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In reply to the discussion: It's shameful and embarrassing that misogyny continues to be an issue on the Internet [View all]steve2470
(37,461 posts)46. DU needs to update its TOS. We're behind the times, imho nt
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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
Just adding a couple of words to the TOS would make a difference in how the problem is approached.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2014
#119
are you aware, we had a man tell us, the conversation in a thread about womens voice...
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#25
and in its imperfection, feminists are going to call it out. each and every one. that is what
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#149
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
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
You replied to me about alerts. I can only control my own actions/non-actions. If you have an
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#82
I spoke only to specifics that I myself am aware of ... mainly my own experience and gave
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#101
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
good to know. Sorry to hear about the fractured toe. hope it heals quickly.
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#96
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
You are right. You have the privilege to come in any thread you want
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#199
The presence of multiple threads , by multiple posters should give an indication ...
etherealtruth
Aug 2014
#76
excellent post young. lets start a campaign to jump on the hot net issue around the world,
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#9
I do think Misogyny is present... but I still dont think its as servere as has been claimed...
Veilex
Aug 2014
#23
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
I suggest to you that it is the other side playing the role of the victim in all this.
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#64
that is your reply to POC and LGBT about seeking middle ground? ok. n/t
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#77
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
Mockery and quiet contempt have their place. However, they're not a one-size-fits-all solution.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2014
#123
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
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
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
and just ignore when they tell a feminist to just get laid, to shut her up, of course. really?
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#44
my only response would be fuck you. i would have to decide if i could take the hide.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#95
fail. sorry, but Just fail on the basic premise. I choose when and where and who and how.
Tuesday Afternoon
Aug 2014
#102
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
nobody has suggested most men are a problem, nor is anyone treating most men poorly.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#111
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
someone said not long ago, that internet IS real life. i always separate the two. but...
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#114
the board is now open to repugs, policies, ideas and arguments? i missed the bulletin. nt
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#115
message board. doesnt matter. still didnt answer the question. open to repugs?
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#118
lol. nor acknowledge the obvious. and truth. no repugs. we censor, already. ooops.
seabeyond
Aug 2014
#125
Some of us may be taking into consideration things that the OP has stated in the past....
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Aug 2014
#186
They are all for freedom of speech so long as they get to decide what you can say. nt
alphafemale
Aug 2014
#165