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LightningThief posted...

The thing is, I don't think anyone here is saying you should walk up to someone obese and call them fat to their face for no apparent reason.

The issue people have with the TCs argument is the idea that we shouldn't define them as fat or obese. Essentially the mindset of going into denial and bargaining with reality. A person by definition being obese =/= "Hey guys, walk up to someone obese and refer to them as obese for no reason!!"

So back to an obese person being by definition obese. There comes a point where being overly "positive" is seeking out victim hood, ignoring reality, and doing more harm than good which is where those who disagree, stand.

I agree with that too. Depends on the personality of the overweight person which approach would be necessary. Tough love vs coddling, etc.