Part of why I tend not to engage in debate, particularly on the internet, is that it tends not to change minds or behavior. So I really pick my battles, and this one is worth a little bit of my attention and energy.
First I'll respond to your points, and then give some of my own.
1. Consequences include what most folks call "natural consequences," which may not be predicated on a legal system. Like the ones alluded to by Steve from PA...such as people witnessing this and objecting to it, possibly with force. Or lets think of a more civil context: if you were at work and did this with coworkers, you would be counseled, and then terminated. I have to say I also find it consistent with my earlier concerns about your behavior that you've researched your legal right to post pictures of others without their permission. Seems a strange thing to want to defend...
2. The first pic you have posted on this thread includes a clearly identifiable face. I would say that the desire to affiliate with this community by posting pictures of women's body parts is, however, even more concerning.
3. I do agree that they are not explicit, which is I think your point. Not suggestive? Well, c'mon. It's not like your posting photos of elbows.
4. You don't know this, and neither do I from looking at the pics. So, (to the really important point), unless you've GOTTEN CONSENT from each of these people, you have no definitive way of claiming you aren't posting pictures of the bodies of minor females. Which I think may not be kosher in most places (I'm not going to bother looking this up for you).
5. I think you're muddying my basic argument. My objection was on two counts: 1.This is treasurenet (not a corner of the internet dedicated to posting pictures of girls) and 2. You don't have consent, which may not be illegal but is at best impolite, and arguably inappropriate in this context. This has nothing to do with any other media or product, or my choices in regard to what I consume or watch, or what you do. And my concern certainly has nothing to do with trying to control how women dress; I don't recall advocating burkas...I'm not sure how you got there.
6. I agree, mostly. The idea of people's emotional wellbeing and hurt feelings taking precedence over others' rights is a really complex topic. We live in some strange times, for sure. That said, I don't think my objections to your behavior in this setting get into snowflake territory. I've tried to make a thoughtful, reasoned appeal. And I don't think you can consider these pictures a "right" that you have to post. I did criticize your pattern of behavior (because it isn't just a couple of pics on one post) as a member of this community, and used some inflammatory words. I'm talking to you as an adult though, which is different than talking down to you. And I'd say it to your face if we were in person, and hope we could conduct ourselves as gentlemen.
My sense is that you feel that your perceived right to celebrate your love of women is somehow being trampled on by an overly-sensitive, liberal/feminist member of the thought police.
I think however that my values, history, and motives would surprise you.
I guess I would encourage you to consider this exchange differently. My hope is that at the very least you'll stop doing this on tnet (go someplace else and do it, if you have to, the internet is good like that). Perhaps it may lead to you thinking about what you're up to and why. If you have a woman in your life...mother, sister, wife, or daughters, check this out with them.
I wish you well.
