Why do people get offended easily on social media, especially in expat groups?

@Paddy ********

The extra exclamation mark offends me

@Jared *********

they're on a mentalization course. Let them (/me?) grow. 😉

@Andy ***********

you should try wearing them. Then you'd be a comfortable mentally unstable alcoholic!

@Kǎisǎ *********

this comment offends me.

@Des ******

Yep! And as an American, just the other day I was trying to recall this word Brits use to insults guys. It was "tosser." 😄 Thanks for reminding me. I gotta use it a few times so I don't forget it again.

No, it's inaccurate : actions designed to offend : certain actions, like vandalism targering a specific group or spreading malicious lies, are clearly intended to cause offence and harm; also : threats and harassment : deliberate acts meant to intimidate & cause hurt = forms of offence; breaking widely accepted social norms in a way that is disrespectful or hurtful can be offensive, even if the person claims they didn't mean to offend. There's an expectation of certain behaviors within a society (and if you don't want to comply, then get out).Deflecting responsibility and ignoring intent makes meaningful dialogue & accountability impossible. Then why participate on social media?!

@Derek ******

oh I like this.

@Derek ******

hold my beer 🍺

@Koda *********

I believe that makes you a Troll, doesn’t it?

Someone who deliberately says things just to provoke 🤔

I also think that this group could do without Trolls and less nastyness.

@Koda *********

deliberately using the wrong term for visa exempt just misleads people and can or could cause a problem for them. That may amuse you, but it's a bit silly.

@Koda *********

Because they are different things, they are not interchangeable terms

@Koda *********

“their” 😎🙏

See there one Ted Keenan is a spelling teacher you get all kinds here . 🤣🤣🤣 .

@Stephen *******

as is being offensive

@Garrett **********

So if I tell you I'm going to rape your mrs again, and then disembowel your dog, it's 'a reflection of your internal weakness' if you get upset about that?

@Garrett **********

does he passive aggressive much?

It’s FB, just move on.

@Garrett **********

all that is valuable is vulnerable, and all that holds worth, is held weak.

@Garrett **********

How about a racial slur Would you consider my wife to be internally weak for feeling offended or does it actually depend on what is said

@Garrett **********

this is such a self centred uncaring comment.

@Garrett **********

I have no idea what Garrett said,... but in general I disagree with your sentiments... It is up to each and every one of us to take into account the feelings of others whenever we speak in public and speak with due care and consideration.

@Garrett **********

that is a grossly inaccurate overlyy simplified statement.

@Garrett **********

Evidently, apologizing for a perceived offense IS who he is. Don’t instruct people to be you.

@Garrett **********

that's probably the stupidest thing I heard all day.

@Garrett **********

rather depends on what was said.....