Is this the worst post in the history of Atlas?

[Gustaf]

To be fair, in large parts of the world this is how people think. When I was in India I read that a majority of rape complaints get withdrawn by the family after the rapist agrees to marry the girl. After all, in patriarchal societies the problem of a rape is not the violation of the woman's rights (because she doesn't really have any) but the damage done to the father or husband's valuable property.

[Gustaf]

To be fair, in large parts of the world this is how people think. When I was in India I read that a majority of rape complaints get withdrawn by the family after the rapist agrees to marry the girl. After all, in patriarchal societies the problem of a rape is not the violation of the woman's rights (because she doesn't really have any) but the damage done to the father or husband's valuable property.

That you're excusing the flagrant abuse of women and LGBT people with "cultural heritage" or something along those lines is disgusting.

Huh? I'm not sure how you got an endorsement out of that, I'm just pointing out a fact. I think it is important to remember that this is not a random bout of insanity from a strange kid on the internet. Since I know Atlas often struggles with 3+ syllable words, especially when it comes to gender issues, I thought it could serve as a useful reminder of the bigger picture.

I am certainly not the kind to excuse anything based on cultural heritage.

[Gustaf]

To be fair, in large parts of the world this is how people think. When I was in India I read that a majority of rape complaints get withdrawn by the family after the rapist agrees to marry the girl. After all, in patriarchal societies the problem of a rape is not the violation of the woman's rights (because she doesn't really have any) but the damage done to the father or husband's valuable property.

I don't think Oldiesfreak is saying anything like that.

I don't think he's saying anything close to a coherent thought, but I do think there is a similarity when it comes to not viewing rape as a crime against the woman's bodily integrity.

[Gustaf]

Unfortunately, our esteemed moderators are too busy enforcing copyright law to get around to deleting Oldies' misogynistic trash.

Actually, it's been dealt a grand total of 0 infraction points. Let the drama ensue.

[Gustaf]

Unfortunately, our esteemed moderators are too busy enforcing copyright law to get around to deleting Oldies' misogynistic trash.

Actually, it's been dealt a grand total of 0 infraction points. Let the drama ensue.

No, let's not let the "drama" ensue, do your goddamn job. (Got worked up there, but what can you do?)

This isn't on my board, so I have no powers over it beyond what you have.

[Gustaf]

Unfortunately, our esteemed moderators are too busy enforcing copyright law to get around to deleting Oldies' misogynistic trash.

Actually, it's been dealt a grand total of 0 infraction points. Let the drama ensue.

No, let's not let the "drama" ensue, do your goddamn job. (Got worked up there, but what can you do?)

You can PM Torie.  It's his board.

Yes, so can anyone. I don't generally care THAT much about moderation.

[Gustaf]

To be fair, in large parts of the world this is how people think. When I was in India I read that a majority of rape complaints get withdrawn by the family after the rapist agrees to marry the girl. After all, in patriarchal societies the problem of a rape is not the violation of the woman's rights (because she doesn't really have any) but the damage done to the father or husband's valuable property.

What part of India were you in? It's a good thing you're a Swedish male instead of a woman!

I was in the Southern parts, Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Goa, etc. And yes I enjoyed lots of privilege, that's for sure.

[Gustaf]

Oh, put the smiley face away. No one cares about the stupid infraction system. We just happen to be sick of you all standing by idly letting trolls devour what is left of the forum after banning all of the legends.

This, exactly. I'd love for the infraction and moderation system to be done away with entirely. But if you little fascists are going to run around punishing people who actually contribute to this forum, and have for years, then we only ask that you apply the same rules to actual trolls who do nothing but degrade the quality of the forum.

Snowstalker received 14 death points last night for making a silly thread in the forum whose purpose is the posting of silly threads and then complaining that it was deleted; Oldiesfreak has received nothing for his constant trolling and his vile misogyny. King was put on mod review for a few dumb drunk posts that a lot of us found amusing; trolls like Krazen continue to post unabated. Legends like opebo are gone for posting things nowhere near as bad as Oldiesfreak's proposal to legally punish women for being raped.

If we must continue to live under these stupid rules that are destroying what made this forum so great, then at least apply them fairly and consistently.

Fairness and consistency is for bores and prudes, Lief.