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I think "extremely pissed" is either hyperbolic or histrionic in this case. The "without women" line is a micro-aggression at best. If that is actually rage-in

I think "extremely pissed" is either hyperbolic or histrionic in this case. The "without women" line is a micro-aggression at best. If that is actually rage-inducing, I’d suggest you’re probably spending too much time on the Men’s Rights or red-pill subreddit. As far as I’m concerned it’s a mild frustration which doesn’t even merit an eye-roll. If you spend your days looking for outrage in every corner, you’re bound to find it, but it isn’t a very pleasant life. Maybe let it go.

mhsabbagh 8y ago
Well, if an Internet comment also pissed you off like that to the level of making 3 various assumptions about the life of an Internet stranger, then you probably hang out a lot in /r/Feminism or similar places. My comment wasn't to support "men rights", but rather that still trying to depict women as minorities in 2018 is damaging to their actual position in the world. Like, of course it wouldn't happen without women, you (the author of the article) don't need to act as if you are talking to people from medieval ages and enlighten them that women achievements are remarkable. It's an insult to the reader. Of course it wouldn't happen without men, women, and everybody else involved. Maybe, let it go?
- alexc05 8y ago
  Do what you like. You’re the one who started with describing themselves as "extremely pissed" over the subtitle. I know you might not believe this, but women in some parts of the world are still treated as minorities in 2018. Pointing that out, doesn’t damage their position. I do agree that the subtitle is a a mindless platitude. Of course the spread of a sexually transmitted disease through heterosexual populations in India couldn’t have been prevented without the participation of 50% of the sex at. But again, I can’t even muster an eye roll over it. It’s dumb, but there;s dumb shit everywhere. My position is to ignore it and move on. The thought that someone is "extremely pissed" about a trite and trivial girl-power cliche is pretty silly to me. That’s so much energy to spend on something so dumb. Who’s got the time for that? But whatever, it’s a Sunday, you can spend it how you see fit. If being extremely pissed at a throwaway line vacuously giving credit to women is what you want to do today then go for it. Have a happy Sunday fella! (You know, or not, depending on what you’re looking for)

mhsabbagh 8y ago

Well, if an Internet comment also pissed you off like that to the level of making 3 various assumptions about the life of an Internet stranger, then you probably hang out a lot in /r/Feminism or similar places. My comment wasn't to support "men rights", but rather that still trying to depict women as minorities in 2018 is damaging to their actual position in the world. Like, of course it wouldn't happen without women, you (the author of the article) don't need to act as if you are talking to people from medieval ages and enlighten them that women achievements are remarkable. It's an insult to the reader. Of course it wouldn't happen without men, women, and everybody else involved. Maybe, let it go?

alexc05 8y ago
Do what you like. You’re the one who started with describing themselves as "extremely pissed" over the subtitle. I know you might not believe this, but women in some parts of the world are still treated as minorities in 2018. Pointing that out, doesn’t damage their position. I do agree that the subtitle is a a mindless platitude. Of course the spread of a sexually transmitted disease through heterosexual populations in India couldn’t have been prevented without the participation of 50% of the sex at. But again, I can’t even muster an eye roll over it. It’s dumb, but there;s dumb shit everywhere. My position is to ignore it and move on. The thought that someone is "extremely pissed" about a trite and trivial girl-power cliche is pretty silly to me. That’s so much energy to spend on something so dumb. Who’s got the time for that? But whatever, it’s a Sunday, you can spend it how you see fit. If being extremely pissed at a throwaway line vacuously giving credit to women is what you want to do today then go for it. Have a happy Sunday fella! (You know, or not, depending on what you’re looking for)