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HuskiesHowls

(720 posts)
5. I feel the small amount of activity is because of the vitriol.
Mon Jun 16, 2014, 07:48 PM
Jun 2014

I know that there are some things I would post about, and would like to see discussed, but I know that it would create a major problem with some groups here on DU. And what I find most bothersome is that I don't even consider them controversial, and could actually be a learning experience for those attacking, if they would actually participate, rather than attack.

Discussions of how we could help young boys grow up to be responsible, knowledgeable young men; what the proper response(s) to various situations we run into; how we as men deal with grief, and how better to deal with it; what we find most irritating in our lives. Some of these discussions would be greatly enriched by female input, and some would not, but attacks and (attempting to) shame us as "men" would add nothing.

And, unfortunately, I remember back in DU2 when this group was first started, the attacks on it started-probably on the very first day it was set up.

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Nothing can make this group acceptable to some people. JVS Jun 2014 #1
I think one of the things that's great here.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2014 #2
Agreed on all points opiate69 Jun 2014 #3
Considering how little activity this group gets Blue_Adept Jun 2014 #4
I feel the small amount of activity is because of the vitriol. HuskiesHowls Jun 2014 #5
The vitriol is pervasive and verbally violent. n/t Darkhawk32 Jun 2014 #6
I think a lot of people have decided this group is unacceptable mokawanis Jun 2014 #7
The posts accusing you guys of being an MRA-fest are nearly all unjustified IMO. nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #9
ANY unjustified accusation that someone is a member of a hate group should be a bannable offense stevenleser Jun 2014 #15
"Should it be about the place of the liberal man in today's society? Where we stand as a collective? nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #8
I think this quote from the HoF is instructive Doctor_J Jun 2014 #10
I agree kjones Jun 2014 #11
That poster is actually a guy. And I don't always agree with him but he seems quite intelligent nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2014 #13
I think it's imperative that this group is fulfilling to its participants. Bystanders? Fuck 'em. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2014 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2014 #16
And all thread headers of this ongoing series should start with.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2014 #17
We have determined that Itchy & Scratchy does not meet DU community standards. name not needed Jun 2014 #18
Who doesn't appreciate a nice outreach program? opiate69 Jun 2014 #20
Acceptable to men? GOLGO 13 Jun 2014 #19
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