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NYC_SKP

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1. Shame and modesty are learned behaviors.

Reply to Tuesday Afternoon (Original post)

Sat Mar 30, 2013, 06:40 PM

Mar 2013

They aren't natural, they are cultural, and based upon the desire by humans to exercise control upon others through shame and intimidation.

I don't know why, but that's what I honestly believe.

Left to ourselves in a more natural and nurturing environment, we'd all be buck nekkid!

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Shame and modesty are learned behaviors. NYC_SKP Mar 2013 #1

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Yep-- probably has a lot more to do with no fur, footpads or hooves, but... TreasonousBastard Mar 2013 #3

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Sackcloth.... defacto7 Apr 2013 #5

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It's too bad it's not simply optional ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #6

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It all goes together. rrneck Apr 2013 #9