" ...but because I didn't find a couple of other people's comments offensive..."

If you mean the 3 little tests of civility that gets your own comment posted on these pages, the word you're looking for, Douglas, isn't "offensive" it is "uncivil."

I find a ton of comments I'm asked to judge as "civil" or not, really "offensive" too, because they reflect stunning ignorance. Some reflect sheer stupidity. Some are merely silly.  But, they may all be civil because their ignorance, stupidity and silliness is stated politely.  No sneery name-calling. So, mostly I grit my teeth and vote "civil." Wow: guess I'm lucky--nobody banned me for a month! Whew.