February 2012
redlipsandfishnets asked: I think it's pretty fucked up that you have to explain your rationale to internet strangers. You shouldn't have to justify your story by giving them more details. Who the hell do they think they are, anyway? It's always safer to err on the side of caution, & you should be applauded for not hesitating to be assertive and stand up for yourself in that situation. Instead of...
“Happiness happens when your self-talk shifts from fear, self-doubt, and anxiety...”
– Lissa Rankin, MD
iemparanooid asked: The ones who are against your point of view, have obviously never been harassed. Thank you for spreading the word <3
lauracaitlush asked: Wow, I actually can't believe the feedback you're getting on that post. This is exactly the reason females don't feel comfortable standing up for themselves! Because when they do, they're told that they're over reacting or rude or snobby or need to get laid, it's just ridiculous. If women don't start to stand up for themselves in a forceful manner, men...
victorielisa asked: It's so odd to see people replying to something that obviously shook you up and disturbed you, and instead of trying to comfort you, they just tell you you are wrong or assumed the wrong thing. I agree with you, I'd rather not wait around to find out what someone's intentions are. Also, you don't have to be a feminist to feel violated.
Harassment post
failurebydesignxo:
I’ve seen people reblogging the post made by thedame about harassment saying they don’t see the problem in somebody walking up to somebody and saying hello, especially if it is a male saying hello to a female. Correct, there is nothing wrong with greeting somebody, although slightly socially unacceptable if you don’t know who they are, I don’t say hello to random people in...
moonturnedtoblood asked: i also live in a dodgy neighbourhood, full of uncouth teenagers and gypsies, but that doesn't mean that i'm going to shout at people and push them away from me if they say hello. being polite and harassing someone are different things.
setbabiesonfire asked: Hi. Oh shoot, sorry for saying hello and harrassing you. ): trololol
toreduceriskoffire asked: All the guy said was hello. I'm sorry but it's a little over the top to yell “LIKE I WANT TO BE FUCKING HARRASSED!?” and write a huge post about it. What if he knew you and you just didn't remember him? There is nothing wrong with saying hello. I would completely understand if he was being rude or weird about it but he just said hi that's it.
neversteponcracks asked: I really wanna thank you for that post. reaally. I'm a bit paranoid everywhere I go, and nothing has ever happened to me. And I really truly hope that people are getting the message the right way. so, again, thanks. (':
moonturnedtoblood asked: you seem to be over reacting a little bit about the man saying hello. ok, maybe he was too close or in your face but it's not fair to say he was harassing you. if he followed you home or if he pushed you for no reason, then that could be harassment but that doesn't seem to be what he did. i'm not saying what he did was ok, i'm just saying you may have taken his approach wrong....
visiovisusvidere asked: Are you a feminist?
ewoksliveonendor asked: pretentious feminist worried about a poor little man saying hello to her. just because you're a women doesn't mean every man wants to rape you. buy a can of pepper spray and stop bitching.
lolitumbl asked: Not hating on your post or anything but you should have made it more clear that it was a creepy guy saying hello to you. Because I say Hi to random women I don't even know because I think it's nice not because I want to get in their pants lol.
7068miles asked: i hate how people are responding to your text post. especially guys who don't even realise how restricting it is to feel like you can't go anywhere alone after dark, just because you're a woman. i don't get why they think you're so stupid that you can't differentiate between a normal guy possibly trying to get your attention for a reason and a weirdo harrassing you?!...
Interesting how weak people will belittle those...
Harassment is NOT OK.
aethereall:
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levvis:
thedame:
Yesterday was a crappy day, but I want to highlight one thing that happened so more people can understand this situation. I was harassed by a man on a bicycle, at dusk, in a retail park on my way to the train station. I had my headphones on and was walking fast as I didnt want to be late for my dance class. I didnt hear him, but I could feel someone...
xntrek asked: You're awesome. Here's hoping today is a great day for you. Today's not a day for taking names, it's a day to kick arse and make waves.
angieiswierd asked: Hello (: i was wondering if i could rewrite what you said (i will definitely quote you!) on the picture of "men are attracted to confidence," i gave you a standing obation when i read that lol.
Harassment is NOT OK.
EDIT: The facts - I live in a dodgy neighborhood that I am new to. I have experienced a lot of harassment in the past, I know what it looks like. I did not drop anything and he did not know me. He was invading my space with his bicycle and trying to get my attention, when he rode in front of me thats when I shouted at him and ran. This post is not about how I got harassed, its about the fact...
