The one drawback to walking at night

I like to do a fun exercise every time I read something like this.

Swap the word for who you are accusing with some other group. If this make the statement distasteful then the statement is distasteful in it's orginal form.

The Left like to blame men, the right like to blame immigrants so for example: "it's a shame immigrants love to commit murder".

Why is it okay to say men love to murder but not immigrants?

I'm disappointed in Lemmy and lemmings, I thought we left this shit in Reddit. Can someone lock this dumpsterfire of a comment section already?

As a girl, I love taking walks in the evening/night or early in the morning, they really are a vibe! However if there's a man who appears to be following behind me, I always grab my keys in my pocket to be ready to fight in case he tries anything. I will also text friends/family when I'm going out and text them when I arrive back home.

I'm tired of feeling alienated for being male. I'm tired of the default consideration for what a man is being a rapist and a murderer; someone dangerous not to be implicitly trusted; someone you should own a gun to protect yourself from. I'm tired of being labelled a cis man because saying just man would imply that trans men could ever be monsters like us. I go out wearing a skirt and heels and I am trusted, women approach me, give me compliments, ask me for directions. I go out without shaving and am embraced by callousness. If I could ask one thing, if you wouldn't be comfortable using the word "brother," "father," "son," "boyfriend" or "husband," don't use the word "man" or "men." Use another word. A murderer doesn't have to be tied to their gender.

That sucks man. I love night walks too, especially through secluded areas and when it's super dark, overcast and windy. There is something very enjoyable and exhilarating about being outside, invisible and unnoticed in a busy world. I feel bad that you don't get to enjoy that.

Bears win again

damnn these comments are why i don't recommend this platform to anyone i know.

i think i'm going to change instances after this.

If you see something like this and get angry at women, you have a problem.

At best it's a problem with reading comprehension. At worst, you're worried that things like this could get in the way of your murdering-women hobby.

My god, I am a cis male and I don't feel threatened or targeted by this. I think there's a reason why certain men feel attacked.

Random woman: I like late night walks, but I'm scared for my safety.

This thread for some reason: YOU DON'T THINK MEN GET SCARED? MURDERED!?

Like, chill. Yes, men can absolutely be murdered/hurt walking alone. But are we really going to sit here and act like women are making up their concerns/grievances out of spite? For some reason, if anyone mentions a general concern/issue related to women's experiences with men, some people trip over themselves to say how it's actually not an issue and how it's actually so much worse for men. If I'm listening to a male DV victim and I go, "well, actually, women are more likely to be victims of DV. You know, it's actually not even an issue for you. Here, look at these numbers that prove that women are the victims. Do you not mention it because you hate women? Why are you trying to ruin our spotless reputation as delicate flowers that can do no wrong with your lies", you would think I was nuts, and for good reason.

If I said cops are racist, would y'all really think I'm being biased against cops? After all, it's not all cops. 🙄

Come to Finland, safe to walk at night

Reading the comments make me feel like I'm reading 4chan. How are people getting triggered by that post

Wow these comments are a trash fire.

lemmy.world mods finding out that they've cultivated a community of reddit incels:

I blame women.

For not murdering enough. The streets would be safer if men had the same fear.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/251886/murder-offenders-in-the-us-by-gender/

For anyone wanting to see murders in USA in 2023

There’s not enough education about psychopaths and the dangerous subtypes like dark-triad psychopathy.

I only learned about it in my mid twenties.

If we taught about it there could be prevented a lot of harm.

If you don’t know about it chances are that you always ask yourself „how could someone do This?!“

Simply because they have characteristics that are so far away from your world of feelings and perception of social stuff that you are incapable of understanding it unless you get informed, at least this was my situation.

What and guys aren't worried about being murdered by other dudes at night? Lol

https://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/res/r512.html#%3A~%3Atext=In+that+year%2C+men+were%2Ca+weapon+used+against+them.&text=Young+men+under+the+age%2C-corporate+area)%20than%20women.

Statistically men are more likely to be attacked, robbed, sexually assaulted (in a public institution) and shot than women.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1388777/murder-victims-in-the-us-by-gender/#%3A~%3Atext=In+2023%2C+the+FBI+reported%2Cfemale+in+the+United+States.

Men are more likely to be murdered in general.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/423245/us-violent-crime-victims-by-gender/

Violent crimes happen to men more than women on average.

I am a HUGE advocate for women staying safe. I think more women need to purchase and properly learn how to use a personal high speed lead slinging device.

HOWEVER I do not care for this claim that women are always the victims. Statistically they aren't more frequently attacked or murdered. In fact they are slightly less likely to be victims. Bad people are gonna do bad things and everyone should learn to protect themselves against those bad people.

DOUBLE HOWEVER Men are overwhelming the perpetrator of violent crimes against everyone. More than 75% of violent crimes is committed by men.

http://www.statista.com/chart/amp/33058/victims-and-perpetrators-of-reported-violent-crime-in-the-us-by-reported-sex/

At the end of the day everyone should stay safe. Keep your head on a swivel. Obtain and learn how to use a personal defense tool. Be smart.

Don’t criticize if you haven’t murdered yet.

That's why you get a gun (Edit: If you are in a jurisdiction where you can). Practice and be prepared to use. Don't ever hesitate, someone tries to attack you, regardless of gender, they forfeit their right to life.

(Also get pepper spray in case you are in a dangerous situation, but its not enough to warrant a deadly response, then just fucking spray them, and run. If they chase after you, fucking shoot them*)

If you are in a jurisdiction where you can't get a gun, then, I guess the pepper is probably your best bet.

This advice goes for both men and women.

I am not a lawyer. Make sure you check the laws of your jurisdiction first before doing anything.

TLDR: Get pepper spray, and get a gun. Use them in that order.

Edit: *If they chase after you and you have no way of escape, and you have a resonable belief of imminent harm

Edit 2: Btw, the American police will not help you, I don't like violence either, but when nobody is helping you, there is really not other option. I'd love to not have to kill someone if the police is actually helpful (and responds in time)

This also depends on what kind of roads you have to walk on - highways suck for nighttime walks, because not only are you constantly on edge to try not to get run over, you also need to walk for miles to get anywhere.

Suburbs are nicer, but the best is to walk in a park, but that raises your chances of getting murdered by a lot so idk

I don't know where I was going with this. I lost my train of thought.

Ah, misandry, my old friend.

Oh cool we're back in ... 2010? and we're doing FBI crime stats discourse again, except this time we're doing the breakdown by gender instead of race.

*if you'll downvote then explain how you're not making the exact same argument lol

How is this not bigotry and discrimination toward a group of population?

I've seen the same post in far right groups just changing the word man by some racial slur. Same energy. And also same bigots trying to justify their intolerance with shitty statistics.

Get your pet bear to walk you!

Yup, and as a guy, I am not going home with two women that approach me in a bar after I flash some cash. Know your attackers and keep safe from them.

Edit: wow people misread that. I agree with OP.

The world would be a better place without us. I feel ashamed for existing.

Women can’t murder?

Edit, it’s dark and night, how can you tell who’s approaching you? Men and women both murder, you’re worried about being murdered, not “men murdering” sexism works both ways yo.

It's a shame that women molest 13 year old boys.

https://www.nj.com/education/2025/01/nj-teacher-accused-of-having-baby-with-13-year-old-student-is-released-from-jail.html

The problem isn't men who love to commit murder but women who love murderers
#feminismkills

Edit: /s

Sorry, I thought that's obvious

Every male animal that works or lives in close contact with humans has it's testicles removed so it calms down and stops causing problems.

Except the human animal of course, because they're the ones running the show and they'd have issues with removing their balls.

She forgot to mention the rape actually.