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Wolf whistling - a Hate Crime? (1 Viewer)

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  • Start date Jul 13, 2016
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Astute

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #36
armybike said:
What are you on about? The link you're trying to present simply doesn't exist.

The fact you've not directly subjected to something doesn't mean you can't form the opinion that you wouldn't want to be - it doesn't mean you're "pissed off" for not being subjected to such actions.
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Can we have that in English please?
 

ajsccfc

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #37
I wouldn't call it a hate crime, but it always seems lecherous and while it could be taken as a cheeky compliment it can just as easily make someone uncomfortable. I don't like the whole idea of if women make themselves look nice they shouldn't complain about the attention, that's the first step on the slippery slope of 'asking for it'. A lot of people try to look good for their own confidence as much as anything.

I like Tony's point about it being a bit On The Buses, it seems like a relic from that time. Shouting about someone's arse from a passing van, telling women to smile or cheer up, that kind of thing. Bit 70s.
 
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Nick

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #38
ajsccfc said:
I wouldn't call it a hate crime, but it always seems lecherous and while it could be taken as a cheeky compliment it can just as easily make someone uncomfortable. I don't like the whole idea of if women make themselves look nice they shouldn't complain about the attention, that's the first step on the slippery slope of 'asking for it'. A lot of people try to look good for their own confidence as much as anything.

I like Tony's point about it being a bit On The Buses, it seems like a relic from that time. Shouting about someone's arse from a passing van, telling women to smile or cheer up, that kind of thing. Bit 70s.
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I haven't heard anything like it for ages. Since I stopped wearing the long blonde wig anyway
 
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Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #39
Nick said:
I haven't heard anything like it for ages. Since I stopped wearing the long blonde wig anyway
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I wondered what happened to Nicola.
 

jimmyhillsfanclub

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #40
ajsccfc said:
I wouldn't call it a hate crime, but it always seems lecherous and while it could be taken as a cheeky compliment it can just as easily make someone uncomfortable. I don't like the whole idea of if women make themselves look nice they shouldn't complain about the attention, that's the first step on the slippery slope of 'asking for it'. A lot of people try to look good for their own confidence as much as anything.

I like Tony's point about it being a bit On The Buses, it seems like a relic from that time. Shouting about someone's arse from a passing van, telling women to smile or cheer up, that kind of thing. Bit 70s.
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Exactly this.

A hate crime is sticking a knife in someone cos of their race, or smearing religious relics with shit, or shooting an MP for harbouring different views.....

A wolf whistle is just sad & outdated.......but certainly not any sort of "crime".
 
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Nick

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #41
Otis said:
I wondered what happened to Nicola.
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Some old bloke kept whistling in the Keresley Area so she had to go into retirement!
 
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Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #42
Nick said:
Some old bloke kept whistling in the Keresley Area so she had to go into retirement!
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I will have another word with my dad about that.
 
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rondog1973

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #43
ajsccfc said:
I wouldn't call it a hate crime, but it always seems lecherous and while it could be taken as a cheeky compliment it can just as easily make someone uncomfortable. I don't like the whole idea of if women make themselves look nice they shouldn't complain about the attention, that's the first step on the slippery slope of 'asking for it'. A lot of people try to look good for their own confidence as much as anything.

I like Tony's point about it being a bit On The Buses, it seems like a relic from that time. Shouting about someone's arse from a passing van, telling women to smile or cheer up, that kind of thing. Bit 70s.
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #44
Are we not allowed to say "dont be shy, show us your pie" any more too?
 

ajsccfc

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #45
I always liked this sketch
 

Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #46
Nick said:
Are we not allowed to say "dont be shy, show us your pie" any more too?
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Only if they have bought it from Gregg's.
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #47
There are some real wet blankets on here. None of them wimmin but being offended on behalf of women. Where's your Milly Tante t-shirts?

I don't wolf whistle but I think badging it as a 'hate crime' seems to diminish genuine hate crime. It's another way for the police and authorities to subtly increase their power by criminalising what are mostly acts with innocuous intent.
 
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Nick

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #48
I await the police accompanying firemen to arrest the women for hate crimes.

I saw firemen go into an office once where women were, it was worse than any building site.
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #49
Next time that Diet Coke advert comes on the telly, I'm going to put my foot through the tv and send Coca Cola the bill!
 

Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #50
fernandopartridge said:
There are some real wet blankets on here. None of them wimmin but being offended on behalf of women. Where's your Milly Tante t-shirts?

I don't wolf whistle but I think badging it as a 'hate crime' seems to diminish genuine hate crime. It's another way for the police and authorities to subtly increase their power by criminalising what are mostly acts with innocuous intent.
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But where on this thread has any agreed with it being a hate crime?

Think you will find everyone has said it is not haven't they?
 
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Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #51
Nick said:
I await the police accompanying firemen to arrest the women for hate crimes.

I saw firemen go into an office once where women were, it was worse than any building site.
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Well yep, should work both ways.
 

ajsccfc

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #52
The baby oil they carried and bright pink fire engine they arrived in should have tipped you off that they weren't real firemen.
 
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rondog1973

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #53
Some women love it, some find it offensive and intimidating, but a hate crime?

Think the justice system in this country has bigger fish to fry in all honesty.
 

Nick

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #54
ajsccfc said:
The baby oil they carried and bright pink fire engine they arrived in should have tipped you off that they weren't real firemen.
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Damn, they were so nice to me as well. I thought they always danced whilst putting out fires and they took their tops off because they were hot?
 

ajsccfc

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #55
Fire in the disco!
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #56
rondog1973 said:
Some women love it, some find it offensive and intimidating, but a hate crime?

Think the justice system in this country has bigger fish to fry in all honesty.
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What about Watchdog?
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #57
Otis said:
But where on this thread has any agreed with it being a hate crime?

Think you will find everyone has said it is not haven't they?
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I've not said that they agreed, just that they're wet blankets.
 

rob9872

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #58
I have never wolf whistled anyone, but that's mainly because I can't whistle :-(

Not a hate crime for me though, but not entirely surprised as people are far too sensitive.
 
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Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #59
fernandopartridge said:
I've not said that they agreed, just that they're wet blankets.
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Okay, fair enough. Entitled to your opinion.

Just think wolf whistling belongs in the dinosaur age. A lot of women don't like it.

Many apologies for being in touch with my feminine side.
 

rondog1973

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #60
fernandopartridge said:
What about Watchdog?
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Could try. I went to them with a congealed chocolate orange and they didn't want to know mind.....​
 

Otis

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #61
fernandopartridge said:
What about Watchdog?
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I think 'watch dog' sums up perfectly the view of many of these Neanderthal builders doesn't it?
 
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armybike

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #62
fernandopartridge said:
There are some real wet blankets on here. None of them wimmin but being offended on behalf of women. Where's your Milly Tante t-shirts?
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And your thoughts on those who believe they're entitled to decide what women should put up?
 

Astute

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #63
armybike said:
And your thoughts on those who believe they're entitled to decide what women should put up?
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And again can we have that in English please?
 
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armybike

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #64
Astute said:
Can we have that in English please?
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Maybe you could get a women to explain it to you?
 

Astute

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #65
armybike said:
Maybe you could get a women to explain it to you?
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A women?

I did ask you. Is it just you or do I have to ask more?
 
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armybike

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #66
Astute said:
A women?

I did ask you. Is it just you or do I have to ask more?
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Yes
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #67
armybike said:
And your thoughts on those who believe they're entitled to decide what women should put up?
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I presume you mean Nottinghamshire Police. I've already said what I think of their actions, though I don't believe their actions are really about protecting women per se. They're about increasing their own powers.
 

Astute

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #68
armybike said:
Yes
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Yes what? Just you is enough?

So you think that women should be upset by someone whistling at them but you want me to ask them what they put up themselves?
 
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armybike

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #69
fernandopartridge said:
I presume you mean Nottinghamshire Police.
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No, I mean those on here.

You've raised issue with those "being offended on behalf of women", but what are your thoughts on those who are suggesting women should just put up with such actions?
 

Astute

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • #70
armybike said:
No, I mean those on here.

You've raised issue with those "being offended on behalf of women", but what are your thoughts on those who are suggesting women should just put up with such actions?
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Can you see from up there on your high horse how many are saying that women should put up with such actions?
 
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