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178. That's because it's non-existent.

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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

Abso-fuckin'-lutely!!! TDale313 Aug 2014 #1

I think we're a bit behind. ismnotwasm Aug 2014 #2

True. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #3

+1 hifiguy Aug 2014 #55

This = Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #60

how do you suggest the admins deal with it? backwoodsbob Aug 2014 #171

Just adding a couple of words to the TOS would make a difference in how the problem is approached. nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #119

Okay. Iron Man Aug 2014 #4

If you have to ask, you don't get it justiceischeap Aug 2014 #5

This website, regardless what some say, isn't an MRA haven. Iron Man Aug 2014 #6

There are those who would disagree with you... Veilex Aug 2014 #14

+1 Niceguy1 Aug 2014 #174

are you aware, we had a man tell us, the conversation in a thread about womens voice... seabeyond Aug 2014 #25

I thought I mended fences last night. Iron Man Aug 2014 #26

ah. see. you said you were not informed. that you wanted to be informed. seabeyond Aug 2014 #31

This thread, and your response, proves my point. Iron Man Aug 2014 #32

we agree on that one. for sure. nt seabeyond Aug 2014 #33

You're relatively new here. chervilant Aug 2014 #131

You take issue with what? Iron Man Aug 2014 #133

You'll be waiting a while Veilex Aug 2014 #177

That's because it's non-existent. Iron Man Aug 2014 #178

Exactly... Veilex Aug 2014 #180

It was YOUR comment chervilant Aug 2014 #179

Who is this "some," specifically? cyberswede Aug 2014 #134

Read this thread. Iron Man Aug 2014 #135

My turn for what? cyberswede Aug 2014 #136

Not ouright. Iron Man Aug 2014 #137

This place is great, but it's not perfect. cyberswede Aug 2014 #139

You're right. Iron Man Aug 2014 #140

Well, one way to avoid a lot of that is to eschew posts on gender issues. cyberswede Aug 2014 #141

and in its imperfection, feminists are going to call it out. each and every one. that is what seabeyond Aug 2014 #149

you're really not so iron are you? Skittles Aug 2014 #8

It's this months Outrage. Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #38

Or Is It Tedium? (eom) ProfessorGAC Aug 2014 #52

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

speaking of time ... you are right on it. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #63

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

Thats cool thank goodness! Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #146

If only you weren't forced to comment on threads that don't sufrommich Aug 2014 #73

Someone has a sad. Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #85

if you find it so tedious why are you in this thread? Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #61

There's been plenty of childish alert-stalking both ways. Marr Aug 2014 #75

I do not alert so I know you can not be talking to me. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #79

Did I say anything about you? Marr Aug 2014 #80

You replied to me about alerts. I can only control my own actions/non-actions. If you have an Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #82

Because you suggested the alert-stalking was somehow one-sided, Marr Aug 2014 #97

I spoke only to specifics that I myself am aware of ... mainly my own experience and gave Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #101

I don't know how to say this any more simply. Marr Aug 2014 #103

are you calling me a Liar? Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #104

Your characterization of my words was woefully inaccurate. Marr Aug 2014 #106

you don't have to pay me anything. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #107

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #155

Welcome back to DU. Enjoy your stay. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #169

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #176

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

Ok that was weird. I agree. It was reading from you till I refreshed it. Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #94

good to know. Sorry to hear about the fractured toe. hope it heals quickly. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #96

It will went to the VA hospital and they said it's a clean break. Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #100

I'm Here Because I Felt Like It ProfessorGAC Aug 2014 #143

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

The way the tables are turned is amazing. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #175

I Gave You A Straight Answer ProfessorGAC Sep 2014 #198

You are right. You have the privilege to come in any thread you want Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #199

Then We Agree To Disagree ProfessorGAC Sep 2014 #200

BTW ProfessorGAC Sep 2014 #201

I never said you were anything. Also, Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #202

The presence of multiple threads , by multiple posters should give an indication ... etherealtruth Aug 2014 #76

"Getting it" isn't the point Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #191

Absolutely right. Kath1 Aug 2014 #7

excellent post young. lets start a campaign to jump on the hot net issue around the world, seabeyond Aug 2014 #9

It's not an issue except among those who make it an issue Cleita Aug 2014 #10

+1 TransitJohn Aug 2014 #11

Are you fucking kidding me? cyberswede Aug 2014 #13

Oh, Cleita thinks that sexual harassment is all in women's heads. KitSileya Aug 2014 #16

Holy shit. nt cyberswede Aug 2014 #17

That's about the only proper reaction, yes. KitSileya Aug 2014 #18

I do think Misogyny is present... but I still dont think its as servere as has been claimed... Veilex Aug 2014 #23

But not a bannable offense, or even worth a hide, as you can see. KitSileya Aug 2014 #35

I don't really feel that's fair to Skinner... Veilex Aug 2014 #42

Sexism is not a tos offense. KitSileya Aug 2014 #45

"Sexism is not a tos offense" Indeed it is... Veilex Aug 2014 #48

It covers it very perfunctorily. KitSileya Aug 2014 #50

Here's what I see... Veilex Aug 2014 #59

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

Juries don't enforce the TOS, admins do. tammywammy Aug 2014 #83

It's that "I'm tougher than you and can handle it" stance treestar Aug 2014 #22

She admits that she had to fight misogyny when she was younger. KitSileya Aug 2014 #37

Thank you for putting that all together. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #27

I have never posted something like that before. KitSileya Aug 2014 #36

I understand, KitSileya. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #39

Wow JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #30

There is a middle ground. randome Aug 2014 #47

In this case, there is no middle ground. KitSileya Aug 2014 #49

Assault, of course. randome Aug 2014 #54

I suggest to you that it is the other side playing the role of the victim in all this. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #64

I agree, victimhood comes also from those who whine about others' objections. randome Aug 2014 #67

do you care to comment on my question or not? Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #69

For stupid remarks made by morons, that is what I would advise. randome Aug 2014 #74

that is your reply to POC and LGBT about seeking middle ground? ok. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #77

It depends on the situation. randome Aug 2014 #81

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

Sometimes mockery is more effective. randome Aug 2014 #84

I am done here. Peace. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #88

Mockery and quiet contempt have their place. However, they're not a one-size-fits-all solution. nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #123

Agree. I wish more of that would occur. randome Aug 2014 #144

Deborah Tannen's work on gendered communication styles is instructive. Laelth Aug 2014 #150

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

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #70

Second post, and it's misogynistic? KitSileya Aug 2014 #72

It is awsome that you've risen above it... however... Veilex Aug 2014 #15

Thank you. My point exactly. Cleita Aug 2014 #20

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

But they feel free to pile on you like sharks on a wounded seal. alphafemale Aug 2014 #56

If you as tough as you say you are in the face of verbal/online abuse by men MadrasT Aug 2014 #152

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

DU is better than most places Warpy Aug 2014 #12

DU's pretty good... Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #19

There are quite a few of us who'd appreciate this... Veilex Aug 2014 #24

and just ignore when they tell a feminist to just get laid, to shut her up, of course. really? seabeyond Aug 2014 #44

question for you = Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #93

my only response would be fuck you. i would have to decide if i could take the hide. seabeyond Aug 2014 #95

"With anyone but you, loser."? randome Aug 2014 #99

fail. sorry, but Just fail on the basic premise. I choose when and where and who and how. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #102

Huh? Most men at DU don't do that... Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #105

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

So, you weren't actually addressing anything I said in my post? Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #110

nobody has suggested most men are a problem, nor is anyone treating most men poorly. seabeyond Aug 2014 #111

And yr still insisting on not addressing anything I said in my post... Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #113

There is so much common ground on so many issues hifiguy Aug 2014 #57

635 views of the OP, 21 recs. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #34

Misogyny is still a huge issue in our whole culture. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2014 #21

first DU then the whole internet. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #28

The misogynist creeps got bored with discussionist geek tragedy Aug 2014 #29

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

Then you must be having a fit knowing what's happening in the Middle East. randome Aug 2014 #41

I'm not convinced that you can convert anyone. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2014 #62

Agree with the pointlessness of marriage. randome Aug 2014 #66

I cannot believe the stuff that women put up with in marriages. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2014 #68

I know what you mean and agree. randome Aug 2014 #78

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #87

Another instant tombstone. Another intellectual dullard. randome Aug 2014 #89

Obviously some women make it work. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #204

DU needs to update its TOS. We're behind the times, imho nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #46

agree. +1 Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #65

+1000 !!!! orpupilofnature57 Aug 2014 #53

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #71

you should drop the clause "on the Internet." malthaussen Aug 2014 #109

someone said not long ago, that internet IS real life. i always separate the two. but... seabeyond Aug 2014 #114

So basically... 99Forever Aug 2014 #112

the board is now open to repugs, policies, ideas and arguments? i missed the bulletin. nt seabeyond Aug 2014 #115

Was I speaking to you? n/t 99Forever Aug 2014 #117

message board. doesnt matter. still didnt answer the question. open to repugs? seabeyond Aug 2014 #118

I don't do demands from you or anyone else. 99Forever Aug 2014 #121

lol. nor acknowledge the obvious. and truth. no repugs. we censor, already. ooops. seabeyond Aug 2014 #125

You mean, you missed the rule about not responding to 99forever? kcr Aug 2014 #156

Aren't you special? 99Forever Aug 2014 #157

This is my lucky day! kcr Aug 2014 #159

Yes it is. 99Forever Aug 2014 #160

ya. him and thor. lol. seabeyond Aug 2014 #158

I wonder that they are so blind they don't see the misogyny treestar Sep 2014 #196

Textbook misogyny treestar Sep 2014 #195

No, I wouldn't say "censorship." malthaussen Aug 2014 #116

The OP specifically referred to the Internet, as a whole. 99Forever Aug 2014 #120

Well, the laws of libel and slander disagree with your position. malthaussen Aug 2014 #122

I have little interest in strawman arguments. 99Forever Aug 2014 #126

Since no suggestion was made that there is such a Constitutional right... malthaussen Aug 2014 #127

Which "statutory limits on hate speech" are you referring to? 99Forever Aug 2014 #128

With the caveat that there are none such in the US... malthaussen Aug 2014 #129

I don't live in South Africa or the EU. 99Forever Aug 2014 #130

I oppose misogyny. chervilant Aug 2014 #132

Fine. 99Forever Aug 2014 #148

No? chervilant Aug 2014 #172

Have fun whipping those strawmen. 99Forever Aug 2014 #173

Game? chervilant Aug 2014 #181

Yes game. 99Forever Aug 2014 #185

Oh, dear... chervilant Aug 2014 #189

Truth hurt? 99Forever Aug 2014 #192

Truth? chervilant Aug 2014 #193

... 99Forever Aug 2014 #194

Do you also oppose equality and human rights? BainsBane Aug 2014 #145

As I have said repeatedly: 99Forever Aug 2014 #147

I didn't read anything in the OP about wanting to censor the entire internet gollygee Aug 2014 #162

You see what you see... 99Forever Aug 2014 #164

Who asked you to be ashamed? gollygee Aug 2014 #182

Hello? 99Forever Aug 2014 #184

Does that sound like a command to feel ashamed to you? gollygee Aug 2014 #187

I won't waste my time with silly semantics drivel. 99Forever Aug 2014 #188

Some of us may be taking into consideration things that the OP has stated in the past.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2014 #186

Everyone opposes censorship treestar Sep 2014 #197

They are all for freedom of speech so long as they get to decide what you can say. nt alphafemale Aug 2014 #165

Exactly. 99Forever Aug 2014 #167

Not shameful and embarrasing, that's too polite a way to put it Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #190

Excellent post. Thank you. N/t Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #203