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In reply to the discussion: Do you think that feminists [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)here, again, TA goes off on women who don't think they need to be outraged about a steak rub/marinade thread.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024276345#post81
after the above attack on some guy whose personal situation makes him feel vulnerable, not privileged.
I cannot see how anyone who is doing this thinks they're educating anyone. Most people are aware of these issues of institutional racism, sexism, etc. It's a joke to think such rude, insulting people will "enlighten" anyone.
But, over and over, I've seen, too, that people have been told that it's not the issue, it's the way they treat people on this board that's the problem, and then I've seen those same entirely deny they're the problem.
So, yeah, the only way to avoid all of the b.s. is to ignore the few who are doing this - and some of it comes from guys who know they'll get a freak out just by making a remark, so someone's entire indignation is probably just someone else's laughing at someone who can't handle themselves in a diverse social situation.