LOL! You never know when it might be a babe magnet.and since that day you never leave house without ample supply of pot on you?![]()
LOL! You never know when it might be a babe magnet.and since that day you never leave house without ample supply of pot on you?![]()
Usually to ask for the time and/or directions. The weird thing is when I ask a M/F couple, it is almost always the F who answers.This makes me wonder what the definition of a 'Legit' reason to speak to a stranger is:
You were not there so don’t try to suggest something else. First, we walked right past him while we were walking from our car and him to his. He made his comment when he was alone and NO ONE else around us. When I turned around he was at his car with his friend sitting in the passenger seat. This only takes seconds to assess the situation and with my SO there I decided not to say something. Why put her in potential danger.If I remember your post where you talked about that and someone called you out for being the coward, or loser, didn't you respond that you didn't want to get into a confrontation with TWO men? How do you know he wasn't making the "those are huge" comment to the guy he was with? While you and your SO may have overheard him, who says the comment was directed to your SO? To take it another step, weren't you being rude by eavesdropping on someone else's private conversation?
I'm not trying to suggest that the comment was classy or anything, but if he didn't address her I wouldn't call it cat-calling.
Yet you were not posting in general to the thread. You quoted my post which means you were replying to what I wrote specifically.This is in a thread about catcalls, uncharted.
And if you read her posts she indicated any form of expression from a man was unacceptable. Good or bad.Jenesis stated that what you seem to call 'courtship' isn't appreciated, which is why it looks like 'creeping' to me.
Yes, and you did that by putting words in my mouth, that I never wrote, simply to bolster your point. Many people take issue with that tactic.All I was trying to do was explain why it might not be appreciated through discussing the concept of complimenting beauty vs sexiness.
Aggressive? If you call trying to keep the record straight, when someone keeps putting words in your mouth, or utilizing someone's own logic to counter their point aggressive, then maybe you should refrain from taking part in stimulating social discussions.This discussion has gotten as aggressive as some of the 'courtship' that Jenesis complains about and its clear I can't get you to understand my point so I'll just leave you to your 'courtship' ways.
You're mischaracterizing what I said and what Jenesis said to defend catcalls and what appears to be unwanted sexual advances that she terms harassment.Yet you were not posting in general to the thread. You quoted my post which means you were replying to what I wrote specifically.
And if you read her posts she indicated any form of expression from a man was unacceptable. Good or bad.
And if you read my response, you know the one you quoted, I was clearly using the example of telling a woman she looks beautiful, and the fact that women consider that creepy based on who is saying it, not what or how it is said. The fact that you consider such a benign example of courtship "creepy" just proves my point.
Yes, and you did that by putting words in my mouth, that I never wrote, simply to bolster your point. Many people take issue with that tactic.
I simply countered your point using the logic you presented in it. Is this not a discussion?
Aggressive? If you call trying to keep the record straight, when someone keeps putting words in your mouth, or utilizing someone's own logic to counter their point aggressive, then maybe you should refrain from taking part in stimulating social discussions.
Yes, whatever.Wow, he must be fast as hell. He got to and in his car in the time it took you to turn around? Also, I didn't suggest anything other than that he may have been speaking to someone when he made the comment. And if you try to tell me that you have never commented to a companion on a ladies looks while walking in public I will absolutely call you a liar. EVERYONE has done it, man or woman. If you have any class it is said so the person it is about doesn't overhear but the comment would still be made.
And, if you told the guy to watch his language when speaking about a lady I'm betting SHE wouldn't be in danger. You might need some dental work done afterwards but that's a different conversation.
How did I mischaracterize what Jenesis said? Did she not make it clear that she thinks men shouldn't be allowed to to say anything to a woman, regardless of how benign the content or the tone? Was that not what I was replying to?You're mischaracterizing what I said and what Jenesis said to defend catcalls and what appears to be unwanted sexual advances that she terms harassment.
Look who is mischaracterizing.Its seems your argument is that you should be able to harass women because you think they dressed sexily for you, as if the very act of you thinking someone is 'sexy' means you can harass them for 'courtship'.
Nope. I'm just amazed that you still don't see the double standard in your argument even after it has been painstakingly demonstrated multiple times.Now you seem offended that Jenesis and others might find that creepy, and you seem to think the issue is with the women not with your behaviour.
And you seem mad that I pointed out why your 'courtship' may be creepy.
Look, if you can't understand why Jenesis and I both think you mischaracterized her statement, how can you think you understand women enough to know that what you consider 'courtship' isn't really just 'harassment'?How did I mischaracterize what Jenesis said? Did she not make it clear that she thinks men shouldn't be allowed to to say anything to a woman, regardless of how benign the content or the tone? Was that not what I was replying to?
And where exactly did I defend catcalls exactly? There you go putting words in people's mouths again. I, in fact, stated multiple times that lewd and crass comments and manners be excluded from the discussion, because everyone can agree they have no place.
As for what you said, I didn't mischaracterize anything. You went on some tirade about me supporting insults, which I specifically said had no place, and then went on some dissertation about the word sexy. Not really sure why you did that in a response to my post, where I never once used the word "sexy" as an example in my argument.
I then simply applied your logic regarding the word "sexy", which was hugely flawed by the way, to show just how flawed it was. Because if you apply your flawed logic regarding the word "sexy" to women who themselves say they dress a certain way to feel it. Then that logic when re-applied back to men, completely shoots itself in the foot. The only way your logic towards the word "sexy" holds up on both sides is when you apply a double standard, which proves the logic was flawed in the first place.
It is a simple analytical exercise.
Look who is mischaracterizing.
My argument is harassment, in the absolute and unyielding terms Jenesis put it, is subjective, and changes from woman to woman to woman, and also changes based not on the words or the delivery, but on the level of attractiveness of the person saying it. As per my example of different types of men calling a woman beautiful.
As such no one can demand that their right to be subjectively offended, trumps other people's right to express themselves.
Such is written in both our charter of rights, and the Constitution in the States. You have the right to freedom of expression. There is no such right to never be offended in your life. Because in many cases, the only person who controls what they find offensive that day is them.
Nope. I'm just amazed that you still don't see the double standard in your argument even after it has been painstakingly demonstrated multiple times.
I agree people can be creepy. attractive people are more likely to be considered not creepy though. statistically attractive people have more success in life than non attractive. their looks influence people and I would say some people perceive them in a better light than non attractive(perhaps more confident and capable).I've heard women describe men they think as attractive as creepy as well.
I think jeangarydiablo may have put it better than I'm able to.
If you can't do that type of behaviour at your work, then its over the line.
(though there's a likely exception for construction workers where apparently being over the line is part of the job)
Sure, I enjoy flirting and enjoy talking with women but there are lines that are too much.
Jenesis articulated it really clearly early in this thread.
So sure, go ahead and keep trying that aggressive, hit on everything, cat call approach.
Just be aware that you are part of the population that make women feel unsafe.
Interesting. When I ask for proof and examples of how I exactly mischaracterized the words she herself wrote, many times in fact, you respond not with such examples, but with "Well if you don't know, I'm not going to tell you".Look, if you can't understand why Jenesis and I both think you mischaracterized her statement, how can you think you understand women enough to know that what you consider 'courtship' isn't really just 'harassment'?
Arguing that whether you can do it or not based on your attractiveness is just another form of Trump's pussygrabbing speech, where he says he can do it because he's rich and can get away with it while you seem to be arguing that its ok if you're hot.
Fine, this is one post where you mischaracterize what Jenesis said.Interesting. When I ask for proof and examples of how I exactly mischaracterized the words she herself wrote, many times in fact, you respond not with such examples, but with "Well if you don't know, I'm not going to tell you".
Typical juvenile response when a person can't produce the proof and examples they have been asked for.
Are you also going take your ball and go home?
She says why she dresses sexy and you say she is wrong, she's dressing for you and therefore its your right to harass her (as she terms it).Your own statement is contrary to what you are saying.
Wanting yourself to feel sexy.
Yes, what you are using as an example is exactly what Jenesis says is not wanted by most women, and worse, you seem to think that if you think you're hot then its totally fine 'cuz you think you'll get away with it.Also, my example is not of someone doing something that is still received negatively by the recipient, yet not punished, as was Trumps actions. It was an example of someone doing something that is fully accepted and embraced by the recipient. Just because of the perceived quality of who did it. Not what was done. You still seem to have issues grasping that concept. What someone finds offensive is largely subjective. They control what offends them, and it is largely dictated on things that are outside the control of the person who supposedly offended them.
Again, aside from universally accepted negative behaviour and comments.
This is why there are no rights in our charter guaranteeing to never be offended.
You forget the most important part of this equation.No one has the right to expect people in public to stop communicating just because they don't want to hear that communication.
If I don't want to hear things, it is my responsibility to block out sounds.
That is what this boils down to.
You call it harassment, but what form of communication qualifies as harassment?
It is entirely subjective to the person claiming to be harassed.
There are certain things that everyone can agree is not appropriate, that comes down to simple manners. They should be scolded for what they are saying and how they are saying it, but not for the simple act of saying anything.
However, telling a woman she is beautiful is not one of those things.
You really need to look at a dictionary once in a while.Fine, this is one post where you mischaracterize what Jenesis said.
She says why she dresses sexy and you say she is wrong, she's dressing for you and therefore its your right to harass her (as she terms it).
That is mischaracterizing what she said, claiming she really mean the opposite.
Define "feeling sexy". What is "feeling sexy"? How do you know what "sexy" is in order to feel it?
If you were ever the only person in the world, would you still be able to feel sexy? Would you even know what "sexy" is?
Heterosexual women don't dress to emulate that which they find sexually attractive. If they did, they would dress like men.
Heterosexual women dress the exact opposite of what they are sexually attracted to. Why? Who's sexual tastes are they appealing to?
When women say the dress for themselves to feel sexy, the measuring stick of how successful they were, even in their own head, is based on the tastes of the group of people that woman is sexually drawn to. Be it women or men.
Psychologically, Women, and Men for that matter, primp and preen for others, even when they are doing it for themselves.
We do it because we know we will be judged as more desirable by the group who's opinion matters most to us.
Claiming otherwise shows a lack of personal insight. Regardless of if you are a man or a woman.
Actually that was also verified by Jenesis as well.Yes, what you are using as an example is exactly what Jenesis says is not wanted by most women, and worse, you seem to think that if you think you're hot then its totally fine 'cuz you think you'll get away with it.
Again, this is your justification.
I agree, the guy’s looks, demeanour, personality could play a difference in how the lady responds
And that is subjective to factors only she controls. Like what side of the bed she woke up on. How good of a day she is having.You forget the most important part of this equation.
Its not the 'creep', or self declared hot guy who gets to say whether their words and actions are harassment.
Its the women they approach.
Imagine if a woman flags down a police officer, points to a man across the street and says she wants him arrested for sexual harassment. The Cop asks what happened, and she proceeds to tell him that when she walked by, the man said in a neutral tone, that she "looks beautiful".Imagine if that were the defence at an actual sexual assault trial, 'your honour, she dressed sexy so she was asking for it and I'm a hot guy so its totally acceptable'.
Hi. I’m not trying to be ‘cute’ or ‘smart’ here but if a guy sees a woman in the street and wants to start a conversation, ask for her number, ask for date etc, what would be appropriate?That is you though. Not everyone is like you. Many women don’t want to hear it. They just want to get from A to B comment free. Not all women wearing clothes you find revealing, are attention seekers. You think a dress is appealing, she is just wearing a spring dress in her mind.
So You still have yet to answer my question though; why do you have to say something? Why is your right to speak trumping her right to walk freely with comment?
Why are you the gentleman for making the unasked for comment because it is a positive one but she is the frigid bitch for not wanting or accepting it?
Again; I know pumpkin. Truth hurts.
Only tried it once in the last decade. Saw a smoking hot lady, (over 30) with great legs) talking to her friend in a store. Was going to leave but I couldn't. I had to say something. So she obviously noticed me noticing her. I stepped up and apologized for interrupting but said she was gorgeous and I asked her for a date. She didn't look all that flummoxed I suppose because I was forthright and respectful, (I thought). She said "well good for you for putting yourself out there, but I think I will pass".Hi. I’m not trying to be ‘cute’ or ‘smart’ here but if a guy sees a woman in the street and wants to start a conversation, ask for her number, ask for date etc, what would be appropriate?
What do women want? How would you want to be approached if someone was interested in you?
As for catcalling, no, not cool. But to approach a perfect stranger and tell her she’s beautiful: I don’t think that’s creepy if done in a non-threatening non-douchy way.
I’m old school and if a lady looks good I don’t see a problem.
CB