Do you think it would be better if there wern't a feminism subject on mumsnet?

[HalloweenNameChange]

Just that while it is sometimes nice to preach to the choir (and comfy)..but the people who could really do with a bit of learning actually block the feminist section as a whole.

I have been annoyed when subjects get moved from chat to feminism for that reason.

[HalloweenNameChange]

AIBU, is a helluva lot scarier than the fwr section. I have been roasted, roasted I tell you.

[alexpolismum]

[wonders off to have a look at AIBU out of curiosity]

[AnyFucker]

I certainly do wonder what the fuck happened to the feminism topic, when I see threads like the pole dancing one, and the shite that is currently being spouted on it.

[BelleDameSousMistletoe]

Everything AF said.

I am stunned at some of the crap posted on other parts of this site and "handmaiden army" sums it up perfectly.

[AnyFucker]

I have just flounced off another thread on this topic.

I never flounce, I nearly always stay and fight my argument. I just can't be arsed any more.

[LastMangoInParis]

Aw, go on, AF, I'm curious.
What's the problem with the other thread?
Is it that it's about poledancing? Something that was said? If so tell us.
Apologising in advance if my very asking pisses you off even more, but tell us. Please.

[AnyFucker]

It's bad form to talk about another thread, I will get my wrists slapped (again)

Go read it for yourself. I am not pissed off, I am weary

[BelleDameSousMistletoe]

Yeah, that's how I feel too. I can't be arsed with it all any more. I'm so tired of all the stereotyping and constant belittling that goes on in other parts of MN. I don't post half as much as I used to. Maybe it's time for Gransnet. My mum likes it.

[TeiTetua]

Oh, come on. Cultivate the fine art of eye-rolling, murmur sweetly "My oh my, how the twits have taken over the world" and take a break for a couple of hours. Discussions move pretty fast here, so you can come back later and the tone is sure to have changed.

Sometimes I make myself think about this cartoon. Really.
i2.wp.com/imgs.xkcd.com/comics/duty_calls.png

[AnyFucker]

I know, TT

I am not that delicate a flower. Sometimes you have to withdraw though for your own well being and so you don't get another ban

[AnyFucker]

I did get some very nice pm's though, so that cheered me up

[AbigailAdams]

I didn't even know you got banned, AF. I can guess why. Mentioning no names and all

[AnyFucker]

heh

[AbigailAdams]

And now you've got me embroiled in pole dancing FFS. . I am off to bed before small wakes me up for his statutory 10 times tonight.

[AnyFucker]

Oh, I am a baaad fucker

[BelleDameSousMistletoe]

Nope, shouldn't have read the pole dancing thread. Gransnet here I come, I think.

How can they be so dense?!

[summerflower]

I'm another one who doesn't really have time to go beyond FWR, unless it is to lurk on the Stately Homes thread (not had the courage to post there yet, though). I'm not sure if there is a relationship between feminism and narcisstic mothers, though...

That aside, FWR, when I first discovered it, was like a breath of fresh air. I used to be on another forum where I was lone feminist. I was turning into a caricature of myself. Here, there are a whole range of feminisms, which is what makes this place nice. I was only here a short time before the early summer implosion, and the debate re-awakened my mind. I'm not sure that pole-dancing has the same effect, but then I haven't read the thread.

I am not sure how you can get to any reasonable age and not question the way in which gender shapes our lives and the losers are women. Once you switch on to that, you see it everywhere. I think that is why some people hide the topic, awareness of inequality makes life too uncomfortable.

[summerflower]

I have a regrettable tendency to write long and waffly posts in amongst other people's banter.

[AnyFucker]

me too, summer, and I am also drawn to the stately Homes thread but am too afraid to post too

belle, get ya knitting, we are orf to Gransnet

[WilsonFrickett]

Belle if you think they are being dense, please feel free to pop over and tell me them on the actual thread.


AF I'll hide your coffee if you don't play nice

[BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack]

How can they be so dense?!

I may be many things but I am certainly not dense thanks!

[AnyFucker]

wilson, FWIW, I wasn't referring to your contributions, nor to betty's

some crossocer going on here, I have forgotten what we are talking about

was it cupcakes ? Serves me right for mentioning another thread.

[AnyFucker]

*crossover