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Title: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Mr Smith on January 27, 2008, 04:05:50 AM
Who else think men should be able to hit women who deserve it without being labelled etc?

I mean, a lot of people don't care if a bird whollops a man.

I mean, Doesn't seem fair, even if men are stronger, some women can be complete jerks.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Fritz the Cat on January 27, 2008, 04:08:10 AM
Self-defence is OK if she hits you between the legs, other it's just silly since men have bigger musclemass and can build bigger muclemass. On the other hand, if it is a girl that could actually take you down, then sure, hit her. When you are the stronger person, I don't think you have anything to prove. Just grow up and solve it like adults without using violence.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: GalileoAce on January 27, 2008, 04:46:29 AM
Who else think men should be able to hit women who deserve it without being labelled etc?
I mean, a lot of people don't care if a bird whollops a man.
I mean, Doesn't seem fair, even if men are stronger, some women can be complete jerks.

Violence begets violence?
Physical violence against anyone, male or female is wrong. I've often said that I would hit a female given sufficient provocation...But I doubt that now..I haven't been violent toward another person for years... And whilst I will defend myself, defence doesn't have to be violent.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 04:50:08 AM
Never had a problem with it.

I mean, IF violence is ever justified,
I see no reason why anyone should
be exempted, carte blanche, just
because of some issue of fairness.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: GalileoAce on January 27, 2008, 04:59:42 AM
Never had a problem with it.

I mean, IF violence is ever justified,
I see no reason why anyone should
be exempted, carte blanche, just
because of some issue of fairness.

I think I can agree with that... If you want to attack someone physically you should expect the same in return. But violence is rarely the answer.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 05:00:56 AM
Violence seems like insanity,
to me.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Mr Smith on January 27, 2008, 05:01:39 AM
Self-defence is OK if she hits you between the legs, other it's just silly since men have bigger musclemass and can build bigger muclemass. On the other hand, if it is a girl that could actually take you down, then sure, hit her. When you are the stronger person, I don't think you have anything to prove. Just grow up and solve it like adults without using violence.

Why should it matter how strong the girl is?

I mean, if a girl approached you on the street, and was a total bitch to you for no reason and started shoving you, I don't see why you shouldn't shove her back, no matter how small and fragile she is.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 05:06:11 AM
No. I wouldn't do that.
Nor would I, to a guy though.

Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Al Swearegen on January 27, 2008, 05:56:45 AM
I don't - under any provocation. In fact if she is causing me aggravation and has a male friend "backing her up" or supporting her, I am liable to try to take him on so I do have something to hit. He can persuade her to stop or she can choose to stop or he can go home sorer for the experience.


To answer the question of whether it is sexist? Sure it is! Do some women exploit it? Yup.

My ex in Mediation with our divorce mentioned that I was "aggressive" which the Mediator was happy to accept. I questioned her.

Me: Have I ever hit you?
Her : No
Me: Have I ever slapped you?
Her: No
Me: Have I ever kick you?
Her: No
Me: Have I ever pushed you?
Her: No
Me: Have I ever even called you a "bad name"
Her: No...but the way you look and your tone of voice...
The female Mediator at this point glared in astonishment at her like she had just grown two extra heads.

With the latest court case when she denied access to my kids again similar claims of being aggressive and hostile came out. Why? Because it is easily believed and I am male and the judge bought it.

Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Soph on January 27, 2008, 11:05:56 AM
I think it should depend on how weak they are compared to you, regardless of what sex they are. I wouldn't hit someone who was obviously less strong than I am. But then maybe I am a hypocrite as I wouldn't hit a girl anyway.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: richard on January 27, 2008, 12:04:06 PM
i think it should be allowed only if the woman is a trifling hoochie momma out for daddys money or creates baby momma drama
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: El on January 27, 2008, 02:39:18 PM
I'm not dumb enough to start an actual physical altercation because I know I would get my ass handed to me, so it sort of gets moot.  If I yell at someone, yelling back could be justified (or leaving, etc)- hitting in response to yelling would NOT be.  I thus fail to see any scenario in which a man would be justified in actually hitting me.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: maldoror on January 27, 2008, 03:10:00 PM
Once, when I was a teenager, there was a girl that told me she'd beat the crap out of me if I tried to enter my car (I had been drinking). So she ended up attacking me. Besides being a really retarded way to act towards someone whom you think is drunk, well, no, that really is just a stupid way to act towards someone that you think is drunk.

I guess in theory it's not cool that women can attack us without worrying about any realistic repercussions, but realistically you can pretty much always restrain them if you wanted to. Maybe there should be a special clause in that law relating to muscley-women.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Alex179 on January 27, 2008, 03:22:07 PM
Violence is something people resort to when they can't win an argument.    I haven't been in any situations with either of my exs where I couldn't just get up and leave the room.   It never escalated with either of them past just arguing.    I have never been hit by a woman or anything, my first girlfriend did throw stuff at me one time though.    She was just doing that because she knew that she was wrong, and that was the only thing she could do to me.    My mother has slapped me before, but I would never hit her lol.

I have seen some big ass women before, that if they became violent, I would have no choice but to fight back probably.   Fortunately there aren't many female rugby players out there looking to punch dudes for no reason.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Pyraxis on January 27, 2008, 05:03:03 PM
Violence is something people resort to when they can't win an argument.

Sometimes it's just a preferred method of interaction.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 05:13:20 PM
Yeah, but it out to be
spelled out, and understood
first. Otherwise, it can lead
to trouble.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Pyraxis on January 27, 2008, 05:24:25 PM
Well, understood anyway. Spelling it out kinda ruins the flow.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 05:26:14 PM
True. I wanted to add that,
but forgot.

But, when the cops get involved,
they just don't seem to understand.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Pyraxis on January 27, 2008, 05:28:22 PM
Who's calling the cops?
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 05:37:59 PM
Once, my landlord had a shotgun
trained on me, because he didn't
realize 'twas just play.

And I wasn't the one who was armed.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Alex179 on January 27, 2008, 08:06:35 PM
Violence is something people resort to when they can't win an argument.

Sometimes it's just a preferred method of interaction.
For some people.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Pyraxis on January 27, 2008, 08:27:26 PM
Never said otherwise.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Dexter Morgan on January 27, 2008, 08:34:40 PM
Social customs breed double standards all the time.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Al Swearegen on January 27, 2008, 08:47:02 PM
Violence is something people resort to when they can't win an argument.

Sometimes it's just a preferred method of interaction.
For some people.

There is that, however there also is the "step outside a minute for a chat" too.

This goes along the line of if someone is in say a pub, party, nightclub and is being smart, insulting yourself or your girl, being a creep or whatever you invite them outside and away from everyone else. Once they are out there you beat shit out of them(or try to) and they in turn get a seriously deserved lesson and won't be likely to pull that crap around you next time.

In fact once fronted most people back off especially if you smile whilst inviting them. End of problem no crap from them and everyone leaves everyone else alone.

Of course when they do step outside you have to go bloody hard or you have just set yourself up for a pwning each time they see you and their behaviour will not get nicer or more respectful. (Basically if they follow through you have to beat them)
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Alex179 on January 27, 2008, 09:06:14 PM
People generally get the idea if I was asking them to step outside for a chat.   If someone is being that big of a dick to me (bad idea on their part) then they would be fucked anyways.   Two of the bars I drink at... I know at least 2 bouncers personally at each bar (Randy left for Iraq.. so only 1 at Lynch's now).    Someone trying to fight me there would be in for it.    I don't have problems with people usually, normally I am the one trying to stop my friends from getting into fights.   I can count on one hand the number of times someone has fucked with me at a bar or any public place for that matter.    All of that crap goes back to highschool for the most part.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 27, 2008, 09:42:57 PM
(Basically if they follow through you have to beat them)


Not if you give 'em a blow job.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Alex179 on January 27, 2008, 09:50:43 PM
(Basically if they follow through you have to beat them)


Not if you give 'em a blow job.
Or a firm blow to the back of the head.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Al Swearegen on January 31, 2008, 04:22:26 AM
People generally get the idea if I was asking them to step outside for a chat.   If someone is being that big of a dick to me (bad idea on their part) then they would be fucked anyways.   Two of the bars I drink at... I know at least 2 bouncers personally at each bar (Randy left for Iraq.. so only 1 at Lynch's now).    Someone trying to fight me there would be in for it.    I don't have problems with people usually, normally I am the one trying to stop my friends from getting into fights.   I can count on one hand the number of times someone has fucked with me at a bar or any public place for that matter.    All of that crap goes back to highschool for the most part.

Is Randy a Bouncer? (I better watch myself)  :lol:
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 31, 2008, 04:24:28 AM
I've seen Richard on a trampoline, but
never flo
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Alex179 on January 31, 2008, 08:51:08 AM
People generally get the idea if I was asking them to step outside for a chat.   If someone is being that big of a dick to me (bad idea on their part) then they would be fucked anyways.   Two of the bars I drink at... I know at least 2 bouncers personally at each bar (Randy left for Iraq.. so only 1 at Lynch's now).    Someone trying to fight me there would be in for it.    I don't have problems with people usually, normally I am the one trying to stop my friends from getting into fights.   I can count on one hand the number of times someone has fucked with me at a bar or any public place for that matter.    All of that crap goes back to highschool for the most part.

Is Randy a Bouncer? (I better watch myself)  :lol:
No, but it would be funny if he is.   This is a guy I know in real life that is a Marine and left for Iraq a few months ago for his third tour there.   He also was playing bass in the band I am in.
Title: Re: Physical Violence - sexist?
Post by: Calandale on January 31, 2008, 02:33:10 PM
I knew one bouncer, about flo's
height.  :laugh:

Guy had the biggest chip on his shoulder.