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In reply to the discussion: In praise of bettyellen [View all]DonCoquixote
(13,956 posts)"No one is responsible for those time outs, except for the ones in time out."
So, in the aformentioned bit, where someone deliberately used a slur meant against Jews, Betty ellen is responsible for NOT condemning that, or for revealing that said person did not have the hammer dropped on them?
And of course, the people that insult women and minortiies are not responsible, they should just bne tolerated because it is their man-given right to do so, tos be damned?
If "understanding" this system is to turn a blind eye to the FACT that certain people do offensive things and never get punished, than no, I do nto understand it. However, do not be surprised if you have to understand that we can and will have every right to refuse to be abused; that we do not have to bow down to the MRAs or others because they have shown a willingness to bully, and a complete indifference to those they consider not their peers.
There is a cliche, to lead,follow or get out of the way. I, and the feminists are not asking others to follow, we would rather walk with people. However, as for all these angry dudes that are unhappy that they are no longer the default setting for "BOSS", no they do NOT get to lead automatically, and if they dislike that, they can get out of our way.