_TR_ wrote:
> bluesmama wrote:
> > _TR_ wrote:
> >> bluesmama wrote:
> >>> howldog wrote:
> >>>> "bluesmama"  wrote:
> >>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I'll be happy to take responsibility for my own
hasty reading
and
> >>>>> jumping to conclusions, in this instance, because
you're quite
> >>>>> right.  But please don't tar and feather other
women with the
> >>>>> same brush just because I did something foolish.
> >>>>
> >>>> why not? its what women do to men on here constantly. You've
been
> >>>> doing it since you showed up. So do most of the womyn who show
up
> >>>> here. Not all, but most. And many of the men generalize about
> >>>> women I do too, sometimes. But I admit it.
> >>>>
> >>>> We all generalize, here, and in real life. Thats just the way
> >>>> people are. Its pathetic the way some people scream
about others

> >>>> doing it, without the first clue that they are doing
it as well.
> >>>
> >>> So if a lot of people are doing something wrong, does it make it
> >>> any sense to join in? Easy and natural, sure, but still not
right.
> >>> So point out what's wrong when you see it, whether it's in others

> >>> or in yourself. And if you can't always see it in yourself, then
how
> >>> wonderful it is that there are other people to help out by
pointing
> >>> your own flaws to you, as you've done with me. Thanks.
> >>
> >> So, you can appreciate the gratitude felt by the readers of this
> > newsgroup
> >> when you stormed in proclaiming all that is wrong with their
approach
> > and
> >> all that is right with you and your fine feminist flock?
> >>
> >> Well, no, you can't.  Narrowmindedness is your prevailing trait.
You
> >> are a feminist.
> >>
>
> >
> > I didn't think the language was appropriate, no. I still don't.
Someone
> > expressing an opinion, even if it differs from mine, doesn't make
me
> > want to call them names.
>
> So what?  YOU, in particular, are no example of constructive
behaviour.
> Why the hell would anyone here care what "makes you" do anything at
all?
>
> > It makes me want to argue my point, of course, just as you do.
>
> Given your "success" in finding a point so far, I could very
accurately
> point out that when you have a point to argue, it will be only when
one of
> us gives it to you.
>
> > If you, or others, want to use derogatory language as
> > well as reasonable language, you are quite free to do so.
>
> My posting style and that of others will remain whatever we choose
them to
> be.  Your introduction to this newgroup and your trite "apologies"
provides
> no motivation for someone to treat you with any more respect (or lack
> thereof) than you've earned.
>
> > just as I'm
> > free to dislike it and express that dislike by saying I don't want
it
> > directed that way. Does that mean I'm going to get what I consider
> > reasonable language? No, it doesn't. Still is my right to ask for
what
> > I want and need, just as it is your right not to give it to me.
Which
> > does not sound at all narrow-minded to me.
>
> I "asked" you for nothing, and I wouldn't bother to do so.  I wrote:
>
>        So, you can appreciate the gratitude felt by the readers of
>        this newsgroup when you stormed in proclaiming all that is
>        wrong with their approach and all that is right with you and
>        your fine feminist flock?  Well, no, you can't.
>        Narrowmindedness is your prevailing trait.
>        You are a feminist.
>
> Since your mind remains closed, I'll deign to explain that my
statement was
> meant to highlight the irony of your sarcasm-laden expression:
>
>              So point out what's wrong when you see it, whether
>              it's in others or in yourself. And if you can't
>              always see it in yourself, then how wonderful it
>              is that there are other people to help out by
>              pointing your own flaws to you, as you've done
>              with me. Thanks.
>
> I really did not expect you to understand, since doing so would
require a
> bit of self-awareness and empathy on your part, a trait that
feminists most
> often find unnecessary and inconvenient.

Don't deign, it's so condescending. But thanks for the explanation. The
comment I made wasn't sarcastic in the least, though. Thanks for the
opportunity to clarify.



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