What? What was a lie?

What are you talking about. Armchair philosopher?

Honey, I'm a feminist lady-girl. I do 90% of my pro bono work on VAWA. I know sexual violence, this isn't it. Asking you to prove your fucking point isn't chucking a rock.

Just as I suspected. Actually put on the spot to prove your point, and you walk away.

We're not going to be having the same conversation. You think that just because violence against women is fetishized, therefore all sexual violence is gendered, even when a particular expression of it applies equally to men and women. I disagree. You (still) haven't proven that basic point.

No, if you actually understood my analogy, you would know that I am not saying that electricity is comprable to sexual assault, but rather your concept of how things become gendered would apply equally to sexual assault and electricity. Not so.

It's not feeble. It shows how much you're reaching to be able to get offended over this. But carry on, get offended ALL THE TIME if that makes you happy.

My assumptions weren't assumptions. I was parroting back your question/concern. You didn't ask about the actors involved. That's not an assumption, it's an observation.

Because they're actors. They're not the ones you're concerned about - your original question was whether the visitors get the same experience - they do.

I disagree. I do not think that a man going through this experience become a woman, or is somehow feminized because they choose to go through this experience. This isn't "perpetuating" violence - they are choosing to become victims of the "violence" and that violence is "afflicted" regardless of the gender of the…

Because I have this crazy idea that things aren't gendered unless there is a gendered component?

Because it's very hard to call it gendered when it's exactly the same for men and women.

Yes! And have multiples! We have three tongs hanging near our stove - perfect when you're cooking meat - use one pair when the meat is raw, and then another pair when it's past the danger zone.

I need to get this. I have a gigantic mandoline that I still don't know how to set up taking up space in my very small coat closet. It's too much bullshit when I just want to slice up some veggies, a simple hand held guy looks perfect.

The author stated elsewhere in the comments that men get the exact same experience. This isn't as gendered as you want to believe.

Of course not. But your concern isn't about the actors involved, it's about the people who choose to go to these events. Therefore, a lot of your concerns can be solved with simply not going.

Just don't go?

This is something I would never, ever choose to do. That being said, some people like this stuff, and I'm not about to judge the organizers/actors involved in this (or Blackout Haunted House, as another commenter referenced). You sign a waiver, you have a "safe word," there is no hiding the fact that your boundaries…

Yes, this reminds me so much of that. Definitely not my jam, but I know some people love the thrill they get. To each their own.

Yes. They are the court of appeals, that's literally their job. To rule on appeals.