an argument for rational feminism

[otherotter]

So recently mapdark made an entry saying how he was irritated that this new floor his gym was building would be women only, whilst the first floor would remain co-ed. He expressed concern that some women were being flirty and annoying on the machines in the co-ed room, taking up more time on the machines than necessary to show of boobs, whatever. (

Comments

[doomsandwichx]

These retards won't listen to logic, so don't bother.
you know what you gotta say? seven words: Get the fuck back in the kitchen.

[protocollie]

I'm gonna jump right out there, play devil's advocate and say that working out is a lot harder with some creepbag staring at you and drooling

[otherotter]

No, it's just bad that women get their own exclusive room, and the men's area is still co-ed.
So women can go anywhere, but men have to stay in one area, which may be occupied by all women.

This is why I suggested, a women's only section, a men's only section, and a co-ed section.

And what you say is no doubt true, I'm sure it is hard to work out with some creepazoid staring at you -- but I'm sure there's more than one uncomfortable and not confident man who's probably old or flabby or something and doesn't want women to see him like that. That's all. :3

[protocollie]

I'm certain there is.

The difference is I guess that more women complain about it.

It's just like handicapped parking or no smoking laws or whatever. They're silly because if a business wants to keep customers, it'll do what it sees asked for a lot. You COULD force them to do that, but that's silly. Naturally they want your money, so if there's a real reason for a men's only area? They'll be on top of adding one so fast. Youknow. Just like a restaurant would go no smoking even without a law or a store would put a handicapped spot out front. Because it knows it'll make money.

But uhm I just can't see anyone sitting down and saying 'a men's only gym will make me tons of money!' (except in the gayborhood :D) and so really that's what it boils down to. :I

Mapdark's suggestion was 'I should be allowed to go there anyway' or 'get rid of it' which is quite silly.

P.S. I hope I haven't come across as snarky or anything I'm just sorta playing for the other side here. :D

[otherotter]

Not at all, you're presenting a logical and reality-based debate, which is all I ever ask for in intelligent discussion.

You're not calling me full of bullshit for having a differing opinion and you're not OMGZ INTERNETTING about it, you're just presenting something else, which is a fresh breath of air, I must say. Usually when someone disagrees with you on the Internet, they flip out and call you a troll or something gay. It's nice to have a well-structured debate.

[foxystallion]

Good for you! There is sooooo muuuuch BS out there.