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History of Feminism

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F4lconF16

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21. Yes, I have a feeling I will soon find myself
Wed Jul 16, 2014, 03:12 PM
Jul 2014

exasperated with some of the arguments, as I feel that way often enough already. The lengths that some go to to dismiss sexist language and feminist issues astounds me. The language and ideas are so entrenched now. However, it seems that some of the resistance might be because this is a discussion board. I tend to have more luck making people aware of the issues in real life, and I think that's because it's tougher to dismiss when you are talking about "real" people who you actually know.

I definitely have a thick skin and am difficult to bait, a couple of things that I've learned from other forums. Sadly, my tolerance for stupidity is much lower than it should be, and I walk away from an argument far more often than I start them. Perhaps that's something to work on, as from the responses to this thread it sounds like help in the trenches is always appreciated.

And at least when you herd cats they just run, instead of actively trying to claw your face off

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A question for HOF [View all] F4lconF16 Jul 2014 OP
Yes, if you feel moved to do so BainsBane Jul 2014 #1
Thank you for your response. F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #2
I think your question is pertinent and I learned from the discussion. I especially agree ellenrr Jul 2014 #4
HoF is the leading group in the Gender and Orientation category eridani Jul 2014 #3
ya. seabeyond Jul 2014 #8
but, you know what was interesting (and good post), yesterday a member saying clicking to do jury seabeyond Jul 2014 #7
I also appreciated the person who said they learned something after serving on that "no fury" jury cyberswede Jul 2014 #15
was that one voice thread? i perused the post, seabeyond Jul 2014 #16
No, but I think one_voice said a similar thing... cyberswede Jul 2014 #17
cool. and interesting. i did not pick up on that. thanks. nt seabeyond Jul 2014 #20
I definitely think so. But also, in reference to your posts, I notice them because Squinch Jul 2014 #5
i do the same, and i agree. new voice, a pleasant surprise. nt seabeyond Jul 2014 #9
Glad to hear that! F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #18
yes. even a +1. but... i love hearing what others say, in their way, seabeyond Jul 2014 #6
HoF is code for outspoken feminists. sufrommich Jul 2014 #10
I'll put the patch on my unifrorm and everything! F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #19
Post how you feel ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #11
Yes, I have a feeling I will soon find myself F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #21
If you have a thick skin JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #12
Sounds good to me! F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #22
I would appreciate all the support you can give! boston bean Jul 2014 #13
I feel the same - that others have already said better, what I want to say. CrispyQ Jul 2014 #14
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