How is a guy talking to a woman in a public place the same thing as rape?
If the problem is “guy being a pig,” then sure, let’s focus on that. But assuming a guy is a rapist because he talks to a woman in a public place is a serious problem that you’re making, and if you want people to take rape seriously then you shouldn’t throw the term around so lightly.
This isn’t about “ego bruise,” this is about the very real concern of “people jumping to conclusions about men being rapists when nothing in this scenario implies such.”
If you’re going to live your life avoiding all risk no matter how likely, then you’ll have to live like spongebob:
If you want to laden men with moral weight over heinous things they didn’t do just because you perceive risk everywhere you look, then you’re being prejudiced.
You’re the one being thick. “There’s a slight possibility that this woman might get raped, so therefore this guy is wrong even though he hasn’t harmed her in any way.”
Edit: Ah shit, I had this confused with a different thread. Fixed the parts that weren’t relevant to this conversation.
How is a guy talking to a woman in a public place the same thing as rape?
If the problem is “guy being a pig,” then sure, let’s focus on that. But assuming a guy is a rapist because he talks to a woman in a public place is a serious problem that you’re making, and if you want people to take rape seriously then you shouldn’t throw the term around so lightly.
This isn’t about “ego bruise,” this is about the very real concern of “people jumping to conclusions about men being rapists when nothing in this scenario implies such.”
Oh my god, you people are thick. It’s a RISK of turning into a rape, which is a great COST, ergo being cautious is worth it.
If you’re going to live your life avoiding all risk no matter how likely, then you’ll have to live like spongebob:
If you want to laden men with moral weight over heinous things they didn’t do just because you perceive risk everywhere you look, then you’re being prejudiced.
You’re the one being thick. “There’s a slight possibility that this woman might get raped, so therefore this guy is wrong even though he hasn’t harmed her in any way.”
Edit: Ah shit, I had this confused with a different thread. Fixed the parts that weren’t relevant to this conversation.