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redqueen

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49. I tried to ask why these topics are treated differently.

Mon Dec 30, 2013, 02:03 AM

Dec 2013

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024248356

Topics about rape culture and misogyny in particular seem to be unwelcome, to some.

The thing is, these are very real problems, facing women all over the world (not just in India, or Africa, to name a couple of countries which some use to otherize the issues).

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Is it possible to have a conversation [View all] Texasgal Dec 2013 OP

Apparently not. nt oldhippie Dec 2013 #1

I suppose it depends on whether actual DU members are guilty of Sexism nt el_bryanto Dec 2013 #2

Regardless... Texasgal Dec 2013 #6

If you're discussing alleged misogyny on DU then yes, I think you should provide Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #20

Absotlutely Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #42

This is really getting serious. But for the third time in about a week, I agree with you. sabrina 1 Dec 2013 #55

Doesn't seem that way. zappaman Dec 2013 #3

No unfortunately Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #4

no nt arely staircase Dec 2013 #5

It's one of the repercussions of the Meta forum. pacalo Dec 2013 #7

Talking about sexism Texasgal Dec 2013 #9

I don't believe that's what pacalo meant. nt. polly7 Dec 2013 #10

Perhaps he/she should change the post Texasgal Dec 2013 #11

Why should he/she change the post because you may have misunderstood polly7 Dec 2013 #16

LOL Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #21

mmmm ........... polly7 Dec 2013 #24

Your mangled interpretation of what I wrote is one example pacalo Dec 2013 #29

How sad. Texasgal Dec 2013 #8

Yeah, there hasn't been any discussion ... oldhippie Dec 2013 #14

Or discussions that Texasgal Dec 2013 #15

Ummm, no. Lot's and lots of attacks & enablement of same. nt Eleanors38 Dec 2013 #30

Texasgal I dont think for most those three adjectives apply. Men and woman are getting Drew Richards Dec 2013 #41

It should be BainsBane Dec 2013 #12

The video didn't outrage me in the least. That is your "spin". Bonobo Dec 2013 #28

I never saw your posts on the issue, so I'm not talking about you BainsBane Dec 2013 #37

There you go again. All false and unsubstantiated accusations look in the mirror and tell Drew Richards Dec 2013 #43

I think you mean I CAUSED the problem BainsBane Dec 2013 #50

No! unlike you...i say exactly what I mean without adding additional insinuations Drew Richards Dec 2013 #51

Oh and bravo nice personal attack in your reply. Drew Richards Dec 2013 #52

What dig did I make? BainsBane Dec 2013 #54

Lol go look up the definition of projection and reread your post. I have nothing against you Drew Richards Dec 2013 #56

Meta! Iggo Dec 2013 #13

Certainly Orrex Dec 2013 #17

If it is brought up in a hostile way then probably not Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #18

Well.., sexism and misogyny is kinda Texasgal Dec 2013 #19

But bringing it up in a hostile way on DU Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #22

I've seen many posts Texasgal Dec 2013 #25

Some males are probably too quick to take offense. Also Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #26

Nothing productive about the subject, too much ideology to talk honestly with each other, as well as freshwest Dec 2013 #23

DU2 and earlier had clearly defined rules about civility and they were enforced by moderation. kcr Dec 2013 #27

Small groups of very hostile people have poisoned the atmosphere Eleanors38 Dec 2013 #31

It's much easier to troll on DU3. Posts that would never have made it on DU2 kcr Dec 2013 #32

Yep. And some lobby hard, hard, hard in ATA to reinstate guns... Eleanors38 Dec 2013 #36

Posts that are pretty benign are also susceptible to hides NoOneMan Dec 2013 #58

Are you Just Asking Questions? If you have something to say, go ahead and say it. nm rhett o rick Dec 2013 #33

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #34

OMFG Spot on! Thank You for this post...Very well put together and unrefutable..NOW Drew Richards Dec 2013 #39

So what did the person say? Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #47

He basically posted the conversation breakdown from redqueens original post on the Indian PSA Drew Richards Dec 2013 #48

I dunno, can we? Prophet 451 Dec 2013 #35

Meta thread. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #38

Actual real discussion on any issue seems a challenge. Skip Intro Dec 2013 #40

I'm hoping it will when the temp bans go into effect. It might make people think a little Drew Richards Dec 2013 #45

I hope so, but I have a feeling all we'll see is more reincarnations of people liberal_at_heart Dec 2013 #46

Provide links to threads Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #44

I tried to ask why these topics are treated differently. redqueen Dec 2013 #49

Well said! Drew Richards Dec 2013 #53

If so, I'd love to see it. NoOneMan Dec 2013 #57

No one is stopping you from having that conversation davidn3600 Dec 2013 #59