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>but please don't argue that boys benefit from this by having the chance to be obedient little utilities. I wasn't arguing anything, merely clarifying the poin
by deveac 13y ago
>but please don't argue that boys benefit from this by having the chance to be obedient little utilities.
I wasn't arguing anything, merely clarifying the point of that poster.
But since you brought it up, the argument that boys benefit from being exposed to values like acceptance of diversity, and stand to gain by not being exposed to gender prejudice as they learn about the world around them...well it is an argument I not only accept, but embrace.
What a cynical and devious re-framing of the poster's argument btw. Aren't you something.
- shangxiao 13y agoHere we go... the delicate genius has been insulted... Your use of quoting and italicised text makes you look so much more intelligent than me. Btw, I wasn't reframing the poster's comment. That's what I was agreeing with, but I bet you couldn't see from behind all the red.
- deveac 13y agoAgain, I think you may be confused. The poster's argument that you're claiming to agree with is the same argument that you're taking issue with when you say: >I agree with the sentiment here, but please don't argue that boys benefit from this by having the chance to be obedient little utilities. but please don't argue that boys benefit from this by having the chance to be obedient little utilities. That boys benefit is precisely the argument the poster is making (your framing them as "obedient little utilities" notwithstanding). Additionally, the usage of italics simply indicates emphasis. It's one of the most mundane aspects of written English. Nothing fancy about it, FYI.