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39. if you are what you say you are then ACT like it. When actions and words do not match there

Reply to CFLDem (Reply #38)

Mon Jan 27, 2014, 06:54 PM

Jan 2014

is a Lie being spread and Deceiving is taking place. n'est-ce pas?

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This kind of thing just PISSES ME OFF. Women writers "of a certain age" should just hide it. [View all] nolabear Jan 2014 OP

Well, being in the demographic supernova Jan 2014 #1

That's my point. She doesn't advocate being loud and proud, but hiding your age. nolabear Jan 2014 #5

I really didn't get that supernova Jan 2014 #15

And from what I've seen, she really doesn't hide her age mainer Jan 2014 #17

Being in the demographic she is describing, and not a writer, LWolf Jan 2014 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author CFLDem Jan 2014 #2

I...I... nolabear Jan 2014 #6

Not helpful supernova Jan 2014 #16

What? CFLDem Jan 2014 #28

bullshit, that's what. rude, sexist…..you should delete that. bettyellen Jan 2014 #33

I see. CFLDem Jan 2014 #34

How about a nice cuppa STFU when Adult Women are talking. Listen and Learn. Show some respect. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #35

Oh I get it. CFLDem Jan 2014 #36

Really the next couple of years are going to be ALL ABOUT WOMEN on the Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #37

Ok. I'll try not to strain my eyes. CFLDem Jan 2014 #38

if you are what you say you are then ACT like it. When actions and words do not match there Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #39

Just because I'm for something CFLDem Jan 2014 #40

Go play with boys if you want to have fun. I am ever so gently trying to explain to you Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #41

Girl power! CFLDem Jan 2014 #42

And I suppose the world will be all different with Hillary as prez because she's a woman, right? davidn3600 Jan 2014 #48

Please, kind Sir - Do Not put words in my mouth. Nothing you said had anything at all to do with Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #52

that was rude as shit frwrfpos Jan 2014 #32

Like Supernova, I didn't interpret it that way either mainer Jan 2014 #3

p.s., Weldon's been writing since 1967 mainer Jan 2014 #4

I have nothing against her or her work. But this? nolabear Jan 2014 #8

I am absolutely gobsmacked by the responses so far. nolabear Jan 2014 #7

I once did precisely that -- hidden my identity mainer Jan 2014 #9

I'm sure not. Not one eensy weensy wittle bit. redqueen Jan 2014 #11

That's just the way it is, nolabear. Just accept it. redqueen Jan 2014 #10

Sure, she's free to call 'em out mainer Jan 2014 #12

I found the article insulting. lapislzi Jan 2014 #13

And are you as best-selling as Fay Weldon? mainer Jan 2014 #14

How is that even relevant? lapislzi Jan 2014 #22

people who are successful in this business... mainer Jan 2014 #24

It's a problem with public figures in general mainer Jan 2014 #18

Fay Weldon was one of my favorite writers when we were both young and sexy siligut Jan 2014 #19

I give up. I just plain give up. nolabear Jan 2014 #20

Well, shit was it something I said? siligut Jan 2014 #25

We're not supposed to be talking about the realities of staying employed mainer Jan 2014 #26

Of course ageism is irritating as hell siligut Jan 2014 #29

As tough as it is for novelists, it's far worse for screenwriters mainer Jan 2014 #21

I think it is a good comment on the whole youth trend CBGLuthier Jan 2014 #23

It seems to me as a reader SheilaT Jan 2014 #27

No kidding, there are authors I've read for many years Warpy Jan 2014 #30

Be Loud and Be Proud. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #31

Here's what happened to a writer I know mainer Jan 2014 #43

By all means argue for the status quo if you so choose. You just gave the perfect Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #44

He feels great about it. mainer Jan 2014 #49

At least, YOU finally admit that There Is A Problem. Thank you. As for this blame of which you Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #53

People bashing Fay Weldon isn't blame? mainer Jan 2014 #54

What you are doing is defending authors who continue to work within the patriarchal construct Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #56

Yes, I am defending authors. Men who write as women. Women who write as men. mainer Jan 2014 #59

I have two ideas for novels I would like to write. Brigid Jan 2014 #45

What in that makes you think she says women of that age 'should just hide it'? muriel_volestrangler Jan 2014 #46

After reading this thread MadrasT Jan 2014 #47

I don't care how old they are, either. mainer Jan 2014 #50

I'm amazed how you're attacking THE VICTIM mainer Jan 2014 #51

I think it's up to the individual author. HappyMe Jan 2014 #57

Makes no sense to me treestar Jan 2014 #58

Average published author pay: $5,000- 10,000 mainer Jan 2014 #60