How to spot a misogynist

[RitchieRich]

85. its hard not to feel targeted...

first, I've seen a lot of blatant sexist remarks come from men on DU- frequently to describe how they are in fact not sexist. Its hard to comment, especially to disagree with a thread such as this without wondering if you are joining said group. In fact, after my post I did some thinking and asked my girlfriend:

"..
honey, do you think i'm a misogynist
...
Ali: if I truly believed you were I don't believe I would be with you
that said, I do think you can have a tendency to see things in a certain light
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Ali: and see people as a whole and type rather than as individuals
..."
so, crap. Maybe. In any case, I strive every day to improve the way I relate to others, and allow my belief system to evolve.
Over the years I've somewhat jokingly referred to myself as more of a feminist than most women- in regard mostly to the advertising and surgery industry. That makes me... a friend more than an enemy at least.
I came to DU after giving up on NPR. One thing I try to do with every post is to diffuse hateful words and promote civil conversations. Perhaps this is woefully less important than other issues, but without unity we are all screwed.

I ask the guys reading this thread to pause and consider how very ugly things can get for women before responding.
I ask the girls to consider the effect of alienating moderate Dems, etc.