Quote Originally Posted by Crica View Post
Words on a screen from random strangers can't harm anyone unless people choose to use the words as an excuse to harm themselves or each other.

Therefore, it is not the words that harm anyone, but the people.

If people stopped using words as an excuse to cause harm to themselves and each other, we all would be able to use words for what they were meant for - sharing information - instead of resorting to censorship which allows ignorance to flourish.
Except words, and especially the possible intent behind them can cause harm as they are. There is no need to even go further. Hearing certain words can harm someone. It's not the same as physical harm, and many people can just ignore it and not let it affect them. Regardless, it still does affect some people. You believe they can't harm, but they can. If you choose not to accept it, well that's your problem and i'd ask that you keep your forceful opinion on the matter to yourself.