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History of Feminism

Squinch

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3. I have seen a number of posters who come in here and see these discussions,

Reply to cinnabonbon (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 22, 2013, 04:27 PM

Dec 2013

and who say their opinions have changed as a result of the discussions. When people say that, their opinions always seem to change to the more pro-women position. I don't recall any saying they have changed their minds to be more conservative, more anti-feminist.

So maybe these discussions serve a purpose.

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I think most people would agree with you Squinch Dec 2013 #1

That would restore some of my faith in humanity cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #2

I have seen a number of posters who come in here and see these discussions, Squinch Dec 2013 #3

True. And despite how ugly some of the conversation get- cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #4

To a point. I do take BB's point about some posters just being around to stir mud. Those Squinch Dec 2013 #6

How can you tell the difference? cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #8

You can tell. It usually entails some personal insult, some statement of Squinch Dec 2013 #10

That sounds like pretty sound advice. Thanks. :) I never liked arguing a strawmen anyway. cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #13

"I'm worried I will fall for a trollbait" xulamaude Dec 2013 #11

I have! But cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #12

"clueless or doing it on purpose" xulamaude Dec 2013 #14

of course it matters. cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #15

You seem perfectly clear to me. xulamaude Dec 2013 #16

Learning by experience is the way I've done it. redqueen Dec 2013 #18

Excellent advice, especially this: xulamaude Dec 2013 #19

My opinions changed regarding Assange intaglio Dec 2013 #5

NEVER an assdonkey! Squinch Dec 2013 #7

Haha assdonkey cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #9

Good post and point Tumbulu Dec 2013 #17

Thanks for your thoghtful post. smirkymonkey Dec 2013 #20