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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
You'd be surprised at how miffed some people get at getting a bit of fun poked at, especially if it is used in an arguement they don't like. I made my point earlier about the marketing behind the message, and I called someone "son", which seemed to collectively boil a few eggs.
That said, Greenpeace does spark hatred and anger among a good chunk of the populous, so I'm not surprised tempers flare in threads like this. It's a chance for people to vent their frustrations about left-wing radical hippies.
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You're surprised that being condescending for no particular reason pisses people off? Really? Unless you're a wise old Southern gentleman calling people son is nothing more than trying to be a dick.