DanArmak comments on [Link] Offense 101 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: DanArmak 27 October 2012 12:14:07AM 0 points [-]

when they are informed that they have offended someone, they respond as if a scandalous accusation has been made against their honor, for which they are entitled to demand satisfaction.

So, they are offended at people being offended at them? That's going to end well.

Comment author: TimS 27 October 2012 12:46:06AM -1 points [-]

Yes, but keep in mind that one function of the behavior is to decrease the frequency of the original complaints by making complaints costly because DRAMA.

Comment author: fubarobfusco 27 October 2012 01:18:32AM -1 points [-]

http://xkcd.com/1124/

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