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Originally Posted by skier
I find this thread fascinating. The TFP community is usually very open towards different viewpoints yet this really strikes a nerve with the majority of members here, and the nature of the posts from both sides are quite aggresive/preachy/stubborn. Why is this such an important issue?
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I think the intentions of the OP don't match the rather inflammitory language used in the post.
I understand that "the game" means flirting and social interaction, and taking control of the situations one finds oneself in, which to me is a good and admirable trait.
However, it's foolish to deny that use of value-based verbage like "devalue the woman", "play games", and the resoundingly popular "bitch shield" invoke an image of childishness, immaturity, penis-based thinking. The OP has since clarified his stance and added more information with what is, at least to this community, can be viewed as better, clearer, and more thoughtful language.
And the next time anyone refers to a Communications major as an easy, cheerleader-type major is gonna get bopped inthe back of the head! (see other threads relating to college majors and the like.) I could have thrown in something about context, but I figured that'd be gratuitous.
signed,
Your Friendly Local Communications graduate/douchebag threadjacker.