Is it the case that normal-functioning humans are (almost) never offended by something they themselves don’t perceive as a threat to status?
Since the article makes a statement, I’m trying to take it to its logical conclusion; in particular to see what outcomes it prohibits, as per . And non-status-based offenses do seem like an obvious thing it prohibits.
Not at all, I was just playing with the ‘status—offence’ concept, teasing out another naunce that technically answers your question while also informing on a topic that fascinates me. ;)
I of course agree with your analysis, below:
Since the article makes a statement, I’m trying to take it to its logical conclusion; in particular to see what outcomes it prohibits, as per . And non-status-based offenses do seem like an obvious thing it prohibits.
Good point. Offence does seem to be a social thing and I cannot offhand think of any instances that are exceptions but such instances would definitely make a lie of the statement. Well, at least make a lie of any claim it could make to being a fully general description.
Whoops, didn’t make myself clear.
Is it the case that normal-functioning humans are (almost) never offended by something they themselves don’t perceive as a threat to status?
Since the article makes a statement, I’m trying to take it to its logical conclusion; in particular to see what outcomes it prohibits, as per . And non-status-based offenses do seem like an obvious thing it prohibits.
Not at all, I was just playing with the ‘status—offence’ concept, teasing out another naunce that technically answers your question while also informing on a topic that fascinates me. ;)
I of course agree with your analysis, below:
Good point. Offence does seem to be a social thing and I cannot offhand think of any instances that are exceptions but such instances would definitely make a lie of the statement. Well, at least make a lie of any claim it could make to being a fully general description.