Quote (AEtheric @ 7 Oct 2012 09:41)
That letter was barely inflammatory,he didn't say UR FAT LOLOL UR A WHALE, but rather pointed out his views in a respectful manner. The only thing that could even resemble a flame would be how he told her that "Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain", but that is a fact and not a statement of mean opinion. Sure, what he said may be untactful if he is trying to make friends with this lady, but this is not about making fun of or bullying fat people.
Calling someone fat in an unhelpful manner is stupid, as though the person doesn't know they're fat. But this guy had the viewers in mind, not his own hatred of fat people.
Pure fucking horseshit. Concern trolling at its finest. An excuse to act superior and smug while pretending that you're just worried about someone's health. Terrible behavior.
Quote (balrog66 @ 7 Oct 2012 10:09)
I agree with the guy being a tool. I don't agree with the presenter of the show directing hundreds of angry people to him just because he wrote a letter. I don't really think that's fair.
On the 'she's a mother of three' excuse, would it be acceptable criticism if she wasn't a mother at all? I feel that bit is pretty much irrelevant to the discussion.
I agree with the latter part - her being a mother is no excuse.
However, I think that getting a righteous smackdown because you decided to be a complete dickbag to someone is perfectly acceptable, and this guy got precisely what he asked for.