Madelyn Webster 2

I apologize in advance for those who may be offended by the little rant I am about to give. Actually, maybe I don't because that is exactly what this rant is about... people being offended. It came up so much during the discussion of branding how people were offended by the branding, and on the hipster day people were offended that they were or were not considered hipster. Here's a news flash for all of you easily offended people out there. The majority of the things that hurt your feelings, are not put out there for the sole purpose of making you feel bad. Take statements for what they are and do not read into them so far that you find something to be offended about. Just because someone has a differing opinion than you doesn't mean you should be offended. If everyone agreed all the time we would live in the most boring place you can think of where we all have unicorns that poop rainbows, but we clearly do not live there so people need to toughen up. Grow a thicker skin and be able to defend your views with facts. I am all for discussing my differing views with someone who knows what they are talking about and is willing to hear my thoughts on the situation. My last point is that you should have confidence in who you are. Do not let people who have negative things to say get to you. If someone wants to stereotype you for something that you truly are... LET THEM and wear it with pride, if not, change that and prove to everyone you are not what they said. Let comments motivate you, not offend you. I'm sorry if this post seems harsh but the fact is that is everything we said these days didn't have to be sugar coated, we would be able to get a lot more done.