Offended

[lily.]

I think society gets offended too easily nowadays.

People are calling Katie Hopkins and others like her 'evil' and 'sick' because of the things they say.

Surely words like 'evil' and 'sick' should be reserved for child molesters, murderers, terrorists etc.

It's only words. You don't have to read them or listen to them. And you don't have to get butt-hurt every time you disagree with someone's opinion.

[Knispel]

yup people get butt hurt far to easily. They go on about how much of an evil person Katie Hopkins is for writing columns attacking people/things she doesn't like and THEN they make endless threads slagging her off and calling her every name under the sun. Good old hypocrisy

[Josy]

I think theres a huge difference with giving an opinion and deliberately setting out to offend others that have never done wrong to you in anyway.

I would get the 'free speech' or 'her opinion' argument for Katie Hopkins had she ever said anything nice to anyone on her social media or tv interviews etc but she hasn't, it's all done to shock as much people as possible and gain as much exposure as possible.

Definitely not a nice person and I don't think people like that should be given a platform to hurl abuse and deliberately try to hurt others IMO.

[Jack The Cat]

Very true, people love to he part of the offended or grieving crowd, it's a new modern day religion.

[Lostie!]

I think theres a huge difference with giving an opinion and deliberately setting out to offend others that have never done wrong to you in anyway.

I would get the 'free speech' or 'her opinion' argument for Katie Hopkins had she ever said anything nice to anyone on her social media or tv interviews etc but she hasn't, it's all done to shock as much people as possible and gain as much exposure as possible.

Definitely not a nice person and I don't think people like that should be given a platform to hurl abuse and deliberately try to hurt others IMO.

Completely agree with this.

[poppsywoppsy]

I think theres a huge difference with giving an opinion and deliberately setting out to offend others that have never done wrong to you in anyway.

I would get the 'free speech' or 'her opinion' argument for Katie Hopkins had she ever said anything nice to anyone on her social media or tv interviews etc but she hasn't, it's all done to shock as much people as possible and gain as much exposure as possible.

Definitely not a nice person and I don't think people like that should be given a platform to hurl abuse and deliberately try to hurt others IMO.

Why do people feel offended on behalf of others, they certainly don't speak for me or mine.

Especially in some of the terminology used.

I bet, if she stood there in front of some of these so called keyboard warriors, they would not say a word.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Usual mawkish over reaction

and as usual the ones who bleat on about her the most use the exact language and tone about her that they are criticising in the first place


oooh the irony..

[Josy]

Why do people feel offended on behalf of others, they certainly don't speak for me or mine.

Especially in some of the terminology used.

I bet, if she stood there in front of some of these so called keyboard warriors, they would not say a word.

I don't think anyone is offended on behalf of others?

People DO have a right to be offended if they are being targeted though.

And I bet you if Katie Hopkins stood in front of any of the people she had targeted she wouldn't say a word since by the definition of her job she is one of those keyboard warriors you mentioned :shrug:

[poppsywoppsy]

I don't think anyone is offended on behalf of others?

People DO have a right to be offended if they are being targeted though.

Exactly and they have the right to respond as I do. That was my point.

All those who post on behalf of disabled when they are not or do not have a family member who agrees with them.

[Kazanne]

I think society gets offended too easily nowadays.

People are calling Katie Hopkins and others like her 'evil' and 'sick' because of the things they say.

Surely words like 'evil' and 'sick' should be reserved for child molesters, murderers, terrorists etc.

It's only words. You don't have to read them or listen to them. And you don't have to get butt-hurt every time you disagree with someone's opinion.

:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[Niamh.]

I just think she's an arsehole tbh :shrug:

[Lostie!]

I just think she's an arsehole tbh :shrug:

:laugh2: :clap2:

[Josy]

Exactly and they have the right to respond as I do. That was my point.

All those who post on behalf of disabled when they are not or do not have a family member who agrees with them.

Katie Hopkins has said a lot of things about big sections of society though not just disabled people, so I don't really get your point?

[Josy]

I just think she's an arsehole tbh :shrug:

:joker:

[arista]

I think society gets offended too easily nowadays.

People are calling Katie Hopkins and others like her 'evil' and 'sick' because of the things they say.

Surely words like 'evil' and 'sick' should be reserved for child molesters, murderers, terrorists etc.

It's only words. You don't have to read them or listen to them. And you don't have to get butt-hurt every time you disagree with someone's opinion.

Yes and some on TIBB, sadly

[Tip]

People get too offended by others using the the words "evil" and "sick"?

[arista]

I just think she's an arsehole tbh :shrug:


Have You Made Pure Love in a Field?

[Jack The Cat]

I just think she's an arsehole tbh :shrug:

Now that is a reason I can respect. :laugh:

[Niamh.]

Have You Made Pure Love in a Field?

I find that question very offensive tbh Arista :smug:

[lily.]

I think theres a huge difference with giving an opinion and deliberately setting out to offend others that have never done wrong to you in anyway.

I would get the 'free speech' or 'her opinion' argument for Katie Hopkins had she ever said anything nice to anyone on her social media or tv interviews etc but she hasn't, it's all done to shock as much people as possible and gain as much exposure as possible.

Definitely not a nice person and I don't think people like that should be given a platform to hurl abuse and deliberately try to hurt others IMO.

I get where you are coming from Josy, and the problem with her being given a 'platform to hurl abuse' is that she gets more fame/notoriety from people who claim to be offended by her words. If people ignored it and didn't cause a big scene about it, she wouldn't even be famous.

I doubt she is a nice person, and I question if she really believes half the stuff she spouts, or if it is all just for effect. There are times I find her amusing to watch, but I have also questioned whether she would be amusing, or even remotely interesting if it weren't for Perez's presence in the house.

I think the fact that he is possibly the biggest twat ever to have stepped in to the BB House (and that is quite an achievement) makes her pale in comparison and seem less obnoxious.

I do find her interesting to watch, and I wonder if she has some self-esteem issues, as she seems unable to take a compliment or to accept that anyone genuinely likes her.

When she leaves the house she will go back to spouting off her opinions everywhere and people will go back to being butt-hurt by her words. There's a market for 'controversial' media personalities and she ticks all the boxes.

I feel bad for her kids because she probably does love them and wants the best for them but their lives can't be easy when mum behaves like that and has a very public platform to do so.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I find that question very offensive tbh Arista :smug:

:nono:

There is no need to explode an Ebola bomb at him

(probably made in Palestine or some such place)

[sampvt]

I find that question very offensive tbh Arista :smug:

Niamh, don't get offended please, and further more I didn't tell him about us, did you, lol.

[Angelika]

I think society gets offended too easily nowadays.

People are calling Katie Hopkins and others like her 'evil' and 'sick' because of the things they say.

Surely words like 'evil' and 'sick' should be reserved for child molesters, murderers, terrorists etc.

It's only words. You don't have to read them or listen to them. And you don't have to get butt-hurt every time you disagree with someone's opinion.


Yeah, seventy something years ago something very similar happened - people were not offeneded that their Jewish friends and neighbours were being targeted by the government of the day. People looked and watched what others did - nothing or not enough. When the world woke up to the facts six million Jewish people had been killed by this evil government and those who did nothing tacitly assisted and agreed.

Katie Hopkins is an intolerant and evil person imo, not much different to any of the tyrants in history. I don't mind anyone having an opinion that is expressed in a fair and honest way and open to debate or discussion by those around.
Katie Hopkins expresses her opinions in socially awkward and inflexible manner and does not tolerate discussion on her statements and will not compromise. The moment someone says anything or trys to express their own opinion she becomes defensive and shuts the conversation down with nasty personal comments.

Katie Hopkins dictates - civilised society is run on democracy.

[tormented mind]

I think society gets offended too easily nowadays.

People are calling Katie Hopkins and others like her 'evil' and 'sick' because of the things they say.

Surely words like 'evil' and 'sick' should be reserved for child molesters, murderers, terrorists etc.

It's only words. You don't have to read them or listen to them. And you don't have to get butt-hurt every time you disagree with someone's opinion.

she's not far away from advocating 2 out of those three.

[smudgie]

Have You Made Pure Love in a Field?

Havnt we all:shrug:

[Angelika]

I find that question very offensive tbh Arista :smug:

Offended x 2

[lily.]

Yeah, seventy something years ago something very similar happened - people were not offeneded that their Jewish friends and neighbours were being targeted by the government of the day. People looked and watched what others did - nothing or not enough. When the world woke up to the facts six million Jewish people had been killed by this evil government and those who did nothing tacitly assisted and agreed.

Katie Hopkins is an intolerant and evil person imo, not much different to any of the tyrants in history. I don't mind anyone having an opinion that is expressed in a fair and honest way and open to debate or discussion by those around.
Katie Hopkins expresses her opinions in socially awkward and inflexible manner and does not tolerate discussion on her statements and will not compromise. The moment someone says anything or trys to express their own opinion she becomes defensive and shuts the conversation down with nasty personal comments.

Katie Hopkins dictates - civilised society is run on democracy.

http://www.motherjones.com/files/images/Blog_Godwins_Law.jpg

[lily.]

she's not far away from advocating 2 out of those three.


Care to elaborate?

[tormented mind]

Care to elaborate?

yes, but it would be wasted here so I won't.

[lily.]

Fair enough.

[Caballo]

Katie Hopkins is an intolerant and evil person imo, not much different to any of the tyrants in history.

Caligula
Genghis Khan
Henry VIII
Ivan the terrible
Maximilien Robespierre
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Augusto Pinochet
Pol Pot
Kim Jong Il

Tell me Angelika, where abouts exactly would you slip her in on that list?

[Niamh.]

Katie Hopkins
Caligula
Genghis Khan
Henry VIII
Ivan the terrible
Maximilien Robespierre
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Augusto Pinochet
Pol Pot
Kim Jong Il

Tell me Angelika, where abouts exactly would you slip her in on that list?

:smug:

[Ninastar]

lily, i thought i loved you before, but OMG marry me PLEASE... I totally agree with everything you've said

[MB.]

Not sure why people only being 'offended' by Katie is being brought up considering the amount of 'what a disgusting, offensive human being Perez is!!!!' threads I've seen. If there's anyone more likely to cause offence, real or otherwise, it's him.

[lily.]

Not sure why people only being 'offended' by Katie is being brought up considering the amount of 'what a disgusting, offensive human being Perez is!!!!' threads I've seen. If there's anyone more likely to cause offence, real or otherwise, it's him.

Probably because I mentioned her by name in the original post, but I also said 'others like her'.. so that would include Perez as he likes to spout off as well.

[poppsywoppsy]

Katie Hopkins has said a lot of things about big sections of society though not just disabled people, so I don't really get your point?

Well, as I said, I can't answer for those other sections of society, that's up to them.

What I and others can do, is have an opinion.

Hope that's clear or clearer:laugh:

[Tip]

I still think it's odd to say they are "just words" but then suggest that people shouldn't be using "sick" and "evil".

They are also just words, however, if you think they should have power and relevance and should therefore only be used in specified circumstances or for specified cases, then why should other words not also be held to that same sort of standard.

[Niamh.]

I still think it's odd to say they are "just words" but then suggest that people shouldn't be using "sick" and "evil".

They are also just words, however, if you think they should have power and relevance and should therefore only be used in specified circumstances or for specified cases, then why should other words not also be held to that same sort of standard.

Very good point Tip

[DemolitionRed]

Not sure why people only being 'offended' by Katie is being brought up considering the amount of 'what a disgusting, offensive human being Perez is!!!!' threads I've seen. If there's anyone more likely to cause offence, real or otherwise, it's him.

When it comes to offence, its like comparing apples with oranges. Whist Hilton is rude, crude, loud and manic, Hopkins causes emotional trauma whilst hiding behind that assassins smile. Hilton is supported by those who are empathic, and Hopkins is supported by the more apathatic type.

Watching Katie Hopkins and her team is like watching "The Emperors New Clothes'. She's a very clever illusion.

[MTVN]

I do think that some perspective should be maintained sometimes. Katie Hopkins is not a figure of any real influence in the country, she does not have any real say in how the government is run, she does not even have the privilege to engage with or have an impact on any of those who can affect things. The best she can hope for is a farcical argument on This Morning, a few column inches in the Sun, a place on the panel alongside White Dee on a trashy debate show. And those things basically mark the pinnacle of her career, there is no reason to act like she could actually pose a danger to anyone. You could argue she feeds negative attitudes and stereotypes but I think her role is pretty minimal in that really, there are dozens of others who have a worse impact and there are dozens of others whose good impact far outweighs anything KH could hope to affect. If people were to ignore her then she would fade away rapidly and very few would remember her a few years down the line, she knows that though so will cling on to the spotlight desperately for as long as she can.

[AnnieK]

I don't think either Hopkins or Hilton are sick or evil they are both just self righteous, arrogant and up their own arses. I doubt either would behave the way they do or say the things they one to one without the security of a computer monitor or film crew as their backing. Both say things for shock value and both fail pretty miserably for me...

[GiRTh]

Katie Hopkins has said a lot of things about big sections of society though not just disabled people, so I don't really get your point?Exactly.

She says thing about large sections of society from a view of ignorance. That is always gonna rile people. I know I get annoyed when confronted with ignorance so I dont think people need to chill out over Hopkins comments i think to take offense with her is perfectly natural.

[InOne]

I've not watched it for a few days what did she say?

[Robodog]

Yeah, seventy something years ago something very similar happened - people were not offeneded that their Jewish friends and neighbours were being targeted by the government of the day. People looked and watched what others did - nothing or not enough. When the world woke up to the facts six million Jewish people had been killed by this evil government and those who did nothing tacitly assisted and agreed.

Katie Hopkins is an intolerant and evil person imo, not much different to any of the tyrants in history. I don't mind anyone having an opinion that is expressed in a fair and honest way and open to debate or discussion by those around.
Katie Hopkins expresses her opinions in socially awkward and inflexible manner and does not tolerate discussion on her statements and will not compromise. The moment someone says anything or trys to express their own opinion she becomes defensive and shuts the conversation down with nasty personal comments.

Katie Hopkins dictates - civilised society is run on democracy.

You what? "Katie Hopkins is not much different to any of the tyrants in history"????? Do you REALLY believe that?!!!

I'm glad to live in a country where people have the right to express opinions that others may find offensive. Democracy is not some 'one size fits all' comfortably-numb state of eternal, mutual agreement. It is the right to disagree and challenge others, which is going to be uncomfortable for some people sometimes and for others at other times; that's perfectly healthy and good for all our evolution.

Just look at the countries/regimes where the right of free expression is repressed and even punished. Who'd want to live like that?

Seeing as you mentioned the events 70 years ago; that WW2 generation of grandparents (or parents, friends etc) fought Nazism in order to preserve and maintain our democracy and free expression. Yes that means rights even for Katie Hopkins and all the others you disagree with! That is something to be grateful for and not to be forgotten or dismissed every time some two-bit celebrity has an argument or posts a tweet you don't like.

There are lots of opinions (and people) who offend me. But i would never dream of taking away their right to do so.

[abhorson]

You what? "Katie Hopkins is not much different to any of the tyrants in history"????? Do you REALLY believe that?!!!

I'm glad to live in a country where people have the right to express opinions that others may find offensive. Democracy is not some 'one size fits all' comfortably-numb state of eternal, mutual agreement. It is the right to disagree and challenge others, which is going to be uncomfortable for some people sometimes and for others at other times; that's perfectly healthy and good for all our evolution.

Just look at the countries/regimes where the right of free expression is repressed and even punished. Who'd want to live like that?

Seeing as you mentioned the events 70 years ago; that WW2 generation of grandparents (or parents, friends etc) fought Nazism in order to preserve and maintain our democracy and free expression. Yes that means rights even for Katie Hopkins and all the others you disagree with! That is something to be grateful for and not to be forgotten or dismissed every time some two-bit celebrity has an argument or posts a tweet you don't like.

There are lots of opinions (and people) who offend me. But i would never dream of taking away their right to do so.

:clap1::clap1:

[Jack The Cat]

You what? "Katie Hopkins is not much different to any of the tyrants in history"????? Do you REALLY believe that?!!!

I'm glad to live in a country where people have the right to express opinions that others may find offensive. Democracy is not some 'one size fits all' comfortably-numb state of eternal, mutual agreement. It is the right to disagree and challenge others, which is going to be uncomfortable for some people sometimes and for others at other times; that's perfectly healthy and good for all our evolution.

Just look at the countries/regimes where the right of free expression is repressed and even punished. Who'd want to live like that?

Seeing as you mentioned the events 70 years ago; that WW2 generation of grandparents (or parents, friends etc) fought Nazism in order to preserve and maintain our democracy and free expression. Yes that means rights even for Katie Hopkins and all the others you disagree with! That is something to be grateful for and not to be forgotten or dismissed every time some two-bit celebrity has an argument or posts a tweet you don't like.

There are lots of opinions (and people) who offend me. But i would never dream of taking away their right to do so.

Excellent post.

[darkestcornwall]

She is out of order beat her with a stick.
That's the way to do it...............

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii89/Brickworks/punch-and-judy-snap.gif

[DemolitionRed]

I do think that some perspective should be maintained sometimes. Katie Hopkins is not a figure of any real influence in the country, she does not have any real say in how the government is run, she does not even have the privilege to engage with or have an impact on any of those who can affect things. The best she can hope for is a farcical argument on This Morning, a few column inches in the Sun, a place on the panel alongside White Dee on a trashy debate show. And those things basically mark the pinnacle of her career, there is no reason to act like she could actually pose a danger to anyone. You could argue she feeds negative attitudes and stereotypes but I think her role is pretty minimal in that really, there are dozens of others who have a worse impact and there are dozens of others whose good impact far outweighs anything KH could hope to affect. If people were to ignore her then she would fade away rapidly and very few would remember her a few years down the line, she knows that though so will cling on to the spotlight desperately for as long as she can.

I don't hate KH but don't approve of her either and this is why...

Jeremy Kyle, Katie Hopkins, The Sun and the Daily Mail and reality tv programmes are setting up a new wave of old-style snobbery. Whilst some find this sort of snobbery offensive, we must keep in mind that all of those listed above find the struggling classes offensive too. Katie Hopkins message to the public is, if you're not middle class and you don't embrace middle class values and lifestyle, you deserve to be ridiculed and hated.

[Marsh.]

Have You Made Pure Love in a Field?

No woman has ever made pure love until they've been with me. :smug:

[the truth]

yup people get butt hurt far to easily. They go on about how much of an evil person Katie Hopkins is for writing columns attacking people/things she doesn't like and THEN they make endless threads slagging her off and calling her every name under the sun. Good old hypocrisy

yes some do...but that's no excuse this this vile ignorant boring bully who abuses free speech....she deserves to be utterly despised...her intentions are 100% dishonourable she sets out to hurt people and try to earn money from that ...shes a shallow talentless vile bully

[Marsh.]

yes some do...but that's no excuse this this vile ignorant boring bully who abuses free speech....she deserves to be utterly despised...her intentions are 100% dishonourable she sets out to hurt people and try to earn money from that ...shes a shallow talentless vile bully

:clap1:

[Jack The Cat]

yes some do...but that's no excuse this this vile ignorant boring bully who abuses free speech....she deserves to be utterly despised...her intentions are 100% dishonourable she sets out to hurt people and try to earn money from that ...shes a shallow talentless vile bully

How is "Free Speech" abused?

[Denver]

yes some do...but that's no excuse this this vile ignorant boring bully who abuses free speech....she deserves to be utterly despised...her intentions are 100% dishonourable she sets out to hurt people and try to earn money from that ...shes a shallow talentless vile bully

Yet again nothing about what Perez does? :shrug: