Originally Posted by MatthewS
(Post 5240290)
I've said multiple times already that I don't personally condone the behavior at hand, did you miss all those posts? However, I also stated why I don't consider this particular stuation to be bullying.
BULLYING DEFINITION:
Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power. It can include verbal harassment, physical assault or coercion.
By definition, what happened is NOT bullying. It may be considered rude/mean/catty/etc, but it's certainly not bullying.
I'm am not playing dumb, I just don't consider the comments made to be sexist. Sexism is quite condemnable behavior obviously, but for this particular situation to be considered sexist, Shiv & Ashleigh would have had to make those comments BECAUSE Adam is a male. That's what Sexism is. A Prejudice based on someones sex. They made the comments because he looked funny, it had nothing to do with him being a male. You're upset that sexism exists, as you should be. The comments made however, were not sexist.
I don't get why you're harping on me for these views. I feel like I've explained myself quite concisely, and provided enough educated reason as to why I see things this way.
If you think I'm wrong, fair enough, but let's just agree to disagree then, no need to continue this bickering.
Also, I've never said anything negative to you, just stated my opinion on the situation at hand. You then called me "dumb", and stated that you find my views "nauseating" & "fickle". By your definition, you just bullied me. :laugh:
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