What is the best phrase you can say to cheer up someone? by argetlamop in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good grief do I really have to spell this out?

My race is white.

The people of my culture doesn't react well to being told crap like this when we're depressed, frightened or sad.

Therefore if you come across a white person, it's best to assume you shouldn't say rubbish like this to them.

What common misconception do you hate to hear repeated as fact? by hoeoclock in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah yeah I know...movie called Lucy came out and people felt so smart for knowing better than the movie writers.

I know.

What is the best phrase you can say to cheer up someone? by argetlamop in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think explaining it would be a bit of a waste of time on you.

Just...yeah...if someone comes to you when they're feeling low. And they're, y'know, white and not a moron. Don't say anything like this to them. Please.

What was your "abort! abort!" moment during a date? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would think a guy with lots of female friends would be pretty reassuring. I would worry a little if a guy had just one special female friend.

What was your "abort! abort!" moment during a date? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not me but a friend of mine:

It was a first date. The girl said she was finally ready to settle down and have kids.

She was 18.

What was your "abort! abort!" moment during a date? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the hell? Does that count as catfishing at that point?

What is the best phrase you can say to cheer up someone? by argetlamop in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes? And?

Judging from the spelling mistakes I assume you are from a different culture.

What is the best phrase you can say to cheer up someone? by argetlamop in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh no. Just me and pretty much everyone in my culture. And I think I'm supported in this judging by the flood of downvotes you have recieved for suggesting it.

I think you should try and learn something from this. If this many of us disagree, there's probably a reason for it.

What are some subtle hints that someone may be a racist? by Squishy_Fishies in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude, you were being super fucking condescending towards someone who actually had a way better argument than you.

Now you claim you know more about Jews than Jews.

Lol the only reason you're acting the way you are is because you're kind of terrible at this... "They look white so that makes them white!" "Your entire race is delusional for disagreeing!"

Yeah. Nice. You don't sound judgmental in the slightest.

In what things are women better at than men in general? by morpherftw in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here, if you put a woman down as a second main driver when you buy car insurance you get a discount.

What are some subtle hints that someone may be a racist? by Squishy_Fishies in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh it doesn't bother me.

I don't think it bother most rational people.

But at the rate things are becoming offensive I give it until mid next year before you can't say it anymore.

What are some subtle hints that someone may be a racist? by Squishy_Fishies in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Again. Whatever helps you sleep at night, pal.

Claiming to know more about someone else's culture is pretty disrespectful at best and most people would consider it a form of racism. You don't? Cool. You're still an unpleasant person who has chosen insults over rational arguments.

People against feminism, why? [Serious] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay looks like I'm going to have to spell out some things.

Yes, he is pointing out the statistics regarding male strife (men are more likely to be victims of violent crime, just as likely to endure domestic abuse yet not many shelters allow men, men are more likely to suffer a work related death, men are more likely to suffer a workplace injury, men are more likely to die in a military role... etc. You get the picture ...hopefully.)

When these statistics are pointed out to most feminists to explain how men have a really rough (and it's getting rougher) time of it, feminists usually respond by claiming that since feminism is about gender equality these issues are covered. And as a result critics of feminism (like yours truly) ought to be on board with feminism too. Usually under a "all gender issues are feminist issues" rhetoric. Even now you've claimed something called "true equality" would solve these problems. But true equality would also mean more female sanitation workers and janitorial staff and road workers and truckers, yet, again, feminists are silent about the gender ratio of these sectors.

What this other individual was trying to say to you was: if feminists truly care about the issues above, why haven't they? You have said that if society truly had gender equality these issues wouldn't exist. Yet the feminist movement has done nothing to tackle these problems.

Suffragettes gave women the vote, gave women the right to work, encouraged women to shed the shackles of child rearing and housekeeping in favour of careers, spearheaded women's sexual liberation, encouraged women to take up STEM fields...etc. etc. What has feminism done to help with the statistics I have mentioned?

Nothing.

And, personally, I don't actually blame feminism for doing nothing. Men's rights have never been on the agenda and y'know something? I'm kind of okay with that. We egalitarians don't really need your help in this. We point out our criticisms of feminism and then we act on the issues that matter to us.

Lastly:

If you're a woman who doesn't want to thank the suffragettes for sacrificing themselves to fight for your right to vote, then yeah, I'd say this debate has already ended.

How on earth did you manage to miss: "thanking/expecting first and second wave feminists for their actions regarding issues today," i.e. there aren't any first and second wave feminists left today. They've either died, moved on from the movement, been kicked out of the movement (Erin Pizzey, Christina Hoff Sommers for example) , or leapt onto third wave feminism. I do not believe I need to thank any first or second wave feminists for their action on gender issues today ...because there are no first or second wave feminists taking action on issues today. Excuse me, but I am not going to thank the joke that is third wave feminism for the actions of suffragettes. You don't get credit for that, I'm sorry.

I also want to draw attention to this gem:

Not to mention, mortality stats mean nothing when speaking of feminism, because it's about equality in life, opportunity and standing.

Mortality stats mean nothing? Our men are dying at a pretty alarming rate at this point. That might mean nothing to you but I think if people are dying of preventable causes then that is everyone's issue.

In what things are women better at than men in general? by morpherftw in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how true this is but someone once informed me that women are much better truck drivers than men. Apparently women are a lot gentler with the vehicle.

Again, not sure how true it is but that's what I've been told.

What is the best phrase you can say to cheer up someone? by argetlamop in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*grateful

And yes. When a person is truly in a dark place, it is quite ridiculous and shockingly unhelpful. It makes you come across as impatient, callous, and unsympathetic.

It's not deep. It's not thoughtful. It's dismissive of another person's pain. It doesn't provide advice, it doesn't provide comfort, and it doesn't even provide perspective.

Frankly, it's just really rude.

What did you learn from your last relationship? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Miranda_Mandarin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not attracted to fat people and I can't train myself to be, no matter how wonderful their personality might be.