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by ForrestN 5203 days ago
Not at all. I haven't said that anyone should be offended. I understand why someone might not be offended. But there is a difference between not being personally offended and posting multiple comments around these threads to the effect that you find those of us who are offended annoying.

The broader point is that there is reason for some (ie. feminists, or those who care about sexism within startup culture) to be offended. Voicing that opinion shouldn't be met with threats and complaints. And they shouldn't be marginalized as "sexism police" or "screaming" or whatever else just because they state their opinions.

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But there is a difference between not being personally offended and posting multiple comments around these threads to the effect that you find those of us who are offended annoying... And they shouldn't be marginalized as "sexism police" or "screaming"

Likewise, I understand this might offend some people. But there is a difference between being offended and attacking those not offended.

And those not offended or even involved with the video shouldn't be marginalized as "sexist" and or accused of objectifying women.

What you're saying in no way applies to any of my comments.
You can't be marginalized if you're the majority.