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[mithy]

I think we're due a name change. Just looked at Relationships and 3 out of the 4 top threads are by men.

*too much

The fact that there are women who don't have children and men on the site shows it can't be putting people off that much surely.

Yes, but the fact we are discussing it shows some people see it as problematic and potentially sexist. Not everyone perceives things the same way, and that's ok, in fact it's one of the fundamental reasons forums exist.

Of course it is VOD.

But the cause of inequality is not women having a place online to talk to one another about things which affect women.

The cause of that is some men not pulling their weight and seeing women as lesser beings.

I'm not sure why you think is talking to each other is the cause of that? It's not all womankind's fault you know.

Thomas forget about periods, did you not hear about the evil woman who killed her husband? The Daily Mail is showcasing her today. This proves the point (not sure what point, but it definitely proves an important point and is worth highlighting).

I think the Daily Mail sets the gold standard - they do so much to show women in their true light. While on here, instead of doing our bit, it's LTB LTB all the time. Mumsnet needs to change. For a start it needs to be a more welcoming place for men, to help equalize the discussions. I feel like most of the discussions on here are about women, which is not really acceptable.

kawliga

If kawliga's views are meant to represent a male perspective, I'd like to just say that I totally disassociate myself from them

I think you're right kawliga. We definitely need more men here - certainly if this thread is anything to go by.
So far, I've learned that we are all doing mumsnet WRONG by excluding men from talking about women's issues, and that inequality has actually been our fault all along for not letting men in.
Poor things.

And if it weren't for men on mumsnet, I'd still be totally ignorant about this

Do you think the fact childcare is usually seen as women's work is a contributing factor to the inequalities women face in the work place ? Do you not think more men taking on more primary care roles is good for women's equality?

No, I don't understand what you're getting at, your questions are too complicated for me. I only have a woman brain. Could you mansplain it to me, slowly so that I understand?

Are you saying we need more men on here and equal rights for men? If so, I agree totally. Equal rights for men, is what I was saying. Mumsnet should do more to champion equal rights for men, not banging on about women all the time. Sheesh.

Pearl clutches anonymous!!????

Thomas did you know that children need fathers? There, mull on that one. Bet you never thought of that before, did you.

They're too busy with pie and mash for rolls.

There IS a Dadsnet, you know.

If it's a mere dot on the horizon compared to Mumsnet, you've only yourselves to blame. Put a bit more effort in, and one day you might be as great as us.

No VOD - I think that they do. As previously stated by me.

But as you're clearly not reading my posts I eagerly await you asking the question yet again.

So you don't think more men should take on primary care rolls

It is the thinking part, and also the making of logical connections, that I find challenging. Actually, impossible. Oh, but I do know how to spell 'roles'. Some women are good at spelling (because that doesn't require much thinking or logic). But present me with a logical proposition and ...no, I'm lost.

liney

Nice spelling kawliga. You go girl!!

So far, I've learned that we are all doing mumsnet WRONG by excluding men from talking about women's issues, and that inequality has actually been our fault all along for not letting men in

Also, if you let the men in, you will have equal pay! It's a win-win situation, as a famous man said when he was mansplaining why you have to be nice to other people.

Win-win means, both women and men will have equal pay (just to make the point really clear for the women on here especially Thomas)

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit my dear.

Oh, I like being called 'my dear'. All women like being called my dear, especially if you're trying to get us to calm down.

Why is Dadsnet so quiet?