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Are people more easily offended these days or has it just become a 'fad' for the media to report on it? - Rak - 10-15-2012 08:20 PM
*Celebrities 'offended' by comments on twitter.
*Muslim groups 'offended' by a single post on youtube.
*Royal Family 'offended' by a single photograph.
*The whole of Britain 'offended' by a single facebook page.
*And now the press is going wild over some nutcase MP calling people plebs because he couldn't ride his bike a certain place.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't these things of concern in the school playground and most people would be expected to have grown out of it by now?
...Or isn't there anything else happening in the world more worthy of interest- so the media hesitate to report on anything more important?
- help??? - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
I've noticed the media in general is just observing more of the *Internet and *News Cast *information, probably due to the innovations being offered *world-wide, people are more nervous also, *but also here in USA, our own government is potential on the make to air out what's going on in the political arena. As more speak out, others feel more comfortable to comment/act out and even *escalate new thought ideals.
- Brent - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
just a fad, the media can make anything sound positive or negative if they want to. Offended, hammer, slam, notice how those are more and more popular terms in the media these days? especially right ahead of elections. the media just wants to sound drastic in pretty much everything these days.
- Belovedmeat054 - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
You are right,its perhaps its because the media reports on every tiny thing and more people have access to the news.
In earlier times ew people knew what was going off?
- Jimmy C - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
The media scrutinize every word uttered by celebrities. Any twit who writes on Twitter is an easy target, and yes, people seem to get offended much too easily. Some groups look for chances to feel offended and feel sorry for themselves.
On the other hand Kate was right to get her knickers in a twist over the photos, because that is all she had on.
- azzk1kr - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
I don't personally know anyone who is easily offended by anything. I live in a country (UK) where a comdeian like frankie boyle can gain big popularity and earn millions, I think that says something. I have no doubt that the papers are exaggerating this, because apathetic reactions do not sell copies regardless of how many people react that way.
- Lionel1020 - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
It's media hype, they are looking for cheap and easy stories.
In the end it will simply cheapen an apology, saying sorry will actually mean nothing in the end.
Or people will incorporate it into the insult eg: “I'm sorry to say you're a prattâ€
- Mr_R_Swipe - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
I am offended that you should have to ask this question. I wasn't offended about any of that stuff until I read this, but now I am. Deeply.
I now expect a full and unreserved apology from you, the Prime Minister and any senior Police Officers you might know.
Should this not happen, it is likely me and Nobby Cooper will attack your local off-licence with flaming faggots.
Ooops... Now I've offended the flaming faggots...
- Friendlypot941 - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
Yes, a greater percentage of people are missing the "padding" around the soul that goes along with living by the grace of God. They can't take what they dish out. I tested a couple of men one day and threw my empty drink container down on the ground right in front of them. One of them got offended and wanted to get into a fight over it.
- dick.thepenman - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
Yes it is ridiculous,The muslims should be told to leave Britain and everybody else should be told to grow up,especially the idiots complaining about plebgate.For goodness sake the main item on the news ?,didn't two British soldiers die yesterday.