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what draws you to this part of MN, particularly if you are a man? and if you dont support feminism?

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 11:35

just what the title says really....

I have read a few contributors, and I really want to point to them and ask 'what are YOU doing here?' Grin but its not on is it

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GwennieF · 19/06/2012 14:14

I come to read interesting looking threads, I very rarely post. I would not call myself a feminist but I do find myself agreeing with more and more that I read in this section.

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 14:13

so....you 2s come here to show us things and for comedy value? Confused

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MrGin · 19/06/2012 14:08

I lurk here now and again. I find it educational and quite amusing, well some of it at least. Some posts are like an extended scene from 'The Life of Brian'. The massive Radfem vs Transgender discussions being a case in point.

I wouldn't dream of posting in here though.

And I have been called a feminist a number of times over the last year on MN. But that's only through expressing support for equality, I don't actively campaign on any issues.

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 13:55

i dont know anyone who says you have to be a woman to be a feminist Confused

Has it been said on here?

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 13:54

Also to show that things are very rarely black or white

can you expand on this?

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Leithlurker · 19/06/2012 13:53

Everything the Chairmanmeow said. Also to show that things are very rarely black or white.

thechairmanmeow · 19/06/2012 13:53

well i would say so but that in itself can cause problems, i have to say i'm pro-femimist.

allthough i would say personaly that feminism is a collection of veiws, ideas and opinions that anyone can hold

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 13:48

what? actually EATEN alive? Grin

Thank you for your reply
Are you a feminist?

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thechairmanmeow · 19/06/2012 13:43

well i do support feminism, but if your still interested i come here to discuss the finer points about feminism. i dont agree with all the veiws of some of the radfems but that doesnt mean i dont support feminism.

some people have said they find my tome adversarial, but quite frankly i have to bite back or i'll get eaten alive, if your a guy on these threads your seen as fair game for ridicule and insults.

also, i have changed my mind on a few things since i've been here, espescialy about rape myths and the supprising amout of DV there is around it seems.

EatsBrainsAndLeaves · 19/06/2012 12:17

I always heave an inner sigh of disappointment when I see an interesting FWR thread appear in active convos - 3-5 minutes later - usually a ruck with lots of anti feminist views. But sorry I know you weren't asking me on this thread

CaramelTree · 19/06/2012 11:53

I think it is also the 'home' section of some posters. If you particularly like or dislike a poster that you come across in chat, and you look up the threads they're on, you can may then follow them to their 'home' section and join in there.

Hullygully · 19/06/2012 11:48

cos they want a ruck?

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 11:43

oh sweet i never use active convos...i didnt realise that

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SweetTheSting · 19/06/2012 11:37

Sometimes people come here from Active Convos attracted by the thread title not the section!

Not me, I come here On purpose!

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bejeezusWC · 19/06/2012 11:35

Im proper interested btw, not just being arsey..

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