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People just wanna be themself, that also includes people not being forced to fake strong too hard to survive or be respected.
Also, your example is present also from the other side: "I said something so incredibly out of touch and bait rage on people online because I am such a tough person, look how tough I am!" isn't good either.
Looks like both extremes have their issues.
I answered to another post.
I don't know why everyone assumed I was chosing a side.
Actually I was trying to make a blank statement. I agree with you but I don't think people who post that kind of posts you mention are tough at all.
There are toxic people being upset all around and being triggered because someone is defending their rights. I think we as a society should be more tolerant in general and stop dwelling in absolutes.
But that's another issue. My point is that if the two choices are tough or vulnerable, give me a little bit of both depending on the situation. I wrote a personal example further up.