Now before I begin, I know exactly what I'm getting myself into here. I'm prepared for the flaming and the insults, but I'm going to put on my brave face here, and finally say something which I believe has been on a lot of other member's minds, but nobody wants to speak up in fear of being ridiculed. Inappropriate
I've noticed some people, if not a lot of people, on these forums somehow think criticizing, comparing, and making rather disgusting comments on a females appearance is okay. Now, I'm not sure what you guys talk about privately or around your "buds" in real life (I mean, I've discussed other people's appearances before to friends in a mature manner) however do you guys do so around the actual girls you're discussing? I'm assuming not, but if you do, seriously, learn better manners.
I know we all like to sit around and post images of models and actresses then critic their looks. It's all in good fun, I acknowledge that and that's fine, but when you're doing so to girls that are SEEING your comments and you're well AWARE they're seeing your comments, what makes you think that's okay? What makes you think because these females post pictures of themselves, that you have the right to say you find them unattractive or compare them to one another? This is NOT okay behavior, and it doesn't matter how much you try to justify it, [b]it never will be okay.[/b] If you went up to a girl in public and said "Meh. 5/10. Seen better", you'd be considered an asshole. If you went up to two girls in public and said one was better looking than the other, you're an asshole. Comment on a girl's picture on Facebook saying "You got a good body, your face on the other had...", you'd be considered an asshole. Just because you're anonymous and because these random females post pictures of themselves online, doesn't make you any less of an asshole. Sorry to inform you.
Now before you all just start slurring comments such as;
>"Well don't post pictures of yourself if you care so much!!!", (which still don't justify such horrible behavior) I don't care. I'm content with my appearance, and if I wasn't, no I wouldn't have had posted pictures of myself. It is all in good fun, and shouldn't be no different than a male member posting a picture. [b]Looks are irrelevant on a internet forum.[/b]
>"Don't be so insecure!" I can ensure you, I'm not. If I was I would have NEVER made a thread like this. I'm prepared for a ton of insults coming my way for simply making this thread.
>"It's an opinion! Deal with it! I can say what I want online." Sometimes it's best to keep opinions to yourself. We all can be judgmental, and I'm definitely no angel myself, but I don't be going up to be people saying negative comments about things they cannot change. That would make me a [b]mean person.[/b] It doesn't matter if you're online or in person, this is still [b]mean.[/b]
>"Like if someone posts art online, I'll tell them how I truly feel so they can improve!" Unlike art, you can't change your appearance, and seriously nobody say plastic surgery.
This thread was made out of curiosity, and curiosity alone. I just want to know why you guys think this behavior is okay. I was going to keep this thread within TFS, but I don't think my main target members will be able to see it. I may regret doing so, but come on guys, for once show everyone we're not such a god awful shit-tier forum. I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
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You seem to have a lot of problems with the Bungie community. Why are you still here?
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It's the internet. Everything gets taken the piss out off, judged and bitched about. There's no point trying to fight it.
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Edited by Deleted Account: 8/16/2013 8:12:19 AM
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Wooooow *speechless* There is hope!!! I have found hope in the human race!!! :') beautiful post Gahhhh I can't think of anything else to say!
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K, I will try to be more better mannered to women in these forms.
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Just saying I completely agree, but I don't have that much faith in the people here.
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The people who made such threads aren't wrong for doing so. Their actions fall within the acceptable boundaries for B.Net. No, they're not wrong. Are they d1cks? Most certainly.
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Internet goes out for 30 mins and I somehow have 50 notifications... Wow.
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Good post. /thread
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People on the internet are faceless and they hide behind usernames and alts. I for one am sorry that people have been acting this way and worse have been striking back at you in this thread. Just remember there are some "good" people left on this forum. (call me a "knight" or whatever you can think of Flood, i welcome it)
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Edited by Creeper: 7/18/2013 1:19:03 AMI don't think I've ever said anything negative about how the females here look. When I think a girl on here is attractive, I let her know. If I don't find a girl attractive, I won't say anything. Basically everything I've said is positive, and nothing I've said is negative. Therefore I have done nothing wrong.
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Edited by A 3 Legged Goat: 7/18/2013 1:21:47 AMIt isn't really the anonymity of it though. I see people post dumber shit on Facebook than I do on message boards. This is why features like ignoring and muting are saving graces. Bungie.net seems to have a younger demographic than forums where picture threads are generally good-natured and encouraging, and that's usually who you'll find making those comments. It isn't just B.net either - anywhere a person can make a comment, there will be some unappealing language to both genders. I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you don't believe any of it.
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Edited by Al-B-Querky: 7/18/2013 1:28:12 AMYou can't fix stupid. I think this forum just has a male-dominated wolf mentality where everyone wants to be the alpha, but in reality are nothing more than inbred puppy dogs that nobody wanted in a shelter. Why else do we have "followers" now? So the puppies can follow whatever jackass they want to and be part of the pack. And sadly, I've seen some specific members who have made it their life and their mission to make some people's lives a living hell just for the sake of it; and then see others mimic it. You simply can't challenge people of this low level. All they'll do is mute you if it charges up a brain cell. The mute functions works, but considering the amount of people like this here, the front page might as well be blank. As for how they treat girls, it's a cry for attention in my opinion. Just remember the phrase "Love me or hate me, i'm still on your mind".
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Sometimes, I [i]dream[/i] about equality.
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Edited by LeLlian: 7/18/2013 1:03:07 AMThis thread: 35% posters: dismissing the thread with humor so as to make OP's post seem invalid 27% posters: Agreeing because they really believe in the post. 28% posters: Agreeing to try and get some invisible ding-dong points(white nights(edit:knights as Luminaire and Lord Commissar pointed out)) 12% posters: Angry males who disregard female opinion 2% posters: Females agreeing 1% posters: Vien
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Dude you're so hot I'll give you a perfect 7
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ehh.. 6/10 You're heart is in it but you are inexperienced. One day young Felicia you will be a master just not today.
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Well said.
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MyNameIsCharlie [spoiler]2.0[/spoiler]
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Anonymity plays a huge role. That, and I question the maturity of the majority of members here.
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I've honestly tried to make a habit of being more optimistic when judging other women's looks, luckily for you.
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GET UR TITS OUT LOVE, GIVE US FELLAHS A REASON TO LIV
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Edited by Coup de Grace: 7/18/2013 12:51:42 AMI think some people completely forget that you guys actually use these forums, and aren't fabled creatures that are rumored to exist here.
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gurrrrrrl u sexy titehs plz
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And that's why I actually utilize the mute button, to rid of the dolts and arrogant pricks from my sight.
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They be little fruits up in here mang.