The Purpose of this Group [View all]

is to discuss, from a male perspective, the problems (and joys) that are faced by men. It does not exist as a sort of tit-for-tat (excuse the pun) in relation to any Feminist Group nor does participation in it imply, in any way, opposition to the idea of women achieving the freedom and equality that is due to them as fellow human beings.

Simply put, men have issues that are unique to them as men and this group exists to provide them with a place to do so. It is NOT about complaining that men have "it" (whatever "it" may be) as bad as women nor is it about any form of opposition to women's movements which many of us actually support.

Much of the bad reputation that this group has been smeared with is the result of the hard work and breathless efforts of some members of another group who seem to feel the need to create enemies in their minds in order to righteously (or self-righteously) oppose the very sandmen they have themselves created. It really is necessary to build a soapbox if your plan to speak from one and that may necessitate building that soapbox even if it is constructed with imaginary wood.

I encourage the active members of this group to continue to try to avoid being trapped into defining themselves in relation to said group.