> > 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, 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. 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.
>
> And I don't think a woman should wear a burka if she doesn't want to have such a
> harassment. It's not like it's her fault. She wasn't dressing like a slut or
> anything. However, 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. It's not like you are crossing a famous sportsman
> and tell him "hey dude you're the bomb, keep that way!" but more like you're getting
> into the personal space. 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, or if you have a physical problem and the idiot in the corner
> tell you "hey moby dick watch out for ahab", 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.
I agree with all of this. Personally, I think Marc Randazza put it best: http://randazza.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/catcalling-is-for-genetic-refuse/
Of course, now I'll be dogpiled by creepy middle-aged dudes who feel their masculinity is threatened by the idea that they should be polite rather than horny dipshits.
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