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Yes. It is up to the person you are questioning if they wish to be offended. That is their prerogative.

Keep in mind however that it is entirely at your discretion depending on your own sensibilities if you should care or not.

Morality is relative to each person and there are numerous models out there that have their own sets of principles. On this premise this question has no definitive answer. In extension to that I do not know what moral principles you hold, therefore you must ask that question to yourself in a mirror: Do you as a person consider yourself good or evil, and with that do you think exploiting others is something that you consider ethical?

@Merlin-James yeah, too many to be cheering about. Getting hit in the arm, stomach, even groan isn't that bad. It is the eyes, throat, knee or ear that messes you up. Even Jaw and nose hits, arn't that bad, just bleeds but you can deal with it. But eyes, throat,, wow, you really feel dazed. And Ears gives you major dizzy spells. Once you get use to getting hit, and realize, it won't kill you (neck down that is) you can deal with it better. It is the head, throat shots, and Knee shots that really messes with you. Keep your guard up, always.

@Merlin-James Theres a new Docuseries on Netflix called the History of Swear words. First episode is Fuck. Science shows you are smarter and stronger when using the word in an "appropriate" way. Funny show ... good watch.

Imaginary is just another thought, but it can makes us see and feel things beyond our physical limitations that are not in existence at present through the eye of mind. While fiction, in my opinion, is a by product of imaginary. We need to study neuroscience to know more about how the brain works.

I spend my days stuck inside my head so often that I feel the need to stifle and suppress my thoughts. Thinking is wonderful but can lead to weird problems that don't actually exist just by overthinking. I think it's important for personal development but it really can lead you to dark places inside of yourself you never knew were there. It does make me range through every available emotion which infuriates me. All in all. If everyone took a bit of time to meditate and think the world would be much better off.

I want to say it’s mostly a genera. It’s probably not a cult more than punk rock. I guess it can be. Just believe in it.

@Merlin-James said in What do you think about feelings?:

Do we need them? Do they hold us back? Do they make us do stupid things? Are they the only thing that keeps us going as a society? What do you think?

For some reason your post reminded me of a book I read called "Who Moved My Cheese". In it the Author asks.... "what would you do if you were not afraid?" Its true if you think of it in a positive way. If you had no feeling of fear you would do new things a lot, and change can be good. BUT in a way fear can also keep you safe by not doing something stupid and getting hurt or even killed. SO yes feelings can hold you back but sometimes that can be a good thing.

sorry wall of text lol

@Merlin-James I saw the tag “feminist”, now I see what that may have been. Facepalm

@DEEPANJALI-ARORA easier said than done:eyes:

@Merlin-James
No. Culture is important, but it is not binding. Certainly the cultural norms present some differences, but the culture itself is not static .. and it has always been important for the evolution of societies. Strssa culture is evolution. I always look at everything with curiosity, without prejudice, I am led to think, rather than to judge, to ask more than to find answers. The culture itself in any society is not limiting are the corporate dogmas .. a legacy of superstition and religion mixed together. Knowledge helps to understand, where ignorance has doubts and hinders any culture. So I still think not, no cultural norm is binding in itself.
I always think it's up to the individual to make good use of our cultural heritage :)