bluesmama wrote:
> Andre Lieven wrote:
> > "bluesmama" (onebluesmama{at}gmail.com) writes:
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> How do I know what kind of bias Merriam-Webster or Oxford has?

Some words can't be biased.  For instance, people with different ideas
would still define "canoe" the same way.  So it is with
"man."  The
definition of "man" is grounded in objective reality, the exception
being that some differ as to the age at which one goes from boy to man.
Some argue it's 18, or 16. Some argue that it's at puberty.  But the
true definition of "man" isn't based on what a person does, or his
personality.

> Is there an officially sanctioned MRA dictionary that I can check
with?

I assume you mean "men's rights activist."  We don't define
"man,"
because it isn't up to us.  The ones who define "man" are typically the
ignorant, preachy, overbearing ubershrews that come here to bellow
their mouths into our faces. Their male lackeys often do it as well.

> And also, just how do you think a woman defines things like empathy
and
> compassion?

Why don't we just make all definitions subjective, thereby removing any
means of effective communication?  And since we can't communicate
effectively, you've no reason to be here, and you're free to go soak
your head.

> > > If I want a dictionary definition I know how to look a word up,
> > > thank you.

Well one wouldn't think as much when you ask us to define "man."

> > > I don't care what Merriam-Webster or Oxford says.

Of that, there can be no doubt.

> > > I want to know what YOU think.

I associate manliness with confidence, intellectual curiosity, courage,
and honesty.  I believe most men are active problem solvers, only
asking for help when they really need it.

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