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That is exactly what I surmised the motivation for the "creepy" comment was, hence my speculation the commenter had not actually followed the link. If this is correct, then perhaps the real creepiness is how quickly and superficially we apply our assumptions without checking the evidence. Since the original poster of the comment hasn't spoken up, though, perhaps we are falling into the same trap of making assumptions about an intended meaning. I admit I had the same half-formed reaction before I followed the link, and I was instantly somewhat ashamed of myself for the fact that my imagination had already conjured up a stereotype that proved to be completely off-base.


People won't follow the link if it sounds creepy.

And addressing real-live women as "Female" definitely sets off most women's creep-dars.




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