these students avoiding clapping - it doesn't exactly fit your narrative though for example plenty of people oppose ISIS and would disagree with their opinions but I really don't think the term '*********' is very fitting for hardened jihadis

Mr Badger · 26 Apr 2017 at 23:33

As a Daily Mail reader I am permanently offended and outraged by **********, foreigners, people on benefits, the young, the EU and political correctness gone mad*

*Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Malevolence · 26 Apr 2017 at 23:35

Worth a read.

Haggisman · 27 Apr 2017 at 00:10

neil_g said:
Man I despise the term *********.

Me too, i prefer "****", "****ing ****", "pathetic snivelling little ****" or that old classic "****".

The word "*********" just doesn't quite convey the pure loathing i have for "people" like that

Dicehunter · 27 Apr 2017 at 00:12

A lot of these "triggered" people, **********, SJW's, People who constantly cry racism, Bigotry etc.... are genuinely disturbed individuals, Either that or it's a massive prank.