Ontario Mills Mall has truly outdone itself as a bastion of misandry and unjustified harassment. As a male, I was singled out, followed to my vehicle, and threatened with police contact for doing nothing more than giving women compliments—polite, harmless interactions that should be part of the normal spectrum of human communication. Apparently, being male and speaking to someone respectfully in public now constitutes a crime in the eyes of their overzealous and deeply biased security team.

Let’s break down the sheer absurdity of this: rather than investigate the validity of these so-called "complaints," which were likely rooted in nothing more than subjective discomfort or even coordinated efforts to smear me, they took the baseless accusations of strangers as gospel. Compliments, not theft or violence, were enough to paint me as some sort of public menace. No evidence. No proof. Just hearsay and gender profiling.

The behavior of Ontario Mills Mall security was nothing short of discriminatory and downright humiliating. Their callous dismissal of my humanity, as if I were some threat or nuisance simply because I exist as a man who dares to interact with women, is a testament to their gross incompetence and deep-seated bias. Their inability to treat people with fairness or provide basic due process makes it clear that they operate on the flimsiest notions of “justice.”

What’s most egregious is the dangerous precedent this sets. Are men no longer allowed to exist in public spaces without being vilified for engaging in polite social interaction? Are compliments now treated with the same gravity as theft or violence? By acting as judge, jury, and executioner, Ontario Mills Mall has demonstrated that they are more interested in catering to baseless complaints and perpetuating gender stereotypes than in fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for all patrons.

To be clear, Ontario Mills Mall isn’t just enforcing rules—it’s actively promoting a toxic culture of misandry and cancelation. Instead of holding individuals accountable for legitimate actions, they’ve decided that the mere existence of men who communicate openly and respectfully is a problem to be eradicated. Their actions were not only unwarranted but deeply insulting and damaging.

I hope Ontario Mills Mall reconsiders how they train their security and handle complaints, because this kind of targeted harassment is unacceptable. Until then, it’s clear that this mall is no longer a safe or welcoming space for men who dare to exist in public. Shame on you, Ontario Mills Mall.