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It already is. If you are obese, you:

* Can't get clothes that fit you

* Are uncomfortable on public transit, in public places like theaters, etc as the seats are designed for someone much smaller than you

* Can't get into relationships

* Get social feedback ranging from well meaning (but still embarrassing) to downright cruel on a regular basis

In discussions like this, someone always says "the solution is to shame people" as if it's some kind of picnic to be fat. It's not - it's fucking miserable. And even with all that people are still having a hard time taking control of their lifestyle. Shaming people even harder isn't going to accomplish a thing.




> Shaming people even harder isn't going to accomplish a thing.

It do accomplish a thing of helping people that don't want to be ashamed to take better care of their weight before it becomes a bigger issue.


Bullshit. We already know that adding a stressor to problem eaters is the opposite of a solution!




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