Wayne Arnold Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Steptide said: I dunno, for me I just think of it this way, you had a sexual revolution in the 60s and 70s, then released porn movies into theaters in the 80s, and now everything in media and on TV is overly sexualized. Meanwhile theirs probably 40 different websites you can stream free porn on, but the public is shocked and outraged when a sexual allegation happens. Again, Im not justifying it, but what does the public expect. It is a result of culture that we've created. Interesting perspective but the environment doesn't excuse sexual misconduct. No idea if this woman is legit or not but guys like Weinstein are getting exactly what they deserve.
Captain_Quint Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: It's really just not that hard. So you're saying there's a medical issue at play here, too? Edited December 12, 2017 by Captain_Quint 2
Richard Noggin Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Steptide said: It's going to get to a point where if you look at an attractive woman it's gonna be sexual harassment Or, you know, don't be a d!ck. 5
Helpmenow Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Are we talking about the same Marshall Faulk who has six children with four different women? We ain't exactly talking about a born-again Christian here. Might claim to be
dpberr Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) It seems like every week there is a congressman resigning or a new celebrity allegation. I think some real-world fallout is going to be nobody says or does anything to anybody at any time - so there will be no corporate parties, picnics, zero opportunities to have anything possibly ever happen on the corporate dime where they'd be liable. The corporate lawyers will say "avoid the risk" and just cancel social events entirely. I can see the workplace becoming sterile too. Men will hire men, women will hire women because you might say "Hey, you look nice today." and somebody feels harassed, files a complaint, and then resources have to be dedicated to investigating it because you can't really define harassment. Everyone has a different sensitivity to it. Plus, although it appears a lot of these cases have been going on a long time impacting numerous women, there is something about being innocent until proven guilty. These allegations have serious consequences. I'm assuming that the allegations are true since a lot of these men aren't filing massive lawsuits in court. Edited December 12, 2017 by dpberr
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 I have a sure-fire two-step method for avoiding this kind of situation: 1) Keep your hands to yourself at all times. 2) Be anti-social with all co-workers. No idle chit-chat, nothing. Someone says hi, say hi and keep walking. That keeps you above reproach and out of the clutches of feminist crazies.
Chicken Boo Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Are we talking about the same Marshall Faulk who has six children with four different women? We ain't exactly talking about a born-again Christian here. The guy in the White House has 5 children by 3 different women and sexual assault allegations aplenty. 2
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Steptide said: I dunno, for me I just think of it this way, you had a sexual revolution in the 60s and 70s, then released porn movies into theaters in the 80s, and now everything in media and on TV is overly sexualized. Meanwhile theirs probably 40 different websites you can stream free porn on, but the public is shocked and outraged when a sexual allegation happens. Again, Im not justifying it, but what does the public expect. It is a result of culture that we've created. On top of that, our president owns or owned the miss America pageant and is married to a very attractive woman who's posed nude for magazines. You get no argument from me that the entertainment and fashion industries have been super-sexualized, and that and the free availability of p*rn create a sexualized culture. It's a great point, even before moving to the boy's clothes department 'cuz you can't buy sturdy non-sexualized clothes in girls for your 6 year old daughter. As far as "what does the public expect" though, all my friends who discuss being into p*rn make a big deal that p*rn-consumers understand the difference between fantasy and real life and just because they enjoy a good fantasy doesn't mean they'd overstep IRL. And I have a good friend, middle aged mom, who is a member of a nudist club so she tries to get me to visit and talks about what it's like, how people behave etc - it's not at all sexual according to her. So I'm kinda not sure what you're arguing here - are you saying that contrary to the p*rn lovers arguments and the behavior expected at nudist clubs, people really can't tell the difference between entertainment/fantasy and real life or can't control themselves, so we need to control entertainment in order to have folks behave decently IRL? Edited December 12, 2017 by Hapless Bills Fan
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: You get no argument from me that the entertainment and fashion industries have been super-sexualized, and that and the free availability of p*rn create a sexualized culture. It's a great point. As far as "what does the public expect" though, all my friends who discuss being into porn make a big deal that p*rn-consumers understand the difference between fantasy and real life and just because they enjoy a good fantasy doesn't mean they'd overstep IRL. And I have a good friend, middle aged mom, who is a member of a nudist club. So I'm kinda not sure what you're arguing here - are you saying that contrary to the p*rn lovers arguments and the behavior expected at nudist clubs, people really can't tell the difference between entertainment/fantasy and real life or can't control themselves, so we need to control entertainment in order to have folks behave decently IRL? Let me ask you a question: How much faith do you put into the intellect and wisdom of the average human being?
T-Bomb Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: You get no argument from me that the entertainment and fashion industries have been super-sexualized, and that and the free availability of p*rn create a sexualized culture. It's a great point. As far as "what does the public expect" though, all my friends who discuss being into porn make a big deal that p*rn-consumers understand the difference between fantasy and real life and just because they enjoy a good fantasy doesn't mean they'd overstep IRL. And I have a good friend, middle aged mom, who is a member of a nudist club. So I'm kinda not sure what you're arguing here - are you saying that contrary to the p*rn lovers arguments and the behavior expected at nudist clubs, people really can't tell the difference between entertainment/fantasy and real life or can't control themselves, so we need to control entertainment in order to have folks behave decently IRL? Some people can't handle porn, just like some can't handle guns. I think we're getting to the crying wolf stage of this sexual harassment stuff, ambulance chasers have found a new currency stream.
sullim4 Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 It would seem incredibly easy to fabricate a complaint against someone you seek revenge against. I'm not saying these accusations aren't credible, but the prevailing feeling here is that these guys are guilty until proven innocent. Given the sheer volume of complaints recently, I have to believe less than 100% of them are credible.
Lfod Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, joesixpack said: I have a sure-fire two-step method for avoiding this kind of situation: 1) Keep your hands to yourself at all times. 2) Be anti-social with all co-workers. No idle chit-chat, nothing. Someone says hi, say hi and keep walking. That keeps you above reproach and out of the clutches of feminist crazies. I am exactly like that. Still they follow me around and get into my business even though they have no power over me.
Steptide Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: You get no argument from me that the entertainment and fashion industries have been super-sexualized, and that and the free availability of p*rn create a sexualized culture. It's a great point. As far as "what does the public expect" though, all my friends who discuss being into porn make a big deal that p*rn-consumers understand the difference between fantasy and real life and just because they enjoy a good fantasy doesn't mean they'd overstep IRL. And I have a good friend, middle aged mom, who is a member of a nudist club. So I'm kinda not sure what you're arguing here - are you saying that contrary to the p*rn lovers arguments and the behavior expected at nudist clubs, people really can't tell the difference between entertainment/fantasy and real life or can't control themselves, so we need to control entertainment in order to have folks behave decently IRL? In some cases yes. You and I know the difference between fantasy and reality, but some don't. You watch enough porn and or movies/TV and some think it's reality. On top of that, smartphones and social media also add to these things. I remember in high school trying to download porn on a friend's computer (this was in the 90s with dial up internet) and you'd be lucky to get a photo of a naked chic. Now any 15 yr old kid can go on his phone and find any kind of porn or fetish his heart desires. You put that impression on young minds and yes, I can absolutely see why some men may not be able to discern reality from fantasy. Let me also add a personal story to the equation. This is just my own example, and I'm not dis crediting any accusations made by woman. When I was about 19, I worked with a chic who was super flirty. She'd rub up against you and litterally mess with you all day. She lived with her bf by the way. After a few months of working with her, for whatever reason she told her bf that I slept with her. I never once even kissed this chic or did ANYTHING with her. She ended up quitting but everyone I worked with thought I had sex with her. I never ever even tried or tried to even hang out with her outside work. This was roughly 17 years ago, but I can only imagine if that happened today. Edited December 12, 2017 by Steptide
keepthefaith Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: It’s going to get to the point where nobody is going to like anyone. You need to get a pad of sexual consent forms and keep it with you and become a notary. If you're interested in someone, you throw paper at them and only pursue those that sign off on engagement. Edited December 12, 2017 by keepthefaith
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Just now, Lfod said: I am exactly like that. Still they follow me around and get into my business even though they have no power over me. I've actually told people to leave me alone, I have work to do. Of course it helps that I don't care about what people think of me.
Lfod Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) I worked with girl I would of loved to be with. I made my move and got rejected. She didn't complain because after I knew she wasn't interested I left her alone. Edited December 12, 2017 by Lfod
Royale with Cheese Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Lets see how this plays out. I'm not going to assume anything at this point. I've been accused of sexual assault in the past and it sucked. I was completely innocent so nothing happened but still made me worry. This girl was just trying to gain attention from her ex and using me to do it....by telling him I assaulted her. He reached out to me and we talked and found out she was lying.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 You know, a lot of people mocked Mike Pence about his philosophy on being in the presence of a woman other than his wife. Looks pretty smart right about now. 1
nucci Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Steptide said: It's going to get to a point where if you look at an attractive woman it's gonna be sexual harassment No, if you touch her without permission in a sexual manner, then it is harassment...which is apparently what all these guys are doing.....I don't get it 1
Big Turk Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, jaybee said: Message relay: More sex allegations. https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/sexual-misconduct/nfl-network-suspends-hall-famer-marshall-faulk-two-others-over-n828621 Its ridiculous. I hope guys start suing companies so they realize they simply cannot just take anyone's word for it and make the guys suffer consequences with no evidence. They also should start suing the women themselves. Once you force them to spend 25K in lawyer fees I bet a lot of tunes change---can't have it cutting into the shoe, hair and nail budget after all... Funniest part is, it's only "harrassment" when the woman isn't interested in you...if they are interested half the time they end up in the nearest closet or bathroom with you...SMFH at the double standards they are allowed to get away with. They literally want it both ways so they can have the law be whichever way is beneficial to them at the time. 15 years later after they've had some time to reconsider, it can change. Edited December 12, 2017 by matter2003 1
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