Member Discussion ~ SOP (Statement of Purpose)

[BlueIris]

16. I think we should make it clear that disruption isn't welcome.

I respect the desire of our members to be welcoming and to focus on discussing feminism, not the problems that cropped up in other groups. But I think we need to make it clear which attitudes and comments are not considered supportive of feminism (ie; "There is no patriarchy," and/or "I hate 'sex-negative' feminists.&quot

And about that "giving each other the benefit of the doubt" idea...while I can sort of get behind the notion in principle, I think anyone who posts obviously anti-feminist crap should get bounced immediately. No warnings, second chances, allowing the anti-feminists to whine, try to weasel out of what they posted, convince us they're somehow feminist anyway, etc. Blocked. A safe space should be exactly that.

Again, I understand those who want to keep this community fair, balanced, and welcoming to feminists who can get behind the mission statement in whatever form it may eventually take. I just can't stand the idea of letting disruptors, misogynists or abusers of any form run amok in here in the interest of inclusivity.