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In reply to the discussion: Eve Ensler on the passivity of men [View all]ChairmanAgnostic
(28,017 posts)somewhat related to the topic the OP raises, but in context of that Gray Book.
The vast majority pf purchasers are women, there reportedly are graphic scenes that might lean towards sadism and pain infliction. Even some non-consent stories, if the limited coverage I glanced over are correct.
I am uncertain where one line is begging to be crossed and where another one can never be. How the heck can a guy get the proper signals of what is appropriate? When many women appear to secretly thrive on the acts within 50 Shades, including stuff that appears to be without consent, all I can say is the package of mixed messages today's male is expected to understand and deal with is rapidly becoming irrational and impossible to understand. Especially when someone cries, "Why can't you men understand and react stronger and more emotionally when women are under attack?"