[Nundduedola]

...all people are entitled to not having their own perceptions of reality infringed upon by being confronted with that which 'blows' their world view... i can appreciate that many people use "popular opinion" as a basis of determining what seems weird, i.e. in the evaluation of where they position themselves in society. some people seem to have a high weirdness threshold tolerance, and others less so. the utility of weirdness shouldn't be underestimated, that there are many who cling to the weird in efforts to disengage from (what their psyche may be subconsiously suggesting) that which isn't working well. there may be a relationship between free will infringement and the degree of open mindedness - that an impasse may be opportunity for someone to play their "weird cards" in chance they can free themselves from their less than fruitful situation.