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In reply to the discussion: Posting T&A threads helps to create a hostile environment for women here. [View all]BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)And it's important that it was written by a man.
If a woman wrote it, the sexists would infest it with ugly sarcasm and claim they're just discussing.
When it's a race or gay issue on DU, most of us here who aren't gay/Black or both step in to shame the attacker. At least I do, when I see such comments. I have to say, I haven't noticed many here--not that they don't exist. I just haven't come across them. I don't read everything here..
This is what allies should be doing when they see hostility towards women--stepping in to let the perpetrator know it's not acceptable.
In fact, men who stand by and let the usual subjects get away with their woman/feminist/HoF bashing are more the norm here. That helps the problem continue to thrive.