Why can girls comment on every picture of a guy "r/ladyboners is that way ;)" or similar, but when a guy even says a girl is attractive on reddit, he's a creeper/whiteknight/'neckbeard virgin'?

kyrie-eleison · 2012-09-23T22:58:28+00:00

If women express their sexuality, they're "liberated" and "fighting the patriarchy." If a man does the same, he's "invoking privilege," "objectifying women" or "being oppressive."

typhonblue · 2012-09-23T22:44:52+00:00

This is just my opinion, but I get the feeling that women are allowed to more freely express their sexuality than men. If a guy appears to be exprssing sexual interest in someone, then it's very likely that he could be labelled a creep or a pervert. I don't think the same can be said for women however, there's a stereotype that they're always innocent and any sexual interest that they show in someone else will be gladly received.

Of course there is the whole slut shaming thing, which I would say affects women more than men, but isnt restricted to women.

MisterMaggot · 2012-09-24T04:11:37+00:00

Op, you realize that in 90% of the threads where a hot girl is in the picture the top comment is "Holy shit you are gorgeous." or something to that effect.

Honztastic · 2012-09-24T08:01:52+00:00

Because reddit is a meta circle jerk of almost unlimited magnitude.

First, it was mostly dudes that made sexist jokes for the lulz. Then enough people joined that actual misogynists joined the ranks and made the jokes because they believed them. This rightfully invoked a backlash by moderate members and the growing female population of reddit.

As the population has exploded on here, now there is a misandrist population that makes those same jokes (it's relevant to say there still is a misogynistic population) against men.

But no one calls them on it, because it's too easy to claim we are overreacting in pointing it out. Us recognizing and pointing out sexism, because it's against women, is somehow evidence of how misogynistic we are. And most people don't care enough to point it out.

2012-09-24T14:17:49+00:00

Because Reddit is filled with testosterone apologists.

SteelCrossx · 2012-09-23T23:26:46+00:00

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OuiCrudites · 2012-09-23T22:45:24+00:00

Duh, men aren"t human.

rightsbot · 2012-09-23T22:28:17+00:00

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cthulufunk · 2012-09-24T04:15:24+00:00

What about when a guy says a guy is attractive? I'm not completely sure what to think.

I think it might be the level of objectivity in the comment. Things like "I'd hit it" "10/10 would fuck" "I'd like to butter her/his muffin" etc. are straightfowardly sexual in nature. Saying someone looks attractive or like a (non-pornographic) celebrity is less explicit flattery that could possibly pass as nothing more than a compliment.

Without a doubt I will say there is a twisted disparity in the things we are allowed to say about the opposite gender. There are a lot of things men aren't allowed to say that women are. I think more examples of this could be helpful as well as some actual examples of the second instance when 'a guy even says a girl is attractive on reddit, he's a creeper/whiteknight/'neckbeard virgin.' I'm familiar with the 'creeper' stereotype and label as well the the others, but I don't think I've witnessed the whiteknight/neckbeard virgin labels applied in that situation.

2012-09-24T02:26:08+00:00

because female sexuality is good and male sexuality is bad.

MisandryNational · 2012-09-24T04:36:04+00:00

You can comment all you want. The only difference is there isn't a sub reddit of bitter men that flock to every comment a woman makes about a man.

Just ignore the SRSisters. They're sad and lonely.

GrantNexus · 2012-09-24T09:51:42+00:00

Why do people on this newsgroup exaggerate what's happening when it's not really an issue? You aren't helping the cause.

celticd208 · 2012-09-24T07:52:40+00:00

What's worse is if you read their FAQ, they fry to limit the "average joe"posts, insisting on only "celebrity" pics; on the assumption that the celebs already assume their pics are on the internet... guys can't fucking win, you gotta be famous before any woman will look more than once.

PathologicalUpvoter · 2012-09-24T08:03:43+00:00

Because double standards

alphabetpal · 2012-09-24T15:44:27+00:00

That's not what white knight means - the white knights would be the (male) ones calling other men creepers/neckbeards for impugning the honor of something as precious and delicate as a lady.

2012-09-24T16:24:56+00:00

Why can girls comment on every picture of a guy "r/ladyboners is that way ;)" or similar, but when a guy even says a girl is attractive on reddit, he's a creeper/whiteknight/'neckbeard virgin'?

Because there is more than one person on the internet.

TrolleyMcTrollersen · 2012-09-24T05:48:45+00:00

because women are hawt but guys are gross, stupid.

CPalmtrees · 2012-09-24T15:34:56+00:00

something something rape culture something something i hate you all go die in a fire i swear to god this is a perfect example for mass sterilization of the entire population of all genders to prevent humanity encroaching mass stupidity by putting us out of our misery the prospect of our progenies being anything useful is indirectly proportional to the chances of you ever travelling space in your lifetimes given the mass cultivation of ignorance invading the collective consciousness and cultural database of our species. we are doomed and we are all the cause you for being a mongoloid of immense proportions ad me for tolerating your existence ragnorak will come soon and odin will eat my heart and maybe then i can rest from this cultural cul de sac which has sentenced us all to oblivion. that was a great game too. halt criminal scum lol

Slakter · 2012-09-24T01:00:25+00:00

As soon as a woman posts on reddit the top comments are most of the times about her looks, the replies might sometimes be about how creepy this is, but the upvotes speak for themselves. This post is bullshit and you should feel bad.

LittleRedHeadedLady · 2012-09-24T04:07:20+00:00

Girls can do it now because there isn't a history of women harassing men. However, I don't really agree with that premise because people shouldn't be sexually harassing people like that... at some point it all will need to stop. Women are feeling liberated in saying what they've thought for years, but could never say. Yet, the real point is... maybe nobody should be objectifying anyone. Although, anyone who posts their naked photos on reddit is probably looking for those kind of responses, so probably for them, no harm done. On non-GW stuff, I think it is best to keep it cleaner. Though a nice compliment should always be welcomed. Ya know, like "you're cute". And that's different than "You're cute, I want to screw you."

2012-09-24T04:47:55+00:00

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Title	Why can girls comment on every picture of a guy "r/ladyboners is that way ;)" or similar, but when a guy even says a girl is attractive on reddit, he's a creeper/whiteknight/'neckbeard virgin'?
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Date	September 23, 2012 10:27 PM UTC (13 years ago)
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