Why is it so easy for some people to criticise and insult others and so hard for them to be kind? (Losing weight was easier than shedding the shame, Feb 2).

Being overweight can be caused by a myriad of issues in a person’s life, but in general when someone is overweight, his life is already full of struggles that others have no idea about. 

Fat-shaming is kicking a person when he is already down. 

People who are overweight are usually acutely aware of it. Shaming someone is never a way to help anyone.

Motivation for change needs to be inspiring, not degrading.

A person is much more than the body he wears, and he needs to be treated as the unique person he is.

Why do people, who are themselves imperfect as everyone has flaws, attack others for their imperfections and shame them?

I think the reason people shame others is because it makes them feel better about themselves. To cause others pain is to ease their own misery as misery loves company.

Attacking others’ weaknesses is a selfish way to deal with one’s own insecurities. 

Some obese people already feel depressed, scared, ashamed and neglected. Shaming them will worsen those feelings and symptoms.

Tee Kok Hai