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Originally Posted by PsYcNeT
Well I'm really just wondering where all the lamentations of potential for slippery slopes or the loss of spontaneous passion or whatnot are coming from.
Is this the male-version of Disneyfication of relationships?
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I'm not really reading that much. I see people posting that they, or other men are going to be more guarded and that responses to some of these situations are over blown. The response they are getting is well if that's how it you think you're the problem which is not true.
The other comments are saying men and women should be held to the same standard when it comes to inappropriate comments. The response they get is no, it's different for the women. It isn't.
It's different when there are power dynamics, or situational factors (ie in an elevator at 4am).
As MattyC said above if the something said in an office makes someone from the opposite gender uncomfortable the appropriate response is to apologize and change the subject. Not tell them it's different for them and they need to figure out the context. That dismisses their feelings. On the other side the appropriate response isn't to act traumatized and and permanently damaged.
Seems like both sides are exaggerating what the other is saying to try and make a point. Looks to me like liked most posters are generally in agreement