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Wow. *smh* redqueen Aug 2012 #1
So when you talk of "smash the patrirchy", do you agree with Dworkin, "twisty", etc Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #2
You're straying from the topic, but since I was socialized to be nice... redqueen Aug 2012 #7
So the widespread conspiracy known as "the Patriarchy" is responsible for, at root, all oppression.. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #10
This is where I start thinking this is a waste of time. redqueen Aug 2012 #25
The source of racism is racism. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #29
So you need familiarity of sociology to understand ideas from those with zero sociology background? Major Nikon Aug 2012 #42
Could you define the patriarchy, as you are using it 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #13
All of those things are contextual and fluid, hifiguy Aug 2012 #16
A pretty good indicator that someone is full of shit is 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #17
"Smashing the patriarchy" = "Hell freezing over" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2012 #21
"Patriarchy" = "That Which Needs To Be Smashed" Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #22
Sounds like a job for She-Hulk 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #35
I think there is a misunderstanding here. ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #3
Good point. Porn is not a synonym for sex, redqueen Aug 2012 #4
Actually, its the reverse that is disingenuous. Trying to present pictures of naked people Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #6
Yes, of course. redqueen Aug 2012 #9
I agree that there should be scrutiny, worker protection, etc. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #11
Both men and women enjoy looking at people they find attractive. redqueen Aug 2012 #24
Isn't that nice of you to judge how everyone does things. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #27
Nope. redqueen Aug 2012 #31
Sorry, if you're looking for a place where bogus psychobabble concepts like "objectification" and Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #33
You're thinking of this from a dude-science standpoint 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #41
Here's what I find particularly amusing Major Nikon Aug 2012 #47
I sincerely doubt that you have ever so much as walked by a college level Soc course. opiate69 Aug 2012 #38
Yes, clearly *we* are the problem 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #40
Well then... opiate69 Aug 2012 #8
Never. Here's why... redqueen Aug 2012 #26
And who is that quote from? Gail "Zero Corroboration" Dines? Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #28
Well isn't that a nice, unsourced non-sequitor.... opiate69 Aug 2012 #39
you know you see the shit and glass on the pizza and recoil, but theres someone out there who goes loli phabay Aug 2012 #48
Interesting Statement, Here: Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #23
I guess Sheila Jeffreys is a separatist. Whatever. redqueen Aug 2012 #30
I won't alert, but you're not gonna be allowed to come in here and insult group members. Or Hosts. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #32
Define "coerce" as you use it 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #36
Dworkin never "backed off that idea" Major Nikon Aug 2012 #43
And I think that is important, especially since in those debates, a time honored Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #5
Here is a document from JSTOR, a highly respected, peer review journal. ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #34
Pah! You couldn't be bothered to read the whole thing, but I'm supposed to? Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #44
I am not asking you to do anything. I was just accepting your request for evidence. ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #51
I did, see below. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #54
JSTOR is NOT a "highly respected, peer review journal" Major Nikon Aug 2012 #46
OK, you're right. I have used JSTOR many times for college debates, ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #52
How does everyone here feel about the American Psychological Association? nt ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #53
Can I have the time back that I just spent on that, please? ...Please??? Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #50
OK, my bad. How do you feel about the APA? nt ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #58
Depends. Are they going to make me read a 30 page PDF on the phallocentric implications Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #68
I've noticed a great many of the people lamenting the devastating effects of porn 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #14
I also think it's deeply offensive when people take it upon themselves to "repair" or "critique" Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #18
Well they're just trying to help 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #20
bravo, loli phabay Aug 2012 #49
It's hard to believe people are still pushing these debunked ideas Major Nikon Aug 2012 #37
Exactly. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #45
The idea I am trying to push is polite debate. ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #57
The problem with the anti-porn debate 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #59
Do you have those documents handy? ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #60
Enough with the coy, passive-aggressive bullshit.... opiate69 Aug 2012 #62
I have nothing from the APA. I just want to know if they are an accepted source ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #64
Without seeing specific documents, can`t say for sure.... opiate69 Aug 2012 #65
I agree there are concerns with porn Major Nikon Aug 2012 #61
I am not advocating outlawing pornography. ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #63
I go one step farther than that Major Nikon Aug 2012 #66
I completely respect your position. ZombieHorde Aug 2012 #67
I think most behaviors can be linked to a combination of society/genetics 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #12
Only someone woefully and utterly ignorant of hifiguy Aug 2012 #15
If they're prepared to argue that PIV sex is "unnatural" and necessarily traumatic 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #19
Okay, folks, my joke isn't half as funny as this thing: Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #55
I think they're bored 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #56
It's like feminist academia is reacting to a series of reciprocal dares. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #69
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