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In reply to the discussion: Gal Gadots Seemingly Innocent Tribute To Stephen Hawking Pissed Off Some People [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)Moreover, they didn't criticize her intention. She was obviously well-meaning and didn't intend to offend anyone. But that doesn't mean it wasn't offensive or that the people who were offended should just shut up and not let her know.
If I had a nickel for every time I've been attacked for pointing out that something someone said or did was racially insensitive because the person didn't INTEND to offend - i.e. "I'm not racist so how DARE you call me one!" I'd be relaxing on the tropical island I bought.
Her intentions are irrelevant. If people really are decent, and their intentions really are good, they will be willing to learn and not attack people for pointing out instances of insensitivity.
And given your "fuck them" response, you're not really in a position to complain about "ugly" responses from anyone else. Your over-the-top and downright nasty reaction because you were offended because someone was offended by something that doesn't offend you would be amusing if it weren't such a glaring example of privilege trying to dominate and dictate what constitutes appropriate discourse in a diverse society.
Instead of doubling down and defending your reaction, perhaps you should reflect on why you reacted the way you did and why you feel entitled not only to be so offended while deriding others for having the same emotion but why you also felt perfectly entitled to express it the way you did while trashing others for being as ugly as you were.