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ariadne0614

(2,163 posts)
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 07:30 PM 16 hrs ago

Why do ordinary men look the other way?

This discussion exposes the reality of being female in our world. It isn’t just the oligarchs and power elites.
A horrific case that recently went through the French court raises many questions about the willingness of otherwise normal men to look the other way. This is a fascinating discussion that many female humans would love the men in their lives to confront.

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Why do ordinary men look the other way? (Original Post) ariadne0614 16 hrs ago OP
There is one obvious reason most men look the other way. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #1
Not all men do this so its a broad generalization oldmanlynn 16 hrs ago #2
I didn't say that. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #4
It's cowardice, pure and simple synni 16 hrs ago #3
The reality is that the male has a piss poor attitude towards females Stargazer99 16 hrs ago #5
Great discussion pattyloutwo 15 hrs ago #6
It's past time to face the problems created by the objectification of female bodies. ariadne0614 15 hrs ago #7

Irish_Dem

(80,584 posts)
1. There is one obvious reason most men look the other way.
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 07:31 PM
16 hrs ago

They are protecting themselves, not other men.

Irish_Dem

(80,584 posts)
4. I didn't say that.
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 08:17 PM
16 hrs ago

I offered one explanation that ticks the boxes.
It is called science.

Same reason so many GOPers keep silent about Trump.
They are just as guilty as he is.

If you are a good decent kind man, god love you.

pattyloutwo

(526 posts)
6. Great discussion
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 08:28 PM
15 hrs ago

Been thinking about these issues, and how much inappropriate sexualization of young girls was tolerated for so many years

ariadne0614

(2,163 posts)
7. It's past time to face the problems created by the objectification of female bodies.
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 08:46 PM
15 hrs ago

Men have a lot of catching up to do before we can all enjoy the benefits of a society based on a partnership model.

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