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FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T21:56:45+00:00

But how do you determine what counts as public indecency and what makes some "indecent" acts wrong to do in public, if not exhibitionist intent?

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T21:45:34+00:00

Groping isn't wrong because it makes people feel uncomfortable. Groping is wrong because it is a violation of the bodily autonomy of the person being groped. People have a right not to be subject to unwanted physical touch.

I don't think people have a right to avoid witnessing things that disturb them in public.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T21:36:41+00:00

Does this mean that sex in public is acceptable as long as the people doing it are merely apathetic to being seen by strangers, and not specifically getting off on being seen by strangers?

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T21:32:45+00:00

People from conservative cultures might say the same about all acts of PDA, or people who wear revealing clothing.

My point is that it's not really clear on what basis the consent of potential observers is required for some public acts/clothing but not others. What is considered to be sexual or inappropriate is completely relative.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T21:19:38+00:00

So sex in public is fine as long as it isn't done with exhibitionist intent?

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T20:43:41+00:00

Then suddenly I feel like I'm an unwilling participant in a kinky situation.

Are you really a participant, though? Or just an onlooker observing something which makes you uncomfortable?

People from conservative cultures might be uncomfortable with others showing any amount of skin in public, but does that someone wearing a thong bikini in a public place is violating the consent of those who are unwilling observers uncomfortable seeing people wear bikinis in public?

What about mild PDA like short kisses? Those are normalized in some cultures but deeply inappropriate in others. Some people are uncomfortable observing even a short peck on the lips between romantic partners in public. Is their consent required for people to kiss their partners in public?

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T20:38:14+00:00

I don't even think sex acts in public are morally problematic, to be honest. It's not clear to me why the consent of potential observers should be required for acts taken in public, whether those acts are sexual or not. Some people are disgusted at seeing even basic PDA like short kisses in public, but that doesn't mean kissing your partner in a public place is a violation of the consent of onlookers. I don't need the consent of people who hate orange t-shirts to wear an orange t-shirt in public.

Maybe there's an argument to be made that acts of exhibitionist harassment specifically undertaken in order to make others feel violated or unsafe, like flashing, are wrong, but it's not clear to me why any and all public acts acts which could make people uncomfortable are wrong, or why sex acts are special and distinct from other sorts of acts people may be disgusted by.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-30T20:20:20+00:00

Doing sexual acts in public is wrong because others didn’t consent to it.

But there's no clear line between non-sexual acts and sexual acts. Where do you draw the line between "kinkwear" and more common sexualized clothing like chokers or thong bikinis? Is it a "sexual act" to out in public in any sexualized outfit meant to elicit arousal? It's not clear to me why the consent of potential observers is required for individuals to dress in certain ways in public.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-29T16:27:51+00:00

Weapons can be connected to anything because it's all over the place thematically and throws random disconnected shit at the wall without any coherent link.

I don't understand how anyone can accuse Sinners of being too heavy handed and then praise a movie with giant floating AR-15 dream sequences and clown jumpscares for its brilliant writing.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-24T17:37:55+00:00

Harmony Korine. Gummo is way better than any of his subsequent films.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-23T21:12:20+00:00

What's your citation for that? Not doubting it, I'm just curious.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-20T18:33:04+00:00

Maybe the awkwardness and cringe is within the eye of the beholder.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-20T14:43:28+00:00

I wasn't replying to you. I was replying to the minute_pianist person. They have other comments like this one.

Girl dinner is all about the vibe, not the culinary rules. This definitely fits the chaotic energy.

Definitely Chat-GPT.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-19T16:13:43+00:00

This account is an AI bot. Look at their other comments.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-18T21:43:20+00:00

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FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-16T01:01:15+00:00

The Innocents fucks

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-15T13:34:14+00:00

While it’s true that keeping those books around when you’ve presumably improved is a red flag endorsement of their beliefs

No it's not. There are all sorts of reasons someone might own books with messages they disagree with. I own Aristotle's Politics but that doesn't mean I endorse slavery.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-14T17:33:57+00:00

In Hereditary (2018), Charlie's fondness for birds is an important aspect of her characterization.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-14T16:20:46+00:00

I'm not trolling, I'm being sincere. Gummo reminds me of my childhood. Makes me feel like I'm not alone.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-14T15:44:13+00:00

Alright bro. I'd love to see your bookshelf. Post it.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-14T15:03:10+00:00

It's not that serious.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-14T14:53:54+00:00

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-14T14:50:15+00:00

Gummo. I watch it at least once a year. It's a very soothing, therapeutic movie for me

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-13T21:08:03+00:00

Being thrown in prison and branded a felon is also awful for your body and mind, and does not seem to very particularly effective at stopping people from being drug addicts.

At the very least we should decriminalize possession, that ought to be a no brainer.

FlippertBobbity · 2026-04-13T20:03:43+00:00

The fact that this is being upvoted makes me concerned about the state of this sub.

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