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In reply to the discussion: Does THIS Seem at all Sexist to Anyone? [View all]The Doctor.
(17,266 posts)There was one board where a very bright poster and I had a discussion about social mores. When I did say that I was male, the other poster confessed to thinking I was a woman because, "Your patience and insight reveal empathy I normally associate with women. I hope you aren't offended."
I said that I actually took it as a compliment. I loved her screen name, 'Subtletease'
Given that SB was already convinced the other thread was about her, there really wasn't a way I could have crafted the quote to avoid her presumption. I would have liked to have a cleaner study, but now that people are convinced it was 'about her', I suppose I'll have to dress it up and try again in the future.
Meanwhile, look back and forth between the two threads (doing your best to dismiss the tainted parts of this one), and think about the contrasts... even in your own posts. Interestingly, the contamination itself is telling as well.
Again, thanks for participating. You're always appreciated.