Speaker Geeks! discussion

PDA= Public Display of Affection.

I think as long as it doesn't go to far its fine let them show there love

Holding hands, hugging, a QUICK kiss: Fine
Making out, inappropriate touching, etc.: Gross

I'm going to take the (apparently unpopular) libertarian stance on this one. It's entirely within their rights to do pretty much anything on public property. Private property, like a theatre or something, well I suppose that's within the discretion of the owners, but usually it's fine. Go somewhere else if you're really that bothered.

I don't like it, my friend and his girlfriend understand that most people don't like it so they only hold hands and hug each other at school. They never kiss in public, there was only this once where we were waiting for a train and they thought no one was there but the whole class saw. But i respect them for that, people know they are going out, they don't need to show it. I also think its best not to show it as my friend before he went out with this girl his other friend liked her and so I think they remain even more reserved so they do not hurt his feelings. But I take the fact that they hider the affection for each other as a reward and it also means I feel less third wheel when I hang with them.

Lia wrote: "So you're saying that I ought to be driven away from some place I'd rather be because people can't keep their mitts to themselves? "

No, not necessarily. It's not like they're attacking you or intentionally irritating you, they're doing something entirely within their rights. If you are really so offended by it, then you can move. If a couple goes and stands right next to you and does that, then you can just ask/tell/force them to move, but if they aren't encroaching on your personal space then they're fine.

I don't think I'll ever be able to stop someone from doing something because I think it's disgusting, and I think people should be more considerate on how far they go with the PDA, but all in all I can't stop them.

I haven't seen this thread or I forgot about it XD Thank you for commenting :P

Erm, you're welcome? Lol

No I was going to make a debate about it if I could XD ANyways. Sorry. Off-topic

I'm usually fine with PDA until people start shoving their tongues down each other's throats. Especially when I'm at a family oriented place.

H99: I wasn't aware that counted as a PDA. No, it shouldn't go that far. Ech.

PDA is ok to an extent...I don't care if you are holding hands, hugging, or giving the occasional kiss. If I was dating somebody, I would think this was fine without worrying about bothering anybody.

It starts to bother me when people make out in public, like parks and stuff. Though it may be legal, nobody wants to see that....

First comment on my own discussion!

What really bothers me is that people who show PDA who do not fit into society's perfect heterosexual little box, are held to a different standard than those who do fit into the box. Parents are complaining that they now have to explain to their kids about homosexuality because they saw two women/men/other walking down the street holding hands. And then they continue saying that they shouldnt be doing that in public. -_- While there are many other heterosexual couples holding hands too. If people dont like seeing people holding hands, that's fine. If people only dont like seeing a non-straight couple holding hands, there's a problem.

Doesn't bother me. I ignore them. I'd get annoyed if I paid attention, for sure. But, I think it would be fun too if..while they're doing it, you'll stare and just wait if they'll stop or feel awkward.

I think that it's fine to a point, like Leah said at the beginning. Holding hands is fine, hugging, a quick kiss, that kind of thing, but don't just go making out in the middle of the sidewalk. No one needs to see that. There were some people in my school who would actually like, roll around on the floor and make out. It was gross. They graduated, but that's waaaay past the line.

Oh, GROSS! I mean, just....ugh! You've got that right: it's waaaay past the line.

H99 wrote: "Haha, yes, but it's not very nice to do that... "

Yeah haha.

I agree, if people are doing so much, it causes a distraction, that is too much. But may I ask...how many of you have ever had a boyfriend/girlfriend, or even had their first kiss?

If you haven't, you might not be able to imagine how it is to be somewhere with your significant other. When you love somebody (or really like, if "love" is too much for you), you don't really care if people see or not. You will kiss somebody to show affection, and theres nothing wrong with that.

I'm sure a few of you, especially younger ones, haven't had this first kiss yet....

It's one thing to kiss in public to show affection. But to have an all out spit swap? That may be showing affection, but I think at that point those people need to get a room.

I just think people should be more considerate, but all in all I can't stop them. It's not against the law (I think??) and I hope nobody who can potentially get scarred from the sight of...whatever the couple is doing is around.

Though I do think most people aren't bold enough to be having sex or whatever on the streets, or some place like that. I've only ever lived in my area though, so maybe other areas have other people doing other things.