[Shardlake]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

As it IS something that people can change.

I dont want to be pedantic and dont want to get into a long drawn out argument over it, but that is not strictly true. Some medications will make you put on weight and if that person has mobility problems or in a wheelchair for example there is not a lot they are able to do short of starving themselves.

Making fun of people because of their weight IS discrimination and making fun of someone who is overweight shows ignorance as you dont know if that person is on medication or has some medical condition causing their excess weight or whether they are just a lazy so and so, which in itself s still not a reason to accept making fun of someones weight.

If someone is lazy, doesnt want to exercise, comfort eats and is not on any medication causing it, there will almost always be an emotional issue be it depression or low self esteem. Making fun of such a person will only make them feel worse. So no I dont think it should be any more acceptable than commenting on colour or sexuality.

People who say these kind of things on internet forums should ask themselves before posting whether they would say what they are typing to a persons face. If the answer is no then dont type it.