I'm not sure entirely whether its just some individuals are very thin skinned and have an over inflated sense of self importance i.e. that only their opinion really matters to everyone. Alternatively whether its a cultural issue of people in general increasingly looking for their 5 minutes of 'fame'. By being officially offended by something, to gain attention and spot light. Additionally have they become entrenched in an echo chamber, and have become conditioned, thinking everyone is thinking the way they do, without hearing alternative perspectives?
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