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Mr. Wilams had this to say about Duck Tales:
Though I can't really speak for women, if some ultrasexy guy walked up to the pool in nothing but a really skintight speedo, I at least wouldn't be surprised if he got similiar comments from somebody, though I doubt it'd turn into some testosterone fest like it does with males ("BOOBIES!") but you'd think it'd happen. Or at least awkward staring.
No thanks, hon, skintight speedos went out of fashion after the 70's. Only idiotic posers and old men wear them now.
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How.... Cassandra.... uughhhhhh:
No thanks, hon, skintight speedos went out of fashion after the 70's. Only idiotic posers and old men wear them now.
This is a bad thing. 
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Faelynn LeAndris stumbled drunkenly to the keyboard and typed:
*kills Delidgamond...
So are you two officially a couple yet? 
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Giantt had this to say about Jimmy Carter:
So are you two officially a couple yet?
Wut?!...
Where'd that come from?
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Faelynn LeAndris stopped beating up furries long enough to write:
Wut?!...Where'd that come from?
The moon.
Oh yeah, I didn't mean you and Delid. [ 07-26-2002: Message edited by: Giantt ]
Your brother was probably just teasing, and didn't mean anything by it, in fact, I doubt he expected your top to nearly come off, it may have been the exact opposite of what he intended. A good way to react to lewd comments is to smirk at them, and remark that they're jealous that they're not equivalently attractive for men 
BOYS leer, make comments, et cetera.
I'm hoping to be an actual Man someday. Right now, I'm stuck in between.
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Lashanna stopped staring at Deedlit long enough to write:
What the hell makes them think they that sort of stuff is okay...
We're all dirty dirty ponies
From the sound of it, you could have walked by in jeans and a t-shirt and still gotten comments... jeez.
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Kloie attempted to be funny by writing:
That really sucks, Lash. =\From the sound of it, you could have walked by in jeans and a t-shirt and still gotten comments... jeez.
Well, it is Lash after all.
Fact is the hotel should be complained to. They could put a plastic tarp up around the fence to keep ogling down.
I think women who go to malls in skimpy, skintight clothes have no right to complain if someone is staring. But that's not the same thing as what happened here.
It's one thing if a guy in swim trunks at the pool is looking you over. It's equal footing. Woman's scantily-clad, man's scantily clad. Everyone has the same expectations of behavior and how people will look and such. The whole risk vs reward thing.
That goes out the window when people from outside are being lewd and lascivious. Yeah you knew they were working over there. You're PAYING FOR YOUR VACATION. They're not getting paid to ogle you.
That's why I'd complain to the hotel if it really bugs you.
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Mr. Wilams had this to say about Punky Brewster:
Unfortunately, if you're attractive you're asking for it by default.
I don't see how anybody can be "asking for it" just because they're attractive. It's not like we pop out of Mommy Dearest and get to choose from a bin full of body parts ala Mr. Potato Head.
Or did I miss that one when I was born?
Maybe they "ask for it" because of what they choose to do with their looks, but never just because they're cute.
Besides, what the heck do you go swimming in? A wet suit?
I wear this when I go swimming. I never have a problem with people hitting on me. Especially when they see my harpoon gun.
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So it's not necessarily a characteristic inherent in all men, just those that for some reason find that sort of behavior acceptable. Of course, as someone pointed out, women can be just as bad. So it's not even a sex-related issue, but a respect issue. [ 07-26-2002: Message edited by: Lyinar Ka`Bael ]
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
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Ja'Deth Issar Ka'bael enlisted the help of an infinite number of monkeys to write:
*Wheels out a massive metal sphere with arms and legs, small underwater fanjets, and a number of powerful deep-sea lights*I wear this when I go swimming. I never have a problem with people hitting on me. Especially when they see my harpoon gun.
bwahahaha!
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Lyinar Ka`Bael stopped beating up furries long enough to write:
I don't think it's a matter of "asking for it" but that if you're attractive, you should expect to receive some measure of attention. Granted, it should never be negative, but some men that behave like that sometimes *have* gotten positive reactions from other women, thereby believing it to be something women don't mind, and continuing the pattern of their behavior on other attractive women they meet.So it's not necessarily a characteristic inherent in all men, just those that for some reason find that sort of behavior acceptable. Of course, as someone pointed out, women can be just as bad. So it's not even a sex-related issue, but a respect issue.
Hit the nail on the head.
Thanks, though.
Exception being when people are wearing the clothes mentioned in the post below me. Oopsie. Didn't clarify. Sorry. [ 07-26-2002: Message edited by: Kloie ]
If you dress for attention, you have to know deep down somwhere that there's a good chance that some of the attention you'll get will be negative. Now...I'm not saying that a woman's method of dress should ever make any form of assault okay...but if you dress sleazy, you should expect people to treat you as if you're a sleaze.
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However, I don't consider a bathing suit sleazy. A woman has a right to be near a pool, and be protected from lewd comments on what is a common piece of swimwear frequently sported on women.
That said, I do believe a woman insulted by lewd comments has a certain responsiblity to make it know she is displeased. While I wouldn't have chosen the flipping the bird route, it is a viable option. In the past, when I've been on the receiving end of things like this, I made my displeasure known verbally and clearly. Sometimes it will shame the man and he'll apologize. Sometimes he'll just laugh and keep on. Those types you can't help, and just have to ignore after that point.
Or, in this case, bring the matter to the attention of a higher authority, who may be able to do something about the situation. [ 07-26-2002: Message edited by: Lyinar Ka`Bael ]
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
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Mr. Duck was naked while typing this:
We're all dirty dirty ponies
Speak for yourself.
Sorry some men are idiots, Lash.
Thinking about your posts
(and billing you for it) since 2001
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Lyinar Ka`Bael was listening to Cher while typing:
Lil' Lyinar Essay
Okay then we agree in that case. I was just clarifying 
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Being ugly doesn't work. Being beautiful doesn't work. Looking just 'ok' doesn't work.
My "Essay" can't match the DethEssay, though 
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
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Soldar had this to say about Matthew Broderick:
There's a way for people to not pay attention to you... I just don't know it yet.Being ugly doesn't work. Being beautiful doesn't work. Looking just 'ok' doesn't work.
Being quiet works.
Trust me.
I was completely invisible in elementary/first 2 years of middle school.
I recieved all sorts of comments about my sack. It was very embarassing
I am unhelpful.
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Kloie thought about the meaning of life:
I don't see how anybody can be "asking for it" just because they're attractive. It's not like we pop out of Mommy Dearest and get to choose from a bin full of body parts ala Mr. Potato Head.Or did I miss that one when I was born?
God, Kloie, see what happens when you sleep through the birthing process... You have to pay attention to these sorts of things.
Just be glad you're not a twin, I had to race my brother to all the good parts. [ 07-26-2002: Message edited by: Lashanna ]
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Check out the big brain on Lashanna!
God, Kloie, see what happens when you sleep through the birthing process... You have to pay attention to these sorts of things.
Damn it all!
Lash, I have a Broadsword if you want to start carrying it around when you go swimming, people tend to easy up on the sleaze when they see a chick wielding a sword
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Kloie had this to say about Duck Tales:
Damn it all!
Don't worry, you look good to the people who count.
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Just be glad you're not a twin, I had to race my brother to all the good parts.
Im sure he would thank you for that
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Lashanna wrote this stupid crap:
Just be glad you're not a twin, I had to race my brother to all the good parts.
I hope he got the penis.
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When the babel fish was in place, it was apparent Vorago said:
Should have whipped out an AWP and went and headshotted them
Honestly, my balcony faces the construction site and the beach (it's a corner, so it faces both)... Such a perfect view,
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Lashanna had this to say about Robocop:
Honestly, my balcony faces the construction site and the beach (it's a corner, so it faces both)... Such a perfect view,
You know I just remembered you posting about a vacation. You took your laptop with you?
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How.... Reynar.... uughhhhhh:
You know I just remembered you posting about a vacation. You took your laptop with you?
Yes. I have a very important game tomorrow I can't miss while I on vacation, .
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A sleep deprived Lady Snoota stammered:
I hope he got the penis.
I dunno...a female with a package? Might be interesting.
I am sick
Cthulhu
It also makes me ashamed of my gender when I see/hear about like what those guys did to you, Lash. If someone acted like that to Amanda when I was nearby my response would probably be very angry... at least until she kicked their asses.
