Do you get offended/emotional when someone debates topics that are sensitive to you?

[more_than_a_guy]

I see a lot of people, usually in the western world, who get offended and emotional by someone questioning their ideas, rather than having a logical debate on the matter.

Of course I mean for a respectful approach when debating, without the meaning of offending.

[Vevv123]

Not easily offended. I’ve learned that people have different life experiences that shape what they feel strongly about. Those experiences we cannot change, but we do have the power to give them part of our perspective and that can be done best when you are not mad or offended. Additionally, when you learn to detach from personal feelings, you open yourself up to understanding them. Even if you don't fully agree with someone's beliefs, you can listen with an open mind.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I would be lying if I said I’ve never gotten emotional over someone attacking a concept that I consider part of my identity. I’m usually better about it now because there are no debates on the internet, debates have set rules, time limits for presentations, and time to research the argument you’re making. The internet is just a bunch of passionate arguments, nothing wrong with that but it’s not a debate lol

[jshm2]

No. But I love to make the opposition uncomfortable and insecure. Mainly to see if they are really informed on the subject, or just looking for attention (which is usually the case).

Most of these Americans and other bigots are just lonely cretins who want any attention, even negative.

[Dargil]

I may be challenged by an opposing view but not offended. I may or may not debate it.

[Kelley1]

Provided the debate is based on logic and facts, I never get upset.

[MrChinaski]

The world is flat. Flat as a pancake.

I have fairly thick skin but I am not bulletproof.

[DrPepper12]

Westerners are more independent minded and don't have stifling social conventions that prohibit emotion.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Only if the debater is openly trying to push my buttons with offensive, unfounded "opinions!!!"

[Gaylordslav]

Nope only being put in my place as a ugly gay coward that ain't shiza

[BCRanger10]

No, I don't.

[EmmiL]

No I like it