Feminists

boston bean

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2. Excuse me, but this is not a new subject

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 07:30 PM

Feb 2012

and the word collaborators in this context is accepted in the feminist community. It is how we identify this conundrum.

And, no, I don't think I will ever stop using the word patriarchy.

But your post, and thank you for posting, is exactly what I meant. So, thank you for making the point so vividly.

I don't usually call them collaborators when discussing this, but when speaking about the phenomenon amongst other feminists, I think the word fits, and would be recognized for what it is.

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I'm a little peeved, to put it lightly [View all] boston bean Feb 2012 OP

How do you discuss it? For starters, don't refer to people who disagree with you... TheWraith Feb 2012 #1

Excuse me, but this is not a new subject boston bean Feb 2012 #2

are you man or woman. and yes, it matters. i put my gender on profile seabeyond Feb 2012 #6

I think that is a fair question to. boston bean Feb 2012 #9

Amen! lillypaddle Feb 2012 #16

please read the post now pinned at the top of this group iverglas Feb 2012 #17

please read the post now pinned at the top of this group iverglas Feb 2012 #18

I'm just going to start adding little co-host reminders to threads iverglas Feb 2012 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author boston bean Feb 2012 #5

my apologies for causing confusion! iverglas Feb 2012 #7

I just deleted, cause i thought that I had to have been confused. boston bean Feb 2012 #8

i stole your picture. did you see? it says it all. nt seabeyond Feb 2012 #11

The one of the women battered and the b word? boston bean Feb 2012 #12

yes. nt seabeyond Feb 2012 #14

I'd like to see it too Remember Me Feb 2012 #26

here ya go iverglas Feb 2012 #27

Thank you. That's definitely getting bookmarked and saved. Remember Me Feb 2012 #34

"not quite so tired" me, too.... cause it matters an it is a good subject. nt seabeyond Feb 2012 #10

Also, I'm a bit tired too boston bean Feb 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author boston bean Feb 2012 #4

Post removed Post removed Feb 2012 #15

I'd like group members to take a look at Feldspar's hidden post iverglas Feb 2012 #19

what is interesting is it is the second gay woman kicked off du, thru our forum, not by us.. seabeyond Feb 2012 #21

Post removed Post removed Feb 2012 #22

thank you iverglas Feb 2012 #23

AND THE VENDETTA MARCHES ON - SEE POST 42 BELOW iverglas Feb 2012 #25

post 19 was sent to a jury iverglas Feb 2012 #24

Some one -- or some small group, perhaps -- is having a GREAT DEAL of fun Remember Me Feb 2012 #28

EDITED - so how many here agree with this characterization of this thread and this group? iverglas Feb 2012 #29

EDITED for Gormy Cuss and Neoma Wednesday 2:30 pm (re post 46) iverglas Feb 2012 #30

how goeth the war? iverglas Feb 2012 #31

I've got a suggestion, and it's aimed at everyone, including our vindictive alerter... Violet_Crumble Feb 2012 #40

absolutely violet.... it has got to stop. nt seabeyond Feb 2012 #41

Post removed Post removed Feb 2012 #42

IMHO, there's not one vindictive alerter, there are many alerters acting in good faith. Gormy Cuss Feb 2012 #46

What's this 'cheering section' stuff? You know what I think would help? redqueen Feb 2012 #47

Cheering sections support only one team. Gormy Cuss Feb 2012 #48

Thanks. redqueen Feb 2012 #49

I apologize for derailing the thread a little with my previous post iverglas Feb 2012 #20

I suspect this is a marketing issue. ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #32

i think i am going to think about your post, lol. nt seabeyond Feb 2012 #33

I think your starting assumptions are naïve. laconicsax Feb 2012 #35

thank you for that iverglas Feb 2012 #36

My starting assumptions could be naive, but I lean toward the vocal minority "theory." ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #37

We need to address the root of the problem before we can make any progress. laconicsax Feb 2012 #38

Except perhaps for a few trolls, the FR folks self identify as anti-Democrat. ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #39

I generally adhere to your approach iverglas Feb 2012 #43

I agree with your post, but I would like to add that we ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #44

Should we let the women decide? Remember Me Feb 2012 #50

Feel free to do whatever you wish. nt ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #51

Yeah, well -- Remember Me Feb 2012 #52

To be perfectly honest, I brushed you off because you hurt my feelings. ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #53

I'm glad you won't give up defending feminism maddezmom Feb 2012 #54

Thanks, that means a lot. nt ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #58

Well, it sounds like you have some very good credentials Remember Me Feb 2012 #55

"I invite you to PM me when you're doing the Goddess's work in some thread on DU, will you?" ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #57

Okay Remember Me Feb 2012 #60

I just thought you were telling me to go away with your first reply. ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #61

Your input is wanted Lisa D Feb 2012 #56

Thanks, that means a lot. nt ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #59

I don't mean to be an ass, but I am discussing this with another DUer, ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #45