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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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This practice comes under fire often, the act of a male coming to the supposed rescue of a woman being criticised/insulted/attacked online. It seems to me that most see it in a very cynical fashion, in so much as the guy in question isn't doing it out of genuinely noble concern for the womans well being, but its rather a slimy attempt to curry favour from her for personal gain.
My question is, what are others thoughts on this? How do you tell the difference between one and the other, and why do you believe guys do it so often? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This practice comes under fire often, the act of a male coming to the supposed rescue of a woman being criticised/insulted/attacked online. It seems to me that most see it in a very cynical fashion, in so much as the guy in question isn't doing it out of genuinely noble concern for the womans well being, but its rather a slimy attempt to curry favour from her for personal gain.
My question is, what are others thoughts on this? How do you tell the difference between one and the other, and why do you believe guys do it so often?"
Never had anyone do it for me, but I would ask the question, in what circumstances? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"it's another one of those insults that are thrown out too often.
if he wants to agree, his choice.
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Alright, then in that case, why do you think it gets used as an insult? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They usually occur must frequently when a woman starts a thread about being rejected or stood up.
Cue, a rush of 'what an idiot, I'd meet you in a heartbeat' type posts |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You often see it from the forum lurkers 
They don't have much to say or contribute in a regular basis, and then pop up like gophers when they think they might gain attention
You can be supportive of individuals without being seen as desperate though  |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"it's another one of those insults that are thrown out too often.
if he wants to agree, his choice.
Alright, then in that case, why do you think it gets used as an insult?"
for all the reasons in your first paragraph.... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"They usually occur must frequently when a woman starts a thread about being rejected or stood up.
Cue, a rush of 'what an idiot, I'd meet you in a heartbeat' type posts"
Agreed it's rather pathetic when you see such things, almost like the guys see said woman a sandwich with damaged packaging and reduced for a quick sale.
Though having said that I do like cheap sandwiches  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"it's another one of those insults that are thrown out too often.
if he wants to agree, his choice.
Alright, then in that case, why do you think it gets used as an insult?
for all the reasons in your first paragraph...."
I meant as in, why would the person using it as an insult do so, would they have any motivation beyond 'I don't like the person I'm insulting'? |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"it's another one of those insults that are thrown out too often.
if he wants to agree, his choice.
Alright, then in that case, why do you think it gets used as an insult?
for all the reasons in your first paragraph....
I meant as in, why would the person using it as an insult do so, would they have any motivation beyond 'I don't like the person I'm insulting'?"
for the same reason as the 'white knight' is doing it, to appeal to others. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've seen women do it to men too and I don't really see what the problem is. Someone sees an opportunity to make contact with someone they fancy and they take it, and if the two people click beyond that initial contact then it was worth it. If they don't the conversation quickly fizzles. No harm done. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think most on here can tell the difference between a little banter and someone being deliberately offensive. But I've seen plenty women in my time stick up for guys.
Now, black knight to C6. Let's see what you've got! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think most on here can tell the difference between a little banter and someone being deliberately offensive. But I've seen plenty women in my time stick up for guys.
Now, black knight to C6. Let's see what you've got! "
B-QK4  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I see what I think is white knighting alot, I imagine alot of men will say what they think women want to hear as not to damage any chance of a meet.topped off with them coming to the rescue with amazing advice and bingo.they think womens pants will drop |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"it's another one of those insults that are thrown out too often.
if he wants to agree, his choice.
Alright, then in that case, why do you think it gets used as an insult?
for all the reasons in your first paragraph....
I meant as in, why would the person using it as an insult do so, would they have any motivation beyond 'I don't like the person I'm insulting'?
for the same reason as the 'white knight' is doing it, to appeal to others."
The old 'you don't want him look at me instead' trick |
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