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[–]boxmail2800 16 points17 points18 points 3 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Knowing the difference between harassment and trying to meet new people isn’t rocket science. Learning better ways to do any skill and bettering your life experience is only a good thing. Sounds like the people in that blog aren’t your target audience….
[–]Contango6969 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
They don’t have a reasonable definition of harassment these are crazy feminists we are talking about lol
[–]boxmail2800 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Their opinions technically shouldn’t really matter to you. If you’re not a scumbag then your not in their targeted demo. One thing people forget is the PUA thing has helped countless men learn to socialize and break their social anxiety. Yes there are bad actors in all aspects of life…. And the concepts of “seduction” can be cold and heartless- but it’s just another way to “game” your programming to jump hurdles towards what your after. PUA crap also works in business , sales, social interaction .
[–]jackzander 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago* (4 children) | Copy Link
Understanding social issues that involve women is a good way to become a more desirable male.
Clinging to outdated tropes about 'crazy feminists' won't get you far, but it will get you flagged as a man to avoid.
[–]Contango6969 -3 points-2 points-1 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Lol you’re their target demographic. Beta males who can be shamed and bullied into behaving the way that want (like women).
[–]bogues04 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
What’s funny a lot of the most feminist women I’ve seen in my life like to date very masculine guys. It’s like they forget all the stuff they spew out when it comes to their own romantic life
[–]Contango6969 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
They just can’t help themselves lol biology is stronger than the shit they got brain washed with at college.
[–]jackzander -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If I was a beta male, I'd probably be bitter and conspiratorial as a way of coping with my lack of success and satisfaction.
[–]palguy22 11 points12 points13 points 3 years ago* (2 children) | Copy Link
Because "daygaming" and approaching should be a natural part of socialization
When you slap the PUA label on it you turn the act of socializing and talking to girls into an unnatural ploy where you see women as numbers and where the focus entirely becomes on getting laid
Why would any self respecting woman approve of that? There's a difference between running into a nice girl at the park talking to her and after a nice convo grabbing her number while PUA gives off vibes of spam approaching women at the mall ready to fuck any girl who looks in your direction.
The truth is this seduction stuff doesn't need courses, a subculture or community. Just focus on regular self improvement and go out and have natural conversations with people including women PUA just turns it into a weirder thing that it has to be
[–]Calamity__Bane 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
You’re mostly right, although I would say a community is necessary, as it provides practical information, positive reinforcement, and counters more toxic views emanating from other communities that lonely and frustrated young men are liable to slip into.
[–]bogues04 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Exactly men need somewhere to go better themselves and get encouragement. The black pill movement is devastating for young men. There is nothing wrong with men helping each other become better with women. They have nowhere else to go entertainment does a poor job of showing how it just leads men to false hope. The nice guy doesn’t get the girl like in the movies.
[–]HarmoniumSong 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Personally yeah. I just bumped into this subreddit because someone sent me a link to some post but yeah if I get a feeling that someone is “doing PUA” in interactions with me, I’d find a way to peace out. In fact I now have anxiety that someone may be doing it and pretending to just be a person. Feels very performative and dehumanizing, and I’d feel uncomfortable and tbh sad knowing they’re following scripts with a goal in mind. I’m sure this is an unpopular thing to hear on this sub, but figure I’d answer the question as an outsider you might encounter.
[–]CocoBabeNYC 7 points8 points9 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Well, PUA may sound good to you, but in reality it is the same as being a conman except in the sexual arena. It's about guys learning how to gain a woman's confidence and offer her something they have no intention on delivering in exchange for something of value (her sex).
[–]Fate-in-haze 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Could you elaborate on how puas are conmen and what they are offering that they have no intention of delivering?
[–]grindforthegold 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
i’m gonna disagree with that and mention that it depends how you go about it. I don’t lie on my approaches. I’m just putting myself in a position for a woman to decide if they like me or not. Also i’m looking for a gf so i don’t just do it for lays.
But most people aren’t good enough so they come out in a harassing way or they lie about berthing in an attempt to force the woman to like them instead of just letting her decide without pressure
Also plenty of people who do actually do it just for sex and lie through the interaction to make it seem like that’s not the case
[–]CocoBabeNYC 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Let's see. They advocate never being honest, pretending that you are some super cool guy with an amazing lifestyle because you dress in a tophat and a monocle. They advocate telling stories about how amazingly cool you are although they are all made up. They promise a woman that they care for her and they will be there for her the morning after, only to run away like a cockroach at the first sign of light. They have a hundred different manipulation techniques for this and that. That's what conmen do. They seek to con their target out of something of value without having to give anything of value back.
[–]AngeloMacon 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
There is one school of thought there, with negs and general bullshittery. Even the harmless version is just doing douchey rehearsed routines. And the cat is out of the bag on that one with the internet.
Learn how to have a conversation, grab your sack and approach a woman, say hello. Timeless strategy.
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"Antinatalists argue that humans should abstain from procreation because it is morally wrong."
These morons have mental illness. Don't take what they said seriously.
[–]Delicious_Ad_1853 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
There's psychological bias towards noticing and remembering bad examples of a thing.
When they see a dude fail at using some technique, they go "Ewww, a douchey pua!" and when they see a good approach, they just think "wow, he's charming!" without ever realizing that he learned to be charming.
Thus, our community never gets credit for our successes. It sucks, but you can't let such things keep you from doing good work.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Look at the number of members on that sub my friend. Those are what you call extremists or hot lesbians tired of being hit on by men.
[–]Competitive-Link-912 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah lol, the pua says are gone. Even if you are, never say it.
[–]Calamity__Bane 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you use the word “PUA” or any associated jargon, they will. If you describe what you actually do and why without reference to any related terminology, they won’t.
PUA generally teach men ways to manipulate women into bed.
If it’s actually to date eventually the PUA won’t be helping and the guys true colours will show through.
[–]sincere_blasphemy 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Okay… as a woman and a feminist, I see PUA stuff as a red flag. That being said, I empathize strongly with the people who use the strategies and advice because they are seeking connection. I have absolutely no issues with people just trying to better themselves and make relationships. That being said, actual PUA are pieces of shits that are either horribly misogynistic or just grifters or both. Sorry :/
[–]daring_innovator 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Yes, because women realize that if Undesirable men discover what really turns them on & use it on them then it won’t be good for their sexual strategy at all. Because it becomes creepy and it obfuscates women’s desire if the undesirable men get their hands on the information.
However, PUA material can actually be good for learning social skills for those that are deficient but just don’t abuse it.
[–]runaround_fruitcop 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If a man makes it his main hobby yes. Meeting new people is normal but not if it's his driving force for anything.
Men being "good" to get women is weird. Men being "good" for themselves and naturally getting more friends and or women's attention is normal.
It's like if you started a hobby to meet women and don't actually care for the hobby that's just ew.
But if you genuinely find interest in doing activities and such and as a side effect meet people and women... that's a green flag
Edit: and to note. If you're honest and don't use any sort of faux crap or manipulation it's ok. But a lot of women don't like it because a few men who are shits ruin it for everyone. If one asshole sleeps with 20 women that's 20 more reserved and hurt women who don't want to hear the benefits of any sort of seduction stuff.
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