I came across this blog, http://viewsfromthecouch.com/2012/08/20/how-not-to-be-raped/#comments, and noticed it had 83 comments attached to it so it peeked my interest. The blog was made in response to an email the writer received called "How not to be raped", where is provides several steps for women on the topic. The writer points out how ridiculous some of the points are and received a lot of feed back on the subject.
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Aug 29, 2012 @ 12:46:18
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Aug 21, 2012 @ 08:45:07
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Aug 21, 2012 @ 08:45:07
This is the best commentary on the ridiculous mindset of the world
regarding women and rape. You are 100% dead on that you never see an
article telling men not to rape women. It’s as though they were
discussing predatory animals that can’t be avoided and women must learn
how to deal with that danger.
I am standing and applauding you for the cojones to write this post!!! Sharing over and over… YOU GO, QUEEN!
pablokenfold
Aug 22, 2012 @ 10:25:36
“endure the abuse” well, there you have it. This is why I consider
you to be a jackass. You, sir, are not being abused. These women (also,
MOST women) spend most of their daily lives being discriminated
against. Just because they fucking failed to have an XY chromosome. A
little sympathy -empathy, more like it- for their pain is in order.
andronicus
Aug 22, 2012 @ 16:08:32
I am standing and applauding you for the cojones to write this post!!! Sharing over and over… YOU GO, QUEEN!
While other comments were more touchy, and sparked debate between some of the commenter s and the writer.
pablokenfold
Aug 22, 2012 @ 10:25:36
“endure the abuse” well, there you have it. This is why I consider
you to be a jackass. You, sir, are not being abused. These women (also,
MOST women) spend most of their daily lives being discriminated
against. Just because they fucking failed to have an XY chromosome. A
little sympathy -empathy, more like it- for their pain is in order.andronicus
Aug 22, 2012 @ 16:08:32
Im a jackass for pointing out that calling penises “weapons,”
saying that “normal men rape women all the time,” “send this post to ALL
of your make coworkers,” “men aren’t told not to rape,” and other such
delightful apercus are bigoted? This to you then is neither
discrimination nor hate speech?
Or are you saying that it’s perfectly fine for women to engage in abusive, hateful attacks on men, because men themselves are so awful? Perhaps that’s what you hate-crazed misandrist ladies really mean.
queenofthecouch
Aug 22, 2012 @ 17:11:38
Or are you saying that it’s perfectly fine for women to engage in abusive, hateful attacks on men, because men themselves are so awful? Perhaps that’s what you hate-crazed misandrist ladies really mean.
queenofthecouch
Aug 22, 2012 @ 17:11:38
You are fucking tool. Do you take EVERY statement as an absolute?
Do you understand what a qualifier is in a sentence. There is a
difference between these two sentences:
“Every penis is a weapon”
“If you rape a woman, your penis is a weapon”
Do you understand the distinction?
Second, saying that “normal” men don’t rape is asinine when, the point being made, was “normal” is subjective and “normal” men rape women every day. You are aware that “date rape” aka “acquaintance rape” is the most common form of rape? Do you think that these women (like me) that are assaulted by their friends, relatives, dates, boyfriends or husbands do not consider these men “normal”. You keep saying “normal” men don’t rape but you seem to think that every rapist is some obvious psycho, dark, hiding, slinking in the shadows to snatch women. It isn’t the case. They are “normal”, productive, interactive members of society. They can be professionals, they may be married, they may be married to their victim, they have friends, etc.
If you think that women speaking out against rape or discussing their experiences is “hate speech” or bigoted, please, for the love of vodka, kick fucking rocks and go troll somewhere else. I am thisclose to blocking you because you are a fucktard and you are pissing me off now.
andronicus
Aug 21, 2012 @ 13:29:23
“Every penis is a weapon”
“If you rape a woman, your penis is a weapon”
Do you understand the distinction?
Second, saying that “normal” men don’t rape is asinine when, the point being made, was “normal” is subjective and “normal” men rape women every day. You are aware that “date rape” aka “acquaintance rape” is the most common form of rape? Do you think that these women (like me) that are assaulted by their friends, relatives, dates, boyfriends or husbands do not consider these men “normal”. You keep saying “normal” men don’t rape but you seem to think that every rapist is some obvious psycho, dark, hiding, slinking in the shadows to snatch women. It isn’t the case. They are “normal”, productive, interactive members of society. They can be professionals, they may be married, they may be married to their victim, they have friends, etc.
If you think that women speaking out against rape or discussing their experiences is “hate speech” or bigoted, please, for the love of vodka, kick fucking rocks and go troll somewhere else. I am thisclose to blocking you because you are a fucktard and you are pissing me off now.
and later on....
Aug 21, 2012 @ 13:29:23
No one here is defending rapists, but according to you that includes every man ever born.
Perhaps you need to work on your hatred. I’m glad that I married before I read blog comments like these or the ones on Radfem.
Im sorry that you see men as such vile beings – surely you must realize we’re half of humanity?
If I knew how some women see innocent, decent, good, hardworking, gentle males then I likely would be too suspicious to date.
Perhaps you need to work on your hatred. I’m glad that I married before I read blog comments like these or the ones on Radfem.
Im sorry that you see men as such vile beings – surely you must realize we’re half of humanity?
If I knew how some women see innocent, decent, good, hardworking, gentle males then I likely would be too suspicious to date.
Show me where the fuck I said ‘EVERY MAN EVER BORN IS A RAPIST. Fuck off. You are an fuckwit.
You’re idiocy is mind blowing, truly. My life is full of wonderful, loving, respectful men: my husband, father, friends and they have proven themselves to be amazing role models for my 3 sons.
I believe many of the commentators on this particular blog are mostly female, because females may feel more strongly about the subject. I was surprised when I was more likely to read/feel comfortable reading the commentators who used there real names. In a sensitive subject, people who use there real name just seem to have more merit in my eyes. There stating the views and ideas, with no fear of anybody knowing who they are. I liked many discussions in these comments, but I didn't like how the blogger, andronicus, continued to bring up his points. The only reason it bothered me it because it seemed like a points he was just arguing or the sake of it. Other readers and the writer were getting angry with him and the discussion went down hill. People began swearing and using other language that shouldn't be present in a good debate between adults. It seemed like everyone was attacking, andronicus, and protecting the writer and other bloggers who were arguing with him.Once they got through that argument the discussion began very heart felt. People began posting other articles about rape. While other people shared there own stories.
thelesbiannextdoor
Aug 21, 2012 @ 08:44:22
miche123
Aug 21, 2012 @ 07:21:08
You’re idiocy is mind blowing, truly. My life is full of wonderful, loving, respectful men: my husband, father, friends and they have proven themselves to be amazing role models for my 3 sons.
I believe many of the commentators on this particular blog are mostly female, because females may feel more strongly about the subject. I was surprised when I was more likely to read/feel comfortable reading the commentators who used there real names. In a sensitive subject, people who use there real name just seem to have more merit in my eyes. There stating the views and ideas, with no fear of anybody knowing who they are. I liked many discussions in these comments, but I didn't like how the blogger, andronicus, continued to bring up his points. The only reason it bothered me it because it seemed like a points he was just arguing or the sake of it. Other readers and the writer were getting angry with him and the discussion went down hill. People began swearing and using other language that shouldn't be present in a good debate between adults. It seemed like everyone was attacking, andronicus, and protecting the writer and other bloggers who were arguing with him.Once they got through that argument the discussion began very heart felt. People began posting other articles about rape. While other people shared there own stories. thelesbiannextdoor
Aug 21, 2012 @ 08:44:22
Thank you for this! Everyone should read this: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/%20the-bravest-woman-in-seattle/Content?oid=8640991
It’s the very graphic account of 2 lesbians that were raped – one was killed in the process. It will rip your guts out. It’s heartbreaking, terrible and will stick with you forever. If every man were made to read this story (or your email) then maybe the instance of rape would go down!
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It’s the very graphic account of 2 lesbians that were raped – one was killed in the process. It will rip your guts out. It’s heartbreaking, terrible and will stick with you forever. If every man were made to read this story (or your email) then maybe the instance of rape would go down!
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miche123
Aug 21, 2012 @ 07:21:08
Another perspective on why this idiot said what he said: http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/for-shame.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/LZQZA+(Janet+Reid,+Literary+Agent)
Overall this blog and the comments were very interesting to read. People really opened up and gave there own opinions. There was a heated debate, that allow was interesting, I felt it took away from the rest of the comments.
http://viewsfromthecouch.com/2012/08/20/how-not-to-be-raped/#comments
Overall this blog and the comments were very interesting to read. People really opened up and gave there own opinions. There was a heated debate, that allow was interesting, I felt it took away from the rest of the comments.
http://viewsfromthecouch.com/2012/08/20/how-not-to-be-raped/#comments
I am very passionate about this topic, so I am very glad you decided to post about it! Awesome job at finding a place that shows so many opinions on the topic, since that is more important then ever to be able to formulate our own opinions.
ReplyDeleteExcellent topic!! I found the material you posted very interesting, great job at detail! A lot for one to think about.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how controversial topics can bring out so many strong opinions from random people viewing a blog. Rape is a tough topic to talk about, yet it brought forth many discussions and both positive and negative comments. It was very interesting to read the difference between male commentors and female commentors, it created a very heated debate! Great topic choice.
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