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Sexism on the Pearl Jam boards...

BackwardsBlues1BackwardsBlues1 Posts: 152
edited June 2006 in A Moving Train
I really don't get how people who clearly hate women, and have such messed up views about them, can be pearl jam fans.
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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    I honestly haven't noticed it that much. Is it really that prevalent?
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  • BackwardsBlues1BackwardsBlues1 Posts: 152
    know1 wrote:
    I honestly haven't noticed it that much. Is it really that prevalent?

    I think it's stuff that a lot of people pass off as being jokes or just immaturity or boys will be boys, whathaveyou. But it still not only hurts me but boggles my mind.
  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    A lot of immature views maybe, but I'm not sure if I'd say sexist (although I'm sure there are some)... do you have a specific example in mind?
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    BackwardsBlues1 wrote:
    I think it's stuff that a lot of people pass off as being jokes or just immaturity or boys will be boys, whathaveyou. But it still not only hurts me but boggles my mind.

    I think you get random idiots anywhere (I'm to the point where not much about people boggles me anymore - I've just accepted that they do a lot of unbelievable stuff), but I really haven't noticed it being something that's pervasive on these boards.

    I'm sorry it hurts you, though...
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

    Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    I really haven't noticed it either? :)
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  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    BackwardsBlues1 wrote:
    I really don't get how people who clearly hate women, and have such messed up views about them, can be pearl jam fans.

    examples?
  • chopitdownchopitdown Posts: 2,222
    i think it's more sarcasm and poking fun than it is truly sexism...but i haven't noticed it too much at all.
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  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    my2hands wrote:
    examples?

    i havent noticed this problem around here either. it does seem the users round here can be a raunchy bunch but ive never seen anything mean, demeaning, or sexist.

    in any case, here's the post that inspired this thread:

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showpost.php?p=3431527&postcount=19
  • thatgirlthatgirl Posts: 3,671
    theres no sexism. people take what goes on around here too seriously. lighten up, its the INTERNET!
    "I hear Fanch has a Pimp Cup and loves Kiss. I think that's all that really matters."
  • thatgirlthatgirl Posts: 3,671
    soulsinging wrote:

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showpost.php?p=3431527&postcount=19
    that is a hilarious post!!
    "I hear Fanch has a Pimp Cup and loves Kiss. I think that's all that really matters."
  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    thatgirl wrote:
    that is a hilarious post!!

    i thought so too. apparently id have been wrong.
  • thatgirlthatgirl Posts: 3,671
    soulsinging wrote:
    i thought so too. apparently id have been wrong.
    hahaha!
    "I hear Fanch has a Pimp Cup and loves Kiss. I think that's all that really matters."
  • surferdudesurferdude Posts: 2,057
    thatgirl wrote:
    that is a hilarious post!!
    No I don't feel so bad as I think it's funny as well.
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    when it hits you, you feel to pain.
    So brutalize me with music.”
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  • eddies grrleddies grrl Posts: 509
    BackwardsBlues1 wrote:
    I really don't get how people who clearly hate women, and have such messed up views about them, can be pearl jam fans.


    the post you quoted sounds rude but not especially sexist. seems that chipboy was having an argument with a female poster and couldn't come up with anything more clever than that, so he used it. he must have been losing the debate.
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    Of which we're caught in the middle.
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    Tangled up in too much love
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  • eddies grrleddies grrl Posts: 509
    thatgirl wrote:
    lighten up, its the INTERNET!

    but what does that MEAN, exactly? just wondering. i mean, are you assuming that because the person you're talking to can't punch you in the face if you say something rude, then it's okay to be rude? i've always wondered what people mean when they say that "it's the internet!" like "whoo-hoo, let's just act like obnoxious assholes, it's cyberspace after all!" :rolleyes:

    i think you should treat each other the same way here that you would in person. call me kooky. :p
    Life is the riddle
    Of which we're caught in the middle.
    A couple of lucky ones
    Tangled up in too much love
    ~cowboy junkies
  • floyd1975floyd1975 Posts: 1,350
    eddie's grrl wrote:
    "whoo-hoo, let's just act like obnoxious assholes, it's cyberspace after all!"

    Seems to work well enough for some.
  • chipboychipboy Posts: 137
    eddie's grrl wrote:
    the post you quoted sounds rude but not especially sexist. seems that chipboy was having an argument with a female poster and couldn't come up with anything more clever than that, so he used it. he must have been losing the debate.

    I must be just a dumb guy because I missed the whole debate.

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=202159
  • CenterCityCenterCity Posts: 193
    its interesting how he did think he was doing all the screwing though. as if there was no girl there.

    i seriously don't think that was intended towards all girls or women in general.....i think it was just that particular, individual situation with that girl.

    for those kinda of things usually both sexes have to get to the point of fucking "senselessly". its such a mutual situation.
    I need to finish writing.
  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    eddie's grrl wrote:
    the post you quoted sounds rude but not especially sexist. seems that chipboy was having an argument with a female poster and couldn't come up with anything more clever than that, so he used it. he must have been losing the debate.

    there was no debate. did you read the thread? she was asking about feeling off and being miserable so we were all tossing out suggestions. i dont think her being female had anything to do with the suggestion... minus the movie tie-in. if it had been me it probly woulda been the same post only with a brokeback mountain reference. ;)
  • chipboychipboy Posts: 137
    CenterCity wrote:
    its interesting how he did think he was doing all the screwing though. as if there was no girl there.

    i seriously don't think that was intended towards all girls or women in general.....i think it was just that particular situation with that girl.

    for those kinda of things usually both sexes have to get to the point of fucking "senselessly". its such a mutual situation.

    Did you see the movie I was talking about?
  • chipboychipboy Posts: 137
    soulsinging wrote:
    there was no debate. did you read the thread? she was asking about feeling off and being miserable so we were all tossing out suggestions. i dont think her being female had anything to do with the suggestion... minus the movie tie-in. if it had been me it probly woulda been the same post only with a brokeback mountain reference. ;)

    Actually there is a scene in that movie where one guy does grab the other guys ass so I could fit you in there too if you are feeling stressed.
  • CenterCityCenterCity Posts: 193
    chipboy wrote:
    Did you see the movie I was talking about?


    no. but clearly it was about sex; all the more reason why the situation makes sense.
    I need to finish writing.
  • surferdudesurferdude Posts: 2,057
    chipboy wrote:
    I must be just a dumb guy because I missed the whole debate.

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=202159
    chipboy wrote:
    Without sounding sexist....is this one of those women things where you just want to tell us what's wrong without actually wanting us to try and solve the problem? I'm always slow to pick up on that.
    Lesson in life, if the lady does not specifically ask for your opinion or help then she only wants you to listen.
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    when it hits you, you feel to pain.
    So brutalize me with music.”
    ~ Bob Marley
  • aoifeaoife Posts: 126
    BackwardsBlues1 wrote:
    I really don't get how people who clearly hate women, and have such messed up views about them, can be pearl jam fans.
    what sexism? is this the kind of thing where guys say girls are goodlooking and for some reason its sexist -coz thats a load of shit, your either complemented or your jealous. i havent noticed any other kind of sexism, maybe your a bit too sensitive, and by the way im a girl
    "If you remove the English army tomorrow and hoist the green flag over Dublin castle, unless you set about the organisation of the socialist republic then all of your efforts would have been in vain. England will still rule you through her capitalists ,landlords and commercial institutions"
  • chipboychipboy Posts: 137
    CenterCity wrote:
    no. but clearly it was about sex; all the more reason why the situation makes sense.

    Rent it and then you'll see where I made the connection.

    http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1800206651&cf=info
  • DeeveDeeve Posts: 122
    this is amusing....

    people say things on the internet that they would not say face to face. get used to it.

    And I read the other thread. Didn't sound sexist to me. Sounded like you need to get sexed up good to make you feel better.
    "Lick the dirt off Olajuwon's feet"
  • MCGMCG Posts: 780
    eddie's grrl wrote:
    but what does that MEAN, exactly? just wondering. i mean, are you assuming that because the person you're talking to can't punch you in the face if you say something rude, then it's okay to be rude? i've always wondered what people mean when they say that "it's the internet!" like "whoo-hoo, let's just act like obnoxious assholes, it's cyberspace after all!" :rolleyes:

    i think you should treat each other the same way here that you would in person. call me kooky. :p

    One of the fantasies the internet gives people is chance to portray a side of themselves that might not otherwise exist because here they don't have a face or a history. You might even say their username is like a new identity. Message boards like this have given everyone in the world with access the license to say things they would not ordinarily say in front of a large group of people, sometimes those things are inappropriate. It's just the nature of the beast.
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    the bad idea or me befallen by it?
  • VictoryGinVictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    aoife wrote:
    what sexism? is this the kind of thing where guys say girls are goodlooking and for some reason its sexist -coz thats a load of shit, your either complemented or your jealous.

    I'm sorry, but that just made me laugh. It's like you're in junior high or something: you're just jealous!
    aoife wrote:
    i havent noticed any other kind of sexism, maybe your a bit too sensitive, and by the way im a girl

    Just because you're a "girl" doesn't mean you can't be a hater.
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  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    VictoryGin wrote:
    Just because you're a "girl" doesn't mean you can't be a hater.

    hehe, what's a hater? is that like a playa-hata?
  • Carlos DCarlos D Posts: 638
    This thread is sexist,why do u assume it's only males who are sexist?
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    But you're gonna have to serve somebody.

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