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In reply to the discussion: This kind of thing just PISSES ME OFF. Women writers "of a certain age" should just hide it. [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,326 posts)46. What in that makes you think she says women of that age 'should just hide it'?
You seem to be outraged at your personal interpretation of what she wrote. I can't see anything there saying "hide your age if you're over ...". She's just saying "people buy fewer books that are about older women".
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This kind of thing just PISSES ME OFF. Women writers "of a certain age" should just hide it. [View all]
nolabear
Jan 2014
OP
That's my point. She doesn't advocate being loud and proud, but hiding your age.
nolabear
Jan 2014
#5
How about a nice cuppa STFU when Adult Women are talking. Listen and Learn. Show some respect.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#35
Really the next couple of years are going to be ALL ABOUT WOMEN on the
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#37
if you are what you say you are then ACT like it. When actions and words do not match there
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#39
Go play with boys if you want to have fun. I am ever so gently trying to explain to you
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#41
And I suppose the world will be all different with Hillary as prez because she's a woman, right?
davidn3600
Jan 2014
#48
Please, kind Sir - Do Not put words in my mouth. Nothing you said had anything at all to do with
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#52
By all means argue for the status quo if you so choose. You just gave the perfect
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#44
At least, YOU finally admit that There Is A Problem. Thank you. As for this blame of which you
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#53
What you are doing is defending authors who continue to work within the patriarchal construct
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#56
What in that makes you think she says women of that age 'should just hide it'?
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2014
#46