Are people too sensitive?
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MozzarellaSticks
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No you’re just a jerk
I think it depends on the context of the situation, but I do think in general people have become much more sensitive now; especially how they display that sensitivity and blame everything on everyone else.
It’s different if you’re just needing to discuss your feelings or get out something that happened to you, but when you are literally “triggered” by everything under the sun (which most young people today are)—then you’re too sensitive. Lol.
It’s different if you’re just needing to discuss your feelings or get out something that happened to you, but when you are literally “triggered” by everything under the sun (which most young people today are)—then you’re too sensitive. Lol.
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Sensitivity is a good thing. All the people I know in real life that call other people too sensitive are massive jerks just trying to justify being a massive jerk. Sure, being emotionally STRONG is a wonderful thing! But people who are emotionally strong do not put other people down for being sensitive. The ones that do are the real weak people.
I think a lot of people today, yes. I am also sensitive though. More than I want to be. Can't help it very much I guess. I'm not so overly sensitive that I cry or have my feelings hurt all of the time, but still kinda sensitive and sometimes it really sucks. I'm trying to be a tougher person.
theravenboys
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As far as social issues go, I don't think people are being too sensitive. IMO people saying racist/sexist/homophobic/etc. stuff is unacceptable (as well as making fun of someone for a traumatic incident, a disability, etc.) but a lot of people try to pass it off as being "edgy" or a joke when in reality they're just being a jerk. I don't think you're being too sensitive if you're offended by, you know, things that are offensive.
BUT. I do think when someone says "Hey, I think this movie sucks" and then they have 30 people in their Twitter mentions angry at them....those people are being too sensitive lol. When it comes to a difference in opinions on movies, TV, music, celebrities, etc. I don't think people should get offended so easily. It's not that deep! Unless the statement is something like "This movie sucked because the main character was gay" "This movie sucked because it had too many women in it" then it shouldn't be something people get too wound up about. "This movie sucked because the plot made no sense and the acting was crappy" isn't offensive IMO lol.
But lately when people talk about others being "too sensitive" or "too quick to be offended," they usually mean about social issues so.....
BUT. I do think when someone says "Hey, I think this movie sucks" and then they have 30 people in their Twitter mentions angry at them....those people are being too sensitive lol. When it comes to a difference in opinions on movies, TV, music, celebrities, etc. I don't think people should get offended so easily. It's not that deep! Unless the statement is something like "This movie sucked because the main character was gay" "This movie sucked because it had too many women in it" then it shouldn't be something people get too wound up about. "This movie sucked because the plot made no sense and the acting was crappy" isn't offensive IMO lol.
But lately when people talk about others being "too sensitive" or "too quick to be offended," they usually mean about social issues so.....
There’s definitely nothing wrong with that. I’m sensitive too, way less than I was as a kid, but still sensitive regardless. But, people who get offended by criticism or guidance from others need to be a bit more open. I think it’s more so where I get annoyed. A lot of people want to be told that everything they do and feel is totally okay; anyone that disagrees is a “bully” or “hater.” Lol.
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Definitely agree with you on the 2nd paragraph, hahaha. I think that’s where I can’t be sympathetic to someone. XD
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no people have the feelings they have. invalidating someone else's feelings, especially in an argument or discussion, doesn't lead to anything good and doing that also is sign of not being compassionate or understanding tbh.
dealing with people who get really upset can be a pain but there are plenty of options, you could for instance walk away instead of telling someone that their reaction is Invalid and go on a rant about lol triggered xDD people
dealing with people who get really upset can be a pain but there are plenty of options, you could for instance walk away instead of telling someone that their reaction is Invalid and go on a rant about lol triggered xDD people
Wow this is extremely general so I'll have to say no. More often I encounter ridiculous insensitivity in people, despite how popular it is to say that people now are ~so fragile~ or whatever. I can be pretty sensitive myself I admit, sometimes the things that hurt my feelings are absolutely insane, but it almost always comes from my own experiences rather than what was actually said/done. So even if I think someone is reacting really strongly to something I didn't personally feel was a big deal, I keep in mind that they probably have a reason for being so bothered by it.
Anyway I just feel like it's more worthwhile to try to understand other people rather than write them off as being too sensitive.
Anyway I just feel like it's more worthwhile to try to understand other people rather than write them off as being too sensitive.
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i'd say yes, especially on the internet. people get mad quick over teeny tiny things (like when i deleted this random guy off my friend list on a game and he got triggered while trying to act tough at the same time LOL)
i'd say yes, especially on the internet. people get mad quick over teeny tiny things (like when i deleted this random guy off my friend list on a game and he got triggered while trying to act tough at the same time LOL)
Yes, and it's probably one of the biggest problems in the world right now. People can't handle and/or don't want to handle certain topics or conversations, and that leads to ignorance, which leads to all sorts of things.
The sooner we become more open-minded the sooner we'll be able to tackle real issues.
The sooner we become more open-minded the sooner we'll be able to tackle real issues.
I think someone who attacks someone who asks a simple question and voices their opinion is more of a "jerk."
Legendary Sandwich
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*Takes a look at what's happening in the UK.* Yeah, I would say so.
I voted no. People aren't too sensitive. They're the same they've always been. We're all humans after all. If you want to compare the US to the ancient Roman Empire, you could, and find out that a lot of people were sensitive in both situations. So in the end it's really just a matter of being human. I am somewhat sensitive, but only in the way of crying sometimes, and I've pretty much gotten over that. Blaming things on others though is just a cop-out I believe. If you made a mistake, it's best not to blame others for it, and instead try to fix it or at least admit you made a mistake. It helps to laugh at yourself too, which is what I do, when you mess up on something, or someone insults you. The only time I really get sensitive nowadays is when someone is actively trying to hurt me in a physical way, which doesn't happen anyway. I should clarify too, I'm not saying it's not okay to be sensitive (I am too). I'm actually just saying it's a part of human nature to be that way. Not much we can do about it except for be kind to one another, and try better to just laugh it off. Lol
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What? No
I was just asking what you people thought of it. The behavior of some of the posts on this thread do not surprise me at all, especially considering the fact that this forum can't handle discussing a serious topic without blowing it up and having the thread get closed.
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If sensitive as in "get offended too easily and quickly" then I'd say yes, if sensitive as in "being careful and watchful in how someone feels" then not really.
Since the question generally is geared towards the first meaning then I'll just place my vote on yes.
Since the question generally is geared towards the first meaning then I'll just place my vote on yes.
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