WEll, if you find it offensive, you can flag the comment, which will reduce the reputation of the user. Also, you can explain to the user why you find it offensive and ask the user to stop. That way they will know why they are being flagged. You can also use the mute button if you just don't want to see their posts anymore.
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Thank you very much for your detailed answer. I was already wondering about the mute button. But I find it difficult to guess the users intentions and wasn't sure where this would lead... Since I saw the comment pop up here, I thought maybe you know him/her and could tell me what his behavior is all about. Could well be, that I simply don't understand it as a German.
The flag issue is a bit confusing to me... I have found several comments and explanations, where users here say, its the same as downvoting...
I also see this little flag sign to the right of each post and am wondering if that is what you mean...