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I didn't mean for this post to cause a bunch of arguing in the comments =(

I thought this was just some gallows humor (e.g. "Everything's lovely except that I have to fear for my safety all the time") type of shitpost that sounded similar to comments I've heard from women irl a lot.

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[–] Corno@lemm.ee 12 points 2 days ago

As a girl, I love taking walks in the evening/night or early in the morning, they really are a vibe! However if there's a man who appears to be following behind me, I always grab my keys in my pocket to be ready to fight in case he tries anything. I will also text friends/family when I'm going out and text them when I arrive back home.

[–] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I'm disappointed in Lemmy and lemmings, I thought we left this shit in Reddit. Can someone lock this dumpsterfire of a comment section already?

[–] HereIAm@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

Agreed. Like I get "hurr durr statistics". But you're not very likely to be in a car crash on any given day, but you still put your seat belt on. That people can't take the backseat for just a second and have some empathy for the struggles of other people without butting in with whataboutism. You're even allowed to share in their struggle. I don't fear I'll be SAd, but of course I fear physical violence, so use your commonality to support each other rather than trying to one up.

[–] eugenevdebs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 68 points 4 days ago (19 children)

My god, I am a cis male and I don't feel threatened or targeted by this. I think there's a reason why certain men feel attacked.

[–] bawdy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago

Nyah. Different people load different meanings. Like

men love to commit murder

and

women love to make things up

Both are provocative statements which will be viewed fundamentally differently even by people with similar values.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 29 points 4 days ago (6 children)

I should have expected to see a bunch of whining when I opened the thread.

I'm also cis male and I am worried about strange men coming near me at night when no one is around. Because, you know, muggers and shit. They murder sometimes too. Does that make you whiny little bitches' hurt feelings go away?

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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 22 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 days ago

Anyone who wouldn't pick the bear does not deserve bears.

[–] 2ugly2live@lemmy.world 52 points 4 days ago (15 children)

Random woman: I like late night walks, but I'm scared for my safety.

This thread for some reason: YOU DON'T THINK MEN GET SCARED? MURDERED!?

Like, chill. Yes, men can absolutely be murdered/hurt walking alone. But are we really going to sit here and act like women are making up their concerns/grievances out of spite? For some reason, if anyone mentions a general concern/issue related to women's experiences with men, some people trip over themselves to say how it's actually not an issue and how it's actually so much worse for men. If I'm listening to a male DV victim and I go, "well, actually, women are more likely to be victims of DV. You know, it's actually not even an issue for you. Here, look at these numbers that prove that women are the victims. Do you not mention it because you hate women? Why are you trying to ruin our spotless reputation as delicate flowers that can do no wrong with your lies", you would think I was nuts, and for good reason.

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[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 158 points 4 days ago (21 children)

I blame women.

For not murdering enough. The streets would be safer if men had the same fear.

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[–] dumbass@leminal.space 172 points 4 days ago (5 children)

I wouldn't say I love murdering, but it is a neat little hobby to pass the time.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 84 points 4 days ago (7 children)

Just one little murder... As a treat.

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[–] realitista@lemm.ee 6 points 2 days ago

Gotta admit, I do love me some murderin'

[–] lurklurk@lemmy.world 34 points 4 days ago (3 children)

If you see something like this and get angry at women, you have a problem.

At best it's a problem with reading comprehension. At worst, you're worried that things like this could get in the way of your murdering-women hobby.

[–] ByteJunk@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago (11 children)

My problem with this post is exactly the same I have with any broad assumptions over a poorly defined group: taken as fact, they're false.

Of course it's meant to make a point, and a very valid one. But I'll point out that there are many places in the world where a young woman can go out for a walk at night without fear of never being seen again, and it's not because there's fewer men, so perhaps we should focus on the conditions to achieve this?

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[–] zxqwas@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I like to do a fun exercise every time I read something like this.

Swap the word for who you are accusing with some other group. If this make the statement distasteful then the statement is distasteful in it's orginal form.

The Left like to blame men, the right like to blame immigrants so for example: "it's a shame immigrants love to commit murder".

Why is it okay to say men love to murder but not immigrants?

[–] bawdy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago

That sucks man. I love night walks too, especially through secluded areas and when it's super dark, overcast and windy. There is something very enjoyable and exhilarating about being outside, invisible and unnoticed in a busy world. I feel bad that you don't get to enjoy that.

[–] Ajel@lemmy.world 22 points 3 days ago (15 children)

Come to Finland, safe to walk at night

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[–] Tangent5280@lemmy.world 116 points 4 days ago (28 children)

This also depends on what kind of roads you have to walk on - highways suck for nighttime walks, because not only are you constantly on edge to try not to get run over, you also need to walk for miles to get anywhere.

Suburbs are nicer, but the best is to walk in a park, but that raises your chances of getting murdered by a lot so idk

I don't know where I was going with this. I lost my train of thought.

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[–] _lunar@lemmy.ml 44 points 4 days ago (27 children)

lemmy.world mods finding out that they've cultivated a community of reddit incels:

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[–] Sniatch@feddit.org 35 points 4 days ago (18 children)

Reading the comments make me feel like I'm reading 4chan. How are people getting triggered by that post

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[–] Majorllama@lemmy.world 65 points 4 days ago (38 children)

What and guys aren't worried about being murdered by other dudes at night? Lol

https://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/res/r512.html#%3A%7E%3Atext=In+that+year%2C+men+were%2Ca+weapon+used+against+them.&text=Young+men+under+the+age%2C-corporate+area)%20than%20women.

Statistically men are more likely to be attacked, robbed, sexually assaulted (in a public institution) and shot than women.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1388777/murder-victims-in-the-us-by-gender/#%3A%7E%3Atext=In+2023%2C+the+FBI+reported%2Cfemale+in+the+United+States.

Men are more likely to be murdered in general.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/423245/us-violent-crime-victims-by-gender/

Violent crimes happen to men more than women on average.

I am a HUGE advocate for women staying safe. I think more women need to purchase and properly learn how to use a personal high speed lead slinging device.

HOWEVER I do not care for this claim that women are always the victims. Statistically they aren't more frequently attacked or murdered. In fact they are slightly less likely to be victims. Bad people are gonna do bad things and everyone should learn to protect themselves against those bad people.

DOUBLE HOWEVER Men are overwhelming the perpetrator of violent crimes against everyone. More than 75% of violent crimes is committed by men.

http://www.statista.com/chart/amp/33058/victims-and-perpetrators-of-reported-violent-crime-in-the-us-by-reported-sex/

At the end of the day everyone should stay safe. Keep your head on a swivel. Obtain and learn how to use a personal defense tool. Be smart.

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[–] rickyrigatoni@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Men really can't do anything fun anymore 😔

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[–] Surp@lemmy.world 21 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)
[–] DreamlandLividity@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Although statistically, it should be males being afraid to walk home at night.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1388777/murder-victims-in-the-us-by-gender/

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[–] RedStrider@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago (4 children)

damnn these comments are why i don't recommend this platform to anyone i know.

i think i'm going to change instances after this.

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[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 4 points 2 days ago

ITT:

lemmy fans learn Lemmy isn't special

[–] Rooty@lemmy.world 31 points 4 days ago

A healthy take that will surely result in good faith discussion.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 18 points 3 days ago

Don’t criticize if you haven’t murdered yet.

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