I don't get the people who say they don't like poly people because some people use it as an excuse for cheating, because like.
then you don't hate POLY people, you hate cheating... and the fact that they used a bullshit excuse probably.
Like I can understand being not wanting to date poly people because of that, especially if it happened multiple times, but dear lord you do not need to hate poly people because some asshole cheated on you!!
And stuff like being cheated on by a poly person is literally the closest thing to an actual reason the rest is just bullshit.
"It seems like an excuse for cheating..." Okay but it's not. Yes, people use it that way, but that's not what poly is. All people in the relationship are consenting and aware. A poly relationship isn't 'sleeping around' or something because not every poly relationship is open (or however you say it) (I think), they are actually, literally, dating each other. It is being in a consenting relationship with multiple people who are aware and, in most/some situations, also dating others in the relationship.
And then there's just
"I don't get it..." Too bad, don't be an asshole.
"It's weird!!" Too bad, don't be an asshole.
"It's greedy!" Sorry no one wants to date you.
"Poly people just have attachment/commitment issues!" Huh???
"I could never!" Then don't.
Like, you don't have to date poly people, just don't be a dick!! It is NOT that hard!!