Words can be so much more than "just words", which was suggested here.
As a woman and the mother of a daughter, I am grateful that there are still many men who believe there are boundaries that should never be crossed.
To LN's point: I agree with you in general about the objectifcation. I also think, though, that a good number of women act and dress in ways that encourage crude treatment. Not to mention what we see on TV.
That all tends to ruin it for the rest of us who would like our daughters and ourselves to be treated decently.
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If you also agree that an animals suffering should be avoided rather than encouraged, consider what steps you can take.
Tell you what little boy..... Your analogy doesn't hold water at all. YOUR joke or I should say DannyR's joke that you condoned was directed toward TWO REAL PEOPLE. So the joke was at the expense of a real viable living breathing human being so it impacts "real life", or do you disagree? Chalk it up to your being wrong and be done with it. Keep arguing and prove who is really the disturbed one here......
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Nukeman, settle down a bit. The joke wasn't direct at the girls themselves and as far as I know this board isn't a family aimed site where minors should be hanging out. Rules specfically state: Debate Policy will remain an adult based forum.
Its certainly unacceptable to proposition or joke about sex it in front of actual minors. Just as its insensitive to tell black jokes in front of blacks, jewish jokes in front of jews, etc.
The one line comment was intended as an obvious outrage. Some people here feel it crossed a line, and I already apologized.
Different strokes for different folks. I've seen much worse comments made by comedians plenty of times. Just proves for any type of comment there is a specific place and locale. Implying anyone has low character or the like is uncalled for.
Lulz @ the 'little boy' comment.
So there is a problem with a joke as it is aimed at real people, but not if it is aimed at hypothectical (sp?) people? That's an odd way to look at it, but whatever floats your boat. I happen to think that a joke is a joke, and that's that, now if of wasn't a joke then there would be an issue, but it clearly was.
And don't stick a wee childish remark on the end about 'stop talkin and just say you are wrong' remember I am the little boy here, not you
If you also agree that an animals suffering should be avoided rather than encouraged, consider what steps you can take.
Ethnic, racial and sexual jokes between adults can all be funny in the right situation or not funny in the wrong situation. A sexual "joke" directed toward a minor between adults is inappropriate and not funny, unless I guess, those involved are sick f'ks. See the difference?
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Do you classify anybody who enjoyed "American Pie" as sick f'ks? Part of the plot of that involves the comedy of a teenage boy doing Stifler's mom.A sexual "joke" directed toward a minor between adults is inappropriate and not funny, unless I guess, those involved are sick f'ks. See the difference?
Part of the comedy of the movie "My Father the Hero", staring Gerard Depardieu and Katherine Heigl involves a misunderstanding about the relationship between the two.
I could go on and name other films that poke fun...
If you don't like such comedy, thats your choice. To classify everyone who might enjoy a tasteless joke as a sick f'k is silly.
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