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In reply to the discussion: I think we need to talk about the hatred of women. [View all]lapislzi
(5,762 posts)What is "hatred of women?"
I'm not being facetious or confrontational. I realize everyone's threshold is different. And, I try to respect everyone's threshold's for offense. Some are more easily offended than others.
Note, that does NOT mean that person has no sense of humor or is hypersensitive, or however you want to defend your comment. It's a perception issue. If offense is perceived, it's perceived. Don't pretend it isn't.
You can SAY you meant no harm, and maybe you didn't. I always try to learn from exchanges like that: how can I phrase something differently so that I don't give offense? I admit that I find humor in some things others would find offensive, but I respect that we might have a difference of opinion. And I try to keep that in mind, especially on these boards and in these types of discussions.
There's a reason that there are "trigger warnings" on certain sites and posts. Some of us have been through stuff we don't want to be reminded of, and it's nobody's business to judge anyone on it.
So, I want to know from the OP: what is hatred of women? I see a lot of stereotyping, defensive posturing, and perpetuation of gender tropes on this and other boards. But, tell me what you consider "hateful" and what you do not.
Then I would like to hear from other posters.
Respectfully,
Lazzz