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4. I think many of us are too polite to the sexists here on DU..

Tue Jan 5, 2021, 06:53 PM

Jan 2021

I find myself generally alone in objecting to sexist language and "humor" in what is supposed to be a progressive board.

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Don't be polite to men who creep you out. [View all] demmiblue Nov 2020 OP

Excellent! niyad Nov 2020 #1

The Gift of Fear should be required reading for all women nt XanaDUer2 Nov 2020 #2

Yes. I read that too late. applegrove Nov 2020 #3

I think many of us are too polite to the sexists here on DU.. whathehell Jan 2021 #4

Agreed. efhmc Jan 2021 #5

I have a question.. whathehell Jan 2021 #6

Call them out without resorting to name calling. efhmc Jan 2021 #7

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean whathehell Jan 2021 #8

Thanks..You make good points. n/t whathehell Jan 2021 #10