There's many negative connotations you could attribute to feminism, but I think using the word rape out of context is akin to adopting feminist tactics.

not when it started out but now.

This again? "Feminism used to be about equality but not anymore"...bah!

The very name gives it's intent away. It was never about equal rights nor is it now. It's just that now it is becoming more and more obvious.

Well, atleast we see fewer and fewer people claiming feminism is STILL about equal rights so that is progress. Maybe in 30 years we will see people come to the realization that feminism has never been about equal rights.

As for using the term "rape" out of context, feminists have already abused that word and they have devalued it. May as well help them devalue it further.

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As for using the term "rape" out of context, feminists have already abused that word and they have devalued it. May as well help them devalue it further.

All words used to get preferential treatment are devalued. Racist, rape... It's disappointing because when those things actually happen, the gravity of the issues are dismissed.

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As for using the term "rape" out of context, feminists have already abused that word and they have devalued it. May as well help them devalue it further.

Yes, I see you're point. I often hear feminists (and some women) refer to certain trying circumstances or experiences as "being like rape."

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All words used to get preferential treatment are devalued. Racist, rape... It's disappointing because when those things actually happen, the gravity of the issues are dismissed.

Well, rape is a word that has been used to beat men over the head for too long. I think it deserves to be devalued.

Just as racist has been used to beat white people over the head, it also deserves to be devalued.

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Well, rape is a word that has been used to beat men over the head for too long. I think it deserves to be devalued.

Just as racist has been used to beat white people over the head, it also deserves to be devalued.

Yea, I don't really give a F if someone calls me racist because I know that that word has no meaning anymore.

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Yea, I don't really give a F if someone calls me racist because I know that that word has no meaning anymore.

I think you are racist against Romanians!

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I think you are racist against Romanians!

I'm only a smart part Romanian and I have Romania written on my passport, but that's about it. I don't get people who identify themselves with a certain race or gang or whatever. It's a codependence thing.

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I'm only a smart part Romanian and I have Romania written on my passport, but that's about it. I don't get people who identify themselves with a certain race or gang or whatever. It's a codependence thing.

Why do you not get it?

I don't get hiding an insecurity behind a race or whatever. All these people do is look for things that feel good by identifying with a race or gang because their achievements are too shitty.

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I don't get hiding an insecurity behind a race or whatever. All these people do is look for things that feel good by identifying with a race or gang because their achievements are too shitty.

Is that like having a flag,attached to our posts?

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Is that like having a flag,attached to our posts?

No because I could care the less what I flag I have there. If it would be Zimbabwe's flag, I'd feel the same about myself. If all your self-worth come from being part of something, it's kind of sad.

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No because I could care the less what I flag I have there. If it would be Zimbabwe's flag, I'd feel the same about myself. If all your self-worth come from being part of something, it's kind of sad.

That is only true, if the that something, is shitty to start with,but being part of something that is larger than yourself which also does not take away your own self worth and individuality,how is that bad or even sad.

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That is only true, if the that something, is shitty to start with,but being part of something that is larger than yourself which also does not take away your own self worth and individuality,how is that bad or even sad.

Needing some exterior force for self-validation is sad. And I was referring to the immature gang attitude that a part of the people of certain ethnicities have.