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		h2odragon on July 15, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: You are responsible for the consequences of your s... Often, people need to be offended, especially when their determination to ignore reality endangers themselves and others.

WarOnPrivacy on July 15, 2024 | [–]

> Often, people need to be offended,

This could indicate a point in maturity. The question would be what ages are most afflicted, what percentage of us grow out and - importantly - what can hamper maturing out of that stage?

whateverevetahw on July 15, 2024 | [–]

I think this assumes being offended precedes critical thinking. I doubt that.

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