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ego. just like wikipedia it runs on the precious recource called 'mansplaining'. men really like to show off. just like this comment.

Karunamon 12y ago
Is the sexism really necessary?
- treehau5 12y ago
  In this case, looks up definition of mansplaining Yes. Yes it is. It is necessary to show his point. Not saying it is necessary in society. Cool your jets.
  - Karunamon 12y ago
    Sexism is never necessary. And what point would that be?
    - thaumasiotes 12y ago
      (a) What sexism are you seeing? Is Money for Nothing really homophobia to you? That little faggot with the earring and the make-up Yeah, buddy, that's his own hair That little faggot got his own jet airplane That little faggot he's a millionaire (b) The point is to attack the idea of "mansplaining". Yes, naming something is generally a prerequisite to insulting it.
    - pja 12y ago
      I thought it was an amusing way of referencing the fact that wikipedia editors are 90% male. But perhaps that's just me?
- pinaceae 12y ago
  how is that sexism - look at the stats behind who edits wikipedia, who posts here or at quora. prove me wrong, with science. it is the opposite of sexism - it is an uncomfortable truth.
  - aroch 12y ago
    It isn't `mansplaining` just because a man is writing something. I also wasn't aware that writing source-backed articles for an encyclopedia is actually a secret plan by men to oppress women. If you're of the opinion that any time men write or speak on a subject that they're `mansplaining`, perhaps you should reevaluate your world view.
    - pinaceae 12y ago
      this is not about oppressing women, wtf. this is about sites using the natural trait of men, especially the nerdy types, to get immense joy of being right. not being able to have something stand uncorrected. and to assume all others are idiots and uninformed. which is where the gender angle comes into play, imho by accident. you don't need to pay them, they'll do all the work, just let them be right, publicly.
      - aroch 12y ago
        ...You used the word `mansplain` which is a loaded word that refers to men patronizing women and is closely tied to patriarchy theory. It's also quite sexist to assume that men are editing Wikipedia so they can "get some" and show off to women. God forbid someone wants to write about things they find interesting or want to be part of and give back to a community.
    - malka 12y ago
      Imo, his/her point would be closer to 'men enjoy to show off and brag more than women do'. Though the word 'mansplaining' was poorly chosen imo
    - kelukelugames 12y ago
      > this is about sites using the natural trait of men, especially the nerdy types, to get immense joy of being right. I believe this trait is true, but the word mansplaining is loaded and few people agrees with your use of it.
      - 12y ago
lauraura 12y ago
Mansplaining is much more specific than men showing off; it's men assuming women are clueless and talking over them (e.g. the prototypical case where a man explained a woman's book to her, oblivious that she wrote it). Which I don't think is the issue here at all...
- imanaccount247 12y ago
  The benefit of making up words to dismiss people is that you get to make up the definitions too. "Mansplaining" means whatever is convenient at the time. This is why it is preferable to use real words and ignore people who make up nonsense words.

Karunamon 12y ago

Is the sexism really necessary?

treehau5 12y ago
In this case, looks up definition of mansplaining Yes. Yes it is. It is necessary to show his point. Not saying it is necessary in society. Cool your jets.
- Karunamon 12y ago
  Sexism is never necessary. And what point would that be?
  - thaumasiotes 12y ago
    (a) What sexism are you seeing? Is Money for Nothing really homophobia to you? That little faggot with the earring and the make-up Yeah, buddy, that's his own hair That little faggot got his own jet airplane That little faggot he's a millionaire (b) The point is to attack the idea of "mansplaining". Yes, naming something is generally a prerequisite to insulting it.
  - pja 12y ago
    I thought it was an amusing way of referencing the fact that wikipedia editors are 90% male. But perhaps that's just me?
pinaceae 12y ago
how is that sexism - look at the stats behind who edits wikipedia, who posts here or at quora. prove me wrong, with science. it is the opposite of sexism - it is an uncomfortable truth.
- aroch 12y ago
  It isn't `mansplaining` just because a man is writing something. I also wasn't aware that writing source-backed articles for an encyclopedia is actually a secret plan by men to oppress women. If you're of the opinion that any time men write or speak on a subject that they're `mansplaining`, perhaps you should reevaluate your world view.
  - pinaceae 12y ago
    this is not about oppressing women, wtf. this is about sites using the natural trait of men, especially the nerdy types, to get immense joy of being right. not being able to have something stand uncorrected. and to assume all others are idiots and uninformed. which is where the gender angle comes into play, imho by accident. you don't need to pay them, they'll do all the work, just let them be right, publicly.
    - aroch 12y ago
      ...You used the word `mansplain` which is a loaded word that refers to men patronizing women and is closely tied to patriarchy theory. It's also quite sexist to assume that men are editing Wikipedia so they can "get some" and show off to women. God forbid someone wants to write about things they find interesting or want to be part of and give back to a community.
  - malka 12y ago
    Imo, his/her point would be closer to 'men enjoy to show off and brag more than women do'. Though the word 'mansplaining' was poorly chosen imo
  - kelukelugames 12y ago
    > this is about sites using the natural trait of men, especially the nerdy types, to get immense joy of being right. I believe this trait is true, but the word mansplaining is loaded and few people agrees with your use of it.
    - 12y ago

lauraura 12y ago

Mansplaining is much more specific than men showing off; it's men assuming women are clueless and talking over them (e.g. the prototypical case where a man explained a woman's book to her, oblivious that she wrote it). Which I don't think is the issue here at all...

imanaccount247 12y ago
The benefit of making up words to dismiss people is that you get to make up the definitions too. "Mansplaining" means whatever is convenient at the time. This is why it is preferable to use real words and ignore people who make up nonsense words.