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Feminism: Sex & gender discussions

Thank you

18 replies

pklme · 08/01/2017 10:44

I know you get a lot of stick on MN at times, and people can get a bit aggressive and ranty about what does/doesn't should/shouldn't matter.

I have learned loads and had my eyes opened to things I wasn't aware of by reading these threads, so thank you. I have been educated and changed my attitude to some issues.

I'm not always going to agree with all feminists about every issue, and I feel less strongly about many things, but I'm so glad you are here, having the conversations, thrashing things out.

Thank you.

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Seachangeshell · 08/01/2017 11:07

I agree with you. I love reading this board, not only because I agree with many things but also because it challenges my thinking on others.
I know what I think but I like to be open to new ideas.

RufusTheSpartacusReindeer · 08/01/2017 13:00

I agree as well

I tend to lurk...or just make flippant comments but i have learnt a lot from this board and mumsnet as a whole

ChocChocPorridge · 08/01/2017 13:52

I think what I like about this board is that you can be robust - that there are other, similarly robust people who have some differing opinions, and will defend them eloquently - and sometimes they persuade me, and sometimes I go away shaking my head, but we all come back and talk about another thing another day, and perhaps this time we'll agree from the off about the new subject, perhaps we won't but we'll all think about the issue and give our opinion.

The rest of the boards, well, I came here about 7 years ago, and haven't left, so they're entertaining, useful, and make me feel useful sometimes. FWR makes me think though, and I really enjoy that.

picklemepopcorn · 08/01/2017 14:47

FWR?

LuisCarol · 09/01/2017 01:38

Another thank you from me, too.

DireTires · 09/01/2017 01:40

Agree! Another thank you from me.

SenecaFalls · 09/01/2017 02:08

FWR?

Feminism section used to be named Feminism/Women's Rights; MN changed it, not sure why.

HemlockIsSpartacus · 09/01/2017 08:25

I owe FWR so much. When I first joined I was arguing that I wasn't a feminist because I wanted equality for both sexes, and that choice was the most important thing.

Thank you for opening my eyes, and teaching me so much. There are some incredible women in here, with so much patience and knowledge.

BertrandRussell · 09/01/2017 08:31

There are some amazing, knowledgeable, eloquent women posting on there.

I'm sometimes a little sad that the discussion is confined to its niche board, though.

zsazsagaboredom · 14/01/2017 19:04

Every so often I am almost moved to declare my love to various posters on this board.
I won't name drop here but thank you too!

HelenDenver · 14/01/2017 20:34

Hurrah!

Love and fistbumps of awesomeness all round.

I've been here yonks. Y'all make me very happy and proud.

PotOfYoghurt · 14/01/2017 20:38

I agree, and have often thought of starting this thread but didn't know how to put it into words.

Along with several other specific topics, FWR has taught me a lot, and is still teaching me. I recognise a lot of the issues around me now, and challenge people when they use them.

Thanks all.

ISaySteadyOn · 14/01/2017 21:23

I mostly lurk and I have learned so much from this board. So thank you very much for all your eloquence and education.

Datun · 15/01/2017 09:52

I lurk a lot too. And only post when I have complete conviction in my viewpoint.

My beliefs are becomIng progressively more concrete as I read the different threads. I didn't realise quite how much I cared about women until I discovered FWR.

So yeah, a thanks from me too.

0phelia · 15/01/2017 10:17

Thanks from me too! I won't name check either but some posters really do stand out (everyone namechanges anyway which is a bit confusing )

I even thank the disagreeable ones on here, MRAs and stuff. They all help question the world we live in. The MRA arguments I (weirdly) find really useful because the feminists on here retaliate with actual facts etc and it all just furthers my conviction.

It's nice to see decent blokes joining in for a bit of feminist chat too so thanks there!

Miffer · 15/01/2017 11:45

Yeah thanks for me too. I feel like this forum is a little pub I visit everyday, I mostly don't socialise but always feel at home.

I made a rant thread about Melvyn Bragg the other day. It was nice, I was just at a point where I needed to rant. It only got a few responses and most of those disagreed with me but nobody made me feel daft or defensive. The internet in general is mostly hostile and forums and messageboards are often cliquey so this board is a refreshing change.

user1475253854 · 16/01/2017 00:49

I am a massive lurker but thanks from me too. When something awful happens and I feel like I'm against the world/what's the point I come on here and see someone has posted about it, but more articulately (is that even a word?!) than I ever could and it's so reassuring.

ErrolTheDragon · 16/01/2017 11:28

Yes, its taught me a lot too, challenged some of my thinking.

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