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Seeing quite a few rather sexists posts just lately. I wouldn't expect it from a group of ostensibly intelligent adults. If your post refers to a particular body part of a person of the opposite sex, or makes reference to that body part being that person's only value, or if you see the person's role only in reference to what they can do for you sexually then you are being sexist! Stop it. Did 2018 not teach you anything? I don't care if its all 'a bit of banter' or 'just my sense of humour'...stop it. It isn't funny or even acceptable.

Amisja 8 Dec 28
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Jayne, unfortunately you are correct. I have noticed the same. If these “men” would like to keep thier comments to a group that’s up to them. It needs to stay off of the main feed. If thier shtick is in a group then at least we can block out the group and everyone in it.. if we choose to.

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Yes, I have also noticed this. I am not sure if they are posted to generate reactions or because they think that it is still acceptable to do so....either way it is unacceptable. Stop it and grow up.

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There are groups on here where members (am i allowed that good-natured pun? ?) can be as explicit ( though explicit does not mean sexist) as they like and perhaps there is an arguement for saying they should keep such comments for such groups. But i think you may be confusing intelligence with empathy. Intelligent people can apparently hold extreme right wing views for example whereas empathetic people cannot ?. On a personal level when a fellow man takes me into his confidence and expresses the type of views towards women that you refer to it makes me cringe, sick to the stomach and i usually end up despising him.

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Can you block the groups or people that offend you? I just learned about group hiding. I doubt you are going to change anyone's behavior since they are adults, but you can change what you see or are exposed to.

Hi yes I can block them but my point is that people need to change, behaviours should change too. What was acceptable in the past isn't so much in 2019. As women, we should call it when we see it.

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There's a cross section of humans in any group - god people, or not. Some you're not going to like much. But most will likely be fine ! The only one you have true control over however, is you.

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I missed it. Please give an example of what you’re talking about.

There have been several.

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Damn!

So you mean it's not appropriate to mention a delightful, young lady's huge bazongahs?

Curses! Foiled again!

But on a less facetious note, Amisja, a very good point.

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I am not even going to watch that.

@Amisja
Why not? What's wrong with that scene?

@Anonbene No idea, it just uses up data to prove a point. I'd prefer it if someone speaks to me.

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Not believing in God doesn't make someone less sexist, or morally correct or s better thinker in any way. Some people seem to do it just to be disagreeable with more people. Internet a-holes suck. I find this place better than others because it is moderated. Most other places it is not possible to carry on any discussion without being drowned out completely by their BS. Always report them if it is reportable. Block them if you otherwise don't appreciat thier company.

MsAl Level 8 Dec 28, 2018

My experience of this site has been mostly positive. I have found a group of intelligent human beings wishing to share their experiences., whatever they are. I do not block, because it feels a little like censorship and the offender may just require a little education. Just needs to be said.

@Amisja I guess, but I disagree strongly on the blocking part. You have no obligation to let someone treat you badly. Many people on the internet and sometimes in real life only want to ruin your day and have no intention of changing their minds. It is just a game to them. They don't deserve your time.

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I’ve said it before. They are this way because they hide behind a computer/phone screen. If they ever said this in a public setting to anyone there would be backlash. But since they are behind the monitor...no backlash.

Oh there would be a backlash from this tiny part of the universe, believe me!

@Amisja I know. But text based backlash. Out there in public somebody would give them a whoopin’. Don’t let these bad apples sour the rest. I like to have conversation like I do off the web.

@AdamWarlock Thank you

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Unfortunately you've fallen into the same trap as I have. While there are some rational people here who've decided that there is no God, there are people who hate God or are mad at God and really aren't rational about many things. Just don't expect too much here.

lerlo Level 8 Dec 28, 2018

Why?

@Amisja as you have seen, and I have explained, you're giving too much credit to everyone here just because they profess not to believe in God. But some people came to the conclusion rationally and some just are mad at God and their feelings about other issues have no correlation. So while you would expect most people here to not sexually harass just because they don't believe in God, there is no such correlation.

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