People didn’t understand why Weiss refused to apologize in the face of legitimate criticism and feedback.
Also, it seems that you have a particularly challenging time hearing people telling you that you offended them and constantly cherrypick the comments of trolls, instead of the pretty thoughtful criticisms that i am mostly seeing.
— collier meyerson (@collier) February 12, 2018
Please don’t ever stop digging this hole
— Emma Schützkowski (@emmaschuetz) February 12, 2018
You probably don’t want to finish this thread
— Yes, You're Racist (@YesYoureRacist) February 12, 2018
Why can’t you just say “oops, I made a mistake”? Cause you did. But double down if you want I guess.
— ames ?️? (@amesville) February 13, 2018
I find that the biggest problem with social media is that people refuse to admit their mistakes and just say “I’m sorry.” I had to say “I’m sorry. I was wrong,” to someone this morning. I didn’t die from the experience, and I still have my self-respect. You should try this.
— Mrs. SMH (@MRSSMH2) February 13, 2018
Oh please, what you're doing is implying an American citizen, born in America, is still an "immigrant" because she doesn't fit into your own narrow perception of the white default. Way to perpetuate the "otherness" of non white Americans, Bari.
— BitchPuddingPII (@BitchPuddingII) February 12, 2018
Bottom line: people felt that Weiss’ casual remarks perpetuated the “otherness” experienced by so many non-white Americans on a daily basis.
The discussion reached a fever pitch when Chrissy Teigen (whose mother is a Thai immigrant) weighed in on the Weiss’ comments with her own insightful and civil response.