I guess I don't really read docking 1000 points as warning lights, but I guess that only goes to show that interpretation is a shaky thing.
I just think it's more productive to be angry at the system, because that's something you can do something about (theoretically at least), whereas getting offended by people only hurts you. I think people will only do their part to be personally responsible on about the same average that they do for anything else, and the most you can do is get the word out, try to change the circumstances that cause the problems in the first place, etc.
It's not something I just 'know' about him--it's clear from what he says, his attitude, etc. But I'm not really offended if other people use it either. Maybe I would be if my boyfriend or friend called me that in all seriousness. But I guess to me, it's about on par with calling me a fucking asshole. If I think I'm right, then whoever calls me that is clearly mistaken. ;) If I'm insecure, though...
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Date: 2010-05-29 10:18 am (UTC)I just think it's more productive to be angry at the system, because that's something you can do something about (theoretically at least), whereas getting offended by people only hurts you. I think people will only do their part to be personally responsible on about the same average that they do for anything else, and the most you can do is get the word out, try to change the circumstances that cause the problems in the first place, etc.
It's not something I just 'know' about him--it's clear from what he says, his attitude, etc. But I'm not really offended if other people use it either. Maybe I would be if my boyfriend or friend called me that in all seriousness. But I guess to me, it's about on par with calling me a fucking asshole. If I think I'm right, then whoever calls me that is clearly mistaken. ;) If I'm insecure, though...