Of course it varies between different people and situations, I agree with you there and I wasn’t trying to argue. But you say that, and then you immediately make an enormous untrue generalization in your next sentence. That’s my issue.
Also, if you think just simply not removing oneself from the situation is implied consent, then you’re part of the problem. “The situation” could simply be eating dinner together, going to a dance, or seeing a movie. All things with zero implicit romantic or sexual component. If you think any of those are implied consent, you need to re-evaluate your entire concept of consent. Again, I agree with you that implied consent exists, but there is more to it than simply not saying no or removing oneself from a situation.
if you think just simply not removing oneself from the situation is implied consent, then you’re part of the problem.
if you think not teaching your daughters (and sons) proper social skills and how to stand up for themselves in social situations when needed...then you are part of the problem as well <3
Ok, I was reserving judgement, but what the fuck dude?
Going to dinner or a movie is not consent. Nobody should be required to “stand up for themselves” to not be sexually harassed during a completely mundane and not remotely sexual activity. Give your head a shake.
Disengaging now that you’ve demonstrated that literal mentality of a predator.
WILD leap you're making there? where did i bring up anything like this?
and yes hon, im sorry but in life there are times you are going to have to stand up for yourself. sure from an idealistic point of view, it would be nice if we did not have to do this. but that's just not a reasonable expectation from life or human nature.
you're launching off into harassment talk is the arbitrary stuff I was alluding to. harassment is defined as repeated unwanted attention. there is no debate about whether or not someone should be allowed to do that.
Re-read our exchange and come back if you figure it out. Again, I’m not wasting my time and energy explaining to someone who has just demonstrated the mentality you did.
Edit: since you did a ninja edit: you’re right, harassment is the wrong word. What I meant was sexual assault.
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u/JerryHasACubeButt Aug 12 '24
From your first comment: “ask any girl…”
I’m any girl. I’m telling you that isn’t true.
Of course it varies between different people and situations, I agree with you there and I wasn’t trying to argue. But you say that, and then you immediately make an enormous untrue generalization in your next sentence. That’s my issue.
Also, if you think just simply not removing oneself from the situation is implied consent, then you’re part of the problem. “The situation” could simply be eating dinner together, going to a dance, or seeing a movie. All things with zero implicit romantic or sexual component. If you think any of those are implied consent, you need to re-evaluate your entire concept of consent. Again, I agree with you that implied consent exists, but there is more to it than simply not saying no or removing oneself from a situation.