Chromatography 10,144 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 37 minutes ago, thisguyN said: Exactly, they have every right to date who they want, as long as they’re of age. That was what my comment was about, cuz current trend of demonizing everybody who goes against our own preferences and choices is quite rampant in the society, which I think is quite divisive. And especially coming from a largely queer forum where most has types like “twink”, “daddy” etc. as for Britney or Madonna being shamed for dating younger guys, that is also wrong. Especially more wrong if we consider it usually stems from a misogynistic worldview. But calling Leo dating younger girls an example of misogyny is not it, it even takes away from the gravity of actual issue. I don’t believe it is a strong argument to justify judging somebody’s personal life by providing examples of misogyny elsewhere in the society. Is it an exemplary behavior? Of course not. But who are we to say who should date who. i’m not talking about britney and madonna being shamed for dating younger guys. i’m talking about how they’re shamed for posting pictures (“she’s too old” “looks nasty” etc etc) and other ways that women are torn down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisguyN 616 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 31 minutes ago, LaLuna said: Fair enough. It's true that there's nothing wrong with Leo dating a 23 year old, after all they're two consenting adults. But I think I'm allowed to think it's weird and a bit creepy when a man only dates women half his age. It's not uncommon I know, and at the end of the day, it doesn't affect me personally. But I just think it sends the wrong message that women are not pretty or sexy past a certain age. Absolutely, of course you should share your approach to it, this is a forum after all. I also agree it is not an exemplary behavior, but do we really show the same attitude to others, lets say gays? I’m gay, I face preferences on a daily basis. People who love older men, people who love younger men… Maybe that’s why I’m desensitized to this. It is not always a toxic behavior if you know what you like, you communicate it openly, and find a person who is also into you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisguyN 616 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Chromatography said: i’m not talking about britney and madonna being shamed for dating younger guys. i’m talking about how they’re shamed for posting pictures (“she’s too old” “looks nasty” etc etc) and other ways that women are torn down. Okay? I just don’t get the relation. “Women are wrongfully torn down by idiots, so we should show the same exclusion towards men”? Sure, these are all inter-connected issues on a societal level, but not on a personal level. I’m not following Leo closely, but unless he has said smth ageist or misogynistic, it’s not right to point fingers to someone for their private life matters that has nothing to do directly with issues you just mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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