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History of Feminism

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BainsBane

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Sun Aug 17, 2014, 01:43 AM Aug 2014

DOs and DON'Ts for feminists vs. "feminists" [View all]

There are a list of views and posting behavior that distinguish real feminists from "feminists." If you fail to follow the list of DOs or engage in any of the DON'Ts below, you must use quotes around the word feminist to distinguish yourself from real feminists.

DO always defer to men on issues.

DON'T articulate a point of view that is not first approved of by men.

DO understand that true feminists focus only on rights that make women more sexually available to men.

Porn
DO remember that porn of all genres is always good.
DON'T mention condom use, STDs, or suggest that porn actresses are engaging in porn for any purpose other than expressing the highest form of liberty and self-actualization a woman can aspire to.
DO make sure to insist anyone who criticizes porn in anyway is accused of trying to ban it in violation of the First Amendment.

Prostitution
DO understand that prostitution is fantastic.
DON'T talk about underage girls, child rape, human trafficking, economic blight, or violence.
DO focus entirely on a woman's right to sell herself, a man's right to buy sex, and prostitution as a form of female sexual empowerment.

Rape
DON'T bum men out by talking about rape or harassment. If a major news story comes up that can't be avoided,
DON'T suggest a rapist might be guilty.
DO make sure to point to all the ways the woman behaved that brought about the rape.
DON'T under any circumstances mention "rape culture."

False feminists
DO make sure to attack women who articulate views not approved of by men.
DO remember the only rights that are important are the ones that the real feminists--men--approve of.

Swarms
DON'T agree with another woman unless she is agreeing with a man or attacking a woman who disagrees with a man, lest you be guilty of being a swarm or a gang.
DO remember that a gang or a swarm can be comprised of as few as one woman who disagrees with a man.

False Men
DO remember that "men" who support statements by HOF members and other radfems do not constitute real men and therefore must be disagreed with unless they fall in line with the above guidelines.


DON'T forget to use quotes around the word "feminism" and "feminist" if you vary from the above guidelines in the slightest.


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What the f is this? littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #1
no one has ever suggested BainsBane Aug 2014 #2
No dear. Never. They know better than to joke about my convictions. eom littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #3
they aren't joking BainsBane Aug 2014 #4
Like I said crazy talk. eom littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #5
That's just it. Disagreement is one thing - we're not all going to agree on everything all the time. nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #18
I am tired of stuff like this. I am from the roguevalley Aug 2014 #10
Thank you. nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #11
"Just be yourself. Just speak your mind and go forward. The rest is bullshit." nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #19
As a feminist of the sex positive variety... Hippo_Tron Aug 2014 #6
Agreed. nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #8
The point of this thread is to highlight the fact that although you seem to think there's plenty redqueen Aug 2014 #12
On a lighter note BainsBane Aug 2014 #14
Whatever you focus your attention to you strengthen. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #7
I have been a feminist all of my life. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #9
I can't believe people are still unironically using the term "sex-positive" redqueen Aug 2014 #13
The problem I have is it implies some are "sex-negative" BainsBane Aug 2014 #15
Exactly. It's as rhetorically dishonest as "pro life" and it's sad to see it still used here. redqueen Aug 2014 #16
Precisely. It's a classic false dichotomy. n/t nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #17
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