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> I consider it to be a form of mind rape when they forcibly insert their brands and products into my mind without my consent.

We aren't talking about a Clockwork Orange type of scneario. You're trivialising real rape when you refer to easily avoidable online-advertising.

Your mind "rape" is in no way or form analogous to rape.




Rape is violation of the body without consent. My mind is part of my body. I feel violated.


> Rape is violation of the body without consent.

No, it isn't. It's defined in terms of penetration. Both legal definitions and dictionary definitions.

If your argument depends on a word having a different meaning from the dictionary definition, it's your argument that is wrong, not the dictionary.

> My mind is part of my body. I feel violated.

Violation is not rape.


We're arguing dictionary definitions now?

> define rape

> The act of seizing and carrying off by force; abduction.

> "the rape of Europa by Zeus."

> The act of pillaging or plundering.

> "the rape of the city by the invaders."

> Abusive or improper treatment; spoiling or abuse.

> "the rape of the land by polluters."

Who knows? Maybe one day there'll be a "rape of the mind" dictionary entry in there.


> Who knows? Maybe one day there'll be a "rape of the mind" dictionary entry in there.

Well, when there is you can claim your argument doesn't trivialise rape. Until then your claim is baseless.


> Abusive or improper treatment; spoiling or abuse.

Seems to fit well for my intended purpose. I see no reason to avoid using the word.


> We aren't talking about a Clockwork Orange type of scneario.

But we are.




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