I can understand this kind of invasion of privacy if the authorities had a reasonable suspicion and it was done infrequently. But to be done on a daily basis? It becomes abundantly clear that the searches were done for no other reason than to harass and/or violate the prisoner. Atrocious!

Totally agree with you. I usually like articles that Lindy writes, but this one seemed unjustified in some parts. The quote you mention is a perfect example of how she might be projecting or wrongly interpreting the situation. I for one would be pissed if someone did that to me, regardless of what they look like.

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Yeah because it's so edgy to make jokes about child molestation. Well done indeed.

Well this isn't exactly a sports haven so I'm not surprised. Glad you appreciated it!

That's something I've wondered about as well. I hope it leaves as fast as it came.

Good luck in your future endeavors!

This could be done with any other aspect of our society that is supposed to be for adults, but ends up in the hands of kids. I agree that this could have been done better. Having children repeating such things is not a good way to prove a point.

Sorry to hear about that. It is terrible that our society is such that women are, sometimes, unable to discern whether or not other people are being sincere, flirtatious, or fake. When women are harassed on a daily basis, the trust in our goodwill is diminished. However, I still think compliments are worth giving…

It wasn't like that at all. She clearly heard me say "boots" and even saw me looking and pointing at her boots. The problem was with me giving her the same compliment, not with the way I spoke to her.

As I stated, she understood I said "boots". For whatever reason, she thought didn't think it was sincere (maybe?) that I gave her the same compliment twice in her life.

Wow! That never even crossed my mind. Thanks for that tidbit.

But there are no more seats at the Legion of Doom Headquarters!!!

Totally agree! Compliments are great when people are feeling bummed. Our world would be a better one if everyone had a bit more empathy for others. Even a small (and free) act like giving a compliment does wonders!

Once, a co-worker of mine got flustered that I gave her a compliment about her boots twice on two separate occasions. I was genuine about the boots, but I just forgot she wore them (it had been weeks since she wore them last). Perhaps she thought I was just saying it to say it?

I think it's not necessarily a gender issue, but, perhaps, a human issue. There's no reason why a man wouldn't like a compliment as much as a woman. Not sure if all men like to be complimented on the physical attributes, but I'd wager they might.

It is nice when I get a compliment, but I don't go about expecting people to notice when I get a haircut or something. But I totally agree with the author that no one is entitled to a compliment. Honestly, I'd be irked if someone told me "You haven't complimented me enough!"