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sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 11:29 AM Apr 2013

HoF is by far the most used forum in the Gender and Orientation

category. In the last 30 days we've generated almost 3000 posts, the next highest is LGBT with 890. For all the grief we get here, I'd like to say that HoF has some of the most interesting subjects to read and comment on and a vibrant,intelligent group of people who find the most interesting topics. Remember that the next time someone tries to minimize us as a "fringe" group.

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HoF is by far the most used forum in the Gender and Orientation (Original Post) sufrommich Apr 2013 OP
And this is why there is so much venom from geek tragedy Apr 2013 #1
Thats what I'm thinking. The other feminist groups are great but they are not as.. Little Star Apr 2013 #2
Exactly right. LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #3
Hey there you.... Little Star Apr 2013 #9
Thank you! I'm doing okay, hope you are well! LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #10
The other feminist groups are great. I hope no one sufrommich Apr 2013 #4
Anyone who has got to know you here on DU could never think you... Little Star Apr 2013 #6
Aw,thanks Little Star. sufrommich Apr 2013 #7
The reality is that a lot of traffic is drawn to DU through those visiting HOF... hlthe2b Apr 2013 #5
Yep, I agree. Little Star Apr 2013 #8
from the beginning, the ridiculous fabrication from the few that is continually repeated. yes. HOF seabeyond Apr 2013 #11
Yeah, the (by now) standard attempts to dismiss us. redqueen Apr 2013 #13
Also BainsBane Apr 2013 #12
 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
1. And this is why there is so much venom from
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 11:57 AM
Apr 2013

certain quarters directed at it--HoF represents the idea of women telling men stuff men don't want to hear. Knock HoF down, and you knock down feminism as an ideology here.



Little Star

(17,055 posts)
2. Thats what I'm thinking. The other feminist groups are great but they are not as..
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:25 PM
Apr 2013

active as HOF so are not perceived as much of a threat to the patriarchy.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
4. The other feminist groups are great. I hope no one
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:39 PM
Apr 2013

from any of those groups takes my OP the wrong way,I meant no disrespect to them at all.

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
6. Anyone who has got to know you here on DU could never think you...
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:43 PM
Apr 2013

would ever disrespect any feminist. Besides that, you are just a sweetheart and a really nice person!

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
5. The reality is that a lot of traffic is drawn to DU through those visiting HOF...
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:41 PM
Apr 2013

So for those who think Skinner is going to bend to their "will" and send us packing, they need to get real...

At least some of our activity is from those who may never post and in fact, may never register on DU, but are very much in support of feminist ideals, women's issues, and women's equality.

Our detractors may be vocal, but I do believe those who are adamantly opposed to feminists on DU and women in general, are few. Let them continue to stalk alert on posts and threads here and make ugly posts to Skinner regarding this group in ATA or elsewhere, but I do believe admins are capable/willing to see and act on the truth-- even if they sometimes disappoint us in providing overt support.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
11. from the beginning, the ridiculous fabrication from the few that is continually repeated. yes. HOF
Tue Apr 16, 2013, 08:46 AM
Apr 2013

is active and one of the top groups thru out du. a small handful more active. but, we are up there. and the same people that continually try to reduce us to a few voice are easily refuted. not that facts will matter.

thanks sufro, as ever. i have taken a few days off. and plan to take more.

redqueen

(115,096 posts)
13. Yeah, the (by now) standard attempts to dismiss us.
Wed Apr 17, 2013, 09:57 AM
Apr 2013

The one you mentioned, that it's just s few people. Then the one where all we talk about is negative stuff and how awful it is that people talk about rape so much and blah blah blah... I can only assume these people also whine about peace activists who discuss the horrors of war.

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