A front page diary here today decided to couch its criticism of a pop culture figure in terms of slut shaming her sexual and marital history, labelling her a "ho".
Personally, I think today's obsession with reality stars is damaging all on its own, but when did it become acceptable on a progressive website to do this?
When I commented, I was basically told to check my privilege, and that it was obviously a cultural/racial difference between me and the OP. Isn't that the same argument used by hate groups, race baiters, and others we get so rightfully angry towards? Oh, you have to take into account their history! Their education! Their hateful culture!
I might accept that argument (somewhat) when dealing with a very isolated individual or group - one so inside their own bubble that they aren't aware of the heinousness of their words or actions. But here? No. There's no reason for it.