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to all those men so "offended" by the feminists [View all] DonCoquixote Jan 2014 OP

Tell it. A-Schwarzenegger Jan 2014 #1

Well said. nt el_bryanto Jan 2014 #2

sorry, reflex action when I see Gilligan's Island mentioned - quinnox Jan 2014 #3

Perhaps, you might consider chervilant Jan 2014 #90

Damn, it was just a funny picture quinnox Jan 2014 #164

Yes, in your current riposte chervilant Jan 2014 #196

Kick. Well said. Squinch Jan 2014 #4

This is important: LumosMaxima Jan 2014 #5

DU needs meta NoOneMan Jan 2014 #6

I hear the Hosts forum is a hoot. Iggo Jan 2014 #16

Nah, we have GD. Gormy Cuss Jan 2014 #96

I'm a woman RainDog Jan 2014 #7

funny, because what I'm noticed is the complete opposite BainsBane Jan 2014 #8

In response to what someone has done RainDog Jan 2014 #9

Actually no, I saw you on two occasions talking in a thread where that person wasn't even present BainsBane Jan 2014 #10

bye RainDog Jan 2014 #22

Could you tell me what in my post BainsBane Jan 2014 #25

Some people have reading comprehension issues and, are not familiar with commom literary Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2014 #53

There are secret forums here where people privately make fun of other posters? El_Johns Jan 2014 #59

pardon? RainDog Jan 2014 #60

I'm probably one of the very few who regularly participates in both HoF and the Men's Group. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #231

that's good to hear RainDog Jan 2014 #235

I think intaglio probably overreacted there, but doesn't deserve a suspension over that nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #242

Intaglio was bullying a woman on that thread RainDog Jan 2014 #244

I agree Warren was treated unfairly on that thread. People can go too far in their righteous anger nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #246

Okay RainDog Jan 2014 #247

I don't know, honestly. I do know some HoF members have been unfairly characterized nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #248

it was a foaming-at-the-mouth performance RainDog Jan 2014 #249

There's seemingly always the insinuation that they hate men, or hate sex, or related silliness. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #250

And this has nothing to do RainDog Jan 2014 #252

As I said, both sides do it. And it's wrong either way. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #253

Sure RainDog Jan 2014 #255

Tempers run too high here for sure. And personal beefs, sadly, tend to take precedence over issues nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #256

true RainDog Jan 2014 #257

Same to you. And I realize most of us probably agree on 90% of the really important stuff. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #258

I'd like to point out BainsBane Jan 2014 #280

well stated. n/t Scout Jan 2014 #281

I agree with nearly everything you said. Some folks really have it in for certain posters nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #282

Or straight-up trolling. redqueen Jan 2014 #289

Oh yeah, no doubt. I guess it's still "trolling" even if longtime members do it, because the intent nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #292

With all due respect. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #283

So if I care about someone BainsBane Jan 2014 #284

This isn't about you, personally. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #286

Yet your assertion is that HOF is a collective BainsBane Jan 2014 #287

No. You're responsible for what you write. Contributors to that thread are responsible for theirs... lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #290

lots of garble BainsBane Jan 2014 #293

HOF and ATA pintobean Jan 2014 #291

FUCKING THANK YOU!!!!!!!! redqueen Jan 2014 #288

There's no fucking "largely" about it. There is one opiate69 Jan 2014 #251

Yes, I acknowledge he was way out of line. I was being too equivocal before because I didn't have nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #254

For some in it's V and M or GD BainsBane Jan 2014 #61

You totally raise some valid points rbixby Jan 2014 #206

No, and apparently asking for evidence BainsBane Jan 2014 #208

Here are examples BainsBane Jan 2014 #68

Yes. RainDog Jan 2014 #69

I haven't come close to attacking you here. BainsBane Jan 2014 #70

Well I personally don't know this person ismnotwasm Jan 2014 #11

note that I emphasized DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #12

You know I think there is a period of time BainsBane Jan 2014 #15

That is a very interesting theory, actually. I was born in 1984 and I can't recall any particular nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #243

Thank you very much ismnotwasm Jan 2014 #17

while trying to discuss core causes of other oppressions BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #28

Hmmm ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #146

Without question BainsBane Jan 2014 #213

So true ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #214

"A place is not inclusive if it insists on the parameters of discussion being framed in ways that nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #245

Ironically BainsBane Jan 2014 #259

Like I said, you'd think "trash thread" and such didn't exist. But everything has to be about them nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #260

I have often thought that BainsBane Jan 2014 #261

I guess one way to "use" privilege productively is say things I can "get away with" as a white guy nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #263

that doesn't surprise me, sad to say. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #276

Good for you my friend! I admire you courage. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #19

"Paddy wagon" is a slur against the Irish. n/t tammywammy Jan 2014 #62

BWHAHA! Atman Jan 2014 #78

I'm of Irish descent too and grew up in an Irish American community. Gormy Cuss Jan 2014 #100

I totally agree with you! Atman Jan 2014 #177

I always thought it was called a paddy wagon Boudica the Lyoness Jan 2014 #217

No, it was called that because it was used to haul off paddys. Gormy Cuss Jan 2014 #236

That is good to know. Jamastiene Jan 2014 #278

"...no one is looking for a 'white knight'-- just a place to speak your piece." nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #240

kick Orrex Jan 2014 #21

You kick that post BainsBane Jan 2014 #40

+1 Major Nikon Jan 2014 #52

Well Said! Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #73

+1 L0oniX Jan 2014 #156

Perhaps, you might consider chervilant Jan 2014 #160

perhaps, you might consider RainDog Jan 2014 #166

Excellent, RainDog. nt polly7 Jan 2014 #174

It does a tremendous disservice to Feminism... OilemFirchen Jan 2014 #185

You called it the way I see it too. RC Jan 2014 #189

+1000000000000 LadyHawkAZ Jan 2014 #210

Yeah, this is what we need pintobean Jan 2014 #13

White Rabbit! ismnotwasm Jan 2014 #18

Hey there! NoOneMan Jan 2014 #20

Me? Uh huh. ismnotwasm Jan 2014 #26

Congrats. The third is the charm NoOneMan Jan 2014 #27

Ah, but off of DU ismnotwasm Jan 2014 #29

You watch trainwrecks from the road side ever? NoOneMan Jan 2014 #30

Train wrecks are rare; I've never seen one ismnotwasm Jan 2014 #57

Well said my friend! I can not stand the poor men crowd. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #14

Ally! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #24

K&R DeSwiss Jan 2014 #31

No real man... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #32

^THIS. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #34

There are assholes... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #37

^THIS NoOneMan Jan 2014 #38

You mean 'Feminism'? AgingAmerican Jan 2014 #43

I meant what I said. nt awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #66

So... AgingAmerican Jan 2014 #67

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #71

No real person should be offended by anything... snooper2 Jan 2014 #85

Now that's offensive awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #91

I'm offended by people Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #33

Didn't you just play the "woe is me" card on another thread because women won't date you? LeftyMom Jan 2014 #35

I didn't start a thread about it. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #36

Bitter apples and nasty oranges, LeftyMom. Bonobo Jan 2014 #41

I'm really not interested in the opinion of somebody who hates women. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #42

I don't hate women at all and your way over the top comment speaks volumes about YOU not me. nt Bonobo Jan 2014 #46

The jury disagreed. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #47

Yes, they disagreed that you were engaging in hate speech. Bonobo Jan 2014 #50

Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #51

That is the lowest, sleaziest post I have ever seen. nt Bonobo Jan 2014 #54

I wasn't going to reply to this thread at all but LittleBlue Jan 2014 #63

Seriously. JVS Jan 2014 #64

Agreed mythology Jan 2014 #81

Two ugly posts from that poster in this thread. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #65

in your alert you said that Leftymom said you killed your sister CreekDog Jan 2014 #93

All jurors had to do was read the post. The jury got it. It was pretty foul. Comrade Grumpy Jan 2014 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Jan 2014 #98

based on what I just read it doesn't appear LeftyMom said he "killed" anyone. CTyankee Jan 2014 #168

He might have gotten angry when he wrote the alert and did not read it right. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #170

but it is being repeated by others. What am I not seeing that they "see"? CTyankee Jan 2014 #172

I don't see it being repeated. I think the jury members read the comment and felt hrmjustin Jan 2014 #175

This message was self-deleted by its author lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #176

read the question. it is just as it is asked. CTyankee Jan 2014 #178

This message was self-deleted by its author lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #183

And I think you should leave this alone. I asked a question based on what was CTyankee Jan 2014 #184

"I think I have my answers, both from you and hrmjustin." opiate69 Jan 2014 #193

No, that isn't what LeftyMom said or meant at all. n/t seaglass Jan 2014 #194

well, then, why do they say LM said it? CTyankee Jan 2014 #198

Because the jurors don't know how to read and believed the alerter. n/t seaglass Jan 2014 #200

How did they know what the alerter said pintobean Jan 2014 #205

I'm sure you can figure it out. n/t seaglass Jan 2014 #215

Yes, the jurors read the post pintobean Jan 2014 #218

I agree that the post was hurtful. I disagree with the alerter's comments. n/t seaglass Jan 2014 #219

this moment is why I say the issue is about personalities RainDog Jan 2014 #221

I was so shocked to see it that I misread. Bonobo Jan 2014 #224

I knew exactly that's what had happened. polly7 Jan 2014 #226

+1 - I can't imagine what kind pintobean Jan 2014 #227

A simple, small little mind. nt polly7 Jan 2014 #229

It succeeded in that. Well done. nt Bonobo Jan 2014 #230

I apologize you were subject to such a disgusting post quinnox Jan 2014 #238

This message was self-deleted by its author lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #58

Lol! Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #187

Wow... AgingAmerican Jan 2014 #44

i'm offended by people FatBuddy Jan 2014 #48

why are all the call out threads towards the men? There are men and women on DU liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #39

I am only offended by them when they are offensive AgingAmerican Jan 2014 #45

K&R nt redqueen Jan 2014 #49

thank you DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #55

Precisely. Solidarity is not chivalry. redqueen Jan 2014 #92

"as people were harassed and left" lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #56

let me make it clear then DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #94

Okay, then help me understand. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #109

Don, you are an honorable man. And I honor you as many women here do. CTyankee Jan 2014 #223

K&R UtahLib Jan 2014 #72

And that can be completely turned around and be perfectly accurate. polly7 Jan 2014 #74

I think what disturbs me most is the idea that there is a single HOF horde BainsBane Jan 2014 #75

People get hides because a jury believes their post deserves to be hidden. Period. polly7 Jan 2014 #76

Let's be honest, only whining from people you dislike bothers you. seaglass Jan 2014 #106

You have no idea who I like or dislike, why would you think you know that? polly7 Jan 2014 #112

Because your dislike is obvious. seaglass Jan 2014 #157

I haven't even posted in that thread, why would you post it in a reply to me polly7 Jan 2014 #159

Pointless. n/t seaglass Jan 2014 #162

It sure was. nt. polly7 Jan 2014 #163

ere, let me add something though DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #140

Here, investigate. pintobean Jan 2014 #150

Where are these braggarts posting? Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #158

Who is SB? polly7 Jan 2014 #161

He obviously doesn't know what he's talking about. pintobean Jan 2014 #167

That makes more sense then. polly7 Jan 2014 #171

Thanks Polly zappaman Jan 2014 #169

Thanks zappaman, we're not the only ones, by far ... polly7 Jan 2014 #173

Yes she is! zappaman Jan 2014 #180

I'm always amused when you whine about alerts. pintobean Jan 2014 #79

Holy cow nice find. Egnever Jan 2014 #116

How is that poster not PPR'ed? Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #134

Judgement call by admin. pintobean Jan 2014 #139

Skinner's said that there isn't any alert stalking going on... Violet_Crumble Jan 2014 #80

Violet BainsBane Jan 2014 #111

Or the posts were so odious they still deserved to be hidden regardless of the poster's status. tammywammy Jan 2014 #122

I've seen offensive posts from people flagged BainsBane Jan 2014 #124

I would alert if it was offensive. tammywammy Jan 2014 #127

How do you know it wasn't 5 different alerters pintobean Jan 2014 #128

So there should be some kind of self-imposed "mercy rule"? opiate69 Jan 2014 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author pintobean Jan 2014 #135

Oh, no, you didn't!!! opiate69 Jan 2014 #138

I'd better delete that pintobean Jan 2014 #142

Heh.. unfortunately, probably a wise move... opiate69 Jan 2014 #143

I don't know BainsBane Jan 2014 #149

Multiple hides within a short period is far more likely the result of a particularly bad outburst... JVS Jan 2014 #212

I completely agree. tammywammy Jan 2014 #216

That would mean that at least 21 people are involved in this conspiracy. OilemFirchen Jan 2014 #129

You only need 4 per jury hootinholler Jan 2014 #233

I was accounting for the alerter. OilemFirchen Jan 2014 #239

If they think feminists can be silenced here on DU, they will be sadly disappointed. CTyankee Jan 2014 #83

Do you even know what a Hof Hoard is? You should spend more time doing research LOL snooper2 Jan 2014 #86

For better or worse, one of the hallmarks of HoF is solidarity. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #87

I saw that thread. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #234

Hear, hear! nt DLevine Jan 2014 #77

I'm offended by stupid people mythology Jan 2014 #82

and said post was shuit down by jury DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #147

Who was driven off? Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #84

A boatload of people had 5 or more jury hides NoOneMan Jan 2014 #88

Actually, it was only a handful of DUers. MineralMan Jan 2014 #99

It was 7. One is already back. n/t FSogol Jan 2014 #101

Yup. MineralMan Jan 2014 #102

Those 7 are a diverse group, but they all lack the self control to not fly off the handle and FSogol Jan 2014 #103

Well, I hope it works. MineralMan Jan 2014 #114

Maybe if they would THINK about what they post.. MicaelS Jan 2014 #117

I think that was the goal of the policy. MineralMan Jan 2014 #118

I think it is an excellent policy. MicaelS Jan 2014 #119

Agree. n/t FSogol Jan 2014 #120

I don't think it's going to work if the people who violate the rules see themselves as victims of... JVS Jan 2014 #121

It will if they can't post for 30 days at a time. MicaelS Jan 2014 #123

I would hope not. That would ratchet up the attempts of some to get ScreamingMeemie Jan 2014 #126

Nobody can force a person to repeatedly break the rules. JVS Jan 2014 #131

No, but I have seen some appear to be targeted. I still trust admin when it comes to ScreamingMeemie Jan 2014 #133

I disagree. MicaelS Jan 2014 #132

We will agree to disagree then. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2014 #137

It was eleven. pintobean Jan 2014 #104

it was 11 originally. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #141

Yes, Pintobean corrected my reply already. FSogol Jan 2014 #152

I did not mean to insult you. And it was not a secret. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #153

Haven't I apologized enough? FSogol Jan 2014 #154

Thanks. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #155

Depends on the size of the boat. Gormy Cuss Jan 2014 #107

Ah, well, you're right, of course. MineralMan Jan 2014 #108

I was one NoOneMan Jan 2014 #110

Were you? I didn't know that. MineralMan Jan 2014 #113

Good for you. CFLDem Jan 2014 #89

Or a plate of cookies. WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2014 #202

KnR. nt tblue37 Jan 2014 #97

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #105

Welcome to DU... you'll figure it out soon enough I'm sure. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2014 #115

This is an honest opinion from this poster. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #144

er, minor thing DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #145

better yet, look up the transparency pages of any of the individuals in question. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #151

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #188

This might be best posted in welcome and help lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #201

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #203

The admins put a lot of thought and work into the infrastructure. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #209

People don't tend to dislike someone without reason. pintobean Jan 2014 #211

Patience Grasshopper... SomethingFishy Jan 2014 #148

my favorite are the men who make sexist remarks and then whine about geek tragedy Jan 2014 #125

And the women who defend them! redqueen Jan 2014 #136

'Cause, they're not "real" feminists, amirite? opiate69 Jan 2014 #165

Course not, we're just faithful old dogs in need of some polly7 Jan 2014 #179

Ah.. so many possible inappropriate replies, so little time.. opiate69 Jan 2014 #181

LOL! I know .... nt. polly7 Jan 2014 #182

That reminds me... opiate69 Jan 2014 #197

Wow. And to think about pintobean Jan 2014 #186

You know what they say... PassingFair Jan 2014 #191

Go for it .... polly7 Jan 2014 #192

"If the muzzle fits." is that your cutesy way of calling polly7 a dog? Waiting For Everyman Jan 2014 #204

LOL! polly7 Jan 2014 #228

Everyone at DU is a feminist davidn3600 Jan 2014 #190

There are different kinds of feminists. redqueen Jan 2014 #195

AND, might I add that there are feminist men who feel just as you have so well stated! CTyankee Jan 2014 #207

Wow. sibelian Jan 2014 #232

apart from your ploy of "marginalization," you seem to be under a misapprehension about Feminism. CTyankee Jan 2014 #267

... sibelian Jan 2014 #277

goodness! thanks ever so much for enlightening me about what feminism is... CTyankee Jan 2014 #279

It would be interesting to read more about your utopia. Vinnie From Indy Jan 2014 #222

. . . BainsBane Jan 2014 #220

You see, this is what Im talking about... davidn3600 Jan 2014 #262

I never said ANY of that crap BainsBane Jan 2014 #285

... sibelian Jan 2014 #199

a missed point DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #264

You've served on 174 juries pintobean Jan 2014 #266

gee, getting personal here? DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #272

Those are normal jury results pintobean Jan 2014 #273

Shaming never works Harmony Blue Jan 2014 #225

"Threads like these tend to fall flat," says the 225th poster. Squinch Jan 2014 #237

Number of thread posts Harmony Blue Jan 2014 #268

I liked the part where cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #294

+1 HappyMe Jan 2014 #241

I can always try Harmony Blue Jan 2014 #269

there is criticism DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #265

I will let the moderators and jury system take care of Harmony Blue Jan 2014 #270

white knight DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #271

Ignore it BainsBane Jan 2014 #274

I see you've been busy lately pintobean Jan 2014 #275