Excellent thread in GD on objectification

[BainsBane]

A video posted by Jamaal510.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024513257

[JI7]

1. some idiots thought the video was of her trying to be something to them

[BainsBane]

2. I know

Some people refuse to get it. There is nothing to be done about them. Most won't even bother watching it.

[JI7]

3. i think they don't want to, they like how things are and don't want it to change

the thought that a woman could try to be attractive and it has nothing to do with them is disturbing to them. and the thought that a woman does not care to be attractive for them does the same.

that in both cases she should be treated the same and as a human being is not something they want or accept.

[seabeyond]

7. i think you are right on about not wanting to learn. a lot of that going on.

no desire to be a better person. no desire to acknowledge anothers plight. we really are in a world where more and more, it is about self interest.

[seabeyond]

9. how about the gotcha thread. gender traitor if you wear make up?

like that was a totally amazing, insightful, gotcha.

[BainsBane]

10. Yep, I shouldn't even have posted in that one

The capacity for stupidity around here really is limitless.

[seabeyond]

12. skinner says (i just read moments ago) that with the new rule civility has increased. how many OPs

created to specifically insult, ridicule, mock women on du.

if that is his definition of civility, just the inability to get a hide to possibly, maybe curb the insulting attacks, that says a hell of a lot.

[BainsBane]

13. He wouldn't answer CTYankee's question in ATA

Mine, I know he ignores, even when about guns, but I thought CTYankee would merit some respect.

[seabeyond]

16. what was CT question? nt

[BainsBane]

18. I never read it, but she summarized it for me

It was about the SI thread, and may have touched on some of the other sexist threads floating around on Valentine's Day, but I'm not sure. Essentially she asked if that is the kind of environment he wants in HIS workplace, which DU is. She tried to frame it in a way that he couldn't get by with just saying, we don't overturn jury verdicts. The result was he decided not to answer.

[redqueen]

24. "OPs created to specifically insult, ridicule, mock women on du"

Not all women though. Just the ones that call out brogressive bullshit.

Yes, totally civil. If we posted OPs mocking their desperate... (ugly, detailed descriptions of their bullshit omitted) .. pathetic bullshit, we'd get hidden posts right and left.

[jeff47]

19. FYI

On Tue Feb 18, 2014, 09:31 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

Yep, I shouldn't even have posted in that one
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=37429

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Duers who disagree with her are stupid, both men and women. This is posted in a "safe haven" group which has the most members blocked from posting here. People can't come here to defend themselves when they are attacked. This is very unfair and should not be allowed.

disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, and otherwise inappropriate

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Feb 18, 2014, 09:38 AM, and the Jury voted 2-4 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: So you got banned from the group, and now stalk the posters within it? Creepy.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I wavered on this one, but decided that the word stupid is not necessary to convey meaning. How about ignorance or narrow-mindedness next time?
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I have to agree with the alerter this time.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Post is rude, but nonspecific. It's borderline, but should be left.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It is a blanket statement. There are worse things to call someone.

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

[BainsBane]

20. For god's sake

Thanks for letting me know. Amazing two voted to hide.

[sufrommich]

25. I think those that love to play the

"ZOMG", those touchy feminists alert on everything!" are doing some serious projecting.

[BainsBane]

28. and of course no alert stalking goes on

I have utmost confidence that the person sends alerts on every single amorphous use of the words stupidity or stupid. It has absolutely nothing to do with me or HOF.

[ismnotwasm]

22. I love you juror number one

[jeff47]

23. Thanks! (nt)

[MadrasT]

27. What a relief.

good to know the self-appointed HoF police are on the job

[ismnotwasm]

4. I can hardly wait to get back to work

So I can tell the single women who dress up and go out they're expected to accept being objectified.


Oy.

[BainsBane]

5. There is no underestimating

the mountains of cluelessness on the issue.

[sufrommich]

6. Accept it? Hell, they're asking for it!

Dear Jury, that was sarcasm.

[seabeyond]

8. bah hahahah. nt

[BainsBane]

11. Make that your new sig line

Dear Jury, that was sarcasm.

[sufrommich]

14. Lol, I just may do that. nt

[ismnotwasm]

15. Heh!

I'm actually serious about showing them some of this stuff.

These are smart intelligent women. I'm very curious what responses I get

[sufrommich]

17. If you do,please let us know what

the response is.

[ismnotwasm]

21. I will; a bunch of the night shift went out for drinks--

But I think there in bed now

[JustAnotherGen]

26. That was good! eom

[JustAnotherGen]

29. kick