I'm magnanimous about MNHQ's position on this.
They're a business, not a charity.
But they represent, on the whole, female people. Females whose spaces, places, ability to talk about what the experience of truly being female means to them.
They have grown this space, ridden political and commercial storms, spoken out and spoken for female issues.
But regardless, as I've said many times before, I am so thankful for all the females (and some males) who have been here on this forum, some who have gone, some who remain.
Who help us frame the debate. Who woke some of us from our slumber of 'ally-ship' and just being 'nice to everyone' even when it threatened female's safety, and ability to be somewhere without penis-havers. whatever our personal reasons for wanting this.
Who help us recognise the tactics of those who wish to shut down debate.
Who help flush out the posters who highlight what we're talking about - the misogynists, the abusers, the forcers-of-our-spaces to validate their own identity, regardless of female needs.
Who help us feel more confident to speak up, to speak out. To take action.
Yet again, to those who chose to leave, to those who got 3 strikes, to those who are moderating their language furiously to stay.
You inspire me.