HibsFan Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 hour ago, throbber said: Hearts would probably sign him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just going to throw this into the mix, as it's a Sunday.What if the guy was 16 & the female was 30?Would that be equally creepy? Or for that matter, the girl 17 & the guy 15?I think in both scenarios it's just the same, but for some reason one set of circumstances creep me out completely, whilst the other set of circumstances drag me back to my youth & how I'd have felt then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just going to throw this into the mix, as it's a Sunday.What if the guy was 16 & the female was 30? Legend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Legend. Keep pushing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, Brother Blades said: Just going to throw this into the mix, as it's a Sunday. What if the guy was 16 & the female was 30? Would that be equally creepy? Or for that matter, the girl 17 & the guy 15? I think in both scenarios it's just the same, but for some reason one set of circumstances creep me out completely, whilst the other set of circumstances drag me back to my youth & how I'd have felt then. Can of worms well and truly opened 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Brother Blades said: Just going to throw this into the mix, as it's a Sunday. What if the guy was 16 & the female was 30? Would that be equally creepy? Or for that matter, the girl 17 & the guy 15? I think in both scenarios it's just the same, but for some reason one set of circumstances creep me out completely, whilst the other set of circumstances drag me back to my youth & how I'd have felt then. My best mate went out with a 32yo when he was 17 for a while. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just going to throw this into the mix, as it's a Sunday.What if the guy was 16 & the female was 30?Would that be equally creepy? Or for that matter, the girl 17 & the guy 15?I think in both scenarios it's just the same, but for some reason one set of circumstances creep me out completely, whilst the other set of circumstances drag me back to my youth & how I'd have felt then. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Brother Blades said: Just going to throw this into the mix, as it's a Sunday. What if the guy was 16 & the female was 30? Would that be equally creepy? Or for that matter, the girl 17 & the guy 15? I think in both scenarios it's just the same, but for some reason one set of circumstances creep me out completely, whilst the other set of circumstances drag me back to my youth & how I'd have felt then. If a woman is significantly older than a man it is viewed as being more weird, if anything. Compare and contrast the reactions to Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher and almost every middle aged male Hollywood star going out with or being cast alongside women far younger. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just now, sjc said: My best mate went out with a 32yo when he was 17 for a while. How long was he 17 for? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 My best mate went out with a 32yo when he was 17 for a while. I think you'll find your mate was 17 for exactly one calendar year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Sergeant Wilson said: How long was he 17 for? was about a year I seem to recall......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If a woman is significantly older than a man it is viewed as being more weird, if anything. Compare and contrast the reactions to Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher and almost every middle aged male Hollywood star going out with or being cast alongside women far younger. I'm talking about 1. In the case of 17-15, the legality of of the situation & perception of that legality.2. In the case of Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher, I'm almost certain that Kutcher was into his twenties by that time?Not sure if that got as big a backlash as when Woody Allen started dating Soon-Yi. Yes, I know the family mechanics were different but..... it's Sunday, or as I call it controversy day! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Brother Blades said: I'm talking about 1. In the case of 17-15, the legality of of the situation & perception of that legality. 2. In the case of Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher, I'm almost certain that Kutcher was into his twenties by that time? Not sure if that got as big a backlash as when Woody Allen started dating Soon-Yi. Yes, I know the family mechanics were different but..... it's Sunday, or as I call it controversy day! The legality is the same but perception is probably different because women who go after/fetishize younger men are far rarer than vice versa and therefore wouldn’t be as likely to be viewed as predatory. I definitely think people would view it as weird if a girl was going out with a guy two years below. I might be going off on a tangent but I’m just thinking that no-one really bats an eyelid when Johnny Depp marries someone about 25 years younger than him whereas Demi Moore goes out with someone 16 years younger and everyone has an opinion. Therefore, the half your age plus seven rule of social acceptability only applies to men, not women. Their rule probably has a higher maximum and a lower minimum. Edited November 19, 2017 by The OP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The legality is the same but perception is probably different because women who go after/fetishize younger men are far rarer than vice versa and therefore wouldn’t be as likely to be viewed as predatory. I might be going off on a tangent but I’m just thinking that no-one really bats an eyelid when Johnny Depp marries someone about 25 years younger than him whereas Demi Moore goes out with someone 16 years younger and everyone has an opinion. Therefore, the half your age plus seven rule only applies to men, not women. Eh? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just now, Brother Blades said: Eh? Idiot’s version - In 15/17 example both illegal, both viewed as weird, one more likely to be viewed as predatory. As ages increase away from age of consent older woman/younger man seen as far more weird than older man/younger woman. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Idiot’s version - In 15/17 example both illegal, both viewed as weird, one more likely to be viewed as predatory. As ages increase away from age of consent older woman/younger man seen as far more weird than older man/younger woman. Are you calling me an idiot? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just now, Brother Blades said: Are you calling me an idiot? Yes. No hard feelings though because some of my best friends are idiots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 3 hours ago, throbber said: Poor effort Dindeleux. Could be tied up with a middle aged fatty like you are. f**k that for a life though. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dindeleux said: Could be tied up with a middle aged fatty like you are. f**k that for a life though. A bit harsh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Dindeleux has just started a "Computer games I've completed" thread. f**k that for a life. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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