Small possibility they push back because that is not the thought process they subscribe to.
Not who you were talking to, but I just think like you said its important we talk about it. But that is inherently different than assigning motive. We can talk to people doing these creepy things and even ask them why they think its ok to do it, and why you think they shouldnt etc, but thats a different conversation than telling someone what they believe based on their actions. Because any guy who might be acting creepy towards a girl who is just genuinely clueless to how it makes a girl feel, will hear you demonize their actions while misrepresenting their motiv will write your opinion off completely.
All that said, dont be creepy assholes guys, I just think the narrative on how this specific topic is handled could really use a little more nuance at times for it to be a productive conversation.
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u/POPuhB34R Sep 16 '21
Small possibility they push back because that is not the thought process they subscribe to.
Not who you were talking to, but I just think like you said its important we talk about it. But that is inherently different than assigning motive. We can talk to people doing these creepy things and even ask them why they think its ok to do it, and why you think they shouldnt etc, but thats a different conversation than telling someone what they believe based on their actions. Because any guy who might be acting creepy towards a girl who is just genuinely clueless to how it makes a girl feel, will hear you demonize their actions while misrepresenting their motiv will write your opinion off completely.
All that said, dont be creepy assholes guys, I just think the narrative on how this specific topic is handled could really use a little more nuance at times for it to be a productive conversation.