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Ms. Toad

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8. Joking in a manner

Reply to lunatica (Reply #6)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 08:10 AM

Apr 2019

that suggests concerns about people's right to determine by whom, when, and how we are touched are not to be taken seriously.

Whether you agree that Biden stepped over the line, or (even if you agree he did) there might have been a better way to address it, I have friends for whom this kind of uninvited touch ranges from uncomfortable to traumatizing. It is not a joke - and I'm tired of it being treated that way. My response was intended to make that point.

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I came across a pic of my wife with Shaquille O'Neal. I used to think it was pretty cool but [View all] redstateblues Apr 2019 OP

Well I'm glad you know better now! StarryNite Apr 2019 #1

You know what they say you can do when you're a star. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #2

You don't get to complain on behalf of your wife. Ms. Toad Apr 2019 #3

Hopefully I can convince her. I'm working on it! redstateblues Apr 2019 #4

Jesus! lunatica Apr 2019 #6

Joking in a manner Ms. Toad Apr 2019 #8

So now you're the self appointed joke police? lunatica Apr 2019 #9

No - Ms. Toad Apr 2019 #11

It's up to your friends to set boundaries just like the rest of us. lunatica Apr 2019 #15

No it is not. Ms. Toad Apr 2019 #17

Holding others responsible for violating your touchy feels space lunatica Apr 2019 #18

So you seriously beleive you have the right to touch anyone you choose Ms. Toad Apr 2019 #24

It was a "Modest Proposal" kind of joke PCIntern Apr 2019 #10

Not really. Ms. Toad Apr 2019 #12

Jokes are supposed to be funny. /nt tonedevil Apr 2019 #14

So now you decide what's funny? lunatica Apr 2019 #16

Do you think it should only be you who decides? /nt tonedevil Apr 2019 #19

That response shows you believe you are the best decider lunatica Apr 2019 #20

OK /nt tonedevil Apr 2019 #21

Weird flex but ok. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #5

Have you thought about kicking Shaq's ass...? Dan Apr 2019 #7

If you boycotted all the products that he represents... Captain Stern Apr 2019 #13

The important thing is we get to touch who we want, when we want LanternWaste Apr 2019 #22

I took a picture holding Stevie Wonder's hand as I led him to his limo. I demand an apology for mfcorey1 Apr 2019 #23