Insults can help people form criticism much more efficiently. Saying "Trump's a bitch for (insert something trump did)" is valid

as good as it would be its not happening

I know, but still, this rule is complete bullshit and inhibits people from expressing their criticism towards certain topics or people. The only way this rule would apply is if someone insults you based on race, gender, sexuality, or something else out of your control.

I think in life people are gonna insult you for things that aren't fair. it'd be better to learn to ignore it.

true
maybe we could get aymy to change it, but the other owners probably wouldn't like it

sadly its a sitewide rule, aymy is only one of the owners of msmg.

wait it is?
damn yeah its NEVER happening

if everyones nice and supportive then they get sensitized to any sort of criticism as "ragebait"

exactly
even if it's stated as criticism, people can still disregard it completely.

being offended isn't a warrant for a ban

exactly
unless someone is talm bout praising hitler or something like that, it doesn't warrant being banned

No f**king way that shit's a rule

it is, sadly. this site blows.

What the hell, bro, hat f**king trumpie got offended 😭

What*

Well, it can devolve into stupid flame wars or ad hominems (attacking your opponent's character as part of a rebuttal or argument) for genuine topics. It really is a double-edged sword.

Well then they shouldn't make calling someone a newgen a necessary insult.

tru