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seabeyond

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26. it is called a discussion. not a fight. and it is the issue not a derailing.
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 07:30 PM
Apr 2013

Last edited Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:52 PM - Edit history (1)

and yes, we even have discussions in a protected group. no need to apologize.

What the hell are men who presue these women? Angels? As far as am concerned southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #1
see. this is our raunch society and defender of free speech. everything is possible and probable seabeyond Apr 2013 #2
That makes no sense. nt DURHAM D Apr 2013 #3
It doesn't appear to even relate to the article. I am wondering if some asshole typesetter MADem Apr 2013 #11
we are all the time calling women whores on tv and in our music. it is culturally acceptable. seabeyond Apr 2013 #12
Your attempt to conflate the B word with the W word is not taken. Joan Rivers does "B-word stole MADem Apr 2013 #13
ah. i thought it was the c word also. you know, the UK likes that word. nt seabeyond Apr 2013 #17
This is a protected group. You shouldn't be bringing up issues of differing cultural views and MADem Apr 2013 #19
no. it is a position. you hold that they should be allowed, until you decide they should not. seabeyond Apr 2013 #20
Don't wonder. Bring the topic up OUTSIDE this PROTECTED group. MADem Apr 2013 #22
no, i am not bring "aspersions" to you character. but, when getting to the nitty gritty... seabeyond Apr 2013 #24
I will not fight with you in this protected group and I apologize to the members of this group MADem Apr 2013 #25
it is called a discussion. not a fight. and it is the issue not a derailing. seabeyond Apr 2013 #26
Am I just dense? TDale313 Apr 2013 #4
same here BainsBane Apr 2013 #9
Women can ignore misogyny if they choose. Nothing will change but if that's their goal then oh well redqueen Apr 2013 #5
Looks to me like some internal joke among the editorial or graphic staff that didn't Squinch Apr 2013 #6
I don't understand this BainsBane Apr 2013 #7
I am confused. Z_I_Peevey Apr 2013 #8
The caption in question... Richardo Apr 2013 #10
All the puzzled responses made me smile ruefully... redqueen Apr 2013 #14
But in a publication geared to women? Really? CrispyQ Apr 2013 #16
No, I think it's more likely a 'joke' by an employee... redqueen Apr 2013 #18
that is exactly it. that is the raunch we live. that is what du is demanding. that is what seabeyond Apr 2013 #21
Yep. Exactly. redqueen Apr 2013 #23
??? CrispyQ Apr 2013 #15
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