Especially given that the “more negative interpretation” in this case involves treating the author’s statements about their experience as accurately describing their experience.
But, sure, if I restrict my attention to only those claims which are somehow justified by the assertion that the complaints of women about male creepiness make the author disinclined to try to interact with women, my reaction to the post is very different.
That said, I’m not sure why I ought to restrict my attention in that way.
Especially given that the “more negative interpretation” in this case involves treating the author’s statements about their experience as accurately describing their experience.
But, sure, if I restrict my attention to only those claims which are somehow justified by the assertion that the complaints of women about male creepiness make the author disinclined to try to interact with women, my reaction to the post is very different.
That said, I’m not sure why I ought to restrict my attention in that way.
FYI, the former “uncharitable” interpretation is correct.