History of Feminism

boston bean

(36,534 posts) Mon Jun 8, 2015, 07:19 PM Jun 2015

Is it worth it? [View all]

You try with the best of intentions.

You get shat on over and over.

You get misrepresented.

You get insulted and verbally abused.

And finally you just get literally fucking tired.

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Is it worth it? [View all] boston bean Jun 2015 OP

No, but sometimes you have to do it anyway BainsBane Jun 2015 #1

True. In your post boston bean Jun 2015 #5

I'm most heartened by some of the ones who don't support Clinton BainsBane Jun 2015 #8

Stay here shenmue Jun 2015 #2

Don't you worry! boston bean Jun 2015 #6

These kittums would like to help u shenmue Jun 2015 #10

Awww they do help!!!!! boston bean Jun 2015 #11

awwwwww niyad Jun 2015 #48

Yes Kalidurga Jun 2015 #3

Possibly. I'm exhausted mentally. I'll get a good nights sleep anyhow. boston bean Jun 2015 #7

Not on DU. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #4

LOL boston bean Jun 2015 #9

I think this is a really really big deal. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #15

So true. History erm hillary will leave them in the dust. boston bean Jun 2015 #24

Ahhhh, I figured they must MuseRider Jun 2015 #52

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #12

In case anyone is interested in what name removed had to say. boston bean Jun 2015 #13

How charming. BainsBane Jun 2015 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #29

Typical. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #16

I wonder if they run the IPs on these. boston bean Jun 2015 #21

they are shifting IP addresses - we are watching closely in MIRT. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2015 #31

Creep would be the word to describe him. boston bean Jun 2015 #32

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Ugh, sounds like gamergaters Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #18

What misogyny in gaming. boston bean Jun 2015 #23

Why do you ruin our fun!!11 Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #30

You just want to control people. You don't care boston bean Jun 2015 #33

I don't know who they think they are fooling. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #34

Most people wouldn't do in the town square. boston bean Jun 2015 #35

That they've felt protected here. Safe. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #37

I just got sent some jury results. boston bean Jun 2015 #40

I'm guessing the alerter is worried about the negative branding for his philosophy's image... LanternWaste Jun 2015 #53

Holy Carp Kalidurga Jun 2015 #20

Yep this incarnation is gone. boston bean Jun 2015 #22

Ps. You think that one was bad take a look at this one. boston bean Jun 2015 #27

Is that the 2nd Hide - Name Removed in this thread? nt DURHAM D Jun 2015 #41

No, that was one from Friday. nt boston bean Jun 2015 #46

perhaps that ignorant twit, and others of that ilk, should read inga muscio's book, niyad Jun 2015 #50

Love that Book! ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #55

still available on amazon. niyad Jun 2015 #68

What is that book about? Nt F4lconF16 Jun 2015 #56

The "C" word ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #59

who gives a fuck what that little insecure piece of shit says? Skittles Jun 2015 #26

I think it's good for people to know women aren't making this shit up. boston bean Jun 2015 #28

I'm guessing it is clueless men who are in denial? Skittles Jun 2015 #36

That hasn't been my experience over the last few days. boston bean Jun 2015 #38

I read the AA Group quite a bit... Kalidurga Jun 2015 #44

People feel it is acceptable because other women stand up and say it's no big deal and they seaglass Jun 2015 #45

What is the "AA" group? nt PassingFair Jun 2015 #74

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oh my word!!! thanks for starting my day out with a laugh! niyad Jun 2015 #49

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #67

That's like something out of "Trolling for Dummies" betsuni Jun 2015 #58

There is either one misogynist/racist troll coming back over and over again gollygee Jun 2015 #69

It's that same person who keeps coming back. Sheldon Cooper Jun 2015 #70

"illegitimati non carburundum" niyad Jun 2015 #19

I need a recharge. boston bean Jun 2015 #25

I completely understand. can you take a break, even for a day, a few hours? go someplace niyad Jun 2015 #47

Those who read outnumber those who post. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #42

I think you may be right.... but I end up with doubt boston bean Jun 2015 #61

That's part of their strategy. nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #66

Fuck no it's not worth it. ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #43

You have a right to speak your mind MuseRider Jun 2015 #51

Thanks Muse! boston bean Jun 2015 #62

I often take a break not simply from DU, but from the words of news and popular culture... LanternWaste Jun 2015 #54

Good advice.. Thanks Lantern! boston bean Jun 2015 #63

I appreciate your attempts... Phentex Jun 2015 #57

That is really nice to hear, and it helps me feel better about it.. boston bean Jun 2015 #64

Sometimes I'm not sure but to give up is to allow the abuse to not only continue but to AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #60

That is what keeps me going... but it's exhausting still.... boston bean Jun 2015 #65

Yes it is, everyday seems to be just another obstacle to overcome. AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #72

Doesn't seem like it. JTFrog Jun 2015 #71

Absolutely yes GeoWilliam750 Jun 2015 #73