Is there a similar forum to MN for men? And if not, why not?

[Multidimensionalbeing]

Because I think there should be.

I don't hate men though it will probably be suggested. I really don't. And I think the forum should be open to anyone who wants to use it for advice.

But....It's becoming increasingly strange around here. We've always had the 'what about the menz?' posters derailing threads talking about the harrassment or abuse of women by pointing out that women do it too..... Though it seems worse recently.

But now it seems that so many threads descend into accusations that men are treated differently on MN and often they are. But surely that's because it has a predominantly female membership? Who will see things from the female perspective?

It seems to me that it's causing division and bun-fighting among posters when I genuinely don't understand why there isn't a similar forum available for men?

Why not?

Why does a man join a predominantly female forum to then point out that they're not being treated like a woman? Or....just sit and watch as the women do it for them?

If there is no where else for them on-line then why not?

I'm sure it's possible.

But I cringe even more when there's a thread about getting wet/female masturbation for a partner/anal or whatever when a man posts 'well, I can only speak for me as a man but I love it' or 'I love it when my DW does x, y or z' and I can't help but think urgh - there are hundreds of forums you can post on about how much you love fisting Kevin, it's creepy you're using MN for it.

This.

So to any blokes reading on this thread is that something you would do and that your partner would be comfortable with? If my DH did that I'd be creeped out massively.

Same with what's been said about posts on DV and sexual assault/rape. Is it acceptable to jump on threads like that to lecture on how it happens to men too?

Chat/aibu/parenting other then what's been brought up fair enough but I doubt a DV or rape victim is looking for a mans point of view.

It's not mad ranting Krytens (which I read as Cretins incidentally - how are you pronouncing it? ). It's discussing a topic.

FFS, why can't you understand that some of us neither need nor want your male contribution everywhere we go?

I do understand you want a female only place. That much is crystal clear. This isn't it though. It's a parenting forum. So why don't you set one up or find one you like?

This thread has become a honeypot for men to come and tell us women how wrong we are.

I frequent various forums, it's not like you are limited to one by the internetz. There is a big wide world out there.

Some are very male dominated, some very female. I think it's good not to live in an echo chamber. If I have something to add then I will, but posting isn't the same as demanding attention.

Sure we're deranged and have ishoos. Just because we don't appreciate men sticking their oar in.

True heart - those men need to use their time productively and set up their oen

And I like that this forum is female dominated.

I don't understand why some women expend so much energy defending men when it really isn't necessary. Same posters here that do it on threads talking about male abuse.

They'll be alright on their own you know. They can look after themselves.

Though I'm sure they'll defend you as vigourously on those predominantly male sites where men comment about women intruding on issues that mostly affect men.

Oh no, wait....

So do I.

It's not mad ranting Krytens (which I read as Cretins incidentally - how are you pronouncing it?

Why the insult flinging? If we're starting to pick at names, for someone so anti men why are you calling yourself Bob the Fireman?
(You're clearly not a Red Dwarf fan to even ask how to pronounce it.) How that's relevant to the discussion though is beyond me.)

BobtheFireman
Basically, the reason I come here is because it is female dominated.

strangely enough, me too.

OnionKnight I want to weep for humanity everytime you post. The only thing I've ever seen you contribute to a thread is nastiness.

Apols if it has already been said but the 'I've just showed dh this thread and he thinks.......'

I always think, who gives a flying fuck what he thinks!!

ilove

Thats been done already

Lol Milhouse, I usually think the exact same thing!

Another one here who would prefer it if the male posters would go.

As well as the women (or posters who say they are women) who are self-confessed MRAs or fight tooth and nail, for pages on end, to silence women speaking about gender issues. Krytens has done it on many threads.

I wonder if MNHQ would be willing to create a women only chat thread?

If they did, I wonder how long it would be before it was full of men telling us how wrong we are for trying to talk without them.

I am sure the thread would be labelled as being trans-phobic, homophobic and full of misandry. Mainly because some men think if women talk alone, they will be talking about men.

Sadly women are not allowed their own spaces because men will not allow it and some women will agree with them.

The last few days I've AS a few male posters (the...I am man and this is what I think posters that we're mostly talking about). Lots of posts on dating, sex, 'can I get a female persepective', not all men are like that, politics and 'you're doing feminism wrong'.

Not an awful lot about parenting so the 'this is a parenting forum for parents male or female so of course men will be here' isn't really washing to be honest.

That was my point in the OP. There's nowhere else for men to talk about that kind of stuff? If not, why not? Why come on MN to do it?

As well as the women (or posters who say they are women) who are self-confessed MRAs or fight tooth and nail, for pages on end, to silence women speaking about gender issues. Krytens has done it on many threads.

I can't say it any plainer. I'm female. Honestly. Been here for years. MN will no doubt vouch for me.
I shouldn't get shouted down, insulted, or accused of being a man just because I apparently don't fit some perceived "female way of thinking."

I find the women defending the men worse than the men in some ways, because I expect more from them but they choose to throw other women under the bus for male approval.

Krytens has done it on many threads.

Seriously haven't.

What happened to the ardent defenders of free speech from the thread the other day about the banning of no platforming at universities?!

Free speech means free for all, including those you disagree with.

KrytensNanobots Serious question: You keep saying you're tired of being "shouted down" for not thinking like a woman (whatever that means). Do you not think you'd feel more at home on the MRA Reddit or Pistonheads, for example?

Agree TrueHeart1

Why is it that men won't allow us to have a female only space? Are they worried about what we'll get up to? Are they abhorred that they are not welcome? Is it a need to mark their territory EVERYWHERE? Do they value our wisdom, wit and intelligence? Yes, I believe it's the latter.