Not everything has to have a single standard Canoe. 2[/QUOTE] Sure it does. Why would you say it does ntOriginally Posted by RCBear
I agree completely with your thoughts on equality and your second point about intimidation.
RCBear is saying 2 is greater than 1. You're saying 2 is greater than 1 and 3 is greater than 1.
RCBear said nothing about 3 not being greater than 1.
I said no such thing
Haha, I was sounding like I was speaking in tongues, wasn't I? Ignore me, this conversation has kick started my logical side.
I just meant your argument was maybe a little superfluous.
I agree that women can often be intimidated, both in or out of the woods, especially if they are young/inexperienced or shy/reserved/non-confrontational personalities. But that doesn't mean that women need to be "guarded" preemptively by every well-meaning guy. Generally it's best to just monitor the situation, as most unwanted advances will go away on their own once interest is not returned. If they don't, well, sure, that's when you might want to, for starters, have a serious little talk with the offending party. It might be time for them to take a zero or two.
Do you mean redundant. Of course it is
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Here's one that should make you girls laugh. Put on your big man panties on, and get on up the trail.
Ah, we're all friends here.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to be nose deep in trail dirt soon enough. And that'll teach me real humility.
You should chime in more. I talk too much.Thanks Sierra, I try. :>) I'm not perfect. I can get mad/ upset too & kindness goes out the window. I try not to go there!
I find this thread interesting & I'm chiming in a lot b/c, my daughter had a creepy guy hiking with her.
Yes everyone is friends. And you will have a great hike. 99.9% of the people on the trail will have your back. Trail people for the most part are protective and helpful of others on the trail. Male and female.
there should be some way for a man to say" I've enjoyed talking to you wanna hike together tomorrow?"
some men don't get the I'm not interested in you vibes, a lot is body language, it's not difficult, grow up and be a man, not a 5 yr old
but getting all over a woman like a cheap suit is way out of line.
yes respect and being a gentleman
When I was a young man I got hit on often enough by gay men. I was a waiter so I must be gay right!
Never gave out any consensual vibes. It was very creepy.
So guys think about some gay man pawing you, you ask him to stop and he doesn't.
Don't do the same think to women.
[QUOTE=squeezebox;1851959]When I was a young man I got hit on often enough by gay men. I was a waiter so I must be gay right!
Never gave out any consensual vibes. It was very creepy.
So guys think about some gay man pawing you, you ask him to stop and he doesn't.
Don't do the same think to women.[/QUOTE
Pawing is always
just completely not ok
dogs included too
While I can't speak of the specifics relating to trail life, I have practical everyday experience with being the outnumbered sex on long trips away from home.
When you are one of just 20-30 girls in a crew of 200+ away from home for 6 months adopting your crew as family can make the difference between an awesome trip and a screaming need to jump overboard and swim for shore.
My crew are both FAMILY and my MATES, which I think may be a slightly Aussie way of looking at things.
In Australia, a 'mate' is more than just a friend. It's a term that implies a sense of shared experience, mutual respect and unconditional assistance.
Mateship is a mode of conduct that stresses equality, friendship, and solidarity.
While I am a strong independent woman, I sure as **** like knowing someone's got my back.
I think Bills idea of treating everyone like family is pretty spot on with the exception of being just aimed at men to women.
I try to always remember that everyone is someone's mum/dad/brother/sister/son/daughter and treat them exactly how I would want someone to treat my family.
So feel free to wrestle me for the last piece of pavlova at Christmas .
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Girl, I'm still here.You should chime in more. I talk too much.
I've been busy talkin & loadin. I had to help load up my donated couch & loveseat. My new friend is helping get it down to the new hiker hostel in GA! Sir-packs-alot's new hostel.It's been a great day!
My Opinion:
Men who brag they slept with a trail side host's wife, or support "pink blazing", don't know what a gentleman is.
Women who hustle for free drinks or dinners, don't know what a gentleman is.
The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
You never know which one is talking.
I think a gentleman is someone who doesn't shame young women or make presumptions about them.
I see you're walking the fine line between "attack" and "personal attack". A little passive-aggressive don't you think?
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