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toxic515 · 08-26-2005, 10:42 AM

Gilda,
I've read this thread from the start now, and not commented, simply because I had nothing new or unique to say. I find at the moment that is no longer true. You deserve to hear the same thing repeated again if it is true, and so I shall...

1: an individual is responsible for their own actions, not those of another. You did nothing wrong.

2: There is no excuse for a predator that makes this okay, and I am sure you know it, but I will say as well, not all men, not all sci-fi or comic fans are lousy worthless people... you had the misfortune to have encountered at least 2 of them in this single incident..

3: There are ways to help protect yourself, and you may be well advised for your own security and safety to adopt some of the techiques.. being observant, looking people in the eye and being prepared for possible confrontations, projecting confidence, etc. It's unfortunate that you may need to do this, but also reality.

None of this is your fault. Dressing and acting your age??? does that indicate that the manager thinks that it is appropriate to molest a teenage girl with a midriff baring shirt? probably not, she'd prolly kick him in the nuts. Idiots don't THINK before they form the stupidity that came out of his mouth. I'm really sorry that you have to deal with this at all. Bob Biter made a good statement in reference to the kung fu ideology, and I have a bit to add to that.. My thoughts on it are that I simply wish to ensure that is does not ever happen again. If that can be accomplished with a word, then so be it. If it must be taken to the next level, or to an extreme, I am willing to do that to defend my rights, my person and my property. If I perceive that I am unable to do so, I may elect not to, or to involve others.

I hope this helps in some small way. (or large, I dunno.) I hate that a nice person gets shat upon and abused.

08-26-2005, 10:42 AM	#106 (permalink)
toxic515 Addict Location: Texas	Gilda, I've read this thread from the start now, and not commented, simply because I had nothing new or unique to say. I find at the moment that is no longer true. You deserve to hear the same thing repeated again if it is true, and so I shall... 1: an individual is responsible for their own actions, not those of another. You did nothing wrong. 2: There is no excuse for a predator that makes this okay, and I am sure you know it, but I will say as well, not all men, not all sci-fi or comic fans are lousy worthless people... you had the misfortune to have encountered at least 2 of them in this single incident.. 3: There are ways to help protect yourself, and you may be well advised for your own security and safety to adopt some of the techiques.. being observant, looking people in the eye and being prepared for possible confrontations, projecting confidence, etc. It's unfortunate that you may need to do this, but also reality. None of this is your fault. Dressing and acting your age??? does that indicate that the manager thinks that it is appropriate to molest a teenage girl with a midriff baring shirt? probably not, she'd prolly kick him in the nuts. Idiots don't THINK before they form the stupidity that came out of his mouth. I'm really sorry that you have to deal with this at all. Bob Biter made a good statement in reference to the kung fu ideology, and I have a bit to add to that.. My thoughts on it are that I simply wish to ensure that is does not ever happen again. If that can be accomplished with a word, then so be it. If it must be taken to the next level, or to an extreme, I am willing to do that to defend my rights, my person and my property. If I perceive that I am unable to do so, I may elect not to, or to involve others. I hope this helps in some small way. (or large, I dunno.) I hate that a nice person gets shat upon and abused. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.