> > > If we were to follow the logic of a particular social view that seen the > attractive > > > woman as appearing to be complimented, but was actually being insulted > > > > I don't know what twisted paths in your mind make you say such things, > > > Sarcasm? > > I'll have to assume at this point that you have not come across any > posts/comments/replies on various other sites that portray this idea. It's no > invention of my own. > > http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017225604#post1 > > All those poor little catcalling males portrayed as total jerks when they were only > giving compliments. > > I just threw up a little in my mouth as I typed that. > > > but I don't > > think there are many social views like that. You keep distorting things to meet > your > > agenda. No one said that compliments are insults. > > > Not believing that some of the things that were said to the lady were sincere > compliments.... As if it were the Male's way of putting the attractive lady on the > level of some animal. This is no invention of my own. As you can see in the above, > quoted post. If you don't think this is what that person is conveying - then feel > free to say what you think it means. This is where I'm getting this idea of > 'compliment = insult'. Just because you haven't seen/read such remarks (before) > doesn't mean they don't exist. > > > No one even said anything about > > compliments. It was harassment. If you think the people in all these vids wanted to > > make a honest compliment and nothing else, or they wanted to be comrades and > nothing > > else, well go back to primary school. > > > While I do think the 'dudes' were being sincere and honest about how they felt the > lady looked, I can see how the lady can see the "compliments" as harassment. Does > this mean you're starting to get through to me? > > I'm just saying that no ill intention should be focused on anyone that says things > like; "Have a nice day." or "Hey beautiful!" They could've said something as innocent > as "Hi." So, let's not draw parallels from someone being friendly to actual > harassment... And there were indeed a few instances in the (other) video where there > was harassment. Nothing too sleezy (definitely creepy!), but that's not to say it > never happens. > > I can think they were jerks for doing something I wouldn't have half the guts to even > try. But I'm not them. They would have just enough right to think I'm a wimp, or a > sissy for not saying something. > > > ----------------- > > > > > when someone opens their mouth, they should be responsible of what > > and how they say. If someone I don't know and I have ZERO reasons to like, comes to > > me in the subway telling me that I'm hot and we should come along, I would feel > > disgusted equally, not flattered. And addressing anyone in such familiar terms like > "hey > > cutie" or "you're god's greatest creation honey" wether it's followed by "wanna go > > home with me" or not, they deserve being punched in the face. > > Why? Because maybe that way next time they'll think twice before opening their > mouth. > > > > PUNCH THEM IN THE FACE OFTEN, IT'S HEALTHY FOR THEM. You're lucky this is just a > post > > and you're nowhere near me. > > > > Keep the compliments and flattering for people you know will expect them. Not many > > people like to be judged by their looks alone. > > > Are you the chief constable of the 'thought police'?
Dude, seriously, when are you going to learn? A man is not EVER allowed to initiate an interaction with a woman. Men need to sit is specially designated areas (not just anywhere; that would be harassment) and wait for women to come to them.
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