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[–] droltihs [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

While I understand your sentiment, I have read many stories on the old FPH of naturally thin girls being bodyshamed by men and women alike. This story is a prime example of how skinny (or even normal BMI) girls can be made to feel like they are less of a woman/a bag of bones/undesirable/unfeminine etc. The same applies for athletic and muscular women who are told they are "manly" or "gross". When I first lost weight, even my parents told me I was "too skinny" though my BMI was still within the normal range.

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[–] hulkingmanbeast 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I have a friend who is BMI 18. She's young and the comments do get to her if only for a moment. It's not shame, more the feeling of being turned upon.

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[–] theepilepticferret ago 

This. So much. It's not feeling ashamed of your body when someone makes a comment, it's feeling like you're hated through no fault of your own. Or, alternatively, feeling like you're hated because you make the effort to take care of yourself. "Thin privilege" doesn't exist because anyone can have it if they put down the fork and work hard enough.