No, it was not hyperbole. You said he shouldn’t be on the internet or he wouldn’t get attacked. And she shouldn’t have worn that short dress or been out after midnight or left that window open./sarcasm

I think it would be good if we didn’t blame ANY victims for the crimes committed against them.

And this comparison was…

No. You’re saying it’s his fault someone assaulted him. Which is something you would never even consider were he a woman. You are allowing your anger at what happens to women erase what happened to him. And that is wrong.

We can do both, you know. I can be horrified on his behalf that he was assaulted and push hard to…

To be able to be on the internet without being threatened deliberately and assaulted?

You are being ableist. You’re saying a person with a chronic condition should limit his or her activities and not the person committing the crime. It’s not good. You need to check yourself.

You’re missing my point. No one is making a counterargument to you here. We all agree that online harassment like death threats need to be punished more swiftly and severely. No one is disagreeing with you. I mean, I’m not seeing anyone on this thread who is saying, “nah, women are fine.”

Are you actually blaming the victim here? Because yikes, why are you doing that? Also, my autoplay is turned off but I can see the strobe gif someone put up on these threads.

I feel that it should be taken seriously. Not a soul is arguing that it shouldn’t.

We’re simply saying these two things aren’t really a good comparison, like he got help because he’s a man only. His case was direct assault with intent to harm. Do I think women should get more law enforcement support behind death…

::shrugging:: My cousin had epilepsy. She had a grand mal while driving, which had never happened before that. She nearly died. Don’t “oh boy” me. She nearly died of another grand mal because they couldn’t get it under control. Yes, it’s a bomb. Just not the bomb you think of as serious because that’s not a problem…

Yes. A bunch of these trolls got together and sent him gifs with strobe lights on them. On purpose. The quote from the troll is not accurate.

I had a cousin with this same epilepsy. She was on medication, but still had triggered seizures.

Perhaps you need a little while with Dr. Google.

A grand mal seizure would certainly be a bomb to the brain.

Yeah, but the piece sort of minimizes what happened with him, so it’s not missing the point. Should women be able to prosecute for death threats? Yes. Should he be able to prosecute the Nazi for sending that gif, which .... that guy is not being honest ... a bunch of these Nazis sent him strobing gifs to make him…

Some kind of horrifying experiment with kale, wherein it rises up to kill you while you sleep.

This is both embarrassing and disgusting. She had to speak to him like a small child. And he acted like one. Why, oh, why does racism and sexism make people so fucking stupid that they voted for this guy?

I have no problem with this. Just until we know what’s going on.

I am poor. And I have a family to provide for. I said that, literally, in the comment to you first. And it’s not a minor political point. This would be used to enslave us.

I’ve laughed sadly over the shoulderless cardigan idea for five minutes now

Right?? Slightly below the waist, bootcut, and I’m set.

OMG. I just had this same thought at the store the other day. I’m standing there going, what the fuck are these lack of shoulder tops doing in the store? And so many! What the hell, fashion industry??? I have to wear a bra. I do not want to bare my shoulders at work. I do NOT GET IT.

I have a kid. If I don’t have a job, we’re in trouble. And I’m really poor.

But, I won’t be doing this. My life has to stand for something for her.

I won’t be angry with those who choose not to follow, but if we all do it, punishment will be pretty difficult.

Yes. It’s called fascism. I need a cure immediately.