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by nitrogen 1874 days ago
I've never seen anyone in real live interpret a statement in the most offensive way imaginable and not accept correction nor explanation.

I have. I can't share details, but the event forever damaged the whole group's trust in one another because one person decided to interpret something in the most offensive way possible, and lashed out viciously at anyone who disagreed, or even agreed but not as strongly as they wanted.