[Ashley.]

Good for them. When I was younger, I used to walk quite a bit - but I always avoided construction sites or pubs where you're likely to have men outside, talking as though I'm open for business. It isn't attractive and I've always said cat calling should be taken more seriously, and I'll continue pushing for that.

But I suppose we as women could quite easily prevent this from happening by just not leaving our houses, or something along those lines.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

Good for them. When I was younger, I used to walk quite a bit - but I always avoided construction sites or pubs where you're likely to have men outside, talking as though I'm open for business. It isn't attractive and I've always said cat calling should be taken more seriously, and I'll continue pushing for that.

But I suppose we as women could quite easily prevent this from happening by just not leaving our houses, or something along those lines.

funny thing is that it isn't even an out there idea that this could be suggested......

The creepy thing about cat calling is, in my experience anyway, the vast majority of times it ever happened to me was when I was a teenager on my way to or from school (wearing a school uniform) it's very intimidating when you're that young

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

funny thing is that it isn't even an out there idea that this could be suggested......

The creepy thing about cat calling is, in my experience anyway, the vast majority of times it ever happened to me was when I was a teenager on my way to or from school (wearing a school uniform) it's very intimidating when you're that young

That's just creepy , I was going to say some young teenagers look alot older . But the fact that you're in school uniform and they're still doing it is just messed up.

But I still think other men who cat call these young girls assume they're older (the ones without school uniform).

Some of these cat call phrases are weird and silly , and alot of the time they're just showing off in front of their mates and they have no intention on acting on it.
You can easily ignore them and walk past . Obviously if they continue shouting stupid things then it's harassment.

I thought it was mostly wolf whistling they did without dialogue .

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

That's just creepy , I was going to say some young teenagers look alot older . But the fact that you're in school uniform and they're still doing it is just messed up.

But I still think other men who cat call these young girls assume they're older (the ones without school uniform).

Some of these cat call phrases are weird and silly , and alot of the time they're just showing off in front of their mates and they have no intention on acting on it.
You can easily ignore them and walk past . Obviously if they continue shouting stupid things then it's harassment.

I thought it was mostly wolf whistling they did without dialogue .

Yes I'm sure that's the case with the vast majority of these guys but it doesn't make it less intimidating for women or girls none the less

[kirklancaster]

It is so passe. It reminds me of countless times when I 'worked the doors' and witnessed gangs of young lads enter the club sober and all shy and timid - even blushing when spoken to - and by the early hours I was ejecting them for acting like the bastard offspring of Rambo and Rocky; wanting to fight anyone and everyone for no reason, and after complaints from girls about these dicks hassling them and walking up to them with 'chat-up' lines such as; "You've got lovely teeth they'd look even better around my knob" or even worse.

It all makes them look more stupid than they really are and I personally have never witnessed any time when wolf-whistling or 'cat-calling' has ever been appreciated by a woman - let alone a schoolgirl.

[Ashley.]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

It is so passe. It reminds me of countless times when I 'worked the doors' and witnessed gangs of young lads enter the club sober and all shy and timid - even blushing when spoken to - and by the early hours I was ejecting them for acting like the bastard offspring of Rambo and Rocky; wanting to fight anyone and everyone for no reason, and after complaints from girls about these dicks hassling them and walking up to them with 'chat-up' lines such as; "You've got lovely teeth they'd look even better around my knob" or even worse.

It all makes them look more stupid than they really are and I personally have never witnessed any time when wolf-whistling or 'cat-calling' has ever been appreciated by a woman - let alone a schoolgirl.

"Sorry, I'm vegetarian."

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

"Sorry, I'm vegetarian."

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

That's just creepy , I was going to say some young teenagers look alot older . But the fact that you're in school uniform and they're still doing it is just messed up.

But I still think other men who cat call these young girls assume they're older (the ones without school uniform).

Some of these cat call phrases are weird and silly , and alot of the time they're just showing off in front of their mates and they have no intention on acting on it.
You can easily ignore them and walk past . Obviously if they continue shouting stupid things then it's harassment.

I thought it was mostly wolf whistling they did without dialogue .

For some time now women have made it clear they don’t like it and it makes them feel uncomfortable - why on earth should they have to ignore it and walk on by. It’s about time men took some responsibility in this. You shouldn’t make excuses for them. Like most women I have been there and it is not nice.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

For some time now women have made it clear they don’t like it and it makes them feel uncomfortable - why on earth should they have to ignore it and walk on by. It’s about time men took some responsibility in this. You shouldn’t make excuses for them. Like most women I have been there and it is not nice.

I'm not making excuses for them atall , i'm just saying the majority of them are acting stupid and silly and are harmless.

I didn't think cat calling was that frequent in the UK . Like I said I know the wolf whistling happens sometimes .

I would say it's more intimidating and disrespectful if they continue to shout at these women ,or if they actually approach them and follow them then it's harassment.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I'm not making excuses for them atall , i'm just saying the majority of them are acting stupid and silly and are harmless.

I didn't think cat calling was that frequent in the UK . Like I said I know the wolf whistling happens sometimes .

I would say it's more intimidating and disrespectful if they continue to shout at these women ,or if they actually approach them and follow them then it's harassment.

They shouldn’t do it at all as they have no right to - I don’t care if they want to act like a moron and impress their stupid mates.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

They shouldn’t do it at all as they have no right to - I don’t care if they want to act like a moron and impress their stupid mates.

Well unfortunately we can't control people's mouth and behavior .

People shout and swear in front of kids , people would say that shouldn't be allowed but it still happens .

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

Good for them. When I was younger, I used to walk quite a bit - but I always avoided construction sites or pubs where you're likely to have men outside, talking as though I'm open for business. It isn't attractive and I've always said cat calling should be taken more seriously, and I'll continue pushing for that.

But I suppose we as women could quite easily prevent this from happening by just not leaving our houses, or something along those lines.

Indeed. I mean, I still get catcalled despite being 31 and fairly overweight, I guess its the tits that attract the dickheads. I started getting catcalled at age 12..when I started to develop, in my school uniform...and it was near constant. It was disgusting and actually made me so depressed and quite scared tbh. Infact, I actually..being a child...tried to cut my tits off with a pencil sharpener blade. Obviously I know as an adult that it would never work that way and I would need a proper knife..but yeah..I still have the scars from that.

Originally Posted by Niamh.

funny thing is that it isn't even an out there idea that this could be suggested......

The creepy thing about cat calling is, in my experience anyway, the vast majority of times it ever happened to me was when I was a teenager on my way to or from school (wearing a school uniform) it's very intimidating when you're that young

Like on the other thread, how it was suggested that it was womens fault that men upskirt and we should all just wear trousers to prevent it? Its always womens fault for mens behaviour...its fairly depressing. Even when a woman gets raped..its always 'oh she had a lot to drink' and such.

Under his eye. Blessed be the fruit. Tbh.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Indeed. I mean, I still get catcalled despite being 31 and fairly overweight, I guess its the tits that attract the dickheads. I started getting catcalled at age 12..when I started to develop, in my school uniform...and it was near constant. It was disgusting and actually made me so depressed and quite scared tbh. Infact, I actually..being a child...tried to cut my tits off with a pencil sharpener blade. Obviously I know as an adult that it would never work that way and I would need a proper knife..but yeah..I still have the scars from that.


Like on the other thread, how it was suggested that it was womens fault that men upskirt and we should all just wear trousers to prevent it? Its always womens fault for mens behaviour...its fairly depressing. Even when a woman gets raped..its always 'oh she had a lot to drink' and such.

Under his eye. Blessed be the fruit. Tbh.

mmhhmm, that show is extra creepy because like I said in reply to Ashleys comments......it's not even an out there idea, depressing

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

mmhhmm, that show is extra creepy because like I said in reply to Ashleys comments......it's not even an out there idea, depressing

Well, Margaret Atwood actually said, nothing in her book had not actually happened at some point in history, so she just basically pulled it all together. Which does make it seriously scary as, if its happened before..or is happening now in some places (like the making women wear certain clothing..which obviously happens now) ..well..

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Well, Margaret Atwood actually said, nothing in her book had not actually happened at some point in history, so she just basically pulled it all together. Which does make it seriously scary as, if its happened before..or is happening now in some places (like the making women wear certain clothing..which obviously happens now) ..well..

Yeah exactly, scary

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

Good for them. When I was younger, I used to walk quite a bit - but I always avoided construction sites or pubs where you're likely to have men outside, talking as though I'm open for business. It isn't attractive and I've always said cat calling should be taken more seriously, and I'll continue pushing for that.

But I suppose we as women could quite easily prevent this from happening by just not leaving our houses, or something along those lines.

Same old story Ashley. It’s always the women expected to ‘compromise’ despite not being the actual offenders.