On the motorcycle forum which I frequent, there are several people who use very abusive language with others. They are often rude, and proudly so. They invite others to behave the same way, claiming the brusque language is simply "being honest" and that's exactly how they want to be treated.
You and I have had this debate before. I do believe an objective standard is required. The "treat others" dictum falls apart when there are people who seem to relish a kind of aggressive, combative stance.
In a purely relativistic world, their behavior is perfectly acceptable because "anything goes." In a world ruled by "treat others as you'd like to be treated," their behavior is acceptable because they're doing what they seem to enjoy. The recipients of their tirades are often the worse for the wear.
My comment about Hollywood and their embracing the "anything goes" standard was really insufficiently worded. What they want is no constraints put upon their sexual behavior. They are fierce advocates of constraints on other behavior they don't agree with. They fail to see the distinction, of course.
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