Pool -- a very male dominated sport (in the wake of Cubc and OMGWTF's matchup)
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Snapshot9 said:
i've visited most states and there seem to be a million in every one. they might be following me but who wants my hairy ass.. thing is, i've also visited at least 120 countries, and nowhere, or extremely rarely, do you see this behavior any where but here. there's too much fake self esteem, and it might be what peer is talking about.
beers,
OMGWTF is pretty cute, a cute girl surrounded by drunk guys is gonna get hit on. Dont matter the country or planet.
racism... xenophobia... misogyny...
On that note I may add that treating people equally -- no matter what race, gender or nationality -- might be a foreign concept to a few of you. However, I happen to come from a place that has been in the vanguard of woman's rights, whether it's giving them the right to vote, salary equities, or running the country with an administration comprised of often more women than men (in fact, in three decades, the administration has never dipped below the 40% women mark). In addition, back home women now make (slightly) more than men, while here in the US the women make 24 cents less per dollar than men. So why shouldn't women in the US get payed the same amount as men for the same job... because they got tits and vaginas..? It's so fukking disingenuous. And how about racism -- just look at the out-of-whack incarceration proportion related to race -- obviously the legal system isn't very color blind.
However, I understand that some people want me out of this country, especially when I point out things like xenophobia, racism, and misogyny which is quite prevalent here. But I guess that's also the dichotomy of being xenophobic. Hence, I think I'll hang around here a bit longer, (besides, I don't like to be told what to do).
-- peer
No offense, but to me those "love it or leave it" statements are just too infantile to even dignify with a response. Xenophobia, anyone...?Ed Simmons said:
No, I do not. I would think only xenophobic, racist, and misogynic people would think my comments were offensive. I'm sorry if I offended you.Flex said:
On that note I may add that treating people equally -- no matter what race, gender or nationality -- might be a foreign concept to a few of you. However, I happen to come from a place that has been in the vanguard of woman's rights, whether it's giving them the right to vote, salary equities, or running the country with an administration comprised of often more women than men (in fact, in three decades, the administration has never dipped below the 40% women mark). In addition, back home women now make (slightly) more than men, while here in the US the women make 24 cents less per dollar than men. So why shouldn't women in the US get payed the same amount as men for the same job... because they got tits and vaginas..? It's so fukking disingenuous. And how about racism -- just look at the out-of-whack incarceration proportion related to race -- obviously the legal system isn't very color blind.
However, I understand that some people want me out of this country, especially when I point out things like xenophobia, racism, and misogyny which is quite prevalent here. But I guess that's also the dichotomy of being xenophobic. Hence, I think I'll hang around here a bit longer, (besides, I don't like to be told what to do).
So I guess you have then been to a few different countries on this planet..?TXsouthpaw said:
You are so correct. Besides from being well traveled and educated, obviously you're also among those who can read and think.olauzon said:
Sorry, I somehow forgot to include a poll. Hopefully it won't happen again.Roy Steffensen said:
Thank you, but unfortunately I think I could already write an "Idiot's Guide to Dating -- What Not to Say and Do" based entirely on personal experiences. And no, I'm not very proud of it.sdtonyc said:
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Any citizen of the US should be offended
(definition of prevalent)
1. widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
2. having the superiority or ascendancy.
Any citizen of the US should be offended. As you often do, you have made a sweeping negative statement concerning the US or it's citizens. As usual, your statement is false also. The mindset exists just as it does in every country in the world where human beings do. It is hardly prevalent.
Hu
Peer said:
(definition of prevalent)
1. widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
2. having the superiority or ascendancy.
Any citizen of the US should be offended. As you often do, you have made a sweeping negative statement concerning the US or it's citizens. As usual, your statement is false also. The mindset exists just as it does in every country in the world where human beings do. It is hardly prevalent.
Hu
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Unless I'm practising with someone from whom I can learn something, I shoot alone, and I always wear my mp3 player when I play. Regardless, some random guy, usually a ballbanger, approaches me with a barrage of questions.
Although I hate to seem rude, my answers now are short and to the point. Otherwise, they stay and ask more questions. I just want to make up a bunch of index cards with FAQ to hand out:
And the thing is, I'm not that great. I'm alright. Some guys just can't believe that a girl can't be by herself without some sort of chaperone or something.
Although I hate to seem rude, my answers now are short and to the point. Otherwise, they stay and ask more questions. I just want to make up a bunch of index cards with FAQ to hand out:
And the thing is, I'm not that great. I'm alright. Some guys just can't believe that a girl can't be by herself without some sort of chaperone or something.
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lodini said:
I try very hard to say "No Thank You" in the kindest of ways but any kind of no seems to be taken the wrong way. It's like, why did you ASK a yes or no question if you knew you'd be offended by the possible "no" answer. It's not personal. Sometimes I just want to play on my own. Sometimes I have something in particular I'm practicing or trying to warm up. Just b/c you're a man and I'm a women, DOESN'T mean I automatically swoon at your favor.
Cute Story:
Lodini and I are shooting scotch doubles at a bar one night and we've been beating everyone there for a couple of hours. Guy comes up to me and says, "you should put you're name on the chalkboard if you want to play." I tell him I'm currently playing right now with Lodini and he says to me, "yeah, but me and my boy are up next and we'll never lose to two girls!"
(Talk about offensive!!! ... and totally the wrong thing to say to me! Lodini's face when I told her what they said was priceless
) Lodini and I crushed them. They walked out without even a handshake cursing that girls can't play pool, we got lucky, we cheated, anything but that they simply got beat! Course the crowd might have fed the ego-swallowing lack of politeness!
It still amazes me when a man loses to a women and the guy's friends all say, "I can't believe you just lost to a girl!" Like it's shocking or something!! WTF??
I find the "A" players will give you some credit
I have found in my past experiences that the players who give you some credit are the ones that play well. They all have played good women players. And they all have the experience to know there is some good talent in the womens field in this country. The players who dont take it well are usually bangers. So, for me, I just ignore it because its really not worth my time to get upset over a nit that doesnt know what he is talking about. LOL I take the high road!!!!!
Andrea
GG11 said:I try very hard to say "No Thank You" in the kindest of ways but any kind of no seems to be taken the wrong way. It's like, why did you ASK a yes or no question if you knew you'd be offended by the possible "no" answer. It's not personal. Sometimes I just want to play on your own. Sometimes I have something in particular I'm practicing or trying to warm up. Just b/c you're a man and I'm a women, DOESN'T mean I automatically swoon at your favor.
Cute Story:
Lodini and I are shooting scotch doubles at a bar one night and we've been beating everyone there for a couple of hours. Guy comes up to me and says, "you should put you're name on the chalkboard if you want to play." I tell him I'm currently playing right now with Lodini and he says to me, "yeah, but me and my boy are up next and we'll never lose to two girls!"
(Talk about offensive!!! ... and totally the wrong thing to say to me! Lodini's face when I told her what they said was priceless
Lodini and I crushed them. They walked out without even a handshake cursing that girls can't play pool, we got lucky, we cheated, anything but that they simply got beat! Course the crowd might have fed the ego-swallowing lack of politeness!
It still amazes me when a man loses to a women and the guy's friends all say, "I can't believe you just lost to a girl!" Like it's shocking or something!! WTF??
I have found in my past experiences that the players who give you some credit are the ones that play well. They all have played good women players. And they all have the experience to know there is some good talent in the womens field in this country. The players who dont take it well are usually bangers. So, for me, I just ignore it because its really not worth my time to get upset over a nit that doesnt know what he is talking about. LOL I take the high road!!!!!
Andrea
Okay, Okay. On the flip side, I wish I could go hit balls just once without, "Hey, teach me oh pool guru." Or, "take me to your place and teach me." It really gets old. I know how some of you ladies feel. Some women also need to learn some tact. Can't some women take a hint after you tell them that you are getting into punch for the next tourney? Hey, I don't mind if they pull up chairs and clap and sh#$, but no touchy stuff until I get into stroke. AFTER I hit a few, then maybe we can be sociable.
lodini said:
I've never been told that by anyone. I wonder what it feels like?
crawfish said:
lol, I hear you crawfish. That sh*t gets old quick.
Peer said:
Norway has it's problems just like the rest of us.
http://www.imow.org/wpp/stories/viewStory?storyId=178
Sadly, violence against women is the same in "Kingdom" of Norway as it is here in the United States. Roughly 1 in 4 women suffer some form of domestic violence in both countries. Worldwide the estimate is 1 in 3. (Anyone can look this up themselves)
Might want to get off that Norwegian high horse.
