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Buffy

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blueBooby · 12/06/2015 14:03

I miss reading her posts and I've just seen on another thread that she deregged. Sad

I name change a lot and lurk more than I post on the feminist boards so buffy won't 'know' me but i miss her! (In a non-stalker way). If anyone speaks to her tell her to come back because some random on the internet said so!

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RufusTheReindeer · 13/06/2015 16:48

I agreewithte and puffin

PuffinsAreFictitious · 13/06/2015 16:21

I don't think that the fact she was deleted for a completely spurious accusation of troll hunting helped much. Especially in the light of the comments that MNHQ let ride from a core of 3 or 4 posters.

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blueBooby · 13/06/2015 15:07

Oh no I hope Jeanne hasn't gone too!

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TeiTetua · 13/06/2015 15:00

My memory is that the admins deleted one of Buffy's posts for "troll hunting" and I thought at the time, "That must have hurt her feelings". She didn't leave immediately after that, but it wasn't long. Maybe it was facing attacks and not being allowed to respond as she wanted that got her discouraged, but I certainly hope she'll return to the fray.

StormyBrid · 13/06/2015 11:45

Sure I saw a post from Jeanne the other day. Hopefully she's just lurking at the moment?

I was so surprised when I came here and saw these people actually declaring their feminism in their usernames. Refreshing, that it could be something to be proud of rather than ashamed. Also it was mega cool having a dragon and a vampire slayer around.

ezinma · 13/06/2015 10:00

I'd like to say thank you to Buffy, too, for everything she contributed to this forum. Her thinking and patience and lucidity are extraordinary, and she is also really witty, which made many threads not just thought-provoking but enjoyable to read. I'm angry at the circumstances that led her to leave, but happy that some other women, in some part of her life, will be getting the extra share of her wit and wisdom that she used to reserve for this place.

Has Jeanne/LRD left, too? Or name-changed? I haven't seen her in a while.

BigChocFrenzy · 13/06/2015 09:38

I really appreciated Buffy's posts, always so intelligent and knowledgeable.
Trolls and morons pick on feminists like her because they can't compete intellectually.
I hope she enjoys her break and then feels able to return.
Whatever you decide, many thanks for your contributions, Buffy
Flowers

YonicScrewdriver · 13/06/2015 08:40

Say hi to Buffy from me, Queen. I sent her a PM a couple of weeks ago but think she would have missed it.

RufusTheReindeer · 13/06/2015 08:22

Quite understand why buffy has left and may not return

I would certainly do the same in her position (and boy would people miss my badly spelt, hard of thinking posts Hmm)

BUT

That doesn't stop me going "ITS NOT FAIR MAKE HER COME BACK NOW!!!!!!! NNOWWWWWW!!!!!! NOW..NOW...NOW...NOW!!!!!!"

sashh · 13/06/2015 07:37

Nnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I noticed she wasn't posting but didn't realise she has actually left.

SunsetsAndStarlings · 13/06/2015 07:12

Mean spirited is a very good way to describe misogynists. I hope Buffy does come back, but it is entirely understandable that she wants to keep away from these horrific people and keep them out of her life.

ErrolTheDragon · 12/06/2015 23:33

I'd like to add my thanks to her too. I do hope it's au revoir not adieu.

SweetAndFullOfGrace · 12/06/2015 23:25

I miss Buffy Sad

If any of you are still in touch, tell her thanks. I've learned so much from her.

PuffinsAreFictitious · 12/06/2015 23:20

Message, sort of, from Buffy:

The mean-spiritedness was getting her down. She needs a decent break, but she might come back.

She might not though.

KanyesVest · 12/06/2015 23:08

I've lurked and learned a lot on the fwr boards from many including Buffy. Thanks to you all. I hope Buffy is living well.

TheLily1957 · 12/06/2015 23:01

I thought I hadnt seen any posts from her recently ..that's really sad.

tribpot · 12/06/2015 22:48

Very sorry to see Buffy go, wishing her all the best.

ArcheryAnnie · 12/06/2015 22:42

I'm sorry to see this but understand it. I hope she's having a peaceful time away.

PuffinsAreFictitious · 12/06/2015 22:38

I'm sad about Nobel Prize-winning scientists being forced to resign.

Yes, we got that from your first attempt at a derail... we didn't care then either.

TensionWheelsCoolHeels · 12/06/2015 22:03

Sad Buffy is one of my fave posters - love her wit, patience, understanding and endless knowledge on things I'm mostly clueless about. Hope she is happier not posting but this place loses out as a result.

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blueBooby · 12/06/2015 21:49

Ohh no so it's true. I was hoping she had just gone on holiday. Well it is sad, but understandable. It pisses me off that intelligent women are being silenced though. I hope all of you don't disappear. Sad

While I'm here I'd like to say to all the regular feminist posters that though you may be getting trolled and horrible messages from some people, others (like me) are really grateful for your words.

These boards have truly opened my eyes to what feminism can mean and helped me understand things I didn't realise that I didn't understand. You've made me see that I'm not alone in my thoughts on sexism and feel like change really can happen. On the whole I come away from these boards feeling quite positive and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Sorry for the ramble.

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PenguinsandtheTantrumofDoom · 12/06/2015 20:28

Ah cross post. Well say bye if you see her.Sad

PenguinsandtheTantrumofDoom · 12/06/2015 20:28

Queen Stromba - guessing you 'know'Buffy. Can you say bye?

And if she wants to tell me where else feminists hang out....

QueenStromba · 12/06/2015 20:28

Month or two back, she didn't flounce or anything. I just know about it from Facebook.

PenguinsandtheTantrumofDoom · 12/06/2015 20:23

When did it happen?