Is this, like, a joke?

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Question #1: When did walking by yourself become code/free-for-all for random men to come talk to you?

Question #2: Do men *really* think that driving alongside me in their car and saying they've 'seen me around' is really going in endear them to me?

Question #2a: Do they not understand that 'I've seen you around' rings bad stalkery bells?

Question #2b: Do they really think I'm going to give them my name and number?

Question #3: Why am I always a 'bitch' when I refuse to acknowledge their creepyness?

Question #4: WTF sort of bullshit is this?

Comments

[lyra-sena.livejournal.com]

uhh, yeah. I got my anger out at LJ last night in a refreshing rant, so thankfully you'll be spared here one here on this particular subject. I'm so fucking tired of being stared at, called out to, walked alongside, begged for my number, called a bitch, etc etc etc that these guys are lucky I don't pack heat.

...wait, was that a rant? Damn.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Dude, if I carried a gun, nobody would be safe. I've decided I want a Sam Jackson, circa Pulp Fiction, icon that says 'Motherfucker, do you not understand? I will shoot you.'

And the thing about all the harassing is that you'd think you'd get used to it, but nope, it never really happens. No matter how immune you think you are, men always seem to find new and invasive ways to be fuckers.

[pennyproud.livejournal.com]

The thing is, you never get used to it because it's supposed to be a reminder that men can access you any time they want, regardless of whether or not you find it flattering. On some level, it is a threat of potential rape. You can never get used to that, can you? I'm not even sure I want to.

And on a lighter note, here: ;)

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I will focus on the nice man with the gun, yis.