The person I was replying to seemed to want protected forums where women could be shielded from uncomfortable ideas. I was just saying that we already have thos

The person I was replying to seemed to want protected forums where women could be shielded from uncomfortable ideas. I was just saying that we already have those, as well as not those. Everyone's satisfied. As for network effects, small forums still exist and serve people fine. You don't actually have to be on Twitter or HN to interact with people that you prefer.