Re:A personal account of how call out culture has harmed tea...
by falcolas on Monday March 23, 2015 @01:40AM
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Triggered means, made to recall and relive a traumatic psychological episode. Think about a soldier with PTSD hearing fireworks.
Now then, that's the impression of the mental anguish this word is supposed to evoke. However, in the context of this article, the phrase triggered is instead used anytime you're made uncomfortable.
Criticism of my writing? You triggered my feelings of inadequacy from my childhood... How dare you? Point out that I am using ad hominem arguments, and you're a privileged white male who is out to actively oppress me.
I wish this was one big circle jerk, full of self deprecating humor from a bored group of trolls, but it sure doesn't seem like it.
Search phrases for more research: "SJW", "cis", "/r/tumblerinaction"
Now then, that's the impression of the mental anguish this word is supposed to evoke. However, in the context of this article, the phrase triggered is instead used anytime you're made uncomfortable.
Criticism of my writing? You triggered my feelings of inadequacy from my childhood... How dare you? Point out that I am using ad hominem arguments, and you're a privileged white male who is out to actively oppress me.
I wish this was one big circle jerk, full of self deprecating humor from a bored group of trolls, but it sure doesn't seem like it.
Search phrases for more research: "SJW", "cis", "/r/tumblerinaction"