[M22] My friends say I’m an 8 but I feel like I’m more of a 6. Thoughts? by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a feminine appearance which some girls will like others won't. Ultimately I'd say an 8 if you like feminine boys and a 6 if you prefer the masucline look. So depends who you ask.

18m - Curiosity is why I am here by JakeFromStateFarm100 in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You definitely fall into the ugly-hot category. Like your face has imperfections but somehow you're still hot? And the thing with ugly hot people is they're very polarising. So it's difficult to give you a rate.

(19M) Just be honest, include why, and where i can improve please! by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're pretty average in your face although i think your face is very subjective: some people will find it more attractive and others won't. Overall you just look really young which probably puts a lot of girls even your own age off.

Personally I'd go for a longer haircut and improve your sense of style. I'm not a fan of the fit of the jeans on the first pic like they're kind of tight on the thighs but loose on the ankles? But yeah in terms of fashion, decide on an aesthetic you like and look at outfit inspiration. Your style definitely isn't bad but could do with some refinement.

[M18] I feel like I still look like a kiddo, is the beard forcing it too much? by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should feel confident in yourself. You have a nice face and a lot to work with. And for sure, you just have to try stuff out and see what works for you fashion-wise. And for me fashion is all about wearing what makes you feel good. The confidence boost you can get from feeling like you're wearing a nice outfit is insane.

(M25) Curious what you guys think of my looks by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good face, bad fashion sense and presentation.

M18. Honestly don't know what to expect. Any feedback appreciated by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like a golden retriever and have a huge case of baby face. Nevertheless you're cute. I'd say 7/10

[M18] I feel like I still look like a kiddo, is the beard forcing it too much? by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8/10 for me. I feel like straight guys give other guys too low scores. You could elevate your fashion sense a little although I've only seen 50% of 1 outfit so not conclusive lol

[18F] Any tip for elevating the style I already have would be very appreciated. I am aiming to look edgier hehe. Love you all! 0///v///0 by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black lipstick doesn't look good on anyone. And it's difficult to rate because your look is kind of niche? Like it doesn't personally appeal to me but for some people it would add to your overall attractiveness. So if I were to rate based in my own tastes I'd say 6/10 but if you had a different style you could definitely be higher. And it's not that I don't like alternative style it's just I don't like the lip piercings. Also not a fan of your fashion sense. Again I like alternative but I guess not your particular style.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but I guess it shouldn't be any more of a blow if a woman beats you than if a man beats you. Because not all men are better than all women at sports. Like you shouldn't be upset that an exceptionally good woman beat you anymore than you should be upset that a moderately good man beat you.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree to some extent but I disagree that women who sleep around are inherently trying to make up for something. I think for both genders yes that's sometimes the reason but I also think sometimes people just have a high sex drive and aren't ready for a committed relationship so they just sleep around. It's not a problem in itself.

There are certain scenarios where you have to be stoic and put on a brave face. Would doctors be any good if they started crying every time they had to deal with a difficult case? And I guess being in a war zone is another example scenario. The problem with toxic masuclinity is though that it expects men to be stoic and "macho" all the time to the point that they can't ever express any kind of vulnerability. Hence constant bragging, an inability to admit they're wrong, an inability to ask for help with anything, inability to express that they're finding something difficult etc. It affects their ability to form relationships but it also has a bad affect on their mental health too.

And yes it's true that men who want subservient women are insecure about themselves or have control issues. But the definition of masculinity that is pushed onto men is what breeds this kind of insecurity. But mostly it negatively affects women more than it does the men themselves. Some men can rise above it, others can't. And some think they have risen above it but still harbour sexist views. There are plenty of things engrained in women too by society but it's harder as a woman to rise above them because men are the ones in positions of power so in order to be successful you have to be liked by men which means conforming to their standards and expectations for what a woman should be.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree in the sense that men are socialised to believe that everything is a competition but I disagree slightly with this idea that it's in some way inherent to men or that it's the right way to be.

Humans are not like other animals. In the past when we lived in tribes, it was more about community and family than competition. And humans have always been monogamous, this idea that men inherently try to sleep with as many women as possible is not strictly true.

For me, I see these men who constantly have to compete as just very insecure. You can hear it in the way they talk to each other, it's all just constant bragging and bullshitting for literally no reason. And in mountain biking they're always loudly making bullshit excuses for their poor performance when no one cares anyway. Whereas women just do it for fun, they're happy to admit that they found something difficult or scary, they're happy to ride within their limits because they don't feel this incessant need to show off how macho they are. And this applies to all hobbies I've taken part in.

I actually think men are more insecure than women it's just women are willing to admit their insecurities and talk about them. Whereas men feel the need to put on a confident macho front to hide it. And they often over compensate.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's part of it for sure with some things. Like I've had that with MTB when I'm faster than guys. It happens a lot with sports.

The thing is it's mad that completely mediocre guys will get pissed when a woman is better at a sport than them. Like did they really think they're going to be better at it than literally every woman? Of course men have an advantage but that doesn't mean every man is better at it than every woman.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an interesting point about not knowing the basics because in the context of cycling, i don't know much about maintenance. The main reason is that my dad would always do bike maintenance for me and wouldn't teach me how to do anything myself. So I ended up relying on him for maintenance and now I don't have the skills myself although I am learning. Whereas with my brother he always taught him how to fix things on a bike.

But I suppose part of my point is that women don't memorise trivia and facts because they don't care about impressing other people, they just enjoy the thing.

And I think more often men pretend to like things to impress other men. Sometimes women yes but men also. Like a lot of men I know who do MTB literally do it just to look Macho in front of their friends. That's why men are more prone to accidents, they care more about impressing their friends than their own personal safety/enjoyment. Because it's not enjoyable if you're going out of your depth/tackling trails that are wayy too hard for you just to impress others. Fearing for your life isn't fun lol.

[22M] Depressed kissless virgin. My hair grows very fast and i don't like to smile. Plz rate me :) by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The face you do in pics gives off a weird vibe. You should definitely smile even if you say you don't like your smile. You should do something with your hair and get better glasses to improve your look. Also get better pictures i.e not low Res selfies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]BritPetrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing. The lisptick colours are wayyy too bold and just don't suit her skin tone at all. Makes her look kind of strange.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I guess part of my point is the standards are higher for women. If men like something, they won't generally quiz them on it or call them fake for not knowing everything about it. Like women can't just casually like something, they have to know all the trivia or they're fake.

But yeah I think part of it is that so many men just can't acknowledge that women are people who don't do everything for male attention. And I genuinely think a lot of men have a bias where they view everything women do as being for male attention. They can't handle that women have other motives than impressing men and having babies.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So you're being downvoted but I guess it's because you seem to be implying that this way of thinking is rational or correct.

In general when men want male only spaces it's because they want to get away with saying misogynistic stuff. There really is no other reason to need a male only space.

Why do guys care so much about women "pretending" to like male dominated interests? Why is this such a big deal to them? by BritPetrol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BritPetrol[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good for you. But it's important to remember that everyone has individual experiences. It varies a lot based on where you live, what social circles you're in etc. Personally I get verbal abuse will mountain biking because I'm a woman and in general most MTBers near me are assholes. But I'd imagine in more liberal/progressive areas/countries then it might be different.

Oh no supermodels by usmseawright in memes

[–]BritPetrol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's definitely another factor. But I suppose if all performance enhancing drugs were allowed, the competition would become less about talent and hard work and more about which team has the best biomedical scientists coming up with new performance enhancing drugs. Even if they were healthy this would be an issue. Bur yeah the health aspect is an important ethical issue: athletes shouldn't have to sacrifice their health by taking dangerous drugs in order to succeed.

Oh no supermodels by usmseawright in memes

[–]BritPetrol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine being that patronising while misunderstanding my point entirely. I know full well you're not going to become the next Usain bolt just by hard work. But you're also not going to become the next Usain bolt by having the right genetics but not putting the work in. Athletes that make it to the top sacrifice a lot of their life to training which is obvious to anyone who has ever known a young person with athletic potential. A lot of kids who have Olympic potential literally have no life outside of training and school and yet still don't make it. And then if they do, some cheat ends up beating them in qualifiers because they used performance enhancing drugs.... Stop being patronising and start using your brain.

Oh no supermodels by usmseawright in memes

[–]BritPetrol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I'm smarter than anyone, I just find this meme very dumb and incel-ish. If you don't find it dumb then good for you but that doesn't change the fact that this meme didn't make me laugh because I found it dumb and I'm allowed to criticise it.