Cyclist feels the heat for riding too slow
08-12-16, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Camilo
I don't think it's "feminist" to not like to be slapped on the ass or touched in any unwanted way. And I don't think it's "feminist" to protest and report such unwanted touching.
I just wonder how many male riders would feel the same way if another male rider (a stranger) slapped them on the ass?
08-12-16, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by atbman
Yes, it's well known that women, being emotional creatures, are incapable of telling where they have been slapped. They frequently confuse their lower back with their ass. Your conclusion that she had over-reacted is undoubtedly one arising from a rigorous analysis of the story - leaving aside the fact that he said he did it "because she was too slow". Perhaps he also had difficulty in telling the difference between her being too slow and serving into his path.
Have you thought of taking up a career in writing fiction?
Oh, by the way, my wife was also assaulted in this fashion - you probably don't know her, but I look forward to your assessment of why she was mistaken. The fact that we live n the UK should be no bar to your ineffable insight into such things.
Have you thought of taking up a career in writing fiction?
Oh, by the way, my wife was also assaulted in this fashion - you probably don't know her, but I look forward to your assessment of why she was mistaken. The fact that we live n the UK should be no bar to your ineffable insight into such things.
08-13-16, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by gregf83
I think this woman has a more appropriate reaction to what you'd certainly refer to as criminal assault: ?She looked innocent?: Senior pulls out punches over hot pooch | CTV Vancouver News
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08-13-16, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Milton Keynes
I just wonder how many male riders would feel the same way if another male rider (a stranger) slapped them on the ass?
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08-13-16, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gregf83
Definitely not molestation. It's debateable whether it's even possible to slap someone on the ass while their sitting on a bike. I think he tapped her on her lower back and she over-reacted. Cyclists do it all the time while riding in groups with no sexual connotations. For all we know she could have been swerving into his path and he put a hand on her to let her know he was there.
Im a clydesedale and admittedly the booty is out there just ripe for a smackin'. --- but this is usually accompanied by a friendly -- "pick up the pace big daddy- you got this hill" or something similar
Its just an extension of high school and college locker room banter --- that said- i likely wouldnt do that to a woman unless i knew her and her temperament
09-14-16, 01:04 PM
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It’s funny ... most guys I have ever met, if another man fondled them, would think it totally appropriate to beat up the guy ... if they were able.
Since women tend to be physically smaller and usually physically less aggressive, they generally have a lot less chance of success at settling the issue physically. (As I age and different parts of my body break down, I know how this feels ... if I started a fistfight with most nine-year-olds, I’d lose.)
So ... the lady reports the crime to the police. That is, in fact, what civilized people are supposed to do. She chased him down to get a picture to identify him ... also a smart move, to aid the police in apprehending him.
No (or very few of them) man on this site is going to answer honestly if asked “What would you do if some seven-foot-tall, 350-lb bodybuilder sexually assaulted you." Most will bluster about “I’d kick his a$$” and all that. But I’d bet in reality, if that gigantic bodybuilder touched them often enough, those guys would call the police. They’d want do call the cops the first time, but for most, male pride would prevent them.
When I was young and fit and somewhat more physically imposing, I too could afford to fantasize about “If anyone ever touched my wife that way I’d flock him up. He’d for sure never do that again.” Nowadays, I’d take a picture of the offender on my cell phone and call the cops. Much as I’d prefer still being able to at least fantasize about kicking the a$$ of anyone who would do that, I am a realist---those days are over.
So .... what should my wife do if I am not around? Take his picture, call the cops, have him arrested. Exactly that. She shouldn’t have to put up with that—no woman should. Right?
I mean, all the macho guys posting here ... if your wife or girlfriend or daughter got molested while you were there, you’d stand up, right? or would you call her a pu$$y and invite a bunch more men to grab he private parts?
This woman did exactly the right thing. And until this sort of behavior is recognized as unacceptable, I cannot even complain that he was labeled a sex offender. He isn’t really ... but we don’t yet have a category of “entitled, hypertestosteroned, selfish idiot neanderthals with the maturity of nine-year-olds” so ....
Since women tend to be physically smaller and usually physically less aggressive, they generally have a lot less chance of success at settling the issue physically. (As I age and different parts of my body break down, I know how this feels ... if I started a fistfight with most nine-year-olds, I’d lose.)
So ... the lady reports the crime to the police. That is, in fact, what civilized people are supposed to do. She chased him down to get a picture to identify him ... also a smart move, to aid the police in apprehending him.
No (or very few of them) man on this site is going to answer honestly if asked “What would you do if some seven-foot-tall, 350-lb bodybuilder sexually assaulted you." Most will bluster about “I’d kick his a$$” and all that. But I’d bet in reality, if that gigantic bodybuilder touched them often enough, those guys would call the police. They’d want do call the cops the first time, but for most, male pride would prevent them.
When I was young and fit and somewhat more physically imposing, I too could afford to fantasize about “If anyone ever touched my wife that way I’d flock him up. He’d for sure never do that again.” Nowadays, I’d take a picture of the offender on my cell phone and call the cops. Much as I’d prefer still being able to at least fantasize about kicking the a$$ of anyone who would do that, I am a realist---those days are over.
So .... what should my wife do if I am not around? Take his picture, call the cops, have him arrested. Exactly that. She shouldn’t have to put up with that—no woman should. Right?
I mean, all the macho guys posting here ... if your wife or girlfriend or daughter got molested while you were there, you’d stand up, right? or would you call her a pu$$y and invite a bunch more men to grab he private parts?
This woman did exactly the right thing. And until this sort of behavior is recognized as unacceptable, I cannot even complain that he was labeled a sex offender. He isn’t really ... but we don’t yet have a category of “entitled, hypertestosteroned, selfish idiot neanderthals with the maturity of nine-year-olds” so ....
09-14-16, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CB HI
I know how I would react to it. In college, I had a guy who came up behind me walking and pinched my ass, I slapped his hand away and told him to never do it again. The next time he did it, as he pulled his hand away, I grabbed three of his fingers and bent them backwards to just short of breaking them. I told him, next time I would break them. Never had a problem from him again.
If your paying attention, you'll notice that while grabbing your left cheek, they are checking your right rear pocket for a wallet. I didn't get mad or anything. I just turned around, smiled and said, "Didn't find what you were looking for?"
I got a real dirty look while I felt my right front pocket with my wallet in it.
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