God help us

We are sexual beings. Teens have sexuality and it is up to them how they will find and explore it. It is up to people to not abuse it, not them. I do see where you are coming because I think being a minor means often needing some sort of guidance and protection but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to "dress…

I agree with all you said except last paragraph. Pedophiles are pedophiles, no matter how teens are dressed. This is still victim-blaming in a way. Pre-teens and teenagers do have sexuality, and it is up to others to actively not abuse other people. You can't say, "oh you are finding your style and finding your…

Thank you for a really detailed response! And I can certainly see the appeal of Kanye, of course, and there are songs from him that I do like. But I still think that he confuses arrogance with confidence, and rudeness with honesty. I don't think those qualities cancel out because of his talent, nor do I think we…

He's talented, as Kanye is, but like I said, I can't respect people who think it's a virtue to be rude. The comments he make to people like Adele about them being fat, then being pleased with himself that he "had the courage to say it" is ridiculous.

I've commented on various threads on this topic but I'm posting again to sum up my line of thought. It's confusing for me to argue in this topic, because I'm all for women choosing what they want to be, and if a woman says, I'm a feminist and I believe in total liberation and equal rights, but I still believe that God…

I felt similarly too, and I always feel like that when I read posts of religion and feminism - as in, how can you stay in a doctrine that doesn't even think you are fully human as much as men are?

I'm confused - you said in your post right above that "arrogant and fearless, with a touch of delusion. it's what makes him brilliant."

I think that maybe, not just within Mormon religion, but in the society as a whole women are generally more vulnerable to such sex-related polices and rules, and the shaming that inevitably comes with it - and perhaps that's why it's often viewed as anti feminist, because there's a history behind it that creates a…

I really empathize with your post because I've grown up in a sort of similar situation(not religion related necessarily, but I left a whole country of relatives and friends behind when I chose to move from Korea because I couldn't stand it anymore, and it still took me a while, and I was afraid). Do you mind if I ask…

I just saw it now. I agree absolutely and wholeheartedly with that addendum. I suppose I was just puzzled to see someone claim that "nowhere else in the world" it's more controversial than here. I moved to the States from Asia for many liberal/freedom/disliking prejudice related reasons and it surprised me.

But I also dislike Karl Lagerfeld - media does tend to coddle and get a kick out of rude people.

I don't see how arrogance can ever be an inspiring or a redeeming quality. I also don't know why people should encourage it as brilliance.

I don't think Kelly's comment was arrogant, considering just how arrogant Kanye's usual comments are. Compared to them, hers was subtle at most. Whether she is influential or not(I personally think she is, but that's a matter of perspective), she has been in the industry for a long time and worked with expertise. I…

I'm curious, I've never really heard arguments defending Kanye before so I want to know(genuinely). How could you defend his extreme, extreme arrogance and narcissism? I've never seen other public figures who displayed arrogance in his level, so I don't really think "other people who are caucasians are arrogant too"…

For me, it's okay when you show that you are genuinely treating me and other people as a human being. When you treat people as human beings, you care, you listen, you actually talk. "Hi, (casual conversation) I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me your number," or you can give her your number. If you are…

"Nowhere else in the world is SEX as controversial a subject as on this continent"

1. I totally agree that people shouldn't berate you for having an opinion just because you're a guy. It is definitely not productive when people in feminism argument resort to "lol, men, just go away."

This is really heartbreaking and beautifully written and I'm sending a lot of love your way.

I see your point better now. I agree to all of what you said to a certain extent, except that I don't believe something is "real" because society says that. If we choose to not believe it, then it isn't our reality, and if someone wants to give you grief about it, that is their problem.