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In reply to the discussion: It's shameful and embarrassing that misogyny continues to be an issue on the Internet [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)66. Agree with the pointlessness of marriage.
I'm divorced but I'm not bitter. It's just that my eyes were opened to the pointlessness of "heeding society's call".
Doing what everyone else around you does isn't making much of a statement with your life.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]I'm always right. When I'm wrong I admit it.
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It's shameful and embarrassing that misogyny continues to be an issue on the Internet [View all]
YoungDemCA
Aug 2014
OP
Just adding a couple of words to the TOS would make a difference in how the problem is approached.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2014
#119
are you aware, we had a man tell us, the conversation in a thread about womens voice...
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#25
and in its imperfection, feminists are going to call it out. each and every one. that is what
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#149
Agree, it's more like tedium. I really have no issues with what their saying. It's simply as if
Katashi_itto
Aug 2014
#58
Thank you. Nope its an avulsion fracture or Dancer's Fracture. Its the same sort of injury
Katashi_itto
Aug 2014
#90
my poor feet. I took ballet for many years. my feet took the toll then and now seems my hips
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#98
I just had my hip replaced back in Dec 2013. It was the result of a car accident
Katashi_itto
Aug 2014
#138
ah ... yeah ... they are not that bad, thank goodness. but, I can tell they do not
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#142
You replied to me about alerts. I can only control my own actions/non-actions. If you have an
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#82
I spoke only to specifics that I myself am aware of ... mainly my own experience and gave
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#101
Again, this is not one of your closed groups. I will post where I decide to.
Katashi_itto
Aug 2014
#91
I asked a question of Professor GAC and now two people other than him have replied to me
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#92
good to know. Sorry to hear about the fractured toe. hope it heals quickly.
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#96
I asked you a straight up question. How you detect derision from that I will never know. -
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#161
hey. on that, and excellent post. i would love to never reply to some people, that arent interested
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#166
I may not remember, seabeyond. And Actually this is not good. What is being done here is
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#168
it is like a meme went out. if they put forth an argument, say they are rude, and you will not talk
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#170
You are right. You have the privilege to come in any thread you want
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#199
The presence of multiple threads , by multiple posters should give an indication ...
etherealtruth
Aug 2014
#76
excellent post young. lets start a campaign to jump on the hot net issue around the world,
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#9
I do think Misogyny is present... but I still dont think its as servere as has been claimed...
Veilex
Aug 2014
#23
every once in a while you see it. how much is directed at you, how often are you in the right place?
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#151
hence, the issue. i have read consistently sexism is not part of tos, regardless your interpretation
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#51
I suggest to you that it is the other side playing the role of the victim in all this.
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#64
that is your reply to POC and LGBT about seeking middle ground? ok. n/t
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#77
Good to know you are selective in your approach to equality. I am quite sure that gives POC and LGBT
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#86
Mockery and quiet contempt have their place. However, they're not a one-size-fits-all solution.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2014
#123
i dunno. about every one of my hides has been calling it out. not the one making it, me calling it
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#153
the small vocals is not so small. as a matter of fact, it is the vast majority. if you actually pay
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#43
interesting point. i love your eyes. they so often see from a different angle.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#154
I was referring to the pile on of Cleita. Did I once use the personal pronoun "I" in that statement
alphafemale
Aug 2014
#163
wait. you do not believe in defending others. that is your point. but, you do for clieta.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#183
and just ignore when they tell a feminist to just get laid, to shut her up, of course. really?
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#44
my only response would be fuck you. i would have to decide if i could take the hide.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#95
fail. sorry, but Just fail on the basic premise. I choose when and where and who and how.
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#102
you are right violet, most men do not. nor did i say or imply most men did. isnt ONE too many?
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#108
nobody has suggested most men are a problem, nor is anyone treating most men poorly.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#111
I stay away from Reddit. I don't see it as much of a problem here, though.
Comrade Grumpy
Aug 2014
#40
I stayed out of that too. Especially since I had no real opinion beyond "that's stupid."
nomorenomore08
Aug 2014
#124
someone said not long ago, that internet IS real life. i always separate the two. but...
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#114
the board is now open to repugs, policies, ideas and arguments? i missed the bulletin. nt
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#115
message board. doesnt matter. still didnt answer the question. open to repugs?
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#118
lol. nor acknowledge the obvious. and truth. no repugs. we censor, already. ooops.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#125
Some of us may be taking into consideration things that the OP has stated in the past....
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Aug 2014
#186
They are all for freedom of speech so long as they get to decide what you can say. nt
alphafemale
Aug 2014
#165