What makes a comment toxic or offending?

A toxic or offending comment is one that is harmful, disrespectful, or discriminatory towards an individual or a group. Here are some characteristics of toxic or offending comments:

Insulting language	Comments that use insulting language, profanity, or derogatory slurs
Harassing comments	Comments that are unsolicited, repetitive, and intended to cause distress or harm
Discriminatory comments	Comments that target a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or any aspect of their personal or cultural identity
Generalizations	Comments that make sweeping generalizations about people or groups, which often perpetuate stereotypes and prejudice
Patronizing or condescending language	Comments that use dismissive or belittling language, thus undermining the individual’s worth
Aggressive tone	Comments that use threatening or aggressive language, revealing the intention to harm or intimidate the recipient
False information	Comments that perpetuate false or misleading information, creating confusion and mistrust

Overall, toxic or offending comments are harmful and can be a form of abuse or harassment. These comments can have a serious impact on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being, as well as their identity and reputation.