"Men's Rights" cracks me up.

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20. From the 1970's through the 1990's

men's groups became popular. They offered much need co-counseling, emotional support, and creative discussion for men of all ages, races, and orientations.

When I went through my first divorce in the early 1990's, it was a great support to have other men there to talk about the difficulties and issues that arose for me. And yes, some were legal. My first wife was a very mentally unstable person and off of medication, she was a nightmare.

Fast forward to the present, and men's groups are 'woo' and social networking is a substitute for real & meaningful connections with other men.

When I see "Men's Rights Groups", "Pickup Arts Groups", etc., I see young men (predominantly) in desperate emotional need for male connectedness, guidance, and support. Instead, there are just anonymous forums with no sane voices providing that. The hurt that fuels the rage is dumped out in the field, but rarely is it ever truly dealt with.

There is nothing wrong with men supporting other men. Sometimes that need is emotional. Sometimes it is legal support. Sometimes that need is even spiritual. The MRA movement (which frankly I only ever hear about and see exclusively online) is not the answer.