AIBU Any energy for more?

In saying that, I saw the thread last night and it was going to be Swiss cheese. There was some very dodgy posts from one brand new poster who looked like they were only there to get it banned and the mask slipped on the other poster who really could not see their contradictory views but basically their perspective was incredibly misogynistic.

Langry thank you. I think we got a very good experiment on just how the word change caused so much commotion. Why? The previous other threads didn’t attract so much.

But changing it to a visible penis in the presence of a teenage girl does stir high emotions. Strangely, the question then becomes more about predatory men than transwomen, but some people don’t see that.

And some of the stories that were coming out about voyeurism and assault in bathrooms were concerning. These were from posters I had not remembered on these boards so maybe don’t post here.

I wonder if we can get it reinstated because they have mistaken the name.

The last few threads on AIBU have been brilliant for discussion (and for getting people to actually read through the arguments instead of them cordoning off FWR as "the nasty transphobic corner I heard about on Twitter").

As the most basic question: (AIBU to ask) What is a woman? would be interesting outside of FWR.

for everyone- that was a bastard of a thread- I didn't get to the end before it went poof.

Ummm!! The message says they think it was started by Lang Cleg (I assume), maybe if we ask, it can be reinstated.

So irritated it's gone.

Because It is so tiring and goes round in circles I am just reading It now. I do think though that there are lots of AIBUs that would be of general interest to all women not just FWR. The bathroom q is important but for me the loss of language and the teaching of young people is massive. Because of the recent ramp up in Scotland it is going beyond everyday sexism to real threat to women generally and to mothers in particular. I think there is a strong case to be made for a few more aibu topics. Eventually posters may stop reading the current one, as successfully enlightening as it has been. I haven't followed thread 5!
closely, but has it become a bit bun fighty now?

It would be interesting to know how much extra traffic has been generated in FWR since those excellent AIBU threads.
I am so glad MN didn't cave in and delete or move them.

It is exhausting @Langrycleg. Take a break away from it when you need. It can become consuming

Just a big thanks @Langrycleg for your work!!

I too arrived on FWR via AIBU, a few years back. Which is how I know that there are many, many women who just don’t know what is happening - I certainly didn’t

This was always the plan. Get it all done behind closed doors before the general public realised too late to stop it. Most women either oblivious or think they are safe.

I never expected it wouldn’t be like this.

I didn’t anticipate the trans part. But I never had any illusion women had rights or that I was safe. Men rail roading us again and again seems standard to me.

I don’t think I have a point I’m afraid (too tired sorry) but I just don’t find this surprising and I think I find it surprising how many women are so shocked at this.

But once it’s seen it can’t be unseen. And that’s something at least.

@Sophiederuges

Hey there! I just wanted to say thank you. Those threads were a real eye opener for me and I'm sure I am not the only woman you reached that way on AIBU. I have learnt a great deal and have started questioning things now. Just to say all your effort aren't in vain

I too arrived on FWR via AIBU, a few years back. Which is how I know that there are many, many women who just don’t know what is happening - I certainly didn’t. And this is one of the very few places where women can discuss this. (And even here we are very heavily policed.)

Life as a woman in 21st century Britain. I never expected it would be like this.

Isn’t it even starker than that. Should girls be forced to strip naked in changing rooms and shower in front of persons with fully functioning male genitalia
Most schools have communal shower facilities and if anything like my school PE was compulsory . Lifelong hater of any form of sport or gyms as a result

Hi @Sophiederuges and welcome

Thank you. And thanks for all the feedback from people reading through all the threads. Glad to see it being useful.

It was a joy to see all the comments / questions / discussion in AIBU. Brilliant work by the OPs and the patient, thoughtful posters who helped keep the threads going.

People are waking up, no doubt about it!

Those poles gave me a bit of hope.
The amount of votes shows people are waking up and aware, even if they feel unable to join in.

Once you see it, you can't unsee it.

Damn, missed all the excitement, I don't follow aibu much.

I must admit that I lost energy for the last one but I do think it's a good idea to keep it going. As we all agree, it should be a very easy question to answer.

Hey there! I just wanted to say thank you. Those threads were a real eye opener for me and I'm sure I am not the only woman you reached that way on AIBU. I have learnt a great deal and have started questioning things now. Just to say all your effort aren't in vain

I think it's the wording about not having the right as opposed to being allowed.

Allowance is sometimes dependent on the service provider. Rights aren't.