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> I can not support any kind of small talk under the reality of what comes along with it. Eh, I can understand that, but in my mind this seems like one of the
by gameman144 5y ago
> I can not support any kind of small talk under the reality of what comes along with it.
Eh, I can understand that, but in my mind this seems like one of the purest instances of not letting the assholes co-opt the thing I like.
Some people can't take no for an answer in loads of contexts. In my mind, the proper response is to call those people out for their misbehavior, stigmatize those bad actions, and let the vast majority of good actors and positive experiences carry on.
- micromacrofoot 5y agoThanks for the understanding, and I totally get that your experience is different from my own. I just don't feel like I have the physical or mental capacity to call everyone out, though I'm incredibly grateful for those who help out if someone's clearly being bothered in public (especially men calling out other men who are just out there hitting on strangers). Bystanders have gotten me out of a couple very uncomfortable situations in the past.