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Originally Posted by FaSho
Don't get me wrong, I completley understand that logic. Especially when 'degrading comments' are involved. As ignorant as this may sound, and I'm sure there's people who don't agree with me, but in my opinion, if someone says something positive about you/your body, even if it's as brash as "wow you have nice boobs", you may find it awkward and possibly even offensive, but in the back of your head there's a sense of self-worth because even as degrading as it is, someone is still complimenting you, and telling you you look good.
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But it's not even as nice as "wow you have nice boobs." It's more like "I want to f
uck you and you have no choice in the matter." I guess on some level it could be considered a compliment but most of the time being treated as a piece of meat or a mere sexual object isn't pleasant. It's often hard for guys to understand this but when women are constantly objectified in many situations for their whole life, and when women are trying to break free of this sexual objectification and be seen as a person, it's not something that you want to hear reinforced.
When I get whistled at I never ever feel complimented or proud of my body. I always feel awkward and embarrassed, and afraid that they're going to come up to me and try something.
It's also scary because a lot of rape scenarios often begin with guys whistling or yelling out things that imply the woman is a piece of meat. And rape is still a pressing issue if you are a woman, more so than if you are a man. So it's not something as a girl you want to hear.
EDIT: Like NND said, it makes you feel vulnerable...