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[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 8 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Interesting conversation overheard on the tram this morning. Between a group of 4-5 mid-high school boys. All friends I think, but there were 3 different school uniforms present. About consent. All relevant factors emerged in the conversation like self control, impulse control, drunkenness licence, teasing, narcissism, sociopathy, inherent evil, influence of religion, good manners, peer pressure etc. - the whole nine yards. Manosphere not specifically mentioned but that topic hovered in the background. I could understand if they were processing a session done by a school - but 3 schools at the same time? And discussed in the morning not on the way home after the session. I was actually impressed by the level of maturity the boys were using to discuss the issue. Not all agreement, of course, but a very good level of general understanding by all. There is hope for the future.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 points 5 hours ago

So many young lads are lovely when they want to be

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I’m hesitant to watch the Louis Theroux doco because I know I’ll be angered and disillusioned. It’s good to know it’s not all doom and gloom for the next generation.

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 2 points 5 hours ago

Watch a skit parody short instead https://m.youtube.com/shorts/AkQZ4l3Fv_I

This channel always gives me a cackle