User blog comment:ZeoSpark/Dave or Mike?/@comment-21325751-20140716205350/@comment-1376932-20140716215051


 * 1) I do believe you. But your one friend's opinion, in no way, is more valid than an entire group of outraged people.


 * 1) Your opinion is ignorant, that's why I'm calling you out on it. Just because it's an opinion, it doesn't mean it's okay. I could say that I hate black people. That's an opinion too, no? But is it okay for me to retain that opinion or should I be called out on my geniune bigotry? I am trying to discourage the idea that Mike isn't offensive because it promotes an unhealthy attitude towards the disabled community. It is ableist to assume that people are overreacting to this, no matter what you say.


 * 1) Stalking is not a mental disorder. Stalking a person is your choice and no amount of obsession can force you to stalk them. In some cases, yes, the stalkers are mentally ill, but saying that stalking isn't a choice a.) is wrong b.) increases the stigma on mental illness and c.) makes you look like you're sympathizing with people who exhibit abusive behavior.


 * 1) It doesn't matter if it's not meant to offend people, it did offend people. That's the bottom line here. It is a poor representation of DID, it is a poor representation of anyone who suffers from a disorder. I, myself, am personally offended both at Mike's portrayal and your attempt to write it off as harmless. Like I said two points ago, I could make a racist joke or say something racist right now - even if that's not my intention, does that mean people shouldn't be annoyed? If your answer is yes to this then you really need to change your output on life.


 * 1) He is poorly done. It's not just his label, it's him. I don't care if you aren't personally offended by him, people are and you need to realize that they have as much of a right to share their complaints as you do your ignorance.