I often wonder how helpful messaging like this is. Although it's probably true that large-scale change is necessary, I suspect that there are a lot of potential

I often wonder how helpful messaging like this is. Although it's probably true that large-scale change is necessary, I suspect that there are a lot of potential allies out there that this kind of post turns away. Specifically, I think that if you tell a random man in computing that he needs to "help build a movement" (point #2 from the OP) to be considered an ally to women, then there's a decent chance he'll just say "welp I guess I'm not an ally" and close the tab. I've seen similar arguments both ways within LGBT+ groups. Is someone an ally if they verbally support your cause, vote for supportive politicians, etc--but don't organize rallies with you?