Context: I am currently actively suppressing the urge to say someone is pretty.

  • FidelCashflow [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    There is a gendered difference in the expression. It generally cool when female presenting persons do it. So that does fuzz the math.

    • keepcarrot [she/her]
      hexagon
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      3 years ago

      A substantial amount of masculine "compliments" (as in, compliments from masc) are simply re-affirming the patriarchy. Another substantial portion are because of fucked ideas about dating and pride.