There’s a finer line here, because human interaction is involved.

For example, I had a female coworker (who’s a good friend now) at a bar who was quite attractive. She identifies as gay. Every so often, there was that one guy who wouldn’t quit after multiple cordial rejections to exchange numbers or go out with him.

Now, she isn’t the type to openly state her sexuality or bring it up arbitrarily in conversations. But after getting uncomfortable, she would usually follow up with, “Look, I’m flattered but I only date women.”

To disagree could manifest in ways that are insulting in instances like this. Many guys would call bullshit, verbally. Some would simply say, “I don’t care” and persist.

When there is disregard for what someone won’t do, there’s considerable room for harassment. And that’s just wrong.

I don’t think this is unpopular. It’s more common among experiences with people than I used to think.