I think far too many males here subscribe to the ladder theory. Let's face it, the so-called theory is only believed in by whiny crybabies who rather than face that the problem is their shyness, or fear of being outgoing, instead like to blames girls and say that girls are dumb and like being harassed. Then they apply the so-called theory and get a drink in the face, unless they pick a particularly self-loathing girl who wants attention, especially degrading attention.