It's interesting that I've felt the least welcome in places that are advertised as tolerant safe spaces. This is especially true when it comes to performance art such as spoken word poetry. I've been accused of "using words that weren't yours to use" and after one open-mic, the MC reminded everyone they reserved the right to "play people off the stage."
Part of being in a society with free speech is listening to ideas you don't agree with. Being offended is part of growing as a society. It was once offensive to publish pro-homosexual magazines in Universities. It was once offensive to say God isn't real.
I highly recommend Brendan O'Neill speech on the Right to Offend. It's amazing, and you'll notice at the end, there are many who boo and disagree with him.
Part of being in a society with free speech is listening to ideas you don't agree with. Being offended is part of growing as a society. It was once offensive to publish pro-homosexual magazines in Universities. It was once offensive to say God isn't real.
I highly recommend Brendan O'Neill speech on the Right to Offend. It's amazing, and you'll notice at the end, there are many who boo and disagree with him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtWrljX9HRA