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What "Offensive Humor at its Best" is saying is take a woman by force against her will. That's hate speech. By choosing to not take the image down, Facebook is

What "Offensive Humor at its Best" is saying is take a woman by force against her will. That's hate speech. By choosing to not take the image down, Facebook is complicit in violence against women.

mhurron 13y ago
You genuinely believe that this image is instigating action? You actually believe that someone could see this image and be motivated to rape?
- icebraining 13y ago
  Regardless of the takedown issue, I think it's reasonable to say that while this particular image may not lead anyone to rape, that doesn't mean it doesn't contribute to a culture where rape is viewed as less wrong and more accepted. After all, it's how media campaigns have managed to change some society behaviors and expectations.
  - mhurron 13y ago
    This discussion can't be regardless of the takedown issue, that is the issue being discussed. > I think it's reasonable to say that while this particular image may not lead anyone to rape, that doesn't mean it doesn't contribute to a culture where rape is viewed as less wrong and more accepted. I don't think it is reasonable to say that at all, since this 'rape culture' in the US is basically a manufactured boogieman. This image is representative of an asshole going for shock value, nothing more. The intended effect is occurring, the image is making rounds and people are getting upset.
- ceautery 13y ago
  I have no opinion on whether that will motivate people to action. That doesn't change the message, or excuse Facebook's inaction. It's clear from this and similar stories what side of the exalt/subjugate line they tend to choose, regardless of what their terms of service state.
theorique 13y ago
The only person ultimately responsible for violence against a woman or women is the person who made the (reprehensible) choice to commit that violence.

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What "Offensive Humor at its Best" is saying is take a woman by force against her will. That's hate speech. By choosing to not take the image down, Facebook is

by ceautery 13y ago

What "Offensive Humor at its Best" is saying is take a woman by force against her will. That's hate speech. By choosing to not take the image down, Facebook is complicit in violence against women.

mhurron 13y ago
You genuinely believe that this image is instigating action? You actually believe that someone could see this image and be motivated to rape?
- icebraining 13y ago
  Regardless of the takedown issue, I think it's reasonable to say that while this particular image may not lead anyone to rape, that doesn't mean it doesn't contribute to a culture where rape is viewed as less wrong and more accepted. After all, it's how media campaigns have managed to change some society behaviors and expectations.
  - mhurron 13y ago
    This discussion can't be regardless of the takedown issue, that is the issue being discussed. > I think it's reasonable to say that while this particular image may not lead anyone to rape, that doesn't mean it doesn't contribute to a culture where rape is viewed as less wrong and more accepted. I don't think it is reasonable to say that at all, since this 'rape culture' in the US is basically a manufactured boogieman. This image is representative of an asshole going for shock value, nothing more. The intended effect is occurring, the image is making rounds and people are getting upset.
- ceautery 13y ago
  I have no opinion on whether that will motivate people to action. That doesn't change the message, or excuse Facebook's inaction. It's clear from this and similar stories what side of the exalt/subjugate line they tend to choose, regardless of what their terms of service state.
theorique 13y ago
The only person ultimately responsible for violence against a woman or women is the person who made the (reprehensible) choice to commit that violence.