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Originally Posted by MrSelfDestruct
It's amazing how widespread the ladder theory is. It never ceases to amaze me that something that was written as a particularly cynical joke has been taken as the truth by so many.
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I agree. Ladder theory makes sense if you buy into its particular narrow view of the world. So does scientology(sorry to any scientologists). It does not actually make sense in any kind of broader view of the way interpersonal relationships work between two mature, self respecting individuals. In my view it is definitely not a functional way to look at the world in terms of developing meaningful relationships with members of the opposite sex.
If, however, you have a sociopathic yearning to get your dick wet then by all means get out your ladder theory. I tend to think that it is just a little fucked up that anyone would pretend to be an asshole (if you think you're only pretending than you're deluding yourself) to a complete stranger to get laid. Don't pretend that it is gospel for anyone who doesn't have a self-pitying frat-boy mentality.
I have noticed, though, that most of its proponents are unable to argue for it in terms other than those set forth by the theory. They can argue about the details, but not about the underlying motivation or necessity. Why is that?