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Why have people shifted their opinions to be an absolute disdain for fat women?

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ForTealBee · 26/03/2025 09:35

I’m not talking about Mumsnet, but places like Reddit.

im fairly active on weight loss subs on Reddit. I find they have some great tips and a good community. But the second you mention it outside of those communities you get bombarded with comments and messages about being fat. I just don’t understand why the message has shifted so much in the last few months it seems? And it’s only ever towards women

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Gaterade · 26/03/2025 09:50

I’m fat and currently on a strict diet/exercise programme.

I’ve not seen much fat hate online - but I’ve been called fat touch by strangers on the past 15 years or so out in the street. It’s horrible.

But to be honest - far more people say nothing at all about my weight.