Rant Thread - Page 263

Joker_in_the_Pack · 09-09-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by honeythorn

I have to say though, I think slapping someone for simply staring at your tits is rather OTT.

Agreed. Though, I think it's more warranted when they never see your eyes whiile taking to you.

Tam Li Hua · 09-09-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Duane

How was I being sexist? Oh, Duane confused...

You weren't; you were just being a guy.

Being sexist would be if you only thought of her as an object, which it doesn't appear you do, since you want to apologize to her outright.

Guys like boobs [in general]. Just a part of life.

Underwater Ophelia · 09-09-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

You weren't; you were just being a guy.

Being sexist would be if you only thought of her as an object, which it doesn't appear you do, since you want to apologize to her outright.

Guys like boobs [in general]. Just a part of life.

HOLY FUCK.

It's not "just being a guy!"
THAT IS NOT AN OK ATTITUDE.

This is a goddamn epidemic.

Tam Li Hua · 09-09-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

HOLY FUCK.

It's not "just being a guy!"
THAT IS NOT AN OK ATTITUDE.

This is a goddamn epidemic.

Well, let's put it this way: If I reacted the way this girl did to Duane every time I catch a guy staring at my twins, then my hands would constantly be throbbing and I wouldn't be able to do any work.

Guys stare. Sure, it's irritating, but I don't think that all guys do it because they think of girls as objects.

Underwater Ophelia · 09-09-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

Well, let's put it this way: If I reacted the way this girl did to Duane every time I catch a guy staring at my twins, then my hands would constantly be throbbing and I wouldn't be able to do any work.

Guys stare. Sure, it's irritating, but I don't think that all guys do it because they think of girls as objects.

They may not consciously, but they do think that way if that's how they treat women.

Splintered · 09-09-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HumanePain

If you are in Southern California my company will hire you.

Washington.
I mean, I know I-5 is a nice drive, but that's a bitch of a commute.

Rant:

The Wii is not a gimmick. Play fucking Call of Duty on it. It's ore emersive then it is the bloody Xbox!

gothicusmaximus · 09-09-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

Well, let's put it this way: If I reacted the way this girl did to Duane every time I catch a guy staring at my twins, then my hands would constantly be throbbing and I wouldn't be able to do any work.

Guys stare. Sure, it's irritating, but I don't think that all guys do it because they think of girls as objects.

Do you actually think you're making a good point, or was this post just an excuse to mention that you have nice tits?

NightmareInShiningArmour · 09-10-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HumanePain

Sorry man. Sometimes love dies on the vine and nothing can be done to save it.
It hurts, I know, it has happened to me. Just know we are here for you.

Thank you Humane

I just have to give her some time I guess... It's what she wants...

Tam Li Hua · 09-10-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus

Do you actually think you're making a good point, or was this post just an excuse to mention that you have nice tits?

Yes, I had a point, which was that a girl can't go around slapping every single guy that she catches staring at her.

Or, rather, I suppose she could, but it seems a little ridiculous.

On the other hand, it -can- get irritating after a while. But even so, I think the girl over-reacted.

NightmareInShiningArmour · 09-10-2008, 06:09 AM

I sit down to do my English assignment.
The phone rings. My brother answers and then tells me to pick up.
I take the phone and hear a very shaky voice... My girlfriend.
My heart starts to beat so incredibly hard I can hear it quite clearly.
FUCK FUCK FUCK.
I say a quick hello and get off the computer, leaving to my room.
We have a brief discussion for about thirty seconds before this:

Me: "So... What made you decide to call me finally..." (Knowing what the answer was)
Her: "Because I need to tell you something..."
Me: "Then say it..." (shaky voice)
Her: "Dan... I think our relationship has come to an end..."
Me: "No. No, Rachel. No."
Her: "You haven't done anything... I'll tell you why but I'm just not feeling up to it at the moment..."

After crying for the past 30 minutes and restraining myself from smashing things or hurting myself, I've decided to post on Gnet to vent a little.

For those of you who don't know, she lives in another state and I visited her in July for my birthday and my family are going there in November again. The plan was for me to see Rachel and my parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary in the place where they had their honeymoon.
She still wants to see me. I still want to see her.
Problem: After seven months of holding her hand wherever we walked, hugging her A LOT, sharing that feeling of your first kiss, along with plenty more... I fail to see her as a friend anymore. She's broken up with me before but we've never lasted as friends.
I love her. A lot.

I have to go to bed. Good night. Already pre-cried myself to sleep.

$haDe · 09-10-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

Yes, I had a point, which was that a girl can't go around slapping every single guy that she catches staring at her.

Or, rather, I suppose she could, but it seems a little ridiculous.

On the other hand, it -can- get irritating after a while. But even so, I think the girl over-reacted.

It's not overreact, It's absurdity of both self-awareness and self-protection...

$haDe · 09-10-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NightmareInShiningArmour

I sit down to do my English assignment.
The phone rings. My brother answers and then tells me to pick up.
I take the phone and hear a very shaky voice... My girlfriend.
My heart starts to beat so incredibly hard I can hear it quite clearly.
FUCK FUCK FUCK.
I say a quick hello and get off the computer, leaving to my room.
We have a brief discussion for about thirty seconds before this:

Me: "So... What made you decide to call me finally..." (Knowing what the answer was)
Her: "Because I need to tell you something..."
Me: "Then say it..." (shaky voice)
Her: "Dan... I think our relationship has come to an end..."
Me: "No. No, Rachel. No."
Her: "You haven't done anything... I'll tell you why but I'm just not feeling up to it at the moment..."

After crying for the past 30 minutes and restraining myself from smashing things or hurting myself, I've decided to post on Gnet to vent a little.

For those of you who don't know, she lives in another state and I visited her in July for my birthday and my family are going there in November again. The plan was for me to see Rachel and my parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary in the place where they had their honeymoon.
She still wants to see me. I still want to see her.
Problem: After seven months of holding her hand wherever we walked, hugging her A LOT, sharing that feeling of your first kiss, along with plenty more... I fail to see her as a friend anymore. She's broken up with me before but we've never lasted as friends.
I love her. A lot.

I have to go to bed. Good night. Already pre-cried myself to sleep.

Oh!! That was... crap..

I AM having that problem and whining it on the other thread.

I wish you pass this point and she'll understand you enough to..at least start it all over.

Tam Li Hua · 09-10-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

They may not consciously, but they do think that way if that's how they treat women.

A person can find someone sexually attractive, and still want to get to know them as a person. That being said, though, the first thing we notice about other people when we meet them are their physical features, more than anything else.

Mir · 09-10-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by honeythorn

I have to say though, I think slapping someone for simply staring at your tits is rather OTT.

Really?! Can I come over and stare at yer tits?

$haDe · 09-10-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mir

Really?! Can I come over and stare at yer tits?

lolz

Man,Are you serious ?

hehe >w<

xParadigmx · 09-10-2008, 04:43 PM

im reall worried about my sleeping arrangements for hte next few days. we are supposed to be getting a category 3 hurricane hitting with a range of about 200 miles and we are in it. it probably wouldnt be so bad and i probably wouldnt be so worried if i didnt see people evacuating and boarding up their windows. im scared that this is going to be really bad.

honeythorn · 09-10-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mir

Really?! Can I come over and stare at yer tits?

Aye that you can. Doesn't bother me.

Solumina · 09-10-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xParadigmx

im reall worried about my sleeping arrangements for hte next few days. we are supposed to be getting a category 3 hurricane hitting with a range of about 200 miles and we are in it. it probably wouldnt be so bad and i probably wouldnt be so worried if i didnt see people evacuating and boarding up their windows. im scared that this is going to be really bad.

As long as you are in a well built structure, don't have overhanging trees, and are not in an area that has serious flood issues than a cat 3 shouldn't be a problem at all...you may end up without power for a bit but it shouldn't cause much damage

Underwater Ophelia · 09-10-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

A person can find someone sexually attractive, and still want to get to know them as a person. That being said, though, the first thing we notice about other people when we meet them are their physical features, more than anything else.

Staring at someone is considered rude in most cultures, including this one.
Staring at someone's sexual organs is also rude, particularly in this culture.
It is well known that most women don't like that kind of behavior.

If a man chooses to do something he knows to be offensive, it's wrong.
It doesn't even have to be objectifying her, per se, but it's still wrong.

Tam Li Hua · 09-10-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

Staring at someone is considered rude in most cultures, including this one.
Staring at someone's sexual organs is also rude, particularly in this culture.
It is well known that most women don't like that kind of behavior.

If a man chooses to do something he knows to be offensive, it's wrong.
It doesn't even have to be objectifying her, per se, but it's still wrong.

True. I agree with you.

However, even with that, I don't think that Duane deserved a slap for doing what is all too common for guys [and some girls] to do. Perhaps a stern talking to, or at least a "Hey buddy, my eyes are up here," or even an irritated look, but not a slap.

I just think this girl over-reacted is all. Now, if Duane had made a lewd comment of some kind, then perhaps it would have warranted a slap, but I don't think he even got a chance to say, "I'm sorry."

Mir · 09-10-2008, 10:38 PM

We don't know how things really went down. He may well have done/said something warranting a slap. If his posts on here are any indication, I wouldn't be so very surprised.

Duane · 09-10-2008, 11:39 PM

I stared at her tits, and that's that. I've learned my lesson.

Methadrine · 09-11-2008, 07:56 AM

http://antispore.com/

Fucking moron.

(I might add that it is a hoax, but still... get the feeling you've seen this elsewhere?)

Tam Li Hua · 09-11-2008, 08:20 AM

Meth: Holy cow! XD That's nuts.

Underwater Ophelia · 09-11-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

True. I agree with you.

However, even with that, I don't think that Duane deserved a slap for doing what is all too common for guys [and some girls] to do. Perhaps a stern talking to, or at least a "Hey buddy, my eyes are up here," or even an irritated look, but not a slap.

I just think this girl over-reacted is all. Now, if Duane had made a lewd comment of some kind, then perhaps it would have warranted a slap, but I don't think he even got a chance to say, "I'm sorry."

I don't think she should have slapped him, either. That wasn't my point.

You said that it wasn't sexist because "that's what guys do."
FUCK. THAT.

So when a guy grabs a girl's ass, should she just laugh it off and think, "Oh, you're just being a guy, how cute!"
When a guy gropes a girl in a club, should she just laugh it off?
What about ****?

NO.

It is not ok EVER to act rude and make someone feel worthless or vulnerable (which is how deeply this hurts some girls, particularly young ones) because you just can't help yourself.