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I've seen people consider even 5'7" as short for some reason so i'm curious if it has happened with someone

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[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why should I answer your question if you refuse to answer mine?

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I did answer yours. I said I assumed someone must be feeling insecure if they downvoted my very sugarcoaty post, if that's not the case then I'm wrong and that's that, but at least one dude definitely got it and said he "appreciates the honesty".

[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 0 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I asked "Why do you believe that anyone down voting you is insecure?". Still waiting.

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Because men tend to be insecure about their height. It's not at all unusual or uncommon. The only direct reply was explicitly stating they appreciated.my honesty, which makes it seem like I've been overly "honest", in that I wouldn't date a man below a certain height. Your "factual" rebuttal is a matter of semantics.

Your personal investment in continuing to respond further convinces me not only was I right to assume, but that it is you specifically who is insecure. G'day.

[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 0 points 5 hours ago

It is interesting to me that you assume I am offended by your statement, when in reality I am just pointing out that you are factually wrong. If the Global average, comprised of over 8.2 billion people, is 5'7.5" then 5'7" is not "short". One person "appreciating your honesty" doesn't change the fact that you are objectively wrong.

You are also responding so should I assume that I am correct in thinking that you are simply an ignoramus who refuses to accept they are wrong? Considering I have 0 reason to be insecure about my height, and you have nothing but an average guy thanking you to support your very subjective opinion on the matter, I think my assumption may be correct and don't feel the need to respond further.