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  • derf82@lemmy.worldtoMemes@lemmy.mlTruly a bittersweet moment
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    5 months ago

    We called it senioritis. That sudden change of excitement to dread as seniors realize they are going to be separated from the peer group they’re mostly been with for years at their local school and now have to go out and make something of themselves on a new, unfamiliar environment.






  • derf82@lemmy.worldtomemes@lemmy.worldA bit late
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    6 months ago

    I’ve been through this. People rarely encounter bears. They encounter men all the time. Of course there is more violence from men, but I would argue more surprise encounters with bears end badly than encounters with men. And rape is hardly the only violence that can befall a woman.

    But why bother? All of us men are disgusting rapists, apparently. Guess I should be like Shrek and retire to my swamp if everyone will just be afraid of me. Too bad I don’t actually have one.


  • derf82@lemmy.worldtomemes@lemmy.worldA bit late
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    6 months ago

    If you are not targeting all men, stop talking about men as one generalized body.

    Sorry, when you say “I’d rather encounter a bear than a man” it sure as hell sound like you are saying all men are dangerous. If that isn’t what you are saying, you are saying it poorly.


  • derf82@lemmy.worldtomemes@lemmy.worldA bit late
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    6 months ago

    I don’t think it’s lived experience for many. Much of it is fear impressed by others. And I’ve certainly felt fear at being alone with the wrong woman, or a child. One false accusation and my life is over. I actively avoid being alone with women and children. But that doesn’t mean I’m picking bears over people.


  • derf82@lemmy.worldtomemes@lemmy.worldA bit late
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    6 months ago

    It’s what it says to me and many of us. Perhaps it’s the messaging.

    What do you mean what behaviors? I don’t harass women. I barely talk to people I don’t know. But yet people are still scared of me.

    And I would 100% pick a catholic priest. What a dumb choice. And, yeah, you are accusing everyone.