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Hell yes we are. Men; do not let anyone convince you otherwise. You have power to influence the world around you. More than that, you have the power to create whatever situations you want to find yourself in. Think about that; if you aren't happy where you are, you can ( and should ) change that, but not only that, you are inherently capable of it via whatever means are necessary. You're goddamn right I'm dangerous, and I'll use that power against any who would do harm to me and mine. Forget tha…
/r/MensRights22/01/20 05:53 AM
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Feminist girlfriend make you post this? Blink twice if you need help.
/r/MensRights21/01/20 02:12 PM
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Everyone ( except the groom ) knows how this is going to end. I'm glad it's being played out in public though; if it's to be done, let it serve as a warning to others at least. Too many of these stories are kept away from prying eyes for fear of embarrassment. Little hope this will end up the same way. For what it's worth; I do hope I'm wrong. I hope they enjoy a long and happy life together. Not because I have some royal obsession, but because I wouldn't wish what I suspect coming on anyone.
/r/MensRights10/01/20 03:26 AM
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Pretty much this. The moment we start pursuing equality of outcome, we've lost. We're chasing our own tails. What needs to be acknowledged is that people start of at different places. Folks have different strengths and weaknesses, and they need to work with those constraints to achieve their successes. To put it another way, it's not anyone else's job to fix my weaknesses, just as it's not my job to use my strengths for other's advances.
/r/MensRights01/01/20 12:59 AM
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-Men lack the same reproductive freedoms that women have. -Men lack the bodily autonomy rights women have -Men are treated as expendable -Dads are abused by the family court system. -Men are shamed for their sexuality -Men often have to prove their innocence when accused of sex crimes Most men, by the age of 40, will experience at least one of the above, if not several. These are all significant issues that no one takes seriously until it happens to them.
/r/MensRights27/12/19 07:07 PM
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Do whatever makes you happy, but reason #3 is the chewbacca defense.
/r/MensRights27/12/19 04:51 AM
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A note to folks reading this; the goal of the poster is to confirm their bias. They want you to say 'fuck women' or otherwise disparage women. They will do and say anything to arrive at this outcome. Don't give them the satisfaction. Give them kindness for every angry response they give you ( or sarcasm, which is my personal choice ). They've been hurt, they're still hurting, and they want to be angry at someone for the hurt they feel. LET THEM. It costs you nothing.
/r/MensRights15/12/19 06:00 AM
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*You're
/r/MensRights15/12/19 05:54 AM
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Honk! Honk!
/r/MensRights12/12/19 08:04 PM
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Apparently you are serious, so let me ask this: what's your stance on the draft? Forced circumcision?
/r/MensRights12/12/19 07:47 PM
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The very best sarcasm is often indistinguishable from insane positions. I can't tell if you're being serious or not. Well done in either case.
/r/MensRights12/12/19 05:52 PM
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That's biology for you. I am incredibly resistant to forcing women to carry to term against their wishes; that violates basic bodily autonomy ( lacking scientific consensus on when life begins, mind you ). I will never advocate for a man to be able to force a woman to carry to term.
/r/MensRights12/12/19 05:02 PM
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You've got a whole lot of concepts wrapped up in a single label here. Let's try to pull them apart. I'm not "pro choice" so much as "anti-government". Pro-life presumes that the government knows best in an instance where the science is far from settled. So my natural default state is to want the rights retained by the individual and not the government. Mind you, I find abortion detestable and would never choose that option personally, BUT I support individual rights over that of the government. …
/r/MensRights12/12/19 01:59 PM
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Seems self explanatory; don't hook up with random strangers.
/r/MensRights03/12/19 10:17 PM
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Stop watching TV then. I did that a long while back due to budgeting issues ( ie: I was broke ), and realized I didn't miss it AND was more productive. I'm happier without TV. Try it, you might find the same.
/r/MensRights02/12/19 11:53 PM
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I do fault individuals for fucked up behavior, but not groups. If a group demonstrates a fucked up behavior it means it's enabled by society, so getting outraged by it is pointless; fix the underlying mechanics which allowed the behavior and move on. My approach with individuals is different; someone demonstrates fucked up behavior, they're cut loose. I don't have time or energy to deal with their nonsense.
/r/MensRights02/12/19 05:42 PM
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To be fair, that's hardly a female-only trait. I've known plenty of men who go out of their way to create drama.
/r/MensRights25/11/19 10:02 PM
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I take heart in the fact that no matter how much the SJWs rail against biology, biology will always win. They can try to redefine masculinity however they wish, but men will continue being men. For which everyone should be thankful; competitiveness, aggression, stoicism and dominance are what created a society safe enough for them to criticize these very traits.
/r/MensRights25/11/19 04:33 PM
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It's not that I'm against it per se, more that I'm against it for children who can't decide for themselves. Basic bodily autonomy. If some dude gets to 18 and decides he wants it, I wouldn't be against it. But in babies? Absolutely against it.
/r/MensRights20/11/19 06:55 PM
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Yes, she shouldn't have thrown water at him, but come on; as described he was a raging douche bag. Anyone will snap with enough provocation. Of course we don't have the whole story, but as described I support her more than her husband.
/r/MensRights18/11/19 09:30 PM
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There are a few aspects to this; bullying someone based on a physical characteristic, be it one you can control or one you can't, is a stupid thing to do. That said, you like what you like when it comes to sexual partners; just as I have a preference for thin/athletic women, I think it's entirely justified for women to prefer men with a certain penis length ( or height, if it comes down to it ). Who am I to dictate to them what they find attractive?
/r/MensRights18/11/19 04:02 PM
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In your rush to be outraged, you misunderstood my post; that's not my personal opinion on what SHOULD be, rather it's my opinion on what would happen. I otherwise agree with your perspective, but you and I are not the family court system in CA, which he needs to understand and what my post was aimed to help him with.
/r/MensRights11/11/19 08:22 PM
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She absolutely has the right to exclude you from the birth room. That you are even asking that question highlights just how ignorant you are of what your life would be like after divorce. I highly recommend couples/family therapy before you go the divorce route. Sometimes having a third party point out the very same data can have a wildly different impact, so that's where I'd start. Divorce will mean she will likely have unequal control over your time with your children ( this is CA, so as a mal…
/r/MensRights11/11/19 08:07 PM
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Whenever I'd have this "discussion" with women, I'd always ask "So what's your responsibility here?". Just to see what they'd say. I don't date anymore, and while this dynamic certainly isn't a large factor in the equation, it IS part of it. Got tired of being used by nut cases in their 30s who were suffering from baby rabies while at the same time "didn't need a man" but who seemed to need several....it was confusing.
/r/MensRights11/11/19 03:59 PM
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Largely the same thing.
/r/MensRights09/11/19 01:41 AM
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Ah, it makes sense there's more to this than first blush. I don't agree with some of the perspectives listed in this ( specifically that of the juror's opinion that custody should not be awarded based on his living condition ), but I can see how some of that would change the landscape a bit.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 09:20 PM
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It is his fault. He chose to give her those gifts. How could it be anyone else's BUT his fault?
/r/MensRights08/11/19 07:27 PM
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Why shouldn't we victim blame? Maybe if more of these stories are told, and more blame is placed where it belongs, people would learn from the mistakes of others. I could have used that. See, I was very much like this guy. I loved someone so was willing to do anything for them, and did. I sacrificed of myself without a care. It was wrong and I was an idiot for doing so, and in retrospect I dearly wished I could see examples of that behavior and where it leads before I made my own mistakes.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 06:48 PM
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Life isn't fair, and expecting others to respect "fairness" is why so many men get bitten in the ass. Fairness has nothing to do with anything, so let's throw that out the window. He gave her gifts. He sacrificed a lot to give her gifts. In my opinion he shouldn't have, but he did, and he has no standing to demand anything from anyone. That's the trade-off, and why this kind of dedication is wholly inappropriate. She may be a horrible person, but he was an idiot.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 06:41 PM
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She is under no obligation to do so, nor should she be. If she chooses to do so, that's on her ( and it would be an honorable decision, imo ). The take away here, for men, is to not give so much of yourself to a partner...ever. The only people that deserve that kind of dedication is your children, and even then you have to still take care of yourself as well.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 06:24 PM
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Guess I'll be the asshole here; It's ok to lose feelings for someone. No one should stay with someone only out of a sense of obligation. Without knowing more about the situation I wouldn't want to say more, but the entire setup seems suspicious on both ends of the equation; she used him, but it sounds as though he might have been using her too.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 05:54 PM
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And despite everything, the best the dad could get was SHARED custody, and that's after a judge stepped in and overruled the jury. Must be that male privilege we hear so much about.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 02:38 PM
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The target demographic for talk shows are women with low self esteem, so it's not surprising.
/r/MensRights08/11/19 02:35 PM
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I guarantee I would never give any business that behaves like that money. It's not that I'm anti-whatever, it's that it's too much work. That's really the heart of the problem with the trans movement; it's simply too much work to try to keep track of all the nonsense. I just don't care about gender that much, but these folks are such divas about it that it makes it painful to deal with them in any capacity.
/r/MensRights04/11/19 02:44 PM
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Agreed, 100%. Let stupid and hateful people use their platform to show you just how stupid and toxic they are. Silencing them doesn't do anything but fuel their paranoia and rage.
/r/MensRights31/10/19 06:47 PM
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Yup. I've had the flu once in my life, and I couldn't even get up to change the channel on the TV ( to give you an idea of when that was ), but I was so uncomfortable that I couldn't fall asleep, plus I was puking every half an hour. Various ailments folks call "colds" can be a minor inconvenience to "worst hang over of your life", but none of them hold a candle to a real flu.
/r/MensRights30/10/19 05:10 AM
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In a very real sense you just described the so-called "male privilege". Male privilege is knowing that no one cares if you're sick or failing, and if you say something or show any vulnerability the most you can hope for is to be mocked. So why bother? You plow through it, you make it work, and you reap the rewards for doing so. Incidentally, this is also related to why men are noping out of the marriage game( con ).
/r/MensRights30/10/19 05:07 AM
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There is no definitive MGTOW and those who say there is are being silly and most likely young. Mostly they're hurt, and scared. Most guys who come to MGTOW have been deeply hurt in one sense or another, that's almost always the start of it I've found. I have a great deal of sympathy for folks like reddit's MGTOW forum; that's a huge collection of folks who haven't been able to move beyond the hurt and fear. They're angry, and I don't blame them, but they blind themselves to what life has to offe…
/r/MensRights29/10/19 04:48 AM
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Only the "Deeply Offended" could ever consider self-improvement to be a bad thing. Every single one of us, male or female, should be looking to improve ourselves every day.
/r/MensRights29/10/19 04:45 AM
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Can be, doesn't have to be. I am, by no means, an expert. I was just one of those dudes that was MGTOW before he ever heard the term. To me it's avoiding any legal entanglements with women. No cohabitation, no marriage. I still work with and "date" women ( for looser definitions of the word "date" ). I have female friends.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 07:11 PM
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And I'm saying that "any port in a storm" is a horrible mating strategy. "Normal" women who don't work on becoming better people are low quality people and not worth wasting your time on ( not sure that's normal, hence the finger quotes ). If you want to associate with quality people, you have to make yourself a quality person first.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 03:45 PM
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There's really nothing wrong with us MGTOW folks. :D Avoiding marriage really is the only sane thing for a man to do in this day and age.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 02:45 PM
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I tend to agree with you for a lot of the toxic nonsense that TRP spews. However, the core: "be better, like yourself" message is one which shouldn't get lost in the noise. That's really what I'm enspousing here; work on becoming someone you like and respect. Learn how to live a stress free life.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 01:36 PM
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It's not a formula for "getting" women. It's a formula for turning yourself into someone you like and respect. It's a formula for independence. It's a formula for low stress. That the right kind of woman happens to be attracted to all of that is merely ancillary.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 01:32 PM
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Intelligence is a bit more dynamic than a single test. Given the vast amount of human knowledge, and the limits of a single person in pursuing said knowledge, it's not surprising that otherwise intelligent folks could make such a mistake. For a lot of folks it simply doesn't matter, so they wouldn't have been exposed to enough nonsense to understand their mistake.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 05:11 AM
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You're approaching the mating game wrong. For all it's faults, TRP really did do some good in this area. The first thing I'd recommend is to ignore women. Take a break from them entirely. Focus on building yourself up; learn a new language, hit the gym, work on your finances. Learn to walk away when anyone treats your poorly. What you'll often find is that in pursuing your own interests, you attract women to you. Your passion for your interests, plus your willingness to walk away from a toxic si…
/r/MensRights28/10/19 04:27 AM
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Parental Alienation Syndrome. Don't dismiss a source because the author has a characteristic you don't like. Dismiss a source if they're batshit crazy. I'm sure there are plenty of highly intelligent people who call themselves feminists without understanding what the name means, and you risk dismissing good data because of it.
/r/MensRights28/10/19 03:03 AM
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I'm not against no-fault divorce. The problem is how the court and legal system treat men. The abuse, the bigotry, the malice. Frankly, any of you all who get married boggle my mind. Do you not see the risks? Do you not understand the implications?
/r/MensRights27/10/19 05:05 AM
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Let's just clear this up, shall we? There should be no legal distinction between the genders; men and women should each have the same opportunities and responsibilities.
/r/MensRights27/10/19 05:00 AM
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The comic in question: https://www.csectioncomics.com/comics/incarceration-rates
/r/MensRights25/10/19 08:03 PM
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They are. I'm a huge fan of Peterson.
/r/MensRights25/10/19 01:24 AM
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The two perspectives are not mutually exclusive. Meaning; he could be right, and us MGTOWs could be right. If avoiding the legal system makes me a pathetic weasel, then so be it. I'll own that title, and I'll cherish it every time I watch a friend go through divorce and custody proceedings.
/r/MensRights25/10/19 01:00 AM
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Great, but as I stated; IQ is irrelevant. You could have someone with a 150 IQ, and how "smart" they are would depend entirely on how they applied that. I worked with a bunch of PhDs, one of whom boasted about his IQ being in that range, and they were largely morons. Sure, they had deep knowledge in their sphere, but it was so narrow and specific, and they had no idea how to integrate that with the real world problems we were facing that managing them required effectively the same kind of managi…
/r/MensRights24/10/19 02:31 AM
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Irrelevant to my point, particularly since IQ is a sliding scale that's adjusted every few years to keep the average at 100. More; IQ is a measurement of potential, not actual or applied, intellect. Almost by definition, applied intellect is going to be lower than their potential. Too many people further hamper their potential by not learning how to process and integrate data. Which is just a long way to restate what I already said; most people aren't that smart.
/r/MensRights23/10/19 10:20 PM
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Pretty much. Most people aren't that smart, gender doesn't really have anything to do with it. That realization took me too many years to arrive at in my 20s. I just assumed that the people making these horrible decisions had access to data I didn't which might justify their stupid decisions, and went along with it without thinking too much about it. It wasn't until later that I realized it didn't matter what dataset they had access to that I didn't; I was still making better decisions than they…
/r/MensRights23/10/19 03:12 PM
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They hurt both, for precisely the reason the OP specified. False accusations are despicable because of this. They often destroy a specific man's life and cause untold damage to the integrity of both men and women.
/r/MensRights23/10/19 02:32 PM
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Fucking horrifying. This is your family "justice" system folks. The only winning move is not to play.
/r/MensRights22/10/19 03:57 PM
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Yes, because someone who's actually guilty of rape would never think to record such a thing. What you want is a recording of her threatening to accuse you of rape, explicitly falsely, but at least in a blackmail manner ( 'if you leave I'll tell them you raped me' ).
/r/MensRights21/10/19 04:17 PM
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You aren't screwed if she's not pregnant. KEEP IT THAT WAY. You know she's abusive, GET OUT. Find a friend, family member you can stay with who will help you say "NO". If it helps, look at it this way; if you had a kid, how much do you think you'd love it? As a parent to a non-parent, I can appreciate how hard it is to really imagine how much a kid can become your world, but you'd very likely love that kid to the ends of the earth, right? So why saddle that poor kid with a mother like that? No m…
/r/MensRights21/10/19 01:31 PM
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That's not what I said, Ms Newman.
/r/MensRights20/10/19 08:25 PM
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Help people, yes, but don't limit that to folks who share some arbitrary characteristic. Feminism is a toxic shit show, so counter it where necessary and ignore it otherwise. That's how it'll finally be put down.
/r/MensRights19/10/19 03:05 PM
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Viewing life through the lense of gender is a mistake, I feel. On one level, ultimately, we're all strangers. On another, we're all connected. Arbitrarily dividing society into "us" vs "them" doesn't do any good. Use your energy, your self, to improve your local environment, and through that society as a whole. Be that through your children, or volunteering, or work.
/r/MensRights19/10/19 04:52 AM
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In your hypothetical, they are controlling you, yes. Of course this is a false comparison; feminism, for all it's idiocy, isn't an immediate threat to life such as someone stabbing you, so you have more options. That's why following their play book is so fucking stupid; you have options to do better. You don't have to react to them, you can choose your own methods.
/r/MensRights18/10/19 03:15 PM
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Government has flaws but they are ALWAYS better than no government. Privatize anything and those w/ resources exploit those w/o. Women have higher SMV and therefore exploit men Yes, because the government has never exploited anyone for its own purposes. I'll grant that some government is needed. It's the very definition of "necessary evil", but this belief that if only we had "MORE/THE RIGHT government everything would be rosy" is ridiculously naive.
/r/MensRights18/10/19 03:13 PM
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Kinda. First of all, all those still exist. I'll grant that they aren't as prevalent in modern society as they once were, but they aren't non-factors. Further, I dare you to wear a MAGA hat in Portland. You'll find that these "base patterns" still exist, we're just focusing on to more socially acceptable tribes to ostracize.
/r/MensRights18/10/19 03:10 PM
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Point of fact, it's not their job. If history teaches us anything, anything at all, it's that the government is uniquely bad at just about everything. I'm constantly entertained by folks that have some kind of rock solid faith in any government. Entertained and a tad worried.
/r/MensRights18/10/19 05:38 AM
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In a class assignment? I would speak privately with the professor and express my concerns about being seen as a misogynist or bigot. That kind of stuff can follow you in today's environment, so I wouldn't feel comfortable with the assignment.
/r/MensRights17/10/19 05:24 PM
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Ah, I see we comprehension issues on top of the crazy. Have fun with that. You are being defined by that which you hate, you're being controlled, and you're too stupid to realize it even when it's pointed out to you.
/r/MensRights17/10/19 02:24 AM
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I guess Hitler was issuing commands to the Allied troops? What, did the allies storm Normandy just to have a picnic? Did we sent 10s of thousands of our troops to Europe and the south seas just because? The Nazis and Japanese were the aggressors, so they dictated the terms of engagement. None of which is relevant to whatever the fuck you're talking about here.
/r/MensRights16/10/19 11:02 PM
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Point of fact, if you are reacting to something someone else does, they are controlling you. You are little more than a follower. Take ownership for your own behavior, be a leader, not a follower. Particularly not of feminism.
/r/MensRights16/10/19 09:48 PM
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It does, but it could very well be a writing prompt with certain assumptions. I had to write a few in college where I was given both the FOR and AGAINST writing prompts on controversial topics of the day. ​ Absent more data, it's not really meaningful.
/r/MensRights16/10/19 08:05 PM
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Outrage bait. What were the metrics of the assignment? Just looking at the outline I'd have marked you down for being too generic. "Examples of male privilege" for instance, is garbage. Instead it should say something like, "Male privilege: Higher wages over their lifetime". For a paper of this nature, I think I'd take a different tact; instead of just listing and discussing privileges and responsibility, I'd start by calling into question the measurement techniques used to determine things like…
/r/MensRights16/10/19 05:49 PM
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So...you're following the lead of a whole gaggle of crazy fucks? Yes, I can see now why you sound like a nut case.
/r/MensRights16/10/19 05:27 PM
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That's alternatively horrifying and adorable, in various measures. Force someone not to have an option, through "proper education"? Sieg heil, mein fuhrer! You couldn't sound crazier if you tried ( although I expect and hope you try to prove me wrong on that point ).
/r/MensRights16/10/19 05:23 PM
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Actually, strictly speaking, they do. Women are the gatekeepers of sex. That's a biological reality, regardless of anyone's feelings on the matter. Young men a biologically motivated to seek the approval of women for this reason, thus women DO have a say on what masculinity is. It's worth noting here that despite protests to the contrary, women still want men who display the traditionally male characteristics. Of course, by that very same mechanism, men have a say on what femininity is; men seek…
/r/MensRights16/10/19 03:46 PM
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A TMZ article about a custody case. There is literally nothing here to discuss, it's all horseshit.
/r/MensRights15/10/19 04:12 AM
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Why aren't the judges and mediators being held culpable? Shouldn't they be? At the very least their names should be published along side what this poor child had to endure because of them.
/r/MensRights13/10/19 03:45 AM
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Yup, I knew I'd regret asking.
/r/MensRights12/10/19 05:36 AM
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https://archive.is/Rq5hY
/r/MensRights11/10/19 10:46 PM
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Ok, I'll bite, but really only because I'm fascinated by the term "half extinct".
/r/MensRights11/10/19 09:46 PM
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I've seen it discussed her, infrequently. It's something most of us would agree to be a great idea.
/r/MensRights11/10/19 09:45 PM
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... The feminism movement is a good movement...I fear we'll have to agree to disagree. In the past feminism had a point, I'll grant that, but it achieved it's goals decades ago. Now it's a female supremacy movement.
/r/MensRights10/10/19 03:36 PM
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Women get mad at 'men at work' signs on the street. No, feminists get mad at that nonsense.
/r/MensRights09/10/19 11:07 PM
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Is it? How does the name impact your use of it?
/r/MensRights09/10/19 03:15 PM
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As a single father myself, and having gone through this nonsense quite a bit when my daughter was young, I get this is frustrating. But it is just a name; not sure it's worth getting excited about. Now, if you're excluded from using the app because of your gender, that'd be something different. But it really is just a name.
/r/MensRights09/10/19 01:46 PM
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Disagree all you like, this isn't a standard "live in boyfriend becomes husband" situation. This is an adoption, which is legally conferring parentage rights. It's much more black and white. Which isn't to say the family court system won't screw it up; they're staffed by a bunch of morons, so that's why I recommended OP go talk to a lawyer now to ensure he's taking all the appropriate steps to protect himself. Of course the best way to stay safe is to not engage at all, and avoiding marrying her…
/r/MensRights07/10/19 07:45 PM
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Personally I find it distasteful, but I trust random people on the street over the government so I feel it should be legal. I also think men need a fiscal abortion option.
/r/MensRights07/10/19 07:42 PM
3

Well, the anti-marriage argument is something else altogether. And while I do agree with the sentiment, it's beyond the scope of the OP's question. Marriage is just a bad idea for men.
/r/MensRights07/10/19 03:29 AM
2

Presumably if you don't sign anything accepting parentage, then you won't be considered the father. However, I would absolutely spend some time with a lawyer to ensure that. There may be things you need to do now to ensure this is the case.
/r/MensRights07/10/19 01:32 AM
12

Sorry dude, I know how that can make you feel. You did nothing wrong, there are just broken people in this world. Keep on being a good person.
/r/MensRights04/10/19 09:10 AM
8

Sexist? I don't see how. Worrisome? Yes. There's a balance between controlling your emotions and suppressing them. Controlling them is still feeling and processing them, suppressing them isn't handling them, and that's where the trouble starts. Make sure you're doing the former and not the latter. Not because of what society tells you, but because you should take care of yourself. Said as someone who doesn't show a lot of emotions. I've never seen the point. I still feel and I make sure to under…
/r/MensRights03/10/19 12:29 PM
10

To be fair, I heard that a lot too, when I was dating. Most of them still fit at least some of the stereotype. So hating the stereotype doesn't necessarily mean they don't live it.
/r/MensRights02/10/19 06:43 PM
2

I have no interest in trying to change your mind. I only hope you're able to heal someday.
/r/MensRights30/09/19 08:24 PM
5

The only commonality.... ...look, you've had it rough. You have my sympathy for that, but have some self awareness on your own choices. It is never accurate to blame an entire group, any more than the radfems are right that it's "all men". I hope you someday heal enough to realize that.
/r/MensRights30/09/19 08:11 PM
6

Then you don't phrase them as counter arguments. There are techniques that you can use to turn that certainty against them. Point being, of all the issues to talk about those are probably the most clear cut obvious...and OP has 5 minutes in which to play. Were this me, I think I'd focus on one and start my talk as if I'm supporting the wage gap myth, but leave it ambiguous enough to apply to men. Then in the last minute flip the script. "Oh, by the way, I was talking about men. Not only are men …
/r/MensRights29/09/19 12:56 AM
12

Wage gap and reproductive rights disparity.
/r/MensRights27/09/19 03:04 PM
2

This is one of those situations where you need to protect yourself. I'd move out, immediately, if at all feasible, and cut all contact with her. Only communicate with your parents, but if they get sucked into the drama I'd cut contact there too. Supposedly they're grown adults, so they should be able to handle themselves and regardless; they created that monster.
/r/MensRights25/09/19 07:53 PM
3

For some, I'm sure that's paramount. Some of us strive to be more.
/r/MensRights25/09/19 02:26 PM
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The crux of life is finding someone who loves you unconditionally for who you are, someone to be your life partner, someone who will have and raise kids with you. That is not the crux of life, but I appreciate you've been bullshitted into believing it. Our entire society is geared to convince people that this is the case, but it's a false premise. The crux of life is to find meaning, to make the suffering worth it. However you achieve that is your business, but you should struggle and fight agai…
/r/MensRights25/09/19 01:30 PM
5

Societal delusions should not be something we steal from feminists. Fat is unhealthy. If I choose to be fat ( which I'm working on ), then that's my choice, but society shouldn't be telling me it's fine.
/r/MensRights24/09/19 03:48 AM
1

True, but it gives us a chance to talk about alimony and it's uses. That, most assuredly, is a men's right issue.
/r/MensRights23/09/19 12:22 PM
1

Ah Bill Burr, he spoke of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-gbacsUKpc
/r/MensRights22/09/19 06:01 PM
3

We don't really know the intent behind the sign, but that's not my impression of it. Having worked with women all my life I've noticed a very definite spitefulness aimed at younger women from older women. To me, that's how this reads.
/r/MensRights22/09/19 05:58 PM
5

I disagree. Marriage is a partnership. If *they* choose to compromise her long term fiscal health/independence so she can stay at home and raise the kids, that's a decision that they both bear responsibility for. Of course, this is one of the plethora of reasons why I will never...ever...get married. But I digress; that's the implicit agreement you make with your spouse when you marry.
/r/MensRights22/09/19 05:00 AM
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If you look closely at the post though, there's no mention of kids and I will assume – unless specifically stated otherwise – that they aren't planning on having any children Actually... ...We even argue about when we have kids... In fact I don't see it mentioned that he wants her to quit her job prior to having kids.
/r/MensRights21/09/19 11:54 PM
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There's a balance, however. He's expecting her to give up her career to raise the kids. A significant amount of time away from the workforce will significantly diminish her earning potential, to say nothing about retirement, so unless a prenup addresses that issue I'd argue against it as well.
/r/MensRights21/09/19 11:00 PM
1

Good news. Wonder if the county will reimburse him for his two months in jail. /s Wonder if anyone will investigate the judge, and her behavior in this case. /s
/r/MensRights20/09/19 05:27 AM
2

That's internalized patriarchy, that is. /s
/r/MensRights19/09/19 07:58 PM
1

Personally I consider it a failure if I'm ever in a leash, so if/when I ever find myself in such a situation I want people to know it's by protest. Even if I knew how to tie those knots ( I admit nothing ), I would still fuck them up.
/r/MensRights19/09/19 05:26 PM
2

Fuck that noise. I'm not disputing the validity of the study, rather my participation in such a retarded game, particularly in today's "men are evil" society. I have to assume that any guy who does decide to play that game hasn't really studied the risks.
/r/MensRights17/09/19 01:34 PM
9

Imagine hating men so deeply that you can't see how anything bad can not be their fault, somehow. These people are broken, and it's past time society stop taking them seriously.
/r/MensRights15/09/19 07:47 AM
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I'm only a couple years out from my daughter turning 18, then I'm planning on doing much the same thing. ​ I've spent my freetime researching their various cases, so when the time comes I'll have plenty of shit to publicize.
/r/MensRights13/09/19 07:20 PM
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You'd think. However, I have watched several men in their 30s suddenly get the itch to get married. I think it's some biological male version of "baby rabies", or perhaps it's just the good old fashioned mid-life crisis. Regardless, I have watched as these dudes go out and find "The One" ( with more red flags than a particularly aggressive football match ), settle down and get wiped out only a few years later in the resulting divorce and custody battle. Then the stupid bastards do it again. Can'…
/r/MensRights12/09/19 12:44 PM
6

Realistic. But hey: I hope you someday get the right to marry. It's a mistake everyone should be allowed to make. ...now that...ya, that was cynical.
/r/MensRights12/09/19 12:40 PM
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Were that true then men would never get married. Unmarried men enjoy far more sex, with more partners, than married men. For men marriage was sold as a life long partner. Sex, yes, but friendship, companionship...a team. The one person they could relax around, they could let their guard down. Of course, us old farts know what a fucking joke that is, and has been for at least 30+ years. Fortunately, younger men are figuring that out without having to go through the pain and misery of marriage to …
/r/MensRights12/09/19 04:12 AM
3

To be fair, they've been taking a bit of a piss on several genres. What with the recent socialism version and such. They're just out to rustle some jimmies. That I can support.
/r/MensRights11/09/19 04:52 PM
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Thanks for the reminder; this is basically the relationship with my daugther's mother. Mind you, in a limited capacity. We haven't been together for over a decade, but I still have to deal with her in matters of my daughter.
/r/MensRights08/09/19 04:48 PM
1

It's kinda funny actually. Dog forbid this world steals our sense of humor. That's not a world I want to live in. Don't take yourself so seriously, you'll give yourself a heart attack.
/r/MensRights07/09/19 03:29 AM
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There are no more journalists. At some point in the past the industry stopped reporting facts and starting reporting "truth". From that point forward they became propagandists.
/r/MensRights06/09/19 02:07 AM
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That's a tough question given the age. At 10, the kid is right before the long drop into adolescence. If bio-dad doesn't want anything to do with him, then I don't think now's a great time to break the news to the boy. I'd wait until he's out of his teenage years first, barring a significant event where it might be relevant. She sounds like a real winner though; " Needing support and to avoid the shame and stigma of single mother, I quickly started dating and married my current husband. ". So sh…
/r/MensRights05/09/19 03:53 PM
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That's internalized patriarchy that is. /s
/r/MensRights05/09/19 01:37 PM
2

Refuse to marry That's the short version.
/r/MensRights05/09/19 01:36 PM
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Yup, and don't care. For whatever reason women ( as a group ) take longer in the restrooms than men. I completely sympathize with folks having to go and being stuck waiting. As long as they don't care, I don't care either.
/r/MensRights03/09/19 08:07 PM
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The only one I really have a problem with is the gym pic. Everything else...who cares? You like what you like, and if you're as toxic as these folks are I'd prefer they put it out in public so I know who to steer clear of. The gym pic was shitty though. Dude is there workin' and bettering himself, and is secretly pictured and shamed for it.
/r/MensRights02/09/19 03:15 AM
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Kinda? Sure? Look, I hate the whole self-delusion aspect of the "body positivity" movement. I am not a model, so I get why no one wants to take pictures of me, naked or otherwise. If I wanted that, I would pursue that, and maybe I'd succeed, but to suggest that "the industry" should showcase guys like me is a bit silly. I get why they don't; they want to showcase their product associated with an ideal, and I ain't it. That's fair. That's a rabbit hole I don't necessarily feel like following femi…
/r/MensRights01/09/19 10:34 AM
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Don't apologize, you don't share guilt for the things other people do, no matter what characteristics you share ( although as an expression of sympathy it's appreciated ). I'll echo what others have said; don't wait. Make the effort with your father now. I'd also advise you to learn how to forgive your mother too; what she seems to have done was atrocious. She's a monster for doing it. But she's your mother, and carrying around that kind of anger and resentment will cause you even more pain and …
/r/MensRights28/08/19 01:35 PM
5

Today? Only if one of them is trans and the other is gay. Neither could be white either.
/r/MensRights27/08/19 05:37 PM
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Us 'single dads' appreciate the sentiment, but would appreciate holding these piece of shit mediators and judges responsible for the damage they do to our children more. "Best interest of the children" my ass.
/r/MensRights26/08/19 05:43 AM
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Technically, unless maternity is disestablished ( through adoption or other means ), then yes. Practically, however, the answer is often no by virtue that women who lose custody in those situations typically aren't fiscally capable of taking care of themselves, nevermind their children. There's a strong correlation. Plus any support has to be ordered by a judge which first requires someone bring the case up. Positive female bias in social and judicial workers is a common trait, so i wouldn't exp…
/r/MensRights26/08/19 12:32 AM
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Depends on the circumstances. The way it reads no one asked him, and he didn't ask her. That's a douchebag.
/r/MensRights25/08/19 05:23 PM
3

Doesn't read that way. Did she ask for help, or did this douchebag just barge in and take over? One is nice, the other is arrogance.
/r/MensRights25/08/19 04:55 PM
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Seems so. Hurray for equality!
/r/MensRights25/08/19 04:37 PM
4

New Coke. Regardless, don't care. That kind of arrogance doesn't just "go away", so I will. Their product is mediocre and over priced anyway, so there's even less of a point of going back to them when so many better options exist and aren't owned by raging arrogant douchebags. There are so many better companies out there that deserve the cash than P&G or Gillette.
/r/MensRights24/08/19 03:05 AM
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Marketing departments already saw what happens when you alienate your core audience. Now everyone else can see the example Gillette's made of themselves as they frantically try to fix their fuckup. I hope they crash and burn. I'll bring the marshmallows.
/r/MensRights24/08/19 02:50 AM
1

Look, you either purposefully misconstrued the argument OR you really are that fucking stupid. Either way, the appropriate response to a legitimate concern of someone's post is to ask for clarification. Not assume a position then attack someone for it. So either you are a raging cunt or a fucking moron. My money is on both.
/r/MensRights22/08/19 07:21 PM
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Given OP's response, I think you're spot on.
/r/MensRights22/08/19 04:24 PM
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You aren't the only one; that was painful to read. My journalism teacher in college must be tearing her hair out over today's "standards".
/r/MensRights22/08/19 04:22 PM
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I have 0 respect for those that purposefully misconstrue an argument. You and those like you are worthless cunts. Fuck off.
/r/MensRights22/08/19 05:39 AM
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Ah, I see. We're dealing with a special kind of stupid tonight, are we? I'll need more scotch if I'm going to deal with someone of your intellect.
/r/MensRights22/08/19 04:15 AM
4

Pretty much. The call to pass on your genetics is strong. Legal means to do so shouldn't be denied to anyone, in my opinion.
/r/MensRights21/08/19 06:43 AM
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I'm pretty sure it was meant ironically.
/r/MensRights19/08/19 06:52 PM
19

I read that as ironic.
/r/MensRights19/08/19 06:29 PM
14

"At-will" doesn't translate into "no rights". You may be surprised what can be done in an "at will" state. California is an at-will state, for reference, and it allows employees to commit all sorts of horrendous harassment against businesses. So I would advise your brother at least talk to a lawyer about his options.
/r/MensRights19/08/19 04:52 PM
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I was forced to take a "gender studies" class in college. It's every bit as bad as it sounds. Women have always been oppressed by the patriarchy! It was complete and utter bullshit, from start to finish. The victimhood complex needed to take that course seriously should be a diagnostic definition. Basically us men ( most of us were engineering students, mind you ) were made out to be the villains, while the women were victims and deserved all these various advantages for the systemic oppression …
/r/MensRights19/08/19 04:40 AM
2

How do you do, fellow kids? *clap* *clap* *clap*
/r/MensRights19/08/19 03:54 AM
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You’ll see feminists complaining about men and then men complaining about feminists and it’s just creates a greater schism between the two groups that, really, shouldn’t be divided at all. That was probably inadvertent, but it works; feminists vs men. Both groups are, essentially, fighting for the exact same thing; societal, economic, and political equality between men and women. That's adorable. Feminists quantifiably are not fighting for "equality", they're fighting to maintain their current p…
/r/MensRights19/08/19 03:34 AM
2

A note about MGTOW: not all are like that. I would hazard that most mgtows A) were mgtow before they heard the term and B) would be horrified by the toxicity of that sub. I was MGTOW before I ever heard the term. It's not some declaration against women; I don't hate anyone. I am, however, perfectly comfortable being alone ( I prefer it ), and societal laws and those who interpret them are so biased against men that it makes it foolish to expose myself to that kind of liability.
/r/MensRights18/08/19 04:41 PM
1

In the same vein, I could find thousands...millions...of examples that support my position. Religion is not some sinister creation as you suggest. Rather, organized religion, or indeed religion in general, is a biologically motivated social construct. There's just something in our animal brains that craves that kind of tribal affiliation. That plus our high intelligence and fear of death...ya, you can never get rid of religion. Can, and has, it be exploited? Absolutely, but then so has any sort …
/r/MensRights17/08/19 05:38 PM
1

Does we need God to be good people? Obviously not. However, for most people it's a way for them to "let go" of concerns they can't do anything about. Trust in "something else" to handle the things they feel too powerless to control. It helps people. As Ive said; I envy them in this as I can never experience that. You are still reading a whole lot into my post that I'm not saying, or you're twisting what I say. For instance, I searched the internet for "what is prayer", and this is what I found: …
/r/MensRights17/08/19 04:59 PM
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You're reading a lot in my post that I didn't say. Prayer, for instance, isn't the belief that some deity is going to make your dream come true. That's not just a non-believer saying that either; most religious folks might say the same. Prayer is like meditation in that both help you understand concepts that are causing you stress, or are otherwise eluding you. Helps center you, bring your attention back to self so you might better apprehend your immediate world. I base on that on descriptions f…
/r/MensRights17/08/19 02:58 AM
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Religion helps a lot of people, there's nothing wrong with it even if you don't believe in it. I'm agnostic myself ( don't know, don't care to be more accurate ), but over the years I've seen how beneficial religion can be to others and I have to admit; I'm envious of the peace they find. Oh, and praying isn't useless. It's a form of meditation, and has quite a few health benefits associated with it.
/r/MensRights16/08/19 07:47 PM
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The first step is recognizing the problem. Realizing that you could be better and owning your past mistakes. Regardless of anything else, that's something worthy of your respect. Don't be afraid to forgive yourself when the time comes, don't hold that back from yourself. I would honestly avoid books and online resources; you risk replacing one belief system for another. Instead, I would focus more on yourself and what you think is right and appropriate. Talk it out with your partner, I'm sure he…
/r/MensRights16/08/19 07:44 PM
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That's a judgement call, and it's up to the OP how much risk he's willing to tolerate. In the western legal world men should be avoiding marriage like the plague it is, but people do a lot of stupid things even though they know better.
/r/MensRights16/08/19 05:40 PM
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The alternative is to do as his mother suggests and expose himself to incredible legal and financial liability. Being disowned sounds like a better alternative, particularly considering he's already left the family religion.
/r/MensRights16/08/19 05:34 PM
5

Read the first sentence again.
/r/MensRights16/08/19 05:25 PM
4

Do you really think that an equal earning partner is going to be better? Come on, let's be real, feminist women especially have been taught from birth it's their right to treat men like shit because of the patriarchy. Less pressure to be shitty at least, but you're right. Which is why I always try to dissuade people from marriage altogether. It's just a stupid decision for any man in our culture to make.
/r/MensRights16/08/19 05:04 PM
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There's nothing wrong with 'marrying down' which is why you judge people on their personality rather than their social status and that's a problem you and quite a few other 'educated' people have. I'm sorry, but given western legal and social norms, that's dangerously naive advice. Alimony is a direct result of "marrying down". It doesn't matter what her personality is like, either; people change and are more likely than not to exploit the options they are afforded. I would never advise any man …
/r/MensRights16/08/19 04:21 PM
1

Good luck. I had to go through something similar...actually still going through it in a lot of ways. The sooner you can get on the therapy bus the better; courts love therapists and abusers hate them, so it really makes your job as a good father so much easier. Just watch your behavior towards mom is my only advice. It's easy to fall into the trap of poor behavior towards her given what she's doing to your daughter, but don't do it. Keep it professional and neutral at all costs. If this is diffi…
/r/MensRights15/08/19 04:20 PM
1

I would keep looking for a therapist that would do it and that you like, but I would also file an emergency ex parte with the court to have them order therapy. It's better if you have a therapist you like to put in the order so all the court has to do is say "yes". Either way, you need a lawyer.
/r/MensRights15/08/19 03:53 PM
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Because most of the vocal feminists are narcissists. They need you to acknowledge their existence and power. Choosing as you do inherently implies that they, and women in general, have no implicit power over you. They feel entitled to that power, and by walking away you are depriving them of that. There's a lot of women who find this offensive as well, not just feminists. There's a bit more to this, but that's the basic reaction.
/r/MensRights15/08/19 01:32 PM
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Put your daughter in therapy asap. Screen them to find one that isn't a nutcase, then just start taking her during your times. You'll want to run this by a lawyer in your area to see what they say about doing it absent court orders or absent mom's consent, but here's the point; you want a paid professional evaluating your daughter's experiences with her mother for court records AND you want your daughter to get the help she needs right now. I did something similar and the court didn't even blink…
/r/MensRights14/08/19 04:03 PM
2

K, and? That's her(?) opinion and she's welcome to it. In truth, I empathize with her. Most people don't hold any value to me.
/r/MensRights13/08/19 04:53 PM
17

Hookups are fraught with these kind of awkward and hard to navigate situations. I can't fault her for not wanting to have sex with him. Leading him on is kind of shitty, but that's part of the hookup game is that both parties are allowed to change their minds at any time.
/r/MensRights12/08/19 05:52 PM
6

Boys/men isolating themselves from society and mass shootings go hand in hand. I wish the recent shootings had triggered anything other than the "politics as normal" crap.
/r/MensRights09/08/19 12:10 AM
3

Dogs are infinitely more deserving of empathy than damn near any human I know. Shit, I care more about a random stray on the street than I do about some family members. And my priorities aren't off. It's a weak comparison.
/r/MensRights08/08/19 08:17 AM
5

As a califorian, I apologize for the idiocy of my state's politics and it's politicians. I didn't vote for any of these tards is my only defense.
/r/MensRights08/08/19 04:54 AM
6

I mean, pretty much. Shouldn't answer insanity with our own insanity. Either make the changes necessary to achieve what you want or learn accept your limitations and move on to other things.
/r/MensRights07/08/19 07:36 PM
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Point of fact, it's not a parent's right. Parents are stewards of their children. It's their job to see their children arrive at adulthood, safely and soundly. It is not their right to force unneeded medical procedures upon their children for religion OR cosmetic reasons. Men AND women should be guaranteed bodily autonomy, until they are old enough to decide for themselves. And fuck right off with your "baby's rights" horseshit.
/r/MensRights06/08/19 06:05 AM
2

Eloquently stated, agreed.
/r/MensRights02/08/19 01:24 PM
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Someone doesn't understand what we're talking about. Equality of opportunity is the goal, and that's entirely achievable. Equality of opportunity isn't impacted by inherent differences in the two genders. Men and women can be different, yet their opportunities can be the same. It's an achievable goal and a worthwhile one.
/r/MensRights02/08/19 11:20 AM
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There's no such thing. If there's no such thing as toxic masculinity ( there isn't ), then there's no such thing as toxic femininity. There certainly are toxic behaviors that both genders can engage in.
/r/MensRights30/07/19 09:16 PM
2

I lost respect for my mother years ago, in part due to this nonsense. Now we simply do not talk politics. Mind you, she grew up in the 60s/70s, and really bought into the whole man-hating feminist mantra of the day. Got worse as she got older, I'm told. I just know that I was raised to mistrust myself ( as a male ). Felt tremendous guilt for being male. Took years to undo the damage she did to me; my brother is still messed up. She still believes women are oppressed, and points to her own bad ch…
/r/MensRights29/07/19 05:08 PM
5

Never was married, to her or anyone else. Dodged that bullet! The list of things that women has done, to me and her daughter, are absurd. Not caring for a sick child is really only the tip of the iceberg.
/r/MensRights26/07/19 04:58 PM
4

Dunno, I get her frustrations. When my little one would get sick, it would always be me that took care of her. Her mother would never lift a finger. Would have been nice to alternate. Of course I see your point; it is easier for her to go get the kid and handle it, but it sounds like she's always on sick duty, possibly even before work starts.
/r/MensRights26/07/19 04:47 PM
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I'm not here to protect anyone but my child. Nor would I respect a partner who felt she were such a delicate flower as to need my protection. I get the intent behind the meme, but it's still off. Men's value should never be couched in terms of their utility to others.
/r/MensRights26/07/19 03:09 PM
1

You have nothing to feel guilty for. /u/GingerRazz is right; collective guilt is buillshit. Be a decent person, to yourself and others. Seems that's your goal, so you should be proud of yourself, not feel shame.
/r/MensRights26/07/19 05:15 AM
3

I have no problems calling out people when they're being awful. That's not what this is. It's people in a private group being awful among themselves. I won't interfere with that, in part because of the old axiom: "Never interrupt your enemy when they're making a mistake". I do believe in the power of freedom of speech, with all the good and bad that conveys. And frankly, all the downvotes tell me is that folks are reading what I wrote. That's about all I care about the downvotes. My karma could …
/r/MensRights25/07/19 12:00 AM
4

I refuse to punish people for "wrong think", especially when such thinking isn't even happening in a way I have to deal with. This kind of behavior is what has led feminists to ostracize male-only spaces. If you think that was some horseshit, then think twice about what you're doing here.
/r/MensRights24/07/19 11:44 PM
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They aren't hurting anyone by creating a private group, but I would be preventing them from exercising their free speech if I worked to shut them down. I won't do that. Ideological beliefs in free speech aside, I want these idiots to self-organize and associate with each other. Makes it easier to identify who the morons are. Let them vent and spew that shit among themselves instead of holding it in.
/r/MensRights24/07/19 07:05 PM
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Who cares? I'm not tattling on anyone. Let them stew in their own toxic nonsense.
/r/MensRights24/07/19 06:51 PM
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I was MGTOW before I ever heard the term. However, a distinction must be made between MGTOW and MGTOW online communities. /r/MGTOW is a cesspit, as are most online groupings of MGTOW. You can kinda see why too; a lot of folks are mad when they first start thinking in terms of going their own way. Mad, afraid and hurt. So they naturally look online for others who might share their perspective. After a while though you realize that toxic environments like those just prolong the pain, and life's to…
/r/MensRights23/07/19 03:11 AM
7

Meh, if they're good stories then I won't have a problem with them. Captain Marvel was...entertaining? Not sure it was worth a theater experience level of entertaining, but it was worth spending a few hours with my brain off.
/r/MensRights22/07/19 09:10 PM
1

Which is great. Do you get them excited for it? Like when they go back to their mother's, then throughout your "off" time, when you speak with them, do you amp up your plans? That's perfectly acceptable to do, and it helps stave off the nonsense their mother pulls.
/r/MensRights22/07/19 03:39 AM
7

It's that women, in our society, are afforded a great deal of power and over time this power corrupts. It's not that women are weak at all, at least no more than men are; if it were men afforded this power then we'd be having that discussion instead. Power corrupts. Most people can't handle it's influence. When you have such an unbalanced power dynamic as you see in western marriages, horrible behavior is the result.
/r/MensRights22/07/19 02:30 AM
19

That's not why men don't want marriage. Men have watched their male family members go through the hell that is modern marriage. An uncle, a father, a brother maybe. They've seen the legal system strip him of everything that matters to him ( kids, money, house, car ) and give it to the ex. They've seen the exwife enabled to demonize this guy they love, and everyone just kinda go along with it because 'men are pigs'. Perhaps they witness that transformation in their female relatives; from a decent…
/r/MensRights22/07/19 12:12 AM
2

I can appreciate your perspective, went through it myself. Just cautioning you to do it right. I used the internet to start with, then followed that up with books on the topic. You need to become a minor-expert in it to even know how to ask the right questions, but in doing so you learn some techniques on how to fight it yourself. Tip: Always given your kids something to look forward to at the start of your custodial time. They like going to the park? Maybe McDonald's play area? Do that. Do they…
/r/MensRights22/07/19 12:03 AM
4

I want to emphasize two points here; ​ 1) Make sure you are in consultation with a lawyer before you do it ( if mom is against it, which I'm assuming she will be ). There's very probably a "correct" and "incorrect" way to go about things, in that one method will look good to the judge/mediator, the other will not. It varies by county and judge/mediator, so you'll want to talk to a lawyer in your case's jurisdiction. 2) Make absolutely sure the therapist has experience with parental alienation. I…
/r/MensRights21/07/19 07:28 PM
3

You've got the right idea with the recording, and others have the right idea with legal remediation. However, what's best for your kids is that they see a therapist who has experience with parental alienation. Mom obviously won't be on board with it, so make sure you are in consultation with a lawyer if you take them to a therapist against mom's wishes.
/r/MensRights21/07/19 06:33 PM
2

It's not a "unicorn" argument, by calling it that you're implying that all women are bad. Point of fact, I'm not. Merely that your argument is quite obviously in the form of "I found a unicorn!", and I proceeded to show why the unicorn argument is unsound. People are horrible, give them power and they'll abuse it. MGTOW isn't based on women hatred. I certainly don't hate women. I don't trust the power they're given via society and the law and choose to avoid entanglements. But hey! I hope I'm wr…
/r/MensRights19/07/19 11:47 PM
1

This speaks to me.
/r/MensRights19/07/19 05:28 PM
2

Sulking away? I don't think you understand MGTOW. Sulking would be knowing the problem and subjecting yourself to that anyway, resentful of it all the while. MGTOW, real MGTOWs, are some of the happiest men I've ever met.
/r/MensRights19/07/19 04:01 PM
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Ah, the unicorn argument. It's flawed because for the most part, MGTOW isn't about women. It's about the law. It's about society. It's not women. The problem is women are given this extraordinary amount of power to use at their discretion, and a whole lot of pressure to abuse it with no repercussions. It's a rare person ( man or woman ) who can resist that temptation and not let it corrupt them. I hope it works out for you, I really do...but you're spinning that wheel all the same.
/r/MensRights19/07/19 03:57 PM
13

That's a shitty situation to be sure, but ultimately I have to side with the chick on this one.
/r/MensRights18/07/19 09:09 PM
1

You're still using bullshit to frame the situation. He was breaking the law and resisted arrest. These are THE key factors which led to his death. Drop the hyperbole, he wasn't murdered.
/r/MensRights17/07/19 05:39 PM
1

Horseshit. He wasn't murdered, and this has nothing to do with a "fair trial". This is a fucking moron making a series of bad choices which led to his death. Had he simply cooperated he could have died in prison instead.
/r/MensRights17/07/19 04:44 PM
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He did resist arrest, anyone can go look at the video for themselves and see that. You suggesting otherwise only highlights your own bias towards the gender or ( more likely ) the skin color. Let's take a look at the facts here; "I can't breathe", uttering the phrase requires being able to force air over your vocal cords, meaning he could breathe. That he said this suggests more that he was already in the midst of a heart attack, brought on by his obesity and a stressful situation that he create…
/r/MensRights17/07/19 01:37 PM
-1

I've seen the videos, anyone can go look, he was resisting arrest. If you're a fatass with health issues and you pick a fight, shit can happen. Tragic, I guess, but ultimately his fault.
/r/MensRights17/07/19 01:03 PM
0

He was doing something illegal and, apparently, resisted arrest. You'll forgive me if I don't have a whole lot of sympathy for him. I have sympathy for his family, and perhaps he should have been thinking of them too before he decided to be a moron.
/r/MensRights17/07/19 02:59 AM
5

Participating in research is a different animal than I initially assumed, my mistake. What can be done to gain the male perspective in research? I'm not entirely sure that's been the problem, to date, has it? Isn't the problem more than those doing the research don't value the male input they do have? You have to understand; most men have spent their lives to this point being told they're somehow wrong or broken ( this is systemic of our female dominated education system, but family law has a lo…
/r/MensRights16/07/19 03:33 PM
1

Not sure there's anything to be done. I don't know that "enticing" anyone into a field has a successful outcome. People have to have an interest in the field. Much as with the push for women in stem, raise awareness about the field and it's opportunities, but other than that? Not much should be done. It's wasted effort.
/r/MensRights16/07/19 02:53 PM
3

I've known a few women like this. Usually they seek out that work, and get upset when someone else does it because they're control freaks. I'm not going to be chastised because I have a high threshold of what's acceptable than someone else ( I can leave dishes in the sink for a day or so, laundry doesn't have to be done right this moment, ect... ).
/r/MensRights16/07/19 01:24 AM
1

Oh, I get that. /r/MGTOW is a cesspit for instance. Too much fear, too much pain. I don't hate women. I don't fault them for exploiting their social and legal advantages; men would and have done the same. Rather, I'm quite content to be on my own PLUS I won't ever expose myself to the legal system in that manner.
/r/MensRights15/07/19 11:56 PM
1

A fair point, but I'm one of those that was MGTOW before I even knew what that was. In essence, I defined the label, as so many others have done. I'm not one of those folks who find a cause then try to mold themselves around it.
/r/MensRights15/07/19 11:34 PM
5

I don't broadcast it like some vegan with a grudge, but I'll own it if pressed. Blows minds that this could be a thing; most people just can't wrap their heads around a person who likes being alone.
/r/MensRights15/07/19 07:59 PM
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2031866/ is one such study, but this is a well known phenomena. As a population group women score higher than men in neuroticism and agreeableness.
/r/MensRights15/07/19 04:44 PM
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It's worth remembering that, as a population group, women score higher in the neuroticism trait. Which is not to excuse someone living in fear, as that really is a choice folks make, but it helps to understand why women more than men usually have this issue.
/r/MensRights15/07/19 04:32 PM
0

Should it be? No. Is it? Probably. Would she be held legally responsible for it? Probably not.
/r/MensRights13/07/19 03:15 AM
0

I dunno, I complain about driving too. According to google I spend 60+ hours every month in the car, shuttling the child around. So sure, I whine. Mind you, I'm aware I'm lucky that I get that much access to my child. I really have no cause to whine, I should be grateful. However, that doesn't stop the whining. :D
/r/MensRights12/07/19 08:31 PM
4

Guess I don't see what the problem is.
/r/MensRights12/07/19 04:05 PM
2

Given the circumstances of your situation ( 10 years dude? Damn ), you need a lawyer. Particularly if she has one, and particularly if you were making "off the books" maintenance payments. Your case is a mess. And before you say it; yes, you need a lawyer. It'll be far cheaper for you than if you go it alone.
/r/MensRights11/07/19 03:50 AM
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She's selfish and stupid, but she was enabled by feminism. Feminism has a lot to answer for.
/r/MensRights09/07/19 04:30 AM
3

In what world would that be considered MGTOW?
/r/MensRights08/07/19 06:16 AM
1

That's the thing: I think I've been there. Broken family, raised by a single mother...never fit in, never had the social skills so I was bullied from as far back as I can remember. Told I wasn't worth anything, not just at school ( from teachers! ), but at home too. Always knew they were wrong. I never accepted their words as my reality. As far back as I can remember, I trusted myself more than my mother, my brother, any teacher or classmate. Maybe that's just how my mind it is built, which hamp…
/r/MensRights03/07/19 02:31 AM
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Woke up this morning, headed to work. On the way I passed the car wash where a group of mechanics ( men ) were replacing a roller. Pulled into the gas station where a semi was refueling ( driver, male ) the station's tanks. Cop was filling up too ( male ). Once filled up I drove in to work and passed a few construction sites ( crews all male ). Sure. Let's get rid of men. Society would crumble to dust, but it'd satisfy this damaged lady's misandry at least.
/r/MensRights02/07/19 09:13 PM
1

Not sure about that. I wonder if he was deprived of a father during childhood.
/r/MensRights02/07/19 02:03 PM
2

Oh? Do tell.
/r/MensRights02/07/19 02:02 PM
1

Clearly? So clearly that mueller found nothing related to election meddling? So clear that no evidence has been presented yet as to this theft on a national scale? What evidence do you have that no one in law enforcement or congress has which allows you to make such a grand statement? Can I see it?
/r/MensRights02/07/19 06:24 AM
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I truly do not understand this mentality. To allow others that much power over you...to allow others you know to be flawed to have that much power over you. It's...beyond comprehension for me. Maybe I'm just a sociopath, but I'm not sure I could ever value anyone's opinion that much higher than my own.
/r/MensRights02/07/19 05:58 AM
2

I disagree. It is really the only responsibility of the government; to promote and support the economy. Everything, and I mean everything, goes back to the health of the economy. Because I know you won't agree with me, allow me to illustrate my point; name one thing that a government should be doing that has no impact to the economy.
/r/MensRights02/07/19 04:28 AM
3

Doesn't really matter. Candidates don't win the presidency, they lose it and whatever's left is who we're stuck with. Trump didn't win in 2016 so much as Clinton lost. Given the debates last week, I strongly suspect the same thing is going to happen in 2020.
/r/MensRights01/07/19 10:31 PM
3

K, but you stated that our system is the worst. That is categorically false. Sure, we have problems. No country is perfect. But as the primary goal of any political system is a healthy economy, I'd say our political system ( for all it's faults ) is a resounding success. It's worth specifically noting that the "undemocratic results" you alluded to would make sense as we are not a democracy. We're a republic. It'll never be "majority rules", and that's a good thing as most people are fucking moro…
/r/MensRights01/07/19 10:30 PM
3

Republic system really, but is it really the worst? We have had centuries of political stability which has led to the strongest economy in the history of the world. Yes, it's chaotic and messy and ugly, but for all that it works ( somehow ).
/r/MensRights01/07/19 08:53 PM
3

Misanthrope really. I'm not sure how anyone paying attention to politics over at least the past 20-30 years can not be a cynic/misanthrope, particularly national politics. They're all pretty horrible people, it's just the expression that changes. What really does it for me is seeing how horrible these people are, then watching the tribal/herd mentality of people create an US vs THEM mentality, which naturally leads to building up 'Your guy' as amazing, and 'Their guy' as horrible. To willingly f…
/r/MensRights01/07/19 07:42 PM
3

It's not as if who ever comes after Trump will somehow be better. Politicians are, almost universally, horrible people. The best you can hope for is to enjoy the insanity ( which I have been, immensely, for the past 20+ years ).
/r/MensRights01/07/19 07:07 PM
5

Jesus, how stupid are people that having been put through the meat grinder once, you set yourself up for it all over again...and apparently in the same state!
/r/MensRights01/07/19 06:18 PM
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The irony is that pieces like this are far more effective at "red pilling" moderates/independents than anything direct redpillers themselves can do. In a very real way, hit pieces like this will help Trump get re-elected.
/r/MensRights01/07/19 03:40 PM
0

You're still a loser. You should stick in the mgtow subreddit ( which, ironically, gives real mgtow folks a bad name ). They're every bit as much a piece of shit as you are.
/r/MensRights01/07/19 03:12 PM
0

Projecting much? Fuck off, you piece of shit loser.
/r/MensRights01/07/19 07:27 AM
13

Smart man, creating this reputation. I honestly doubt he ever gets accused because of this, but even if he does he has a reputation he can fall back on.
/r/MensRights01/07/19 07:18 AM
1

I understood the comment to mean that if she's substantially richer than you, then if the marriage fails you won't be on the hook for alimony. It's still a dumb comment though, as it would simply mean she has more resources to throw at you in court. This is compounded by any children involved.
/r/MensRights29/06/19 02:48 PM
1

Over 21 can still be young and stupid. Most people in their 20s are young and stupid. Our culture condones and encourages this behavior, particularly in women, and if she's a college student...well, that makes all sorts of sense. If they're lucky, he'll still be around when she's done with her stupid phase. If they're very lucky, it'll be a short phase.
/r/MensRights28/06/19 02:01 PM
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She sounds young. Young and stupid, as we all are at some point or another. I'd bet she'll grow out of it at some point and there will be apologies to dad, but until then...ya, that sucks. I feel for him.
/r/MensRights28/06/19 01:41 PM
1

Ah, I see the stupid goes right to the core. ​ Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out, dumbass.
/r/MensRights27/06/19 09:06 PM
4

Painting with quite a broad brush there. I know plenty of prolife women, should they be included in your idiotic blanket statement?
/r/MensRights27/06/19 05:19 PM
5

One of us is too sober for this nonsense, and for once I'm not sure it's me.
/r/MensRights27/06/19 06:30 AM
1

How does a teacher get "expelled"? Do you mean the teacher got fired? Suspended? Is it bad she dressed like a stripper? No, I would say not. Is it inappropriate that she dressed like a stripper at a highschool? Yes, for a bunch of reasons...one of them not being that a grown ass adult apparently couldn't maintain composure and got his retarded self fired ( the "expelled teacher" in your story ). You don't belong at a highschool if you can't deal with the nonsense from highschool students, and st…
/r/MensRights27/06/19 06:29 AM
2

Had no idea being positive in a men's rights subreddit was a weird flex. It's a weird boast because you specifically attribute it to a single gender, when it's not a single gender kinda thing. People can have muscles. People can go on hikes. Spiffy! Not a gendered kinda thing.
/r/MensRights27/06/19 04:21 AM
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One thing I hope I never lose is my ability to laugh at things. This is funny. Laugh.
/r/MensRights26/06/19 09:18 PM
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Ya, I'm having a hard time with that as well. He can already, apparently, demonstrate material harm from the false accusation...what more do you need to make that decision?
/r/MensRights23/06/19 02:45 AM
0

You still aren't really getting it, but you'll get there.
/r/MensRights23/06/19 12:03 AM
0

Your understanding of what I original said is changing, that's not me moving the goal posts, that's you getting smarter.
/r/MensRights22/06/19 11:31 PM
1

If you make no improvement tomorrow, do you want me to shame you for that? You're still misunderstanding my point; no one can shame me but me. Understand that what warrants shame for one person might not for another. These things are generally ground in deep to our IDs and very difficult to modify, not that you necessarily want to as, unfettered and absent external pressures, shame is an indication that something is wrong. In my case, I like being productive and for me that means using my mind t…
/r/MensRights22/06/19 10:32 PM
1

Your "best self" cannot be qualified. You can never define your best self because you don't have access to all the information about your skills, talents, limitations etc. You're over analyzing this. Your best self is simply the better version of you from yesterday. Always try to improve who you are, avoid behaviors which you know are wrong, try to make the world a better place regardless. I don't have a specific vision of what my 'best self' looks like, but I know that in order to get there I n…
/r/MensRights22/06/19 09:23 PM
3

What gets overlooked is that emotions like 'shame' do have value, they are necessary. It's a corrective mechanism to ensure social cohesion. The problem isn't with the emotion itself, or the fact that we feel it. It's when we feel it inappropriately. If I do something horrible to someone else, should I feel shame? Absolutely. If I'm not working towards being my best self, should I feel shame? Again, yes. The key to understanding shame, then, is to understand it's utility and further, understand …
/r/MensRights22/06/19 05:53 PM
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I'll admit I'm woefully uniformed on this particular topic, but I guess I just don't see the problem. If I'm dead and gone I don't really care what folks do with my sperm. Knock yourself out ( or indeed, up ). Although I can see implications to the estate, but that's not my concern so much as my childrens'.
/r/MensRights21/06/19 03:12 PM
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Crudely put, but a fair criticism overall. Someone else mentioned food, and it's worth combining these two points; men pay more for food ( given our larger body sizes on average ), so should the government step in and normalize those costs as well? Where does that end?
/r/MensRights21/06/19 02:16 PM
3

I don't see this as a men's right issue, not directly at any rate. However, it is galling. I don't really care if you want to identify as whatever. Male, female, zer, yellow submarine? Man, go for it. But don't expect the rest of us to live by your delusions. In reality there are very few truly intersex people. Everyone else is just pretending. I'd be pissed if I were one of these women who just want to compete. They have every reason to be upset.
/r/MensRights21/06/19 12:33 AM
2

Uh...not sure that's a 'silver lining' so much as even more idiocy. If you're hoping that it will somehow weaken feminism as a whole, you're mistaken.
/r/MensRights20/06/19 02:57 AM
3

This should be all you need to completely discount identity politics as horseshit.
/r/MensRights20/06/19 12:21 AM
2

No. I believe everyone should have the same rights. Men have a subset of rights that women have ( I'm thinking specifically of reproductive rights, but I'm sure others will chime in with other examples ). Not sure why anyone would want that, particularly when they have a choice.
/r/MensRights20/06/19 12:20 AM
2

Eh? Link?
/r/MensRights19/06/19 02:03 PM
4

People talk too slow, or I read too fast. Either way, won't watch videos. However, this argument usually comes from the combination of home/employment labor. The theory goes that even though women work less hours "at work", they do the majority of house work so in the aggregate they do "more". I find this argument specious; while I won't argue about the number of hours worked at home, I wonder how many of those hours are "self inflicted". What I consider clean is different than what someone else…
/r/MensRights18/06/19 07:17 PM
3

I am a man. The denial is strong with this one, I think.
/r/MensRights18/06/19 03:31 PM
4

Technically, I'm an asshole. If you want to get all latin about it, it's "recti culus" ( which I'm considering getting a tattoo of ). Anyway, you're here, so what does that say?
/r/MensRights18/06/19 02:37 PM
1

That's fair. I base my statement on the idea that there are ingrained social behaviors. Left to their own devices, men will be men, women will be women ( as population groups, individuals can and do vary ). These behaviors will naturally express absent active encouragement. MGTOW, then, is the natural reaction to negative societal pressure on ingrained male behavior. If I feel X, and I'm demonized for even feeling X, then I have a few options; try to change myself so I no longer feel X, or tell …
/r/MensRights17/06/19 08:28 PM
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Oh, is that what "Toxic Masculinity" means today? I'm tired of this shit; men don't express emotions the same way women do. That doesn't make them "stunted", nor is it wrong. Men are not dysfunctional women, anymore than women are dysfunctional men. We're different, and as a population group, we express and experience things differently.
/r/MensRights17/06/19 07:21 PM
1

MGTOW is the result of society demonizing men, not the lack of incentive to be men.
/r/MensRights17/06/19 01:53 PM
1

I guess, but you see my point.
/r/MensRights16/06/19 05:15 PM
2

Expecting external affirmation for being a father is ridiculous. I don't need to be fluffed. I don't need accolades from strangers. Being a father is it's own reward. There's really only one person whose opinion means anything to me in this regard, and she won't be old enough to have an informed opinion for at least 10 more years. If you aren't internally motivated to be a father then you aren't doing it right and the teenage years are going to smack you right in the face.
/r/MensRights16/06/19 05:07 PM
1

"Trolling" and "making a point" are not mutually exclusive. Consider: Satire.
/r/MensRights15/06/19 06:51 PM
1

I love what they're after, don't mistake me. I'm a fan of societal trolling and think we need lots more of it.
/r/MensRights14/06/19 09:04 PM
4

It's trashy.
/r/MensRights14/06/19 06:18 PM
2

Let's not paint this as something it isn't. These folks are trolling the LGBBQFYIBYOB+ crowd with the straight pride parade, nothing more. They may even go through with it, and that'd be awesome. I'm 100% behind this kind nonsense. That said, having "pride" in one's sexuality is fucking retarded. Who cares?
/r/MensRights14/06/19 06:17 PM
2

I've been criticized I don't know how many times. Everything from how I put the carseat in the car to letting my daughter rough house with the boys to pushing her to achieve academically. What to know the universal here? I don't give two shits what anyone else says. Just about everyone are ignorant fuckups who should be more focused on the disaster their lives are instead of trying to advise others. They are no more qualified to give advice to someone else than build a rocket to mars. Fuck them.…
/r/MensRights13/06/19 01:06 AM
1

Compensated in what way? Mind you, the world runs on money, so we're talking about a situation where both parties agree to sacrifice the earnings and earning potential of one partner in order to benefit the whole. This has the knock on effect of crippling that partners retirement potential. So when the union is dissolved alimony makes sense to a certain extent. Given the above, I'm not sure about how the stay at home partner might compensated the working partner. What did you have in mind?
/r/MensRights12/06/19 05:02 PM
0

Other than acknowledging reality in the last sentence/question, I didn't use any gendered pronouns, either. "Other than when I did use gendered pronouns, I didn't use gendered pronouns". Aren't you embarrassed by putting your idiocy out there for everyone to see? You should be. I'm embarrassed for you.
/r/MensRights12/06/19 04:15 PM
2

Did you see me use any gendered pronouns in there? Do you think that maybe I specifically avoided that because I feel it can apply to either gender? Given what little we know about this case, alimony does seem appropriate ( although how much I have no idea because I don't have access to that data ).
/r/MensRights12/06/19 03:32 PM
1

I don't know why this is making the rounds again, but the depressing facts of the matter are that fathers are second class citizens. Judge Judy even points this out; there are a lot of judges and mediators who think they are. It shouldn't be like that. I wish it weren't like that. But it is, and saying it isn't is simply denial.
/r/MensRights12/06/19 03:15 PM
2

I understand his concerns ( about hiring a lawyer ). I shared them, way back when. Single worst decision I ever made. Not retaining a 5g lawyer resulted in 10s of thousands of dollars pissed away. Not saying that had I spent that 5g all those years ago I wouldn't have had to pay anything further, but I can almost guarantee it'd be less than the 5g I would have paid retaining that lawyer.
/r/MensRights12/06/19 02:40 PM
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/r/legaladvice But really, they won't be able to tell you much; not enough info, no knowledge of the courts and judges, ect....He'll definitely want to speak and work with a lawyer about this, that'd be the single best source of info. Of which I am not ( a lawyer ) nor is this legal advice. So questions; if she wasn't working, why was she able to kick him out of the house? You're right in that his kid shouldn't be a consideration, but let's be clear on this point; is he currently choosing to sha…
/r/MensRights12/06/19 02:19 PM
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I don't know the economics of the country, so I have no idea what scale to judge this on. However, I'm of the mind that for a marriage that started in the early 1980s and lasted as long as it did, with the characteristics of this marriage, alimony is proper. When two people get married, you are forming a partnership. Sometimes it'll make sense for one to work while the other stays home, and if that's the arrangement they choose then alimony often makes sense ( depending on the length of said uni…
/r/MensRights12/06/19 05:11 AM
1

What a train wreck. They're all horrible people. Dad for enabling his children to be useless, and his children for never growing up. Not sure this is an MRA thing though.
/r/MensRights09/06/19 11:23 PM
1

Ironically, I find myself on the same side as the demonized feminists she rails against. Reading that I got a healthy sense of "entitlement".
/r/MensRights09/06/19 02:20 AM
1

What does "work together" look like to you?
/r/MensRights08/06/19 02:53 PM
1

She probably recognizes that she is taking advantage of the situation but will probably quickly change her ways of a therapist were to point this out to her, especially if the therapist is a female. Well, no. Probably not. If this really is a lifelong behavior the most you can hope for in the first couple sessions is the rational cognition that it's wrong, but not much else. She'll still expect to walk all over OP, and in all likelihood he'll let her. There's a lot of work to do, and a good ther…
/r/MensRights08/06/19 02:45 PM
3

lol, I see that. Great minds. Ya; I'd definitely recommend interviewing therapists BEFORE even approaching the wife with the idea. As far as trp; ya, there's a lot of good info over there. Take the good, leave the bad.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 06:24 PM
12

I highly recommend therapy for you both. She needs a neutral third party to tell her that she's being unreasonable, and you need a neutral third party to tell you to grow a spine. Incidentally, stories like these are why I'm glad subs like /r/TheRedPill exist. Sure, it's toxic as shit, but men really do need to learn how to stand up for themselves sometimes, and if nothing else that sub accomplishes that.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 06:08 PM
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A person cannot compel another to sacrifice their body for another. It's the basic tenant of bodily autonomy, and it's for this reason that women can terminate their pregnancy if they so choose. The same argument can be made for men who are on the hook with support for 18+ years. They are legally compelled without consent. I suspect that if you asked most men they'd prefer the choices and responsibility women have to their own when it comes to reproductive rights.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 05:46 PM
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Women are told that they shouldn't have "opened their legs" all the time as well. True, but they have legally enshrined reproductive rights regardless. Men do not.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 05:18 PM
1

Guess I don't see a problem with this. If both are fully cognizant of the arrangement, more power to them.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 05:13 PM
1

God I hope so.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 01:25 AM
1

I might consider it were they making the accusation against you. ...of course, that's assuming it was a false accusation. You seem like a piece of shit that would have to rape someone though.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 01:24 AM
1

Wasn't talking to you, retard. Go lick some windows.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 01:13 AM
1

I won't tolerate barely literate douchebags, I don't give two shits what "community" we're talking about. /u/Mairuzu123 is a fucking moron. Sugar coating it won't change that fact.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 01:05 AM
1

Says the person with an almost-grasp of the english language. I'm not sure what you intended to say, but it doesn't really matter. You're an idiot.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 12:48 AM
3

Looks like an ad. If you want specific information given out at that airport, find someone to buy some ad space about it.
/r/MensRights07/06/19 12:03 AM
1

Two words; Fuck. Off.
/r/MensRights06/06/19 11:56 PM
3

No idea, but the judges and mediators in my county are a bunch of misandric, arrogant pieces of shit. The judge got pissed at me for "wasting the court's time" when I'd file an order to show cause because mom wasn't following the court order, blaming me for mom's behavior. I had a mediator tell me that 4 marriages, 2 in the past year, is perfectly fine for kids to be around. That drunken rage from the husband that forced them from the house and had the police involvement? Perfectly fucking fine.…
/r/MensRights06/06/19 02:45 PM
8

Ah, different country. I hope for the best for you, and I hope you get the resolution you're after. I wish we had the same tools here in CA.
/r/MensRights06/06/19 06:10 AM
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In CA, at least, cops won't enforce COs. They're there to keep the peace and that's it. That's precisely what they did in this case, so I wouldn't get your hopes up about a resolution from the super. An order to show cause is the first step in the process of having the courts hold mom accountable for her shitty behavior. I had to do it a few times before mom started behaving herself...well ok, no. I had to do it a few times before the judge finally got angry at mom instead of me for mom's behavi…
/r/MensRights06/06/19 05:57 AM
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I'd be in the courthouse first thing tomorrow filing an order to show cause. Let her explain her behavior to the judge.
/r/MensRights06/06/19 05:35 AM
3

I love the trolling nature of this. However, because I'm a misanthrope and have little regard for the public's intelligence, I worry this will become a thing where everyone is taking pride in their sexuality. What a stupid thing to be proud of. Who cares who you do what with? Have pride in something you overcame. Have pride in something you accomplished. But to be proud of your sexuality... ...makes you one of the dumbest people on the planet.
/r/MensRights05/06/19 10:05 PM
2

And in your attempt to make a point that the kids came second, you focused on a parent first. You misunderstand. I bring that up to highlight, in part, how you need to be phrasing your requests. If anyone in the legal system gets the impression you are doing this for you and not your kids, you aren't going to get anywhere. If a judge allows this behavior then it suggests you could have a divorce where the kids grow up and never participate in anything they ask for because both parents refuse to …
/r/MensRights04/06/19 06:56 PM
1

Ok, but if she says no to anything I want, where does that leave me? The kids? Notice how the kids came second here. Legally it is allowable for her to put the kids in the middle of it. So here's what I'd recommend; ask her to attend coparenting therapy with you. This gives you both a neutral 3rd party to help resolve conflicts, plus it gives you both the language you'll need to resolve these issues on your own. If she doesn't want to go I'd highly suggest going back to court to get the CO modif…
/r/MensRights04/06/19 06:05 PM
1

I am not a lawyer and this isn't legal advice ( /r/legaladvice is thataway ). ​ You can't promise your kids' time when they're with the other parent. That's simply common courtesy. She's being a cunt about it, a simple conversation would have sufficed, but ultimately she's correct; work together on anything that impacts their schedules at either house.
/r/MensRights04/06/19 05:14 PM
1

Don't dismiss your own mental well being. She obviously fucked with your head, and you have the attachment to *her* child to consider. Yes, she was expensive.
/r/MensRights31/05/19 08:16 PM
2

Well that's a little better I guess, but financially supporting her, even a little bit? If it's the sex you're after, hookers are infinitely cheaper.
/r/MensRights31/05/19 06:16 PM
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Sadly this is a common enough pattern that it'd be a little surprising if OP doesn't end up back with her at some point. I don't want to be the wet blanket here, and good on him for taking a stand, but he allowed a woman and her son to move in with him in the first place.
/r/MensRights31/05/19 04:56 PM
3

Dude, lol.
/r/MensRights31/05/19 04:17 AM
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Advice for those who are ever in a similar situation: "Your opinion is noted", then continue on with your life. Had the OP merely uttered those words when this crazy chick was badgering him it might have shut down a nasty situation before it even developed. Had she kept up 20 questions, you pull out your phone and start a recording, then repeat the phrase..perhaps with a smile. She still keeps it up, remove yourself from the situation by going home. Once secured in your premise, call the police …
/r/MensRights31/05/19 04:08 AM
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Ah, ok. I would still heavily recommend a lawyer. You aren't supposed to be able to change a CO without a significant change in circumstance, but a lot of judges and mediators tend to push their luck. On your own you risk angering the judge ( shouldn't be relevant, but is ), whereas the lawyer will have at least a minimal understanding, if not a full blown working relationship, with court officers which lessens this risk. Good luck. You and your daughter have my sympathies.
/r/MensRights30/05/19 11:12 PM
1

Do you currently have an established CO ( Custody Order )? It seems you do, and absent a motion to modify the venue, it should establish jurisdiction ( as I understand it, although as I've said before: I'm not a lawyer nor is this legal advice ). My daughter's mother tried the same thing ( ironically in Sacramento, CA ) and I was able to get her case thrown out because of it.
/r/MensRights30/05/19 08:48 PM
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You might still be able to get the case dismissed due to jurisdiction differences. I'm curious though; what was mom's complaint that predicated the ex parte?
/r/MensRights30/05/19 06:49 PM
5

Well, biologically speaking that's not wrong. Females are the gateholders to procreation ( due to how expensive it is for the female ), and as such it's up to the male to pursue the right to mate, at least in our species. You see this pattern repeated throughout the animal kingdom. It's the method used to produce stronger offspring. Speaking generically of course, as there will always be exceptions.
/r/MensRights29/05/19 05:38 PM
1

Not an idiot, you've got some stressful shit going on. Completely understandable.
/r/MensRights29/05/19 04:10 PM
6

And you can't ( won't? ) answer the clear and concise question, which suggests really all we need to know about the discussion, doesn't it?
/r/MensRights29/05/19 02:25 PM
3

Really? Then what was the point of that little blurb if not to enhance the "beauty" of the subject?
/r/MensRights29/05/19 01:26 PM
6

Let me add to it: they're beautiful because they hide their feelings and suffering? Feels like the wrong message to be sending to a demographic which has the highest suicide rate.
/r/MensRights29/05/19 01:22 PM
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https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/new/ I wouldn't risk going it alone; if she has counsel they could chew you up with nothing more than the lawyers knowledge of that particular court and it's mediators and judges.
/r/MensRights29/05/19 01:09 PM
5

Oh, and May 30th is thursday, not friday. I'd feel bad if that were overlooked and it screwed you over.
/r/MensRights29/05/19 06:05 AM
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I have a healthy sense of self preservation, so don't look for me to be throwing myself in front of any bullets anytime soon. Didn't used to be that way, but I guess as I've gotten older and more aware of the bullshit of societal expectations it kinda flipped a switch in me. Folks certainly expect me to step up in those kinds of situations, and I don't know why it's always me they look towards. Just recently, on a train ( bart ) and some dude is talking to his shoe and acting jumpy, folks are lo…
/r/MensRights29/05/19 05:52 AM
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I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. Further, you're in the wrong sub. However... Ex parte orders are usually predicated on some perceived emergency, so you have some idea what she's going to throw out there. You really want to get in contact with a lawyer in the county she's filing in, like tomorrow, because the lawyer will know how to counter whatever nonsense claim she throws out AND get the court to delay proceedings...possibly even get the judge pissed at mom for trying to pull …
/r/MensRights29/05/19 05:47 AM
3

Well, and the fappening certainly didn't hurt anyone's career.
/r/MensRights28/05/19 08:56 PM
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The pessimistic part of me thinks these were intentionally leaked, then made a big deal about in order to drive up interest.
/r/MensRights28/05/19 08:05 PM
2

There are a ton of us in the exact same position. I think that once you get to a certain age you stop caring if you ever find that unicorn. I know even if I find a verifiable unicorn I'll just let her walk on by.
/r/MensRights28/05/19 07:38 PM
1

I always have my ears open for projection, and this sounds like it. In my mind, it's probably the reverse of all the bad from the incel sub; folks that didn't know how to play the game, so failed horribly at it and grew resentful because of it.
/r/MensRights28/05/19 07:34 PM
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I get where he's coming from having dealt with a very similar situation. Mom isn't mom; she's a "friend" who thinks I'm too mean and hard on our child, and expresses this to our child repeatedly, along with all the lying and such. Now, I would never in a million years stoop to the same level as mom, but I understand his frustrations. It's hard to be the good guy when everyone seems bent against you, and it's not fair to the child to be put in the middle of it. From the adult perspective, we want…
/r/MensRights28/05/19 07:22 PM
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Remember; civil disobedience requires the civil part, otherwise it doesn't work. Stay calm, refute the points with logic and data, let the opposite party make an ass out of themselves.
/r/MensRights28/05/19 04:45 PM
1

I used to think that hate was just an emotion and therefore not toxic, but I've come to understand that hate is a willful emotion; that is you have to actively create it within you. You have to actively maintain it within you. This distorts and corrupts your thought processes. You don't use hate, it uses you. Always and inevitably.
/r/MensRights28/05/19 01:28 PM
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Hate begets hate. It's a toxic emotion that controls you and encourages groupthink; "us vs them". Any powerful emotion is the enemy to rational thought, which is really what should predicate action.
/r/MensRights27/05/19 11:19 PM
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Be fair. Ideology is addicting, and if you get hooked young it's hard to break free. I commend her on being able to admit her mistakes and indeed, even recognizing them as mistakes.
/r/MensRights27/05/19 11:17 PM
0

Says the needy bitch who can't comprehend being alone.
/r/MensRights26/05/19 11:33 PM
0

Yes; your premise that you must be surrounded by something. You don't. Be alone if there aren't any better options.
/r/MensRights26/05/19 05:33 PM
0

Not really. I mean, sure; edge cases, ok. If you are just aware enough to see your friends are idiots, but deluded enough to think you aren't..ok, that's a problem. However, most people are either moronic enough to think they aren't, or intelligent enough to know they aren't.
/r/MensRights26/05/19 07:11 AM
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As long as they're sincere I think men will fall over themselves for the chance, I mean look at any openly anti-feminist or conservative girl who gets on youtube lol I don't blame men in the slightest for being attracted to them because they aren't a bunch of man-haters. There's a world of difference between finding them attractive and wanting to build a life together, the latter is really where the problem lies. Our society is predicated on men and women pairing up and producing offspring, and …
/r/MensRights25/05/19 06:08 PM
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It takes two to consent to a relationship, you can't force men to go out with women as much as certain political factions like feminism and traditionalism might want us to. Thus the shaming. Man-child. Peterpan. Porn addiction, gaming addiction..ect..basically anything to try to manipulate men into giving up activities which have a better ROI than dating. I think they're wasting their time. The current generation of men are know they have options now, I'm not sure how successful they'll be at ge…
/r/MensRights25/05/19 05:43 PM
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She's an idiot if she accepts data uncritically. Most people are idiots, unfortunately. So cut the dead weight and surround yourself with people who aren't idiots.
/r/MensRights25/05/19 02:33 PM
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I don't understand why folks seem to need the drama. You have an idiot on your friend list...so unfriend them and move on. You aren't going to convince anyone of anything, particularly not on facebook, so save yourself some stress and don't try. Go outside, have a beer, and enjoy the day.
/r/MensRights25/05/19 02:12 PM
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It's more basic than that; relationships just aren't worth it. They even touch on it in the article; This phenomenon is triggered by an overburdened sense of responsibility, and when the pressure becomes too unbearable it causes the person to pull away and unplug from society in a kind of self-imposed exile. I'd suggest this, combined with insane parasitic entitled potential mates, is all you need to arrive where they are, and where the US will be shortly. Take my situation, for instance ( I app…
/r/MensRights25/05/19 01:35 PM
2

It was just as stupid the first time you posted this. It's still stupid and sexist.
/r/MensRights25/05/19 12:34 AM
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Comments? Stupid comment from TV, mildly sexist assuming all women would behave in such a fashion. I maintain that the problem isn't women, but the legal advantages granted them based on nothing more than their gender. I have known plenty of decent, honorable people, a lot of whom happen to be women. I refuse to play the AWALT game.
/r/MensRights24/05/19 11:29 PM
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That, too, is a horrible idea. Unfortunately, that's the current state of the law, and one of the many reasons men's rights exists.
/r/MensRights21/05/19 04:52 PM
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I’m not saying that. In no way should there be a system where a man can force a women into keeping a pregnancy. What I said was an alternative where BOTH parties agree to the pregnancy under the circumstances the father will have sole and legal custody once the child is born and if the mother breaks that mutually agreed upon contract then there may be consequences. Idk just food for thought That's still attempting to legally compel the woman to follow through on the pregnancy. It's worthy of con…
/r/MensRights21/05/19 04:36 PM
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Sure, the man can try to convince her to complete the pregnancy. Other than that? No, there's nothing in the legal system that can compel a woman to carry to term at the discretion of the male...nor should there be.
/r/MensRights20/05/19 07:59 PM
1

Socially, women have more struggles than men. You think? Men are told almost from birth that they're monsters, that there's something wrong with us. We're cut on without consent ( circumcision ), we're medicated in school because of our biology, we're told that we are to sacrifice ourselves for others ( time, money, lives ). We have no inherent worth; no one cares about some random dude on the street. Male problems are invisible because of this. It's only through what a man can do for others tha…
/r/MensRights19/05/19 02:58 AM
1

Not sure I'm on board with your rather loose definition of "oppressed". Legally, it's really no contest; men are oppressed, women are privileged. There is simply no right that men have that women do not, but the same can not be said in the reverse; bodily autonomy, reproductive law and the potential for forced conscription are the big ones off the top of my head.
/r/MensRights19/05/19 02:25 AM
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No opinion, no responsibility.
/r/MensRights16/05/19 05:02 PM
1

I'm using your intelligence against you. Actually, I guess technically, you're using it against yourself. I presented evidence which counters your argument and you returned with...what? Feelings? Hopes and prayers? The onus is on you to prove your point, with evidence where appropriate ( and it's appropriate here ). Your ignorance on this topic is astounding, particularly since you don't really understand what I, or the article I linked, has said.
/r/MensRights16/05/19 03:45 PM
1

I'm not entirely sure I buy that you "aducsted" ( educated? ) yourself, given you aren't even demonstrating basic competency in the material I presented. Marriage isn't about 'convenience', and yes; love can be ( and often is ) that fragile. Rewrite history if it makes you feel better, but you're only doing a disservice to yourself.
/r/MensRights16/05/19 02:54 PM
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A stupidly lopsided contract at that. One men should stay as far from as possible. It always gives me a chuckle when people try to make marriage about love; it's manipulative, and often the person making the argument is trying to get the other to ignore how dangerous that contract is to them. Not suggesting that's what the OP is up to, but I'm not entirely convinced it's not either. Marriage; not even once.
/r/MensRights15/05/19 07:03 PM
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Educate thyself: https://theweek.com/articles/475141/how-marriage-changed-over-centuries Relevant quote: What role did love play? For most of human history, almost none at all. Marriage was considered too serious a matter to be based on such a fragile emotion.
/r/MensRights15/05/19 06:40 PM
9

You seem mentally ill. Seek therapy.
/r/MensRights14/05/19 08:58 PM
3

Good for him for putting his child first, but this seems excessive and dangerous. Fixing her shit is a bit much, but watching her sister's kids seems like a recipe for disaster. Some of the other things just seem to be infantizing mom; going with her on craig's list hookups? Buying kid stuff that mom should be handling? Is she not an adult? Shouldn't she handle her shit on her own? ​ This isn't "teamwork", this is dad having two dependents, not one.
/r/MensRights13/05/19 05:07 PM
1

A lot of what we call "self worth" is based off of external validation. Given the importance of sex ( right behind breathing and food ), isn't it kind of ridiculous to suggest the sexual opinions of others carry no weight? We need to realize we aren't these perfect beings of logic. We're animals, wrapped in a very thin layer of rationality, particularly our young. Mind you, I'm not suggesting we let the opinions of others control our lives, or that we go to the extreme in seeking their approval,…
/r/MensRights11/05/19 05:30 PM
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What a sad and confused generation. Both young men and women want sexual attention from the opposite sex. It's hardwired into us. It's that much feared ( and equally misunderstood ) "objectification" we hear so much about. Except today's generation has been so bullshitted that they don't understand this dynamic.
/r/MensRights11/05/19 05:46 AM
3

Fuck chivalry. I'll show consideration to any who deserve it, contempt to those that don't. Tried humble once. Worst afternoon of my life.
/r/MensRights07/05/19 02:48 PM
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Bodily autonomy. I don't have a problem with circumcision, necessarily. Rather, my problem is the lack of choice. Forcing babies to get the procedure done is a horrible violation of the baby's body on behalf of the parents and medical professionals, at least when it's done "just because" ( medical necessity would be different ). If as an adult a man decides to get the procedure done; more power to him.
/r/MensRights06/05/19 08:19 PM
3

I don't see the problem with this post. His weight is something they both agree is a problem, and more over his food addiction truly sounds like a problem. btw, it doesn't sound like she's fat. She never specifies, but it sounds like she's skinny because of her food issues. So they both have work to do. More than this post, however, I think it's a valid concern regardless of the gender. You want to be sexually attracted to your partner, and if they do something to fundamentally alter that it's w…
/r/MensRights06/05/19 07:29 PM
20

A horrible person has horrible opinions. Noted. Why do you folks visit these subs? Is it just to satisfy your outrage addiction?
/r/MensRights06/05/19 05:02 PM
2

Sadly, this could be any number of men out there. It's a common enough story, which when viewed against the backdrop of who has and has not had the procedure done, should be terrifying. Any man who cares about his own sovereignty should get himself snipped when he's done having children.
/r/MensRights04/05/19 08:07 PM
1

And thank you for pointing out yet another flaw in that grand ol' institution called marriage. See, if you don't get married, that can't happen. Marriage; not even once.
/r/MensRights04/05/19 05:52 PM
8

A vasectomy is just a good idea; it takes all guess work out of the process and, if nothing else is appealing about it, it protects the man getting one ( although you want to be sure to get tested once every couple years to make sure it's not reversing itself ). Had one done 10 years ago ( as I was single, I had to find a doctor that would do it because the first two wanted my wife's approval...and wouldn't budge ), don't regret it for a moment. Since then I've had a woman come at me with her pr…
/r/MensRights04/05/19 03:17 PM
2

So? Sticks and stones and all that. The implication in my post is that speech can't be "toxic" or "dangerous"; those are just labels used to justify even more horrific behavior ( censorship ). Plus...I really like the idea of giving people a platform to show how insane they are. Hell, I may even jump in and encourage it. Silence them and it festers; nothing is fixed.
/r/MensRights03/05/19 04:07 PM
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Why should reddit do anything? Less is more when it comes to censorship, which is really what we're talking about here. I may think the nonsense coming out of someone's mouth ( or keyboard...whatever ) is horseshit, but I'll never call for them to be silenced on any platform. In truth I'm worried about this latest trend of calling speech one doesn't like "toxic" or "dangerous". It's like we're lining up to allow censorship believing, stupidly, that it'll be OK because it's only for content we do…
/r/MensRights03/05/19 03:46 PM
2

You're acting like a dick, and you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to the law. Were I you I'd shut my mouth, take my lumps and move on. How embarrassed you are by your behavior in the future is going to be determined by how quickly you do what I suggest.
/r/MensRights03/05/19 02:51 AM
1

So she(?) doesn't like it, who cares?
/r/MensRights02/05/19 12:41 AM
1

...and avoid the crazy ones. The moment you sniff "not emotionally stable", it's time to walk.
/r/MensRights01/05/19 10:07 PM
3

This is not legal advice and I am not a lawyer. I would only cooperate with court orders, otherwise I would keep myself as far away from her as possible. No contact, don't answer her calls, hang up when she does call.
/r/MensRights01/05/19 09:53 PM
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It's the old "kick in the nuts for a laugh" trope. To be fair, I could see how she might be creeped out by some strange dude looking lovingly at her and caressing her cheek.
/r/MensRights01/05/19 05:57 PM
1

Which word(s) didn't you understand?
/r/MensRights01/05/19 02:50 PM
1

So the article you list is fully of idiocy, yet that's what you choose to emulate. Fucking stupid wasn't a strong enough phrase to describe that behavior.
/r/MensRights01/05/19 05:19 AM
3

Is the goal to be just like feminists, only for men? Because you're doing a wonderful job. I advocate for, instead, sanity. For instance, your attempt at equating rape with objectification is grade A horseshit. Look up false equivalency.
/r/MensRights01/05/19 12:00 AM
2

Oh, I feel properly shamed for not wanting to play the "victimization" game. Go "feminist" about men's rights if you want, but that seems fucking stupid to me.
/r/MensRights30/04/19 11:22 PM
4

I would? Tell me, amazo, what else do you think I'd be doing?
/r/MensRights30/04/19 11:02 PM
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The "America's Ass" thing: it was hilarious. The problem isn't that they were objectifying men, it's that we're all so terrified of offending women that we're not allowed to acknowledge them wholly...which, yes, can include jokes about female body parts. I'd rather not follow feminists down this particular rabbit hole; there was nothing wrong with that joke, it was a good addition to the movie.
/r/MensRights30/04/19 08:17 PM
2

As goodmod said; speak with your lawyer. There may be jurisdiction nuances that need to be considered and I am not a lawyer. However, that reads as though "controlled expenses" are those that *you* make decisions on. ie: if you aren't the one who decides to buy it, it's not your responsibility. To put it another way, her expenses are not yours. As long as you can show your child's needful things have been purchased in a timely manner, I'd imagine you're in the clear. Ask yourself this question: …
/r/MensRights30/04/19 01:40 PM
1

Court Order.
/r/MensRights30/04/19 04:34 AM
1

What does your CO say?
/r/MensRights30/04/19 03:27 AM
4

Are women so smothered by the blanket of victimhood that we can’t concede that men face issues too? Isn’t the hallmark of intersectionality finding victimhood everywhere? There it is, the problem. I found it! Intersectionality is about victimization status. This pervasive believe in being a victim is precisely and exactly what's wrong in today's society. We should be smothering this kind of nonsense, not encouraging it.
/r/MensRights27/04/19 03:22 AM
1

I wonder how much neuroticism plays into this. If we're talking about group trends, women tend to rate higher in neuroticism...which might explain their higher rates of visiting the dr. I know for myself that I don't go to the dr just because; I need a reason, and it needs to be a good reason to justify wasting the time and money it takes for me to go.
/r/MensRights26/04/19 08:24 PM
2

I was in an abusive relationship, but it never passed the threshold for criminal abuse. She was very manipulative, emotionally abusive. I was young and stupid so didn't realize why I would be angry about some nonsense she pulled ( like spending all her money so I'd have to cover rent again, for the 3rd month in a row ), go to talk to her about it and come away feeling like I was the problem. She'd twist me into doing things I didn't want to do, and if I decided to hang out with my friends she'd …
/r/MensRights24/04/19 08:11 PM
8

Religion served a purpose, and maybe it still does, but it's worth exploring what purpose that is; a cohesive binding of people together under a single value system. To date nothing has been as effective as religion in this regard. The social chaos we're experiencing today could be a direct result of the weakening of those bonds with nothing to replace them. Perhaps this phase will lead to a more generic value system not beholden to any single religion; that would be exciting to watch. If you co…
/r/MensRights24/04/19 06:27 PM
2

Sounds like you surround yourself with horrible people if those are your only experiences. I'm smelling a whiff of projection too. I have plenty of gay friends. It's never been an issue. I do tend to avoid drama however, which may explain why your perspective sounds so alien to me.
/r/MensRights24/04/19 06:00 PM
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Another, and imho much more likely explanation is a rise in 'self hatred' and 'hopelessness' among men who have been taught that all men are responsible for oppressing women, see, men love women, and it hurts us to have that lie shoved down our throats all day. And the discrimination, the kill all men media campaigns, the smash the patriarchy media campaigns, the future is female, boys are stupid throw rocks at them, it adds up. It causes self hatred, and hopelessness. I think it's a bit more ba…
/r/MensRights24/04/19 07:27 AM
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Call this: 1-800-273-8255 That's the suicide hotline. You deserve to be happy, and you can be. What you are suffering from is a well known condition, and because it's well known it's highly treatable. There is hope, even though it doesn't feel that way to you now. Seek help immediately. Don't let her ruin you, and don't let her ruin your child.
/r/MensRights23/04/19 09:02 PM
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Right back you; don't give up the fight. May not feel as though you can feel anything but the sadness and depression, but there's light at the end of that tunnel. See a therapist, surround yourself with good people, and focus on your children. You'll find it.
/r/MensRights23/04/19 03:52 PM
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No idea who this was directed to or what it's related to, but here's a paper detailing how women ( as a group ) tend to rate higher in the trait of Neuroticism ( and agreeableness ). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2031866/ ​ This data, btw, is what got Damore fired...after several of his female coworkers were so distraught over the memo that they had to take a few days off of work ( an act that doesn't appear to have been intentionally ironic ).
/r/MensRights23/04/19 03:26 PM
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Why do women need me to do anything at all? This bicycle has more important things to do. You should try roaring at them. See that helps.
/r/MensRights23/04/19 03:23 AM
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You like what you like, the only person who could possibly have a problem with that is you ( if what you like effectively eliminates your dating options, and then that's your fault ).
/r/MensRights22/04/19 09:17 PM
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He's already gotten advice, now he just needs to do it. That's always the catch, isn't it? I've seen in I don't know how many times; dude shows up, describes a horrific situation, then when given good advice he proceeds to make excuses as to why he can't execute said advice. It's largely why I stopped bothering over in that sub. Too depressing.
/r/MensRights17/04/19 02:07 PM
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I've always been kinda blah about this. Sure they have standards; we all do. I don't fault them for aiming high. The problem occurs, of course, when they then turn around and bitch/moan about "where have all the good men gone", but up and to that point I don't have a problem with this behavior.
/r/MensRights17/04/19 02:03 PM
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Well, this situation is pretty much of your own making. You are unable to afford the services you need to create a happy and healthy environment for you and your kids because you are voluntarily giving mom gifts. I get your perspective, but understand that dollar for dollar you could be doing a better job creating a healthy and happy environment for your kids than you are currently doing. Seriously; talk to a lawyer. The more I learn of your situation, the more important that becomes.
/r/MensRights16/04/19 11:07 PM
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Who ordered the child support? Normally support orders follow custody orders is why I ask.
/r/MensRights16/04/19 10:13 PM
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I hear your concerns, but there are things you're going to have to let go of. For your own health, and that of your children. Hard Truths ahead. You and mom have a toxic relationship. Staying together for the kids isn't doing them any favors, don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise. Step-dad: This is going to happen, pretty definitely. It's obviously a huge button, and she knows it, so you better work on getting used to the idea because she will wind you up over it otherwise, provoking you i…
/r/MensRights16/04/19 09:59 PM
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Definitely talk to a lawyer, because I feel as though you have some misconceptions that are hamstringing you. For instance; were you married when your children were born? Do you currently have a CO? If Yes and No respectively, you have just as much right to your children as mom does. If you do have a CO, then you follow the CO to the letter, and assume any grey areas are in your benefit until clarified otherwise. For reference, my "ex" was very anti-therapist as well ( because she knew she was n…
/r/MensRights16/04/19 08:35 PM
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I don't fight to protect women from anything. Equality means I look out for my own, and presumably everyone else looks out for theirs.
/r/MensRights16/04/19 05:58 PM
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Lawyer up. Talk to a lawyer before anything else, and don't do anything below until you get the greenlight from a lawyer. I am not a lawyer, and the below may or may not be useful to you. One thing I wish I had done right off the bat; request the court order the children to a therapist, and you two to coparenting counseling. It would have saved my daughter an incredible amount of pain and suffering. Tip: Find a child therapist you like first, take them as soon as possible with or without mom's i…
/r/MensRights16/04/19 01:56 PM
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Bullshit. Your own illustration gives lie to this notion: ...And remember just because women have bigger issues that does not mean men's issues do not exist or that they are not valid... Valuing one set of issues over another is a shitty way of trying to demonstrate solidarity. Others have already handled the myth that it's really only a minority of feminists who feel the way you describe.
/r/MensRights15/04/19 02:34 PM
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The position I am arguing against is that women where uniquely oppressed. Ah. And I am not. I view oppression as one group oppressing another and if both groups are oppressed then neither are. Viewing oppression through the lens of gender limits your scope. Even if you throw in fiscal and political classes to the mix you still can't get an accurate picture. Society is larger, more complex than any single definition you might want to give it. Further, oppression itself is a squirrely concept; the…
/r/MensRights13/04/19 07:22 PM
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You are such a treat. You are the one who claims that women were oppressed, and that necessarily by men. That is a feminist argument, and it's derived from Marxism. To Marxism, capitalism is the oppressor, to feminism, men are the oppressor. In claiming that women are oppressed, you are claiming that men are their oppressors. I'll say it again; I never said that, ms newman. Yes, women were oppressed. That's historical fact. Where you make your stunning leap of logic is in assuming it's men who a…
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:43 PM
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Men that where fit for military duty where given the right to vote in exchange for being subject to the draft. I've seen this argument brought up a number of times, and as attractive as it may be I find it flawed. Participating in society necessitates the abdication of certain rights. It's intrinsic in the process. The equitable exchange, then, would be a voice in how society operates. This is a necessary component in order to a have a "free" society. Meaning, yes, men shouldn't be forced to reg…
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:32 PM
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You have such a hardon for marxism, you see it everywhere. I never brought it up, and yes, oppression can exist absent marxism. You are a joke.
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:27 PM
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You mistake is in assuming I'm comparing men and women. I'm not. The fact that women faced inequalities which were addressed by feminism is not in any way relevant to the fact that men face inequalities as well. Folks don't seem to be capable of comprehending this dynamic.
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:20 PM
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oppression Not sure why you needed me to google that for you, but there you go.
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:18 PM
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You seem pretty clear that women were (are?) oppressed. This is solid 100% grade-A feminism and marxist to boot. The oppression dialectic is Marxist, and that's all it is. Well, seems you have it all figured out. From what little I've posted, you've constructed quite the narrative that allows you to be outraged. Shine on you crazy diamond. Understand, however, you really have no idea what's being talked about here.
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:08 PM
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I do not. Gendered roles, by themselves, aren't a bad thing. There's a reason you see that pattern repeat throughout history, after all. The problem comes from institutionalizing those roles. Women were seen as "home makers", thus their educational and financial opportunities were artificially constricted. In the same sense that men today see their family opportunities constricted, mind you. Both are examples of oppression and are wrong. Feminism, for all it's bad traits, fought against this for…
/r/MensRights13/04/19 06:06 PM
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I am quite aware of male suffrage. You'll note that we were talking about female oppression, however, so it wasn't relevant to the overall point..hence I didn't mention it.
/r/MensRights13/04/19 05:55 PM
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So then you believe in the Marxistish dialectic that we live in a patriarchy designed to benefit all men at the expense of all women? I didn't say that, Ms Newman. The only dichotomy here is that there are 2 groups in the world, the oppressed and their oppressors and that it's the duty of the oppressed to rise up in a bloody revolution to overthrow their oppressors. That's worked wonderfully around the world, hasn't it? Didn't say that either. Please, tell us about the feminist things (real thin…
/r/MensRights13/04/19 05:50 PM
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Women were never oppressed? Why, then, could women not have their own bank accounts? Credit cards? Why could women not vote, the most fundamental right any participant of a society should have? Don't fall for a false dichotomy. Yes, feminism has always had a crazy, man-hating element to it, but that doesn't mean everything they support is somehow wrong.
/r/MensRights13/04/19 05:19 PM
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Basically, being "trans" is meaningless around here. Most don't care, I certainly don't. Although I will certainly get annoyed if someone tries inappropriately elevate it's relevancy.
/r/MensRights11/04/19 07:55 PM
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This always seemed self inflicted to me. If the male products are cheaper...buy them. If you don't want to because you want the pretty colors or scents...that's kinda on you, innit?
/r/MensRights10/04/19 07:19 PM
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That's the thing; if I don't feel threatened, I won't respond with violence. A person barely approaching 100lbs? Unless they have a weapon or is acting as if they were on drugs, I won't consider them a threat until proven otherwise. If I'm resorting to violence, it's because I legitimately feared for my safety. Longer term fears of repercussions take a back seat to immediate physical safety.
/r/MensRights10/04/19 07:18 AM
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I'll do whatever I have to, to defend myself. If I feel threatened, I'm ending the threat quickly and efficiently. Your gender doesn't enter into it.
/r/MensRights10/04/19 03:52 AM
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No, but it does differentiate between the younger and older generation. The latter which is having more sex than the former, presumably. ​ That age bracket is particularly relevant because that's the child bearing age, so less sex at that age means less children being born ( correlation, not causation ).
/r/MensRights08/04/19 10:42 PM
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Bear in mind, I'm not sure what the supposed benefit of marriage is for men either. If marriage represents a horrendous risk, then there must be something amazing to offset that risk, right? What is that?
/r/MensRights08/04/19 03:59 PM
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Speaking only for myself, I think any man considering marriage in this day and age is an idiot. I don't blame women for this. I blame the legal environment surrounding marriage which has made it a horrible risk for men. Sure, happy marriages exist, and I'm thrilled for those that have one. However, should the woman decide to leave the marriage, she's often advised to do horrible things in order to gain the upper hand. A man can be locked up, locked out of his house, lose access to his kids...hav…
/r/MensRights08/04/19 02:56 PM
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Short version: Poor economic possibilities for men result in fewer births. They get so close to the root cause, then veer off into porno land and other male blaming techniques ( "low socioeconomic men don't have the confidence to pursue women" ).
/r/MensRights08/04/19 01:07 PM
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I'm resistant to the notion that we must attach toxic to uniquely feminine/masculine traits. It obscures the discussion. What you might considered to be "toxic" is often times a symptom of a deeper problem; ie, the cause it is what should be considered, and that is often genderless.
/r/MensRights07/04/19 09:25 PM
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I have gay friends. It hardly comes up, honestly. No one cares. ​ You sound young, am I right? If so, understand highschool and lower is not representative of the real world.
/r/MensRights03/04/19 10:53 PM
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Nonsense. Revenues slide, they have to explain themselves to the board. As far as the employees; that's part of the deal. If they're harmed as a result of management's stupid decisions, welcome to the club. That's one of the things you consider before working somewhere, and if you see idiots running a company into the ground you go find another job. If you're competent, that's not a challenge. If you are inept, then I don't care if it's a challenge.
/r/MensRights02/04/19 08:19 PM
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The management team, obviously. Same as any company. And like any company, loss of revenue is the only consequence they understand.
/r/MensRights02/04/19 08:05 PM
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By putting their name on it, Gillette is endorsing the toxic message. It's as simple as that. If the loss of dollars hurts them, maybe they'll think twice before letting some idiot ruin their brand.
/r/MensRights02/04/19 07:58 PM
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Fuck off. If anything, birth control is a men's right issue far more than a women's rights issue, given the legal climate men face in family court. ​
/r/MensRights01/04/19 06:37 AM
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Wishes are appreciated, beer more so, but if you go back and read the thread you'll see a fundemental flaw in /u/tenchineuro's posts. I'm talking about this specific instance, he's so triggered he can't differentiate between this specific instance and anything else he's feeling outraged over. He's useless. He'd be better suited over at /r/Feminism given his inability for rational thought.
/r/MensRights01/04/19 05:29 AM
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Ah, I see. You're an idiot looking to play the victim game. Have fun with that.
/r/MensRights31/03/19 11:48 PM
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Focus; we're talking about a specific situation, not generics. We have no data suggesting dad didn't want this child prior to birth. So I guess it was not her child at all and someone else is responsible, can't hold the mom responsible for the children she choose to birth, can we? Are you unable to see the flaw in this argument? I'm not suggesting mom isn't responsible for her child's finances, I'm merely pointing out that dad is half responsible...A responsibility he ducked out of country inste…
/r/MensRights31/03/19 08:08 PM
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So if the woman skipped town and the dad raised his child on his own with his own income, would the mom owe him some cash? Of course. So this is about her, it's not child support at all. This may come as a shock to you, but raising a child is horrendously expensive. If two people decide to have a child, they are both fiscally responsible for it. If one person ghosts out without contributing, they are putting undo financial hardship on the other. In this situation, it sound as though mom compromi…
/r/MensRights31/03/19 07:40 PM
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This doesn't hurt my feelings at all. If the story is as it claims; she raised her child on her own, and with her own income, then damn right dad owes her some cash. Had he contributed, she could have put more money towards retirement or her own personal fiscal goals. She was deprived of that opportunity because he didn't help out.
/r/MensRights29/03/19 09:50 PM
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Interesting, thanks.
/r/MensRights22/03/19 12:00 AM
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Ya, I'm not sure. If advertisers pay by view, it's implied that a certain number of views equal a conversion. By linking to an archive, we reduce their views and thereby reduce the number of views per conversion, boosting the value of each view. ie: 1 "click through" per 1,000 views. If instead we link directly to the site in question, we change that equation and dilute the value of each view resulting in lower ad revenue against resources consumed. ie: 1 "click through" per 10,000 views. I have…
/r/MensRights21/03/19 04:42 PM
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Good information, thank you.
/r/MensRights21/03/19 03:57 PM
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I thought that was nationwide, but perhaps it's just CA. I'm the group admin for a small business plan, and I can tell you that we're not allowed to charge men/women different prices. ​ Maybe it's the non-public part I'm not understanding, because I see this: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/should-women-pay-more-healthcare-services#5 where it specifically calls the practice illegal.
/r/MensRights21/03/19 03:03 PM
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The more I think about it, the more I wonder about this strategy; we're basically making each view worth more to the website in question by archiving the links. Think about it; if a website such as vice can say "off of 100,000 views we generated 10% click throughs (10,000 ), so to advertise with us will be 1000/month" ( or whatever, I'm making it up to highlight a point ), wouldn't it be worse for them if in order to get the same number of click throughs they have to get 1,000,000 views, reducin…
/r/MensRights21/03/19 01:05 PM
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She was a housewife not to raise kids or take care of the house, but to finish her degree. This dude supported her through that, and I would presumed shared at least some of the education expenses. Yet despite that, she feels as if she's owed more. This should be required reading for any man stupid enough ( or young enough ) to be considering marriage.
/r/MensRights21/03/19 12:57 PM
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Women get charged more than men for health insurance when they are younger and less than men when they are older. Point of fact, they don't. That used to be legal, but sometime in the past 10+ years that changed. Now rates are genderless, meaning men are subsidizing women's health insurance.
/r/MensRights21/03/19 04:40 AM
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First they come for our towels next they come for our jobs. Give me paper towels or give me death! Jesus.
/r/MensRights20/03/19 06:47 PM
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It's funny how weird laws are, when you think about it. We are born with natural rights; complete freedom. Laws, then, are restrictions on those freedoms. No matter the intent, laws are destructive by nature. Mind you; sometimes that detriment is worth it ( no murdering! ), but through the ignorance of the population laws aren't restricted to "better than the alternative", but rather "this makes me feel good". I wish that's what they taught in highschool civics class. That and a deep distrust of…
/r/MensRights19/03/19 08:53 PM
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I don't know that it's a feminist thing, but it's certainly a waste of time. Which I approve; the more time our elected officials spend doing nothing of value, the less time they have to spend fucking us over. As far as this particular waste of time; they're doing the typical "replace the subject with female" thing we like to throw around here. "Imagine if that were a woman they were talking about, the outrage!". It's a tactic that has it's uses when properly deployed.
/r/MensRights19/03/19 08:30 PM
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It's a gimmick bill; they're doing it in response to some abortion bill. No one is serious about it. Although...ya...the 55+ requirement is odd.
/r/MensRights19/03/19 08:09 PM
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I get where he's coming from. I went to every award ceremony, every presentation...all of it. Ya, it cost me professional opportunities, and that's fine.
/r/MensRights19/03/19 02:41 PM
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Should have challenged her to a duel. Or pointed out that chivalry only exists where ladies exist. I've done both, and it's pretty awesome.
/r/MensRights18/03/19 06:53 PM
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Ditch them both. You are obviously overly susceptible to external influence, you need to live in the real world for a while, without the internet.
/r/MensRights17/03/19 04:06 PM
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You'll figure out what I'm talking about, sooner if you ditch that cesspool of a sub.
/r/MensRights17/03/19 03:44 PM
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Mgtow wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for women Well, that's where you're wrong. There's been MGTOW for a long time, and it's not solely about women; it's about disconnecting from anything which might control you and your decisions. Minimizing governmental influence, family, even friends if they unduly control your life. Women too, of course, but they're only a small piece of the puzzle. But I thank you for your comments, as they highlight yet another problem with that sub; not only is it not MGTOW,…
/r/MensRights17/03/19 03:23 PM
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I'll admit, I do try to avoid that sub now a days, so I went and did a quick gander. Of the 20 newest posts, 16 are about women or are otherwise related to women. That's a full 80%. So yes; my original statement still stands. That sub is obsessed with women, worse than ever. Note: "obsessed" does not mean "want", it means one is so focused on something that it excludes other thought. If you all are focusing on women 80% of the time, you are still defining yourselves by that. Not necessarily "goi…
/r/MensRights17/03/19 03:16 PM
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women are the base reason why mgtow exists Are they? I don't feel that way, and I think a lot of others who follow MGTOW would find that problematic as well. If you're so focused on an external influence, can you really be said to be going your own way? Or are you merely reacting to external stimuli still?
/r/MensRights17/03/19 03:10 PM
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Worth remembering; /r/mgtow is not MGTOW. I know, the name makes it ironic, but those folks are so obsessed with women they could never consider themselves the master of their own lives, thus are not "going their own way". I don't know how you could go your way with such pent up anger and pain.
/r/MensRights17/03/19 03:33 AM
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I couldn't do that to my child, and I suspect a lot of other fathers are in the same boat. However, I absolutely recommend against any man having a child in today's legal climate for that reason. Not only are you potentially ruining your life, but that of the child.
/r/MensRights15/03/19 08:41 PM
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First hand experience, yes. I was able to conclusively prove mom to be unfit, and she was still allowed to move away with our daughter. She lied to the judge and mediator countless times, and I showed that she was lying, and it was dismissed. Judges and mediators have a lot to answer for.
/r/MensRights15/03/19 08:06 PM
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Ya, not buying the victimhood narrative. Particularly since it's not women being targeted with gendered insults based on their anatomy ( "manspreading" ). Of course, if they are being socialized, and we're still looking at the majority of gender influences throughout childhood being women, who's doing the socialization?
/r/MensRights14/03/19 08:38 PM
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I should have stopped reading when I read that one of her "authoritative sources" was a " genuinely, a professor of feminism. ". Could have saved myself a few minutes.
/r/MensRights11/03/19 06:55 PM
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Thomas Page McBee isn't a woman. Please, abstain from misgendering -- transgender men are no less male than cisgender men. Yes, they are. By definition. They weren't born a boy, they didn't have normal male physiological development, they weren't environmentally pressured as a boy. Normal males don't need surgery or hormone replacement therapy. Look; I'll call you by whatever pronoun you want me to ( if I remember ), but to suggest the lived experience of a trans person is any way comparable to …
/r/MensRights11/03/19 03:16 PM
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There was no way not to sound condescending, and it's exhausting to even try... so...
/r/MensRights10/03/19 04:05 AM
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You'll see when you get there.
/r/MensRights09/03/19 11:11 AM
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I'm a grown up who doesn't get triggered? Not much to it. I don't let things get in the way of my enjoyment.
/r/MensRights09/03/19 02:23 AM
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Saw it last night; it was no Ragnarok, but it wasn't Dark World either. I'd rate it a solid 7-8 outta 10. There absolutely were some problems with it, but that was more writing than the actress. The Stan lee cameo was probably the best one ever. All in all, worth the 20 bucks for my kid and me.
/r/MensRights08/03/19 10:43 PM
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Do yourself a favor. Recognize that at 12, you don't know shit. I don't want to sound mean here, but that's the most effective way I can think of to snap your perspective. You won't know shit for a long time. Oh, you may feel confident about what you don't know, but that's not the same as actual knowledge. It's not a replacement. Learn to recognize the difference. Feelings are fun and, at your age, so much more interesting than logic and reason. I get it. Why do I get it? Because I was there, an…
/r/MensRights07/03/19 07:00 AM
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Once they establish that you aren't as important as their kids, they start lining up ways for you to be responsible for their kids. It's completely insane, but they don't think twice about it. They get offended if you bring it up. Christ, I thought this was just my experience. I haven't dated in years, but I had chicks setting this shit up by the 3rd date. Just assuming I'd want to. I was younger and a bit flabbergasted by the whole thing, so I went along with it a few times before I realized wa…
/r/MensRights05/03/19 05:56 AM
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I've always said that the problem is that the our "justice" system allows for that kind of abuse is the problem, not women themselves.
/r/MensRights01/03/19 06:55 PM
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I know, but that wasn't really the intent of the post.
/r/MensRights25/02/19 09:18 PM
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If I'm being honest? I'd rather have been raped than go through the family court system. I wonder how many men feel the same way.
/r/MensRights24/02/19 09:01 PM
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Uh... I mean, hurrah for equality and all that, but doesn't this seem a bit 'scorched earth'? "Yes! Now you get to be as miserable as me!". I would have preferred that the draft be ruled unconstitutional instead of inflicting it on women as well.
/r/MensRights24/02/19 03:06 AM
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No. That place used to be a toxic cesspit. Haven't checked in a while, but it used to be populated by the most damaged and hurt people you could imagine. Full of anger and resentment. Not a healthy place to be at all. I say that as someone who arrived at the MGTOW choice naturally, before I ever knew it was a "thing".
/r/MensRights22/02/19 07:36 PM
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Rating high in "agreeableness" doesn't necessarily mean what you might think it means. You can think of it as a dislike of confrontation.
/r/MensRights21/02/19 08:44 PM
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Now that's just fear mongering. There's no way she would be eligible, regardless of whatever mob she brings with her. Speculation of such a situation is ridiculous.
/r/MensRights21/02/19 04:50 PM
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Can't tell if you're joking or not, but it's possibly worth pointing out regardless; AOC is 29 years old, 6 years too young to run for the office of president OR vice president. ​
/r/MensRights21/02/19 06:41 AM
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Meh,why? It's not a race. Men and women each have a unique skillset to bring to child rearing, and both are critical for a child to be raised with ( assuming an otherwise positive atmosphere ).
/r/MensRights21/02/19 06:38 AM
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This is interesting in that it gives us a window into a different reality. Women ( as a group ) tend to rate high in agreeableness, so it follows that a lot of them might feel there's no middle ground between confrontation and violence. Mind you, this is still a grossly ignorant position to take, but it's revealing nevertheless.
/r/MensRights20/02/19 06:19 PM
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More that men are taught there are consequences to not respecting people; society usually allows women to get away with it.
/r/MensRights16/02/19 06:51 PM
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Not enough data to say what's going on legally. I do recommend you talk to a lawyer, you're going to have to regardless if you want to reestablish relations with your son. While talking to the lawyer, I'd also talk to them about your new child. I'll second the other poster's advice; stop having children.
/r/MensRights15/02/19 07:03 PM
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I didn't say that, Ms Newman. What I said is that placing expectations formed based off group behaviors on individuals is wrong. It's intellectually lazy. A shortcut for those that are otherwise incapable of, or unwilling to engage in, rational thought. ​ As for the rest of it; "pursuit of the unattainable is how we achieve the impossible".
/r/MensRights13/02/19 01:27 PM
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While I agree, that doesn't mean it's not a goal worth pursuing. As we're all individuals, it really doesn't make any sense to place expectations formed from group behavior on the individual; it's only our craving for simplicity and our own limited intellect which makes that seem reasonable. We should try to be better than that. We should reach to be more.
/r/MensRights13/02/19 01:14 PM
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"ideal"? In an ideal world, gender would be irrelevant in the pursuit of happiness.
/r/MensRights12/02/19 07:50 PM
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Toxic masculinity is horseshit. That said, there is a dominance paradigm inherent in male social groups, and it's largely determined by the individual where they fall on the dominance hierarchy. This is often expressed not by adherence to the group norms, but rather by the rejection of some aspect therein. So you will see a group of guys call their peers out on unexpected behaviors; it's the target's opportunity to show their level of independence of the group thus improving their social standin…
/r/MensRights09/02/19 07:57 PM
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> If anything, she should be paying the state until someone adopts the kid Right. The normal argument against male reproductive rights is that the obligation is owed to the child. That the choice to abort is due to a woman's body, woman's choice, but once the child is born both have an obligation to support it. Legal surrender of maternity undermines that argument, for precisely the reasons you specified.
/r/MensRights06/02/19 06:01 AM
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It does rather undermine the argument that "child support is for the children!" when women are able to give up maternity in a way that men could never give up paternity. ​ Worth remembering at any rate.
/r/MensRights05/02/19 02:43 PM
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Every time I hear how motherhood is the "hardest job in the world" I think of this Bill Burr clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-gbacsUKpc
/r/MensRights02/02/19 05:26 AM
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Aren't there fast-food outlets in Australia where she could get a job moppin' bathroom floors? Hungry Jacks and such? Surely, there's demand for gap-toothed garbage-dumpster fillers? Really? If she came up to my table to take my order, I'd walk out. Not on some philosophical grounds, more practical; she has demonstrated a severe cognitive defect, I wouldn't feel it reasonable to expect her to fulfill my order successfully. ​ Likewise, any company that hires her has already demonstrated a flawed …
/r/MensRights01/02/19 02:15 AM
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I tend towards agreement; men are often socialized with the promise of "this is how you be a good man and have a good life". Upon learning the truth anger is an entirely rational and healthy response. What's not healthy is holding on to that anger, feeding it and encouraging it because it feels good ( ie: outrage addiction ). That's what that sub engenders, and any message to the contrary is met with derision and scorn. They wallow in that toxicity. It's a horrible place for anyone to end up who…
/r/MensRights30/01/19 05:19 PM
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See above comment on why I think /r/mgtow is a cesspool. As far as my "plans"; I was "MGTOW" for at least a decade before I had ever heard the term. I'm comfortable and happy living a mostly drama free life on my own. I don't get lonely, as so many other people seem to get, so maybe I'm just built this way naturally. I can't imagine what another person can offer that would prompt me to change things up. Who's to say what happens in the future. As ever, I'm willing to make different decisions giv…
/r/MensRights30/01/19 04:32 PM
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Give me a strong enough emotion and I can control anybody ( with apologies to Archimedes ). That's the problem, you see; MGTOW is full of guys who are hurt and in pain. They're angry, and are sitting around festering, turning that anger into hate. You try to tell them that the way forward is to let go of the pain and you get yelled at about how the anger is a process they have to go through, thus the cycle repeats. That hatred shapes them into the opposite of what they hate ( feminism and, to a …
/r/MensRights30/01/19 04:24 PM
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Depends on what we're talking about. MGTOW as in /r/mgtow was an absolute cesspit last I looked. That's no more MGTOW than /r/TheRedPill was. I'm one of those dudes who learned the term long after he started living the dream, as it were. Saw the nonsense, noped the fuck out and started doing my own thing, realized how awesome it was and have been doing it ever since. So for me, MGTOW as a philosophy was/is pretty enlightening. It changed my life and gave me the freedom I didn't realize I was cra…
/r/MensRights30/01/19 06:40 AM
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I'm not making any value based judgements here. That's important to note. However, you can certainly understand why men today would opt for surrogacy; any other method of reproduction available to them exposes them to insane risks from the legal system. Were I the planning sort in my 20s I would have made that choice. You're right that I'd be depriving the child of a mother, and that's wrong, but is it any more wrong than creating a child a traditional way and exposing them to all the nonsense r…
/r/MensRights29/01/19 09:21 PM
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My remark doesn't have to do with the biological reality. I was just making a point that socially, if women think they're equal to men, then they better be able to take equal criticism. That's a fair point regardless. ​ Funny though that you brought up the bio part with women only able to have one kid vs men being able to impregnate many women. In Pakistan they were talking about curbing the population, and they were suggesting to sterilize men. Which (based on biology) is just stupid. You steri…
/r/MensRights29/01/19 07:05 PM
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In a sense they do by virtue of the choices they make on what attributes they seek out in mates. What tips the balance in "favor" of women is the fact that while a guy can impregnate 10 women at once, women can only have one child at a time. This naturally puts a restriction on the availability of the resource, making women the "gatekeepers". Conversely, men have differing reproductive strategies which afford lesser desirable women more chances to reproduce. This is not an equitable relationship…
/r/MensRights29/01/19 06:49 PM
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I think we're largely in agreement, and while I appreciate the distinction you raise between "automatic biological process" and "conscious definition", I simply don't believe there are enough people making "conscious" choices to be relevant overall. By nature of said choices they reduce their sexual viability, leaving more "room" for those that do play the game to be sexually successful. By all means, define for yourself what it means to be a man, but let's not delude ourselves that our own hand…
/r/MensRights29/01/19 05:22 PM
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Money has nothing to do with sexuality. It has everything to do with sexuality. It's so prevalent in every society I think it odd I even have to mention it. You need look no further than any rich/successful man to see it. On a more basic level, money represents stability and the ability to provide, something you'd want if you are a woman who will be severely hampered by child birth and rearing for 2+years of your life ( instinctively speaking ).
/r/MensRights29/01/19 04:49 PM
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Not suggesting you need marriage, rather you just need to demonstrate some sort of sexual worthiness which, in your surrogate scenario, is your ability to pay.
/r/MensRights29/01/19 04:38 PM
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The point remains; women are the gatekeepers of procreation. If you can't find a woman who likes how you define yourself you aren't passing on your genetics. The opposite dynamic simply doesn't exist.
/r/MensRights29/01/19 04:31 PM
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At it's heart, that's what MGTOW is all about; I define who I am, and I choose who I give power over my life to ( ie: nobody, or as close to as possible ).
/r/MensRights29/01/19 04:11 PM
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Oh, but we are. Our sexuality does not define us. Sexuality doesn't define any species in it's totality, when it comes right down to it. If you are intending to say that we aren't slaves to our instincts as other animals are, I'd agree; we don't have to be. Nevermind we often are, but you're right; we have a choice to be different. Most never make that choice, sadly.
/r/MensRights29/01/19 04:09 PM
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Well...it's not so simple. In most sexually dimorphic species males have to demonstrate sexual worthiness before they have a shot at reproduction, making females the final authority on behavior. Humans aren't any different.
/r/MensRights29/01/19 03:53 PM
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ba dum tss
/r/MensRights28/01/19 08:55 PM
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Understanding comes from empathizing. Your gender doesn't define what you can or can't understand. You can look at a situation such as family court or criminal law and, through empathy, understand what it's like to be a man. Likewise, I can look at abortion and understand what it must be like for a woman ( child birth would terrify me were I a woman ). So I'd say "I understand" implies empathizing.
/r/MensRights28/01/19 05:48 PM
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Indicating that men should be “sweet and decently rich” is what is wrong, and is the same as saying women should be “cute and a good cook”. Something that would infuriate the female population. A joke's a joke. I think it's idiotic that we can't joke about both, but my solution isn't to get upset when people make the jokes they can make.
/r/MensRights28/01/19 02:12 AM
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The last thing I want is a nation of antsy cats just waiting for their next outrage fix. It's a joke. We all laugh. I think it's moronic that we can't make the same jokes about women, but the solution isn't to ban laughing.
/r/MensRights28/01/19 02:06 AM
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What's the problem with it? Please don't trot out the feminist narrative that all objectification is bad; I'd hope we're better than a group constantly seeking it's next outrage fix.
/r/MensRights28/01/19 12:38 AM
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Meh, it's fine. The problem is the hypocritical narrative where all objectification is bad, or is selectively applied. ie: nerdy guy objectifying a woman is wrong, hot dude objectifying the same woman is fine though. That kind of thing. This? I don't see a problem with this.
/r/MensRights28/01/19 12:26 AM
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It echos of "purity balls", a kind of dance around 15-16 where the girl promises her father to stay a virgin until marriage. I think that's where the stigma comes from.
/r/MensRights27/01/19 03:48 PM
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I do wish to thank you. You've proven my point to the OP better than I ever could on my own. OP: This is why I warn against what I do. Look at where incorporating this into your Identity leads.
/r/MensRights26/01/19 04:11 PM
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I don't know that you're fooling anyone, except maybe yourself.
/r/MensRights26/01/19 03:55 PM
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Again; I'm not your shrink, I don't know you. Based on nothing more than our interactions, I can tell you desperately need to be a victim, however. That suggests a deep seated pain that you need to root out and address.
/r/MensRights26/01/19 10:15 AM
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And would you say my circumstances and identity is an application of “carrying hate from the incident” or “using the anger constructively to become someone better” Based on nothing more than our interactions, I'd say that hate is festering inside of you. You aren't using anger constructively, it's using you. To expound on the "anger" thing; anger is a powerful emotion, and not to be trusted. The longer you walk around with anger the more it corrupts your world view. You need to address that ange…
/r/MensRights26/01/19 10:07 AM
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I am a victim of genital mutilation. It is part of my identity. The confusion is that I have also never “been offended” or used that as a weapon. Yes, and it's led you to post non-sequitur statements. By choosing to incorporate that wrong into who you are, you now feel it justified to clutter up unrelated discussions with your own issues. On a deeper level, it interferes with your ability to understand what others are saying; how could you understand it, when all you can hear is what's relevant …
/r/MensRights26/01/19 10:04 AM
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But generally one’s identity is composed entirely of things they didn’t choose. Again, just trying to understand you. I disagree. I am not a composition of everything that's happened to me, rather I am a composition of how I've chosen to respond to everything that's happened to me. If someone does something wrong against me, I can choose to bitch and moan and blame the world, or I can learn from the situation and protect myself from it in the future. I can choose to carry hate from that incident…
/r/MensRights26/01/19 09:57 AM
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My mind defines me as uncircumcised. In this case, circumcision was done to the OP as a baby ( it would seem ). Are you suggesting that the OP chooses to believe he is uncircumcised? If not, what does this even mean then? As far as "victim" vs "victimhood"...given our recent discussions, I'm not sure you're capable of understanding this distinction, but I'll try anyway. In context, a "victim" is someone who has something done to them. "Victimhood" internalizes this process and seeks out reasons …
/r/MensRights26/01/19 09:51 AM
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Non-sequitur. I mean, good for you and all, but what does that even mean in context?
/r/MensRights26/01/19 09:42 AM
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You'll forgive an old man's advice, I hope. You're 20. I know the rage of today is all about Identity, in all it's various forms, but I caution you to avoid incorporating any physical attribute which you cannot control as a part of your identity. Who you choose to be is who you are. Learn this, and understand it's implications. Your mind defines who you are, not what's been done to you. Down that path lay "victimhood".
/r/MensRights26/01/19 01:54 AM
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The fact that it didn't answer Gilette's ad was by design, and it was a good move. The tone of Egard's was all positive. In order to address Gilette more directly, they'd have to have introduced some negativity in the ad which would have spoiled the generally positive narrative they were telling. This is actually a technique you learn when dealing with toxic personalities; you don't engage them point for point, you instead refute the underlying message by promoting the positive. They did good.
/r/MensRights25/01/19 11:19 PM
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I'm not going to speak for everyone else here, but while the story does sound like sexual assault, it also sounds like the sister is comfortable with how the situation played out. The problem is a lot of folks who read about false accusations lose faith in authority figures handling any accusation fairly. HR depts are somewhat notorious for screwing things up ( not just accusations either ), so that makes it worse. My personal feeling is that she should have reported him; it doesn't sound like t…
/r/MensRights24/01/19 06:26 PM
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It could never be resolved, that's the interesting thing about it. You're so...broken...you can never perceive anything else. More than that, your compromised mental state allows others to control you, as I have. Thank you for being a such a good test subject.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:42 PM
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Interesting. By engaging with and aggravating your delusion, I've provoked an even deeper hallucination. You are now progressing to "hero" status in your narrative. Yes, I know that doesn't make sense to you.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:36 PM
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Again; is that what you think you did? Interesting.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:23 PM
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Your inability to comprehend basic english for starters. Your unhinged accusations for another. That may play well with others in the "Outrage Possy", but rational people shy away from it, and by extension the subject you appear to be advocating for. You want to be outraged more than you want to understand what others are saying, and thus more than you want to end MGM. I suspect it's just a cause for you, a way to get your outrage fix. You'd be lost if it were actually resolved.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:21 PM
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Bear this in mind; you are part of the problem. Your behavior does more to drive people away from handling MGM than helping it. This is the ideological behavior I was referring to. I know you won't believe me, but ask yourself this; when you see feminist engaging in this behavior, do you start thinking, "Maybe they have a point", or do you dismiss them out of hand.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:14 PM
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Why? You're probably the only one who doesn't understand what I said, and you've demonstrated a breathtaking ability to hallucinate, so any clarification I might provide would be a waste of typing.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:07 PM
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Is that what you think you did? Interesting. With "rational" facilities like that, perhaps you'd be more at home in /r/feminism?
/r/MensRights23/01/19 07:04 PM
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Well, I'm agreeing that you're incapable of coherent thought. You can agree with whatever crazy thing you've cooked up in your head to be aggrieved.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 06:58 PM
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We'll have to agree to disagree, I'm afraid. I just don't think you're capable of discussing this subject without hallucinating points others never made. A suggestion, if I might; instead of assuming what others mean when they say things you don't understand, ask for clarification. True, you don't get to be outraged, and I get that in the victim-hood Olympics that's the point of the game, but the upside is that you actually learn something and, possibly, can make a positive contribution to the c…
/r/MensRights23/01/19 06:53 PM
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Yes, and you assumed I'm saying that's different from “holy crap do you know what mutilating boys actually does to them?”. I never said that, but that's how you understood it. So I can appreciate your confusion; reading and believing things that other people never say would be awfully confusing.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 06:47 PM
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What? Isn’t the bodily autonomy argument more ideological than the “holy crap do you know what mutilating boys actually does to them?” argument? I don’t understand this comment. I can appreciate your confusion, particularly since I didn't say that. Try again?
/r/MensRights23/01/19 06:38 PM
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It's not a zero-sum game, and attempting to portray one as a bigger atrocity than another will only serve to undermine any attempts to get MGM on children outlawed. It's seen as an ideological argument at that point, and is easily dismissed. If, instead, the conversation centers around the idea of bodily autonomy, it's easy to see why both are horrible assaults on children. You may have heard of the "empathy gap"; you need some way to counter that, and making the issue about bodily autonomy neat…
/r/MensRights23/01/19 06:19 PM
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But it should at least have something to do with the original message it's responding to. My mistake, I guess, expecting a coherent conversation.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 06:10 PM
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Very dramatic. In what way did what I say suggest I was running from anything?
/r/MensRights23/01/19 05:57 PM
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Not playing the victimhood game. Both are atrocities when committed against children and should be abolished.
/r/MensRights23/01/19 05:33 PM
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If the fight isn't worth it to you, and there's no blame there, then you can just take this as a learning experience; it won't be the first time you have to write a paper that you don't want to write, from a position you don't want to support...if you're college bound that is. I had to write some stinkers in my college diversity classes. Sometimes I'd pick a fight, sometimes I'd be too tired from working and school to even want to face it. Damn near got kicked out of a few classes when I did pic…
/r/MensRights22/01/19 10:43 PM
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How big of a issue do you want to make out of this? Were you my kid, I'd advise you as follows: Write your essay as you would. Pack it with facts and keep it neutral in tone. When she flips her lid and fails you, take it to the principle. The magic words you want to use here are "discrimination" and "title IX". Look up title IX and how it's been enforced. Read up on the case law ( you aren't a lawyer, but you can read about how it's been interpreted via specific cases ). Be ready for your meetin…
/r/MensRights22/01/19 09:26 PM
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Normally I'd agree, but these awards aren't merit based; it's politics, pure and simple. "It" only has to be good enough to not shock anyone for winning an award, be "it" a person or movie. Of course I'm hardly the best person to make suggestions about this crap; I just don't care about whatever pats on the back hollywood gives itself. Give everyone a trophy for all I care, let them all feel special.
/r/MensRights22/01/19 06:44 PM
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Ya, that's not the take away there.... ​
/r/MensRights17/01/19 02:48 PM
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Yes, of course I do. Why wouldn't I?
/r/MensRights16/01/19 09:58 PM
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The onus of proof is on you to prove that "men do that stuff", not on me to prove they don't. Further, in the ad you see men stepping in and automatically protecting a woman, as if she's incapable of handling her own stuff. Deprivation of agency.
/r/MensRights16/01/19 09:41 PM
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I feel you rather missed the crux of the issue. The video heavily implied that most men exhibited toxic behaviors. Look at their examples, then ask yourself how often you've seen that behavior in real life. I haven't. Men who exhibit those traits would almost necessarily have to be a tiny minority, to the point where it'd be flawed to associate those behaviors with "masculinity", nevermind a "toxic" form of it. Further, look at how they demand we "be better": by protecting women and children, im…
/r/MensRights16/01/19 09:08 PM
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It's understood that they're capable of it, of course! You would be a misogynistic pig to suggest otherwise...which is precisely what you'd be doing if you stepped in to help out, but of course you're a misogynistic pig if you don't step in too. The only winning move is to not play the game.
/r/MensRights15/01/19 05:46 AM
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Cascade is a brand-name scam. You can get the cheap stuff and it works just as well. In fact, get the cheap stuff and use about half of what's recommended, it'll last even longer.
/r/MensRights15/01/19 04:11 AM
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The sarcasm was subtle, I feel like a lot of folks here missed it. Well done!
/r/MensRights15/01/19 02:30 AM
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Did..did they just compare a women's agency with that of a child? Why am I supposed to step in and protect them? I thought they were women, hear them roar? They should try roaring more.
/r/MensRights15/01/19 12:58 AM
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A trans man. I assume the thinking was "we asked someone who had experience from both sides". For the purposes of understanding how a man experiences the world, a transgender person is the precisely wrong person to ask. I have no problems with someone wanting to transition. I hope they find whatever happiness they're seeking. However, how the hell would a chick who transitioned at 30 have any clue what it's like to be male? She didn't grow up male, and no matter what chemicals you pump through y…
/r/MensRights15/01/19 12:19 AM
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They don't want my money. That's fine, I've been meaning to try some of those alternatives for a while anyway.
/r/MensRights14/01/19 08:43 PM
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There's someone who could use a hug. ​ Damaged and broken, I hope she finds what she needs to heal.
/r/MensRights10/01/19 07:56 PM
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Why shouldnt they? She was obviously impregnated without consent so they need to find who did it. Thats the only way to be sure. It isnt sexist its just how they can determine it So all men are a suspect? By that line of thinking, all men who had access to the facility should be compelled to provide a sample, not just the workers. Or potentially had access. Where does it end? ​ No; the cops should do their work correctly; find an actual suspect, THEN get a probable cause warrant to sample his DN…
/r/MensRights10/01/19 06:20 PM
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There's a significant distinction between MGTOW and /r/MGTOW, at least there used to be. /r/MGTOW used to be a horribly toxic sub ( haven't bothered with it in years ). It was full of people who's entire world view still hinged on women, ironically enough. Real MGTOW takes the acronym to heart; they go their own way. They detach from the expectations of society. They pursue what makes them truly happy. I realize I just made a "real Scotsman" argument, but it's right there in the name: "Men Going…
/r/MensRights08/01/19 05:56 PM
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You're already planning on seeing a lawyer, but I would strongly recommend you make an appointment with a therapist too. You're talking about a complete life change, loss of children and wife, the works...you'll need a therapist, or someone, to help you through that mourning process. In the interim, I would cut off all contact with her. She has the advantage here, and can make it all that much more advantageous by provoking you into saying or doing something you'll regret.
/r/MensRights06/01/19 11:45 PM
1

Aren't you a peach.
/r/MensRights06/01/19 11:43 PM
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I was just trying to tell her what went wrong in our relationship and what happened and she calls it "harassment" when I was honestly trying to help out. Is that relevant to the parenting of your child? Hint: No, it's not. Limit any and all communication between the two of you to details which are relevant to your shared child(ren). Just a hunch, but I'd suggest you see a therapist so you can learn what is and isn't relevant.
/r/MensRights30/12/18 11:52 PM
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I don't want to ban circumcision. I want to ban circumcision on children. If, as an adult, someone wants to make that choice, more power to them. The issue at hand is bodily autonomy; we parents are merely stewards of our children until they are old enough to make their own choices. We should take that responsibility seriously and protect them against all such choices until they are old enough to be responsible in making them.
/r/MensRights29/12/18 01:30 AM
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Ah, the evils of the patriarchy! That's what's causing the misfits to go astray and refuse to participate in the meat grinder that society puts other men through. Weird, though, how that's become a more and more pronounced problem as society falls over itself more and more to accommodate girls/women. You'd think that if it really were the patriarchy, it would have been a larger problem historically than today. Almost like "The Patriarchy" is a bullshit boogieman concept who's only purpose is to …
/r/MensRights21/12/18 06:01 PM
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This was a bigger problem 10-15 years ago than today, and I have to say it seems the changes happened pretty quickly. Of course, back then I usually had to improvise when changing my daughter because there were no changing stations in the men's room. I usually just went into the women's restroom, but on occasion I changed a #2 in line. Got some nasty looks about it, gave 'em right back.
/r/MensRights12/12/18 10:26 PM
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1) Allowed? I'm 100% behind the idea that individuals should be free to pursue whatever career they wish. No one should be barred from a profession due to irrelevant and immutable metrics. 2) Yes, I absolutely believe that more attention should be paid to this issue. I also feel there should be an outreach to men; it's not cute, it's not just "how she is", and you don't have to tolerate it simply because you're stronger.
/r/MensRights09/12/18 05:21 PM
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That's one way to do it. The other is to use the changing station in the women's restroom. :D
/r/MensRights04/12/18 07:59 PM
3

Is it too much to ask that people stop acting in the interest of any class, and instead focus on being decent human beings? Probably. I don't want people acting with the express intent of the betterment on any specific culture or label, because almost without fail it means they'll act without rationality.
/r/MensRights03/12/18 08:45 PM
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Childish and selfish are two different things. I am absolutely selfish. Proud of it. I do what I want, when I want and anyone who has a problem with that can fuck right off. I am not childish, however; I don't engage in childish games ( you did it first! ), nor do I act out of spite or pettiness. I don't mooch off of anyone and I pay my bills.
/r/MensRights03/12/18 07:43 PM
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I'd be more upset that supposedly educated individuals are pushing such a flawed narrative, or rather that I'm paying a premium to be bullshitted at by idiots. Education should be politically neutral, but that's not the fashion today, anymore than the news media being politically neutral.
/r/MensRights03/12/18 03:04 AM
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You'll be waiting a long time as you have very clearly demonstrated not only a lack of capacity to understand the argument you find yourself in, but a lack of willingness to understand what's being said to you. As I said previously; we'll have to agree to disagree.
/r/MensRights02/12/18 06:29 PM
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It's not positive or negative. Those are judgments which require individual perspective. That's what I don't think you are capable of understanding. Your mind is so locked into a "Good/Bad" dichotomy that you are unable to perceive anything existing outside of it.
/r/MensRights02/12/18 04:45 PM
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The word was injected for your sake not mine. I saw your propaganda for what it was - a judgement that a people’s beneficial behaviour actually fulfilled selfish purposes. I see. So you don't see a problem with having to add words to my original statement in order to prove your point? If that seems reasonable to you, then we will have to agree to disagree.
/r/MensRights02/12/18 04:27 PM
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We'll have to agree to disagree then, as I see no judgement in my original statements. You'll note; you have to inject the word villainous in order to assign purpose to my words in your mind.
/r/MensRights29/11/18 03:16 PM
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As I said, you're projecting your own judgement into what I'm saying. That, or you're a bot given your inability to do much more than quote. I'm becoming increasingly certain this is the case.
/r/MensRights29/11/18 09:22 AM
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And? It is. Doesn't mean there's anything wrong with that necessarily, but let's call a spade a spade.
/r/MensRights29/11/18 08:04 AM
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You understand I wasn't making a judgement call there, right? YOU injected that with your own value/judgement, I didn't include any.
/r/MensRights29/11/18 07:33 AM
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Granted.
/r/MensRights29/11/18 03:24 AM
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You're mistaken about feminism and it's goals; it's not about edging men out of society, it's about giving women more power in society than men, effectively turning men into slaves to women. MGTOW is, effectively, freedom from that game. If you don't engage with that dynamic, they can't exert any control over you.
/r/MensRights28/11/18 11:38 PM
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An interesting note about this common dynamic: It's both a dominance AND ownership display. Often when women routinely do this ( and in my dating days, this was common ), it's a way to establish that you serve her and to ward off any female challengers. Note: I'm not making a judgement statement here. The above works for some folks, not for others, so who am I to judge?
/r/MensRights28/11/18 07:07 PM
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Ya, and it's bullshit.
/r/MensRights28/11/18 04:49 AM
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It's outdated in the fact that it's predicated in now-obsolete views of women. The draft focused on men because men were the only ones who could serve at the time; that's no longer the case. So either both genders are required by law to sign up for the draft, or neither should be.
/r/MensRights28/11/18 04:21 AM
0

Keep your opinions to yourself. However, that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun about it. Learn to ask really awkward and embarrassing questions in your classes which expose the flaws in the underlying narrative you're being sold. Sure, it won't accomplish anything really, but watching people squirm is always entertaining. You have to pull off the "innocent" act to really sell it. I pulled this shit in nearly every class. I started getting busted towards the end of my jr year, so I had to…
/r/MensRights28/11/18 03:53 AM
2

It's debated from time to time. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the consensus is that it's bullshit, particularly in an age when women can hold any military position a man can. Frankly, I think conscription is bullshit regardless; if you can't scrounge up enough people to fight your wars for you, then maybe you shouldn't be picking those fights, eh?
/r/MensRights28/11/18 03:46 AM
2

More over, the judge has a huge amount of discretion. A criminal amount, in my opinion. My own case is a prime example of it; I was the primary care giver, my schedule allowed the greatest amount of demonstrated flexibility, and I had been providing a stable home life for my daughter. Meanwhile mom never took our child to the doctor ( or any appointments, really ), didn't know any of her friends or interests, missed several events based on her "work schedule" ( which was a lie, but it's one she …
/r/MensRights27/11/18 05:11 AM
2

And some women don't. We don't have enough data here to say either way. Basing her presumed intent off of what she's wearing is wrong, however. Even if we accept the premise that she was anticipating sex based on her clothing selection, a lot can change between when she gets dressed and the end of the evening. Finding the actual details of this case has been difficult given the political nature of it. However, I find it hard to believe that the case was decided specifically on the pantie issue.
/r/MensRights22/11/18 09:12 PM
5

Oh, well, he charged them money ( tax payers ) and are making them go through more training. That'll hold them accountable. /s How about we target the agents responsible for this kidnapping? How about holding the agents responsible for the damage they did to the kids? What, is that too close to holding judges and mediators responsible for the damage they do to children everyday in family court? Nothing will change, with CPS or with family law, until the pieces of shit responsible for causing the…
/r/MensRights18/11/18 08:35 PM
1

Long may she reign. I haven't been this amused by a political figure in years.
/r/MensRights18/11/18 08:32 PM
1

There's always that one dude that has to take things way too seriously.
/r/MensRights16/11/18 08:02 PM
2

Dogs, actually. Labs, specifically. Oh, but to live in a world run by creatures who epitomize pure joy in the simplest of activities.
/r/MensRights16/11/18 05:52 PM
14

Ya, that was my thought; the shape of our society isn't strictly due to men, but a joint effort. It's not even bad! People like to go around, moaning and complaining about how bad society is ( on their cell phones, while getting a luxurious coffee drink with a pastry ), but we live in an age of wonders where every day shows us just how amazing we are a species. We perform wonders of science, we demonstrate constantly how compassionate we are to people and animals around us....and yet this is som…
/r/MensRights15/11/18 10:57 PM
6

They'll actively work TO MAKE shit really bad, then say "See? I told you so!". It really is the weirdest damn thing to watch.
/r/MensRights15/11/18 10:53 PM
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Oh, there's a place to change them; in the women's restroom. If an establishment doesn't provide changing stations in the men's room, go into the women's and point out why you are doing so when they ask. That's what I did. Got kicked out of a few places for it too, but later they had changing stations in the men's room. So fuck them.
/r/MensRights14/11/18 02:56 PM
9

"Male Privilege" is, ironically, a concept predicated on lack of empathy for men. If you honestly understand what societal and legal pressure men face you could never believe in "The Patriarchy". That's really the problem; lack of empathy, and it's largely one sided. More men are empathetic with women than the opposite. The other component in this equation is that women who criticize men for lacking empathy aren't attacking one's empathy so much as his willingness to buy into her bullshit.
/r/MensRights13/11/18 08:07 PM
2

I apparently have a radical way of handling these kinds of situations; I ignore them. Try it out, you may find it suits you.
/r/MensRights11/11/18 08:20 PM
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Frankly, anyone attacking the "empowerment" of others is a douchebag. Everyone should want the best for everyone else, it's only in that way that society progresses. I want both men AND women to have opportunities and feel confident in pursuing them.
/r/MensRights08/11/18 06:02 PM
10

Good for you. I'm sure there are plenty of men who share your opinion, but there are plenty that would have preferred to have a choice in the matter. That's what the argument is about; choice. Children can't consent to such radical choices, so they shouldn't be made for them. If a boy becomes an adult and chooses to do get circumcised, I don't know that anyone here would have a problem with that.
/r/MensRights07/11/18 08:45 PM
3

It's weird to say, but if two consenting adults enter into this kind of relationship, more power to them.
/r/MensRights07/11/18 05:24 PM
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I mean, great; they admitted that judges are often the problem due to their bigotry. Sadly, this would constitute progress, so kudos to them for actually admitting that. ...but then they don't address it. They spend the rest of the piece talking around the elephant in the room.
/r/MensRights06/11/18 08:02 PM
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You really have no idea what you're talking about. For reference, look at other primate social structures. I'll ruin the surprise for you; for social creatures, it's not "every person for themselves".
/r/MensRights05/11/18 11:16 PM
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As with all social "movements", it'll morph and change to adapt to the changing norms and acceptability. ​ ie: It's not going anywhere. We can hope it becomes far less toxic than as it exists today, however.
/r/MensRights02/11/18 01:48 AM
6

If you're young AND male you have no inherent value, you have to prove yourself. Somewhat myopic way of looking at it. I get where you're going with that, but the reality is that no young adult has practical value, but they have a crazy amount of potential value. Even women; sure, they can give birth, but they're horrible parents ( as a group ) compared to older parents. People need experience and hardship before they truly gain practical value, and yes: I can see 30s being the delineation for m…
/r/MensRights01/11/18 02:45 PM
1

A delightfully pragmatic article. I was pleasantly surprised.
/r/MensRights29/10/18 11:07 PM
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A great point. I've also seen moms hide the child from dad until she needs money, often later in a child's life. This deprives both child and dad of some critical early year experiences they could have shared. Seems fundamentally wrong that this is allowed.
/r/MensRights29/10/18 04:51 PM
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I refuse to tread down the road of telling women what medical procedures they may or may not have, same as I would bristle at the thought of someone telling me what I could or can't do with my body. The fact of the matter is that biology isn't fair; the burden of pregnancy and birth can not be equally shared, nor can you adequately compare the different responsibilities mom and dad take on. Legal abortion seems a fair compromise to me; women maintain bodily autonomy, and men retain reproduction …
/r/MensRights29/10/18 04:08 PM
2

Is that what you think I'm doing? Interesting.
/r/MensRights28/10/18 05:52 PM
2

Then why are you using feminism to justify the shitty behavior of others? Why do you continually go back to feminism as a rational for whatever? Without using feminism, can you tell me why you support the behavior in this video?
/r/MensRights28/10/18 05:07 PM
3

Is it your goal to be defined by feminism?
/r/MensRights28/10/18 04:57 PM
5

I didn't say that, Ms Newman.
/r/MensRights28/10/18 04:48 PM
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Shitty behavior is shitty behavior. I hate how people can be this malicious to others. I hate how people don't mind putting forth the effort to be this malicious to others.
/r/MensRights28/10/18 04:44 PM
1

A bit naive there, don't you think? How far do you take this? Go walk around the bad part of town after dark, because "trust in one another in the fabric of our society". Believe that politician, because "trust in one another in the fabric of our society". Before society and the law can be trusted, it has to show that it's worthy of trust. Right now, if you're male, it's absolutely not.
/r/MensRights28/10/18 04:02 PM
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“We need to attach body cams and recorders to our sons.” Had I a son, I'd absolutely recommend he get a personal recorder so he can protect himself against any future charges. It's not a dig against all women, rather it only takes one to screw you over when society #ibelieveher. I'm of the opinion that the majority of women ( people ) are decent human beings. They aren't the problem; it's the fact that the evil fuckers blend in so well. So, you protect yourself. ​
/r/MensRights27/10/18 12:43 AM
1

You really should delete your post. You pretty much are 0/10 in being correct. Hopefully, the OP will ignore your shit-tier "advice." Uh, /u/bufedad is 100% accurate. Your post is riddled with legal errors and assumptions, however.
/r/MensRights26/10/18 07:37 PM
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I’m not expert but I’m pretty sure you have the right to be at your child’s birth. No, he doesn't.
/r/MensRights26/10/18 08:27 AM
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You'll need a lawyer to navigate the mess that's coming. You will also need to come to terms with some facts; - You will not be allowed to be present at your child's birth if mom doesn't wish it. - You will not start off with any significant amount of custody with a baby ( but you can expect a graduated schedule ) - Courts don't move quickly, so you may be missing a large part of your baby's early months. To minimize the time lost, you really do want to get a lawyer now. Being on the birth certi…
/r/MensRights26/10/18 08:26 AM
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Also, some of what you’ve described is stalking, and doesn’t necessarily affect a person’s ability to parent. If someone’s an asshole but they’re still a good parent, it’s not necessarily in the child’s best interests to award custody to the other parent. When one parent is engaging in dysfunctional behavior against the other, then yes; it's a pretty good indicator that the aggressor is not going to be a good parent and the child shouldn't be placed there until the parent has therapy to correct …
/r/MensRights14/10/18 03:56 PM
2

You made the whole story up and are presenting misinformation to people unfamiliar with the court system who will take this example as something that actually happens. I do believe there are some biases against men in the court system, but what you’ve described is absurd and basically a MRA fantasy. Believe or not. I sat there and watched it happen. My own case was less egregious, but no less outraging; mom moved child an hour away even though she had a demonstrated history of not participating …
/r/MensRights14/10/18 03:54 PM
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The biggest problem i see is that generally (we're not a monolith after all), we believe that feminist don't want women to take responsibility for their own actions and don't accept that if they, on average, make less money is because of personal decisions. But when we talk about things like 95% workplace fatalities are men we miss the fact that they chose a dangerous profession. We could say the same about fathers being underrepresented as child custody holders. While I see your point, those tw…
/r/MensRights12/10/18 01:57 PM
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Inventing a specifically gendered derogatory word for an seating position men find most comfortable due to their anatomy, then punishing men for doing it, is what I was referring to. I get that in your rush to be outraged you missed that. I can tell you were excited to be outraged, so by no means let me stop you, but if you do think about that behavior rationally you can see how misandric it is.
/r/MensRights09/10/18 09:25 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/21/nyregion/MTA-targets-manspreading-on-new-york-city-subways.html
/r/MensRights09/10/18 07:03 PM
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Yes, I said as much. What I'm saying is that it's not as if this behavior is radically outside the norm when we're already punishing men for their anatomy.
/r/MensRights09/10/18 01:54 PM
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Seemed an obvious setup from the start, however in a world where "manspreading" is a thing it's not as if this is outside the realm of possibility. We're threatening prosecution for the shape of men's bodies, ffs.
/r/MensRights09/10/18 01:32 PM
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It'll help, but as we're seeing it doesn't matter if you do or not; once she accuses you, that's game over. You're guilty until proven innocent.
/r/MensRights04/10/18 05:54 PM
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You gotta look beyond the political parties; they're both horrible, just different kinds of horrible. I vote for maximum entropy. Sometimes that's democrat, sometimes that republican. Sometimes that independent. The goal is always the same; chaos, gridlock, politician pain. Don't listen to the sociopaths that call themselves "leaders"; they'll say and do anything, so the shit they spew is meaningless. Look at the potential results of any election, then vote appropriately.
/r/MensRights03/10/18 07:59 PM
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You mean like how they delayed Obama's pick until he was out of office? Yup, but that's hardly the worst of their asshattery. They were in majority, so they could do that. Were they the minority, you can bet they would have caused all manner of other bullshit. Nevertheless, dems have been catering to the worst elements of feminism for a while now; it'd be blind in the extreme to disregard that simply because it's "politics".
/r/MensRights03/10/18 03:27 PM
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Unfortunately, the democrats are positioning themselves as the party of women, forcing a response from the GOP to become the party of men. It's no coincidence that Trump came out recently with the "raising boys in this country is terrifying" statements; they were directly prompted by the democrat's behavior and the groups they support. I'm aware that the GOP is every bit as corrupt and dispicable as the democrats, and were their situations reversed they'd be pulling their own brand of bullshit o…
/r/MensRights03/10/18 01:31 PM
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I'd go stir crazy to be off that long, and would be seriously considering a job change if I were forced off that long, and because I'm off for 6 weeks I would have plenty of time to focus on the job hunt. Wonder if that's a common trend.
/r/MensRights01/10/18 08:09 PM
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https://archive.is/HEyoe
/r/MensRights01/10/18 08:07 PM
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I'm not a fan of socially crippling kids either, believe me. Looking at all the nonsense going on with "believe the victim" and crap, however, I don't see how encouraging boys/men to socialize with women is any better. ​ And yes, it is possible. I'm not talking legally, I'm talking emotionally, as in the guy staying true to who he is, and the girl not abusing the relationship. That too I've seen, it is possible ​ Well I'm talking legally. How can anyone feel comfortable in a partnership when you…
/r/MensRights01/10/18 03:48 PM
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This guy I read was basically telling kids to not even socialise with girls, because they'll just get screwed over. Sadly, and unfortunately, there's a lot of truth to this. Women/girls hold all the power in a social dynamic; all they have to say is that you touched them inappropriately. It's simply not safe for today's boys and young men to socialize with women. Relationships can be toxic, but not by default. Well...they kinda are. When the legal and social landscape is tilted against you, ther…
/r/MensRights01/10/18 02:52 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wssmf9RgRlc He jumps into it pretty quickly, but the entire podcast is worth a listen. ​
/r/MensRights01/10/18 03:44 AM
1

You might be observing the reaction to the dems catering to women. Scott Adams actually pointed this out in a recent podcast, about how the dems are becoming the "party of women". Mind you, I hate that description; as if all women are so petty and short sighted as to not being able to see what female-first/only policies will bring. Regardless, generically it seems accurate; the dems really are gunning to become the party of women.
/r/MensRights01/10/18 03:29 AM
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Most MGTOWs you'll never hear from. They're just men who have seen the crazy, maybe had first hand experiences, and have decided to fuck it all and focus on what's' important to them. By their very nature, they don't advocate for shit; they're going their own way. They've already given up on society, afterall, why would they advocate for anything?
/r/MensRights30/09/18 08:50 PM
2

My mother subjected me to PAS; she would badmouth my father, and tell me things like "that's not how a real man acts"...but to this day, I don't really know what that means. I don't know what he did to make her so angry, but I do remember taking her side to the point where I refused to go with him. After a few times of that he stopped trying ( which is a strike against him, granted ). She cost me a relationship with my father ( he died before I really started questioning things ). I've come to p…
/r/MensRights28/09/18 08:14 AM
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They both wanted different things, and neither was being upfront about it. Only Cheryl took the next step to unilaterally sign up Rod for 18+ years of responsibilities and obligations. Therapy would have done them far better than Cheryl depriving Rod of his agency. Let's flip this around; what if Cheryl didn't want another baby, but Rod didn't wear a condom then told Cheryl not to get an abortion.
/r/MensRights26/09/18 07:26 PM
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This ranks up there with, "Is it really rape if she enjoys it?" If there were communication problems with this fictional marriage, they should have gone to counseling before Cheryl roped Rod into another child against his will.
/r/MensRights26/09/18 05:09 PM
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It's possible you don't grasp the point behind MGTOW. It's right there in the word; "going our own way". There won't be a massing of MGTOWs, that's somewhat the antithesis of the whole point. I don't mind telling people why I choose what I choose, and it brings me a little joy to give people alternatives ( you mean I don't have to get married and work myself to death to support a family that can be taken away at a moment's notice? ), but protests? Nah.
/r/MensRights26/09/18 03:24 AM
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How about we stop encouraging group thinking. Individuals are individuals, and should be treated as such. Color of skin or gender should not be a metric to one's behavior.
/r/MensRights23/09/18 06:30 PM
1

I think fathers should have ability to forfeit any parental responsibilities during a woman pregnancy. If women can back out by abortion (switch they should be able to). Then a man should have the right to forfeit his parental ties. But that's just my opinion. I'll take this a step further and say that women are required to notify the putative father of a pending birth ( verified via dna test at the earliest safe opportunity ). This would allow dad an option to opt-out, but also to opt-in. I hav…
/r/MensRights22/09/18 12:38 PM
16

It always did represent a threat to the tenets of justice. The implicit tradeoff was always that this undermining of justice was necessary because powerful men were shielded from the consequences of their alleged actions. I'll break from the crowd here and say this: If Weinstein is the scumbag he's made out to be and destroyed careers in pursuit of his libido, then in some cases this perspective may have been warranted. Cosby too, if he's guilty of what's being said about him. That power, itself…
/r/MensRights22/09/18 10:22 AM
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Feminism has always had a man-hating subtext for it's members, although to be clear it's not fair to say all are like that. Anymore than it'd be fair to say that all MRAs are misogynistic due to the actions and words of a few. Modern day expression of Feminism, however, is highly toxic even without misandry behavior considered.
/r/MensRights21/09/18 11:53 AM
12

The moment anyone pulls that kind of nonsense, conversation over and I disengage. They aren't worth the trouble.
/r/MensRights21/09/18 11:50 AM
6

That assumes the committee thinks of providing him real-time view of her testimony or that he demands it. Given his profession and the purpose of these hearings, I'd be beyond shocked if he didn't demand it.
/r/MensRights21/09/18 10:56 AM
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I don't really have a problem with that requirement. Just because he's not in the room doesn't mean he can't hear, in real time, her testimony. No, the real problem with her requirements is the demand that he testify first. For her testimony to have any value, she'll have to layout specific and challengeable claims. It's entirely inappropriate for the accused to go first, before he/she has an accurate idea of what the accusations are. For this hearing to have any value, in fact, she'll have to g…
/r/MensRights21/09/18 10:04 AM
1

Actually, the smart man has the advantage in the balance. No relationships, safe sex ( not just condoms, but recordings as well, made on your cell phone. Sure, illegal and creepy, but also useful if later accused of rape ). Just work and hobbies. Men, typically, are happier with that kind of life than women tend to be. Really, a man could do very well for himself if he learns this one rule: no marriage, no kids ( unless through surrogacy or adoption ).
/r/MensRights20/09/18 03:30 AM
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Nothing will change until these horrible human beings are held responsible for the damage they do to children ( judges and mediators ). New guidelines mandated from the state would be a start, but they'll still find whatever excuse they can to serve their bigotry.
/r/MensRights19/09/18 05:27 PM
1

Who knows? I can see societal structures in place which can prompt this change. Regardless, today's society is not stable and will necessitate change on one level or another. I think it more likely that the change will come from women more than men given they're the group in flux more than men.
/r/MensRights19/09/18 12:08 AM
2

Eh? Who said anything about the old days?
/r/MensRights18/09/18 11:44 PM
1

Well that's certainly an interesting response. Where do you see anyone talking about rights? Thus far the discussion has been about societal expectations; the author of the article suggesting women need to change the expectations they place upon men in order to force men to conform to a higher standard. The implicit corollary being that women themselves need to change in order to prompt men to change.
/r/MensRights18/09/18 11:13 PM
1

K, and? In this day and age, if you're switching genders on a major character, why wouldn't you go big on the PR? She may even be under contractual obligations to do so. Proof is in the pudding, as it were. If they make the show horrible serving that narrative, then I'll be right there with everyone else criticizing it.
/r/MensRights18/09/18 05:10 PM
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Ok, I acknowledge it. So? I haven't seen the show yet, which was my point. Maybe it'll be every bit as horrible as you all seem to believe. I choose to hope otherwise.
/r/MensRights18/09/18 04:16 PM
1

Something decent, hopefully. I'm just not getting my knickers in a twist over the gender of the Doctor is all. If it's shit, it's shit, but I'm going to wait to see before making that determination.
/r/MensRights18/09/18 01:38 PM
0

I haven't really watched anything with her yet. I tend not to with TV shows, I enjoy being surprised. Maybe I'll be surprised with this one; who knows? I prefer to have hope and enjoy the show, rather than hating it merely because some irrelevant metric was changed and shut it down before I see it.
/r/MensRights18/09/18 01:02 PM
10

Meh, give her a chance at least. With the exception, perhaps, of #10, the Doctor has never really been about his or her gender. Really; what's uniquely male about the doctor? Mind you; if this turns into an SJW inclusion-fest I'll be right there with you, but merely changing genders doesn't really mean much to me at this point.
/r/MensRights18/09/18 12:49 PM
4

Well, she's not entirely wrong. Most men will develop themselves in a way to appeal to women; that's just how most men behave, particularly the younger ones. They don't even realize they're doing it, most of the time. So if women want marriageable partners, they need to set the rules to develop such. What she didn't say, however, is more interesting ( but it naturally follows ): If you want a "good man", you need to be a "good woman". Women have to develop themselves into being marriageable mate…
/r/MensRights18/09/18 02:26 AM
15

Well, except for the misandric start to the post, they aren't wrong.
/r/MensRights09/09/18 04:49 AM
21

"Fuck off, you harpies". Raising my daughter, I was kicked out of a few places because they didn't have changing stations in the men's restrooms...so I went to the women's. Got a few nasty glares, got a lot of hostility, told them to go fuck themselves in no uncertain terms, although absolutely in a sign-song voice and with a smile on my face because my daughter was watching. Had one manager turn beat red because I wouldn't immediately stop changing a #2 right this instant and leave, but I made …
/r/MensRights07/09/18 04:22 AM
3

There's a silent continent out there who don't call themselves MGTOW, but who nevertheless are going their own way. The reason? They recognize that, on some level at least, that marriage *is* a financial contract, and it's horribly lopsided in favor of women. So they wisely avoid it. I've been hearing from more and more of these folks who prefer to stay single because of the risks that relationships present to them.
/r/MensRights06/09/18 07:38 PM
1

Uh, no. I'm making the assumption based on the fact you admitted to criticizing him before taking the time to read/watch/listen to him. Really, for me, that told me all I needed to know. I mean, +10 points for admitting your ignorance, but -100 for acting on it first.
/r/MensRights05/09/18 12:19 AM
1

So over the course of an afternoon you managed to override your preconceived notions ( garnered, no doubt, from the plethora of hit pieces attacking him for speaking the truth ) enough to give him a fair shake? Sure. I hope at some point you understand how biased your perspective still is in some areas.
/r/MensRights04/09/18 11:40 PM
2

So how do you know what you claim to? Peterson is attacking ideologies who's adherents have...shall we say a "loose" association with the truth, and in many cases reality? The crap they write about what he says is unreal. It's like that Cathy Newman interview, only repeated over and over again with no one there to fact check them. I advise you actually watch the man with an open mind. He's quite brilliant, and more often than not he's right. Just be ready to be disappointed in those who think he…
/r/MensRights04/09/18 03:45 PM
2

Can you link to what you're referring to? All I've seen from Dr Peterson is a very equal hand in discussing these things.
/r/MensRights04/09/18 01:31 PM
10

Would you appreciate a group of women determining what traits men should have? Women and men should have whatever traits bring them joy.
/r/MensRights03/09/18 06:43 PM
1

Uh, I'm pretty sure that is a man saying it.
/r/MensRights03/09/18 06:42 PM
2

Not everything is a woman's fault you know. My father didn't need any assistance in being made out to be a "Bad Guy(tm)", he did quite well on his own. From killing family pets to emotional abuse ( I was told, for instance, that I wasn't going to grow up to be a "Real Man" because I wasn't interested in sports. I was told that he liked his step kids better than me, ect...ect... ), and those are just the highlights. I was angry at him, for years, but strangely it took me a while to GET angry with…
/r/MensRights02/09/18 04:03 PM
4

Conversely, why give dear ol' dad another chance to fuck with your head? My father was a pretty horrible human being, too, and when I got this call I politely refused to go see him. He died without me having said a single word to him since I was 8. I didn't regret it then, I don't regret it now. Why? Because I had made my peace with him years ago; I had been angry not at him, necessarily, but at him not living up to what I felt a father should be. Once I realized this, and further realized that …
/r/MensRights02/09/18 07:04 AM
1

Ambiguous description, but it's generally a good idea to follow the court order and ignore the ex.
/r/MensRights29/08/18 02:39 PM
7

I'm not suggesting he be a dick about it, in fact I highly suggest the comment be polite. The fact that these events predominantly exclude men as victims is cause for comment, and it should absolutely be brought up in a constructive manner.
/r/MensRights28/08/18 09:48 PM
5

So the event itself is sexist. Don't go. Or, if you feel compelled to, post on their facebook page pointing out that men are every bit as likely to be victims of domestic violence as women.
/r/MensRights28/08/18 08:40 PM
3

What do the invites actually say?
/r/MensRights28/08/18 08:24 PM
6

She got some new dick. This stuff is ridiculously predictable. It's sad how accurate that is. This story plays out again and again and again...what's worse is that if you tell some guy in the middle of it what's going to happen he'll be mad at you.
/r/MensRights28/08/18 06:28 PM
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Consult a lawyer immediately. There are things you need to be aware of, and a lawyer can give you that data. Here are some notes; Her infidelity is irrelevant to custody, so put that aside. Your weed use *is* relevant, but given you're in CA it can be mitigated by responsible usage. Consult with a lawyer in the area on this, however, as judges/mediators all have their own biases. Her neglect is highly relevant as it shows a) that she considers you to be a responsible parent and b) her unwillingn…
/r/MensRights28/08/18 06:25 PM
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Which is good to see, and it's progress, but the problem men face in court is even more basic than that of law; it's that of bigotry. Judges and mediators have their own bias and they inflict them on others. Three things need to change before we can say the courts are no longer abusing children: 1) Shared custody is the presumption. 2) PAS is recognized as a legitimate concern, and all parties are trained to understand it. 3) Judges and mediators are held responsible for their bigotry. We'll rea…
/r/MensRights27/08/18 09:48 PM
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I'm not even sure forced two parent households are a requirement ( although they'd certainly be beneficial for all involved if they can behave themselves ). Merely that the courts stop punishing men for fulfilling their role in the marriage; both men and women still expect men to be the primary wage earner. That's fine, if that works for everyone involved, but once the marriage breaks down dad shouldn't be penalized for this by awarding mom the lion's share of custody because she has the "status…
/r/MensRights27/08/18 08:25 PM
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Give me a clear, objective definition and it won't be a matter of belief, but that's rather the problem isn't it? It does require belief; I doubt anyone would want to lock down the definition because then they couldn't use it to manipulate the narrative to their benefit. Mind you; I'm not suggesting shitty behavior doesn't exist. Rather, I'm suggesting that shitty behavior is irrelevant to those who would use the terms.
/r/MensRights25/08/18 04:53 PM
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More progressive places are less likely to assume gender roles. Probably better to restate that as "More progressive places are less likely to assume gender roles when convenient." You need look no further than the data on who pays for the dates as an example of this phenomena.
/r/MensRights24/08/18 03:52 PM
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"Progressive" how? Progressive as in identity politics? Because that's the area I'm in, and let me tell you; if you don't check any "victim" boxes, it's even worse. I think we can agree that the worst parts of feminism treat men as the enemy; if you're in an area where feminism holds sway ( ie: areas traditionally considered "progressive" ), what chance would you expect in the court room as a man? It doesn't take much, as I've said. The presumption that the status quo is better for the child tha…
/r/MensRights24/08/18 01:10 PM
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Who cares what names people call others? Call me whatever you will; the more you think about it, the more you're thinking about me. There is little as fulfilling to me as pissing someone off enough to drive them to the crazy stage. It's one my guilty pleasures.
/r/MensRights24/08/18 03:47 AM
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I uh...hmmm We examined aggregate patterns in 68,562 sexualized self-portrait photographs (“sexy selfies”) shared publicly on Twitter and Instagram and their association with city-, county-, and cross-national indicators of gender inequality. They managed to talk someone, somewhere, into funding a bunch of grad students creeping on strangers over the internet. I love it. :D
/r/MensRights23/08/18 08:42 PM
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People on this sub will scaremonger about custody. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you agree there's bigotry in the court system, right? It doesn't take much to turn dad's world upside down. The presumption that mom is the better parent is really all that's needed, and most judges and mediators start from that point, and most lawyers know that and know how to capitalize on it.
/r/MensRights23/08/18 01:14 PM
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Speak to a lawyer before you do anything else. Some quick notes; -Don't leave the marital home -Don't give up living with your children Those two things have a huge impact on the status quo going forward. If she wants to leave, cool, but you and the kids stay in the home. Record every interaction with her. Get a recording app for your phone, record. Check your state for recording laws, but regardless; record. It may mean the difference between jail time or a fine ( jail time if it's your word ag…
/r/MensRights23/08/18 03:01 AM
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Agreed.
/r/MensRights22/08/18 12:29 PM
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Like I said; free speech kinda guy, so I'm not disagreeing with you. But let's not pretend cat calling doesn't exist because it suits a narrative; it does, and the people who engage in it are fucking morons.
/r/MensRights21/08/18 07:49 PM
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I'm a free speech kinda guy, so this rankles me...but honestly, this is a shitty fight to pick. Catcalling is a sign of mental retardation, and I don't really want to be put in a position of defending it. ( haven't watched the video. Hate watching videos. )
/r/MensRights21/08/18 07:44 PM
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Fuck, it's a scheduling nightmare for a small business. I mean, you want to give your employees the time they need, but you have to run the business too, so they can come back to a job. It's a pain in the ass, especially in the higher education fields. I don't begrudge them their pregnancy really, but as the dumbass responsible to make sure everyone gets paid it can be a bit of a challenge sometimes.
/r/MensRights21/08/18 05:20 AM
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Good. Maybe when trying to overhaul alimony laws to prevent women from having to pay it, we'll get a dose of forced rationality ( you can't just say women aren't responsible for alimony, that's sexist ), and we'll come out the other side with something a bit more equitable. Not that it means much at all to me, of course, but for the good of today's kids I hope things balance out to be something a bit healthier than the shitshow we've got going on today.
/r/MensRights21/08/18 03:44 AM
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I also think a lot of the problems don't originate from the court system itself. I dunno. I think we have the bias of the courts combined with lawyers using whatever tactics they feel would get their clients successful outcomes. It's not hard to see how that can go sideways in a hurry. Judges and mediators wield too much power as it is, and must be held accountable for their behavior. Until there is transparency in this aspect, and consequences for their bigotry, nothing will change.
/r/MensRights20/08/18 02:53 AM
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Oh, I have. See, I believed that family court was fair and equitable at one time. Then I got to experience it first hand. The damage it did to my daughter ( "in her best interest" no less ) was a real eye-opener. I hold myself responsible for being unprepared to face the court with the right mindset. Hint: despite mom's obvious toxic behavior, she was still allowed to up and move in with yet another violent alcoholic. It lasted 6 months, but by then the damage was done and status quo would keep …
/r/MensRights20/08/18 02:12 AM
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The idea of giving someone else that kind of power over me is terrifying. It is impossible, as a man, to have an equal relationship with a woman in today's legal environment. From false rape accusations to family law...that would be enough for any rational man to avoid romantic relationships...were men all that rational.
/r/MensRights20/08/18 01:38 AM
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I'm not a lawyer, and I don't know your area. But any family law action will inevitably involve mom, so I'd say the hope of keeping her out of the loop is remote. Ask yourself why you'd want to. Mom is every bit as much the parent as you are ( as someone else said; DNA test first ). Sounds like she's made some really really poor choices, but the courts aren't going to get too upset about that ( usually ). All she has to do is claim postpartum depression and it's magic; judge may order her to tak…
/r/MensRights14/08/18 12:14 AM
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First things first; you file to establish paternity. Then you file to establish custody. Do this now. Yes, it will be expensive. Do it anyway. Mom is presumed to have full custody absent court orders. She could find a sucker across country and move, and you'd have little to no recourse. That could happen tomorrow. Find the money, file tomorrow. If you can, hire a lawyer who knows your local laws and behaviors.
/r/MensRights13/08/18 11:00 PM
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You aren't worth it, frankly. If anyone is curious, I highly suggest they look at this dude's posting history to understand why it's better to ignore him. I plan to start taking my own advice.
/r/MensRights13/08/18 04:01 AM
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Off topic ; I legitimately don't understand how so many men here support socialism/totalitarianism. It is the government that has caused this problem through selective enforcement of the law, and the brutal treatment of men by jurisprudence and family/divorce court. Favoring women to an insane degree. How could you possibly think that making the government all-powerful is a good idea? I have only recently taken to calling myself a classical liberal, but I have come to realize that I've been one …
/r/MensRights13/08/18 03:42 AM
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So...nothing. Nothing tangible at least, which to me is all that's important. Got better things to worry about. If people only listen to others because of their karma, that says more about them than anything about those offering their perspectives.
/r/MensRights12/08/18 11:17 PM
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lol, guess I stepped into that one. I meant, what does it do for me?
/r/MensRights12/08/18 10:59 PM
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On the one hand...she's not wrong. On the other, if you'll note; her biggest complaint is that men will no longer sign up to be the expendable slaves anymore. I have a problem with that message. In a way, feminism has done wonders for slapping men in the face with reality; I'm not sure there's any going back to the status quo where men work themselves to death to make a woman's life easy. I'm not sure it should. For myself, it won't. It took me a long time to learn that the nonsense about "good …
/r/MensRights12/08/18 10:31 PM
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I don't even notice my karma... ...what's it's value?
/r/MensRights12/08/18 10:01 PM
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It's easy to blame "others" when you don't know their perspective. Sounds like you hung out with a group that doesn't often get a chance to hear a male perspective, so it's really no wonder you heard what you did. I think you'd find that the stronger an association a woman has with a man ( or men ), the more she's likely to understand the full picture ( and visa versa ). That's really the base mechanic behind most of the world's problems; the isolation of opinion. Echo chambers. We find a sphere…
/r/MensRights12/08/18 05:16 PM
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I agree there is social pressures to do so. What I'm asking is that is it still a "privilege" for someone else if it's my personal choices which are resulting in more work for me? I'd say not. That's a deep rabbit hole to go down. Just because group A chooses to put in more work than group B doesn't mean group B is somehow privileged. It means group A had a choice and they made it.
/r/MensRights11/08/18 04:53 PM
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Is it really privilege if it's self inflicted? A lot of the beauty nonsense that women go through isn't for men; it's for status within their local female hierarchy group. It's tempting to believe the two are related, but they really aren't.
/r/MensRights11/08/18 04:41 PM
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I legitimately wonder about the state of mind of someone that does not understand that men and women are different. You really can't process more nuanced arguments, can you? You haven't the capability to understand the details, so your mind is instead hallucinating them in order to fill the gaps for you. It really is quite fascinating to trigger specific reactions just to see the results.
/r/MensRights11/08/18 04:10 AM
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Not to mention sex is not an "irrelevant metric". Fail. This somewhat epitomizes your perspective. Sex can and often is an irrelevant metric depending on the context when it comes to law, but like the feminist you rail against, you just can't see that. Because sex is so critically important to you, it must be critically important to everyone and anyone who doesn't see that must be wrong. Yours appears to be a simple world full of absolutes. Whatever shades of grey you perceive are automatically …
/r/MensRights11/08/18 02:33 AM
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What's your point? That you invented an argument that she never made, then went on to argue that. As if that makes any sense. What I find funny is that I get accused of many things but those accusations are never substantiated. Well, given your demonstrable comprehension issues, I wouldn't expect you to really understand what's being said to you and about you. Your ignorance is your shield, and in that I'm slightly envious. Okay let me ask you a direct question; Given that you recognize that the…
/r/MensRights11/08/18 02:05 AM
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You'll forgive me if I refuse to play the leftist nomenclature bingo. I deal in facts, not mythology. If that's your claim you may want to slow down and actually try to understand what was written, because /u/msleeduon didn't make the statement you think she did. I don't see that she(?) claimed that gender was irrelevant, rather that legally ( possibly socially too ) that people should be treated equally. That doesn't mean there are no differences between genders, rather that the differences sho…
/r/MensRights11/08/18 01:58 AM
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Except the sexes are not equal and therefore, should not be treated equally. If you think men and women are "the same", you are simply wrong. That's not what was said, but you've piqued my curiosity; give me an example of how men and women shouldn't be treated equally
/r/MensRights11/08/18 01:49 AM
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Life tip for you; educate, then advocate. It's painfully obvious to even the most casual observer that you are a political zealot who's mistaking their ignorance for confidence. Makes you look like an idiot.
/r/MensRights10/08/18 04:52 PM
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Yes and I would argue that the system is not broken. It's meant to run this way. Fair enough. Were the goal to produce happy, healthy children, then we'd say the system is broken.
/r/MensRights10/08/18 02:23 PM
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Part of what I'd like to see is a double blind court environment...somehow...where the judges and mediators don't know the gender of the parents they're ruling on. Ya, I don't know how that'd work, but I'd be willing to bet the abuse dealt by the court would be more "fair".
/r/MensRights10/08/18 01:37 PM
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Do you consider yourself a communist/advocate of totalitarianism? I'm not simple enough to consider myself affiliated with any political party. There are things I like about libertarians, things I like about conservatives, a few from republicans and very few from liberals. Do you know why I avoid labeling myself? Look at your own behavior; you have somehow come to the conclusion that I am an "other", because I do not fit in to whatever political sphere you identify with, and thus you try to cram…
/r/MensRights10/08/18 01:30 PM
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I'm arguing that those in power should be treated with a constant state of suspicion. Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. Giving judges latitude is exactly what got us to where we are, and you advocate we just continue along with the status quo. What? Do we hope and pray everything works out? Fuck that. I say we look at what hasn't worked and implement what will work. You can't just lay down mandates from the highest level of government and everyone beneath operates like robots w…
/r/MensRights10/08/18 05:37 AM
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If you start from the position that judges are corrupt, it doesn't matter what laws exist. Nonsense. I would argue that you NEED to start from the position that judges are corrupt, and word laws appropriately. Take shared custody; if the law states that the presumption is 50/50, then clearly delineates what concerns can modify that, then judges are restricted in their bigotry, so when they do inevitably exercise their bias the aggrieved has recourse to appeal. Of course, I'm a huge fan of settin…
/r/MensRights10/08/18 05:09 AM
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I think "fair custody rights" would be more reasonable. I don't agree with "equal custody rights" given that usually, one parent sucks and the other does not. It's not an equal thing. ...and who decides what's fair? The misandric judges and mediators who have already demonstrated a careless disregard for children in their pursuit of ensuring mom gets to keep the lifestyle to which she's accustomed? No, "shared custody presumption" is the only way forward, and even that's not great given how horr…
/r/MensRights10/08/18 04:58 AM
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The problem is boys/men have rightly recognized that society has given up on them, yet still expects them to give their all back to society, even if they can't adequately vocalize their frustrations. Most people, put in this situation, will simply disengage, and we see that behavior with the "fail to launch" crowd. Some get angry about it, but they don't really know what they're angry about ( witness the toxic and angry mgtow/PUA/Redpill subs ). Some rare few will take it to the extreme, and tho…
/r/MensRights06/08/18 03:23 PM
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As much as I wanted to like her message, she's only moderately more self-aware of your average feminist in that she recognizes that once men are "cured" of their masculinity, someone's going to have to do the heavy lifting in society. To risk being disposable so she can be comfortable. Not feeling it.
/r/MensRights02/08/18 04:27 AM
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I don't know why psychologists don't know any better; perceived fear isn't the same as real fear, and regardless; the individual expressing it should be the focus of treatment, not the targets of their paranoia.
/r/MensRights30/07/18 04:59 AM
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It's sad that the gender is relevant when someone expresses these thoughts. Frankly, I don't give two shits what kind of plumbing someone has; if they speak wisdom and intelligence, I'm on board.
/r/MensRights28/07/18 10:49 PM
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I'm not suggesting she shouldn't be prosecuted for her actions, merely that I understand where she's coming from and sympathize. I do feel judicial bias should play into her punishment ( ie: she was traumatized by this person AND the legal system, so should see a reduced penalty ). Same goes for anyone who the system fails in such a manner. Punishment, absolutely; get off scot-free ? No.
/r/MensRights25/07/18 04:43 PM
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Ya...I dunno. Seems there's little doubt as to the identity of her rapist, and she wasn't getting judicial relief... I'm kinda on her side here.
/r/MensRights25/07/18 03:12 PM
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https://nationalparentsorganization.org/blog/22457-studies-show-judicial-bias-against-dads There's anti-male bigotry in the court system. This often means the court only needs a hint of wrong doing in order to exercise their discretion "in the child's best interest". You want real change? Judges and mediators need to start being held accountable. I'd want prison time for the damage these horrible people do to families ( and the children they are supposed to be protecting ), but I'd be satisfied …
/r/MensRights24/07/18 03:30 PM
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Having default custody would likely lead to accusations like that having less sway Really? Seems to me that default shared custody would encourage these kinds of accusations, not reduce them. Why? Because default shared custody requires a reason to override it, meaning our misandric judges/mediators just need a hint of wrong doing before feeling comfortable overriding the presumed default. Nothing will change until our legal system's bigotry changes. Everything else is just window dressing.
/r/MensRights24/07/18 02:52 PM
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...and then mom, when the divorce comes, uses dad's openness against him to claim he's an unfit parent, and the trolls that run family court wholeheartedly support her in her efforts and hand dad 2 hours a week of supervised visits, completely ignoring her mental health issues ( and frankly, anyone who'd willingly damage their children in that way...well, they aren't to be trusted around children, are they? ). Look, I'm happy for all this attention, I truly am. The mental health needs of men are…
/r/MensRights24/07/18 01:49 PM
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How much you wanna bet they come up with some variant of "toxic masculinity"? Hope I'm wrong.
/r/MensRights23/07/18 10:29 PM
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A more useful link: https://archive.is/7zU6g An amazing article. I half expected the normal "chivalrous" bullshit; self sacrifice on behalf of the man to show he's a good provider and such, but it surprised me.
/r/MensRights21/07/18 02:24 PM
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The answer is in understanding WHY the court system is like this. Women engender more empathy than men; judges and mediators simply follow this bias ( to the harm of families and societies ). So to answer your question; it's whoever can garner the most sympathy from the mediator/judge. Who ever can spin their story in such a way as to generate empathy.
/r/MensRights20/07/18 07:12 PM
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I don't really understand how parents can do this to their children, or advocate for it done to other children. I mean, if adults want to do it to themselves...whatever...but bodily autonomy must be preserved for individuals until they are of age to make these decisions for themselves.
/r/MensRights19/07/18 06:20 PM
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Unpopular opinion time. I think it's a given that appearance and, ultimately, sexuality is a form of power that most women in our society pursue. The question is why. The answer that they do it for themselves is both accurate and bullshit, depending on how you look at it; they obviously aren't paying attention to their appearance for their own sake of appearance. That doesn't make any sense. What they are doing is attempting to increase their status, either with men or within their female social…
/r/MensRights18/07/18 06:57 PM
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I'd like to believe that to be the case, but I just don't see that happening. Look at the damage the title 9 guidance did, and it was still considered an "outrage" when Devos rescinded it. No, we won't have real outrage against this nonsense until women are the ones suffering from it. Sad but true.
/r/MensRights18/07/18 05:39 PM
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A better question is "how long before our daughters are accused", because that's when real change will happen.
/r/MensRights18/07/18 02:26 PM
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Ya...not feeling a "Pence" vibe here. It's a natural consequence of all the #metoo misfires. Really, what did everyone expect to happen? Men just willingly expose themselves to any random, unsubstantiated yet life destroying accusation? This is one of the natural outcomes of sexual assault paranoia. It's a shame too, because I do believe that there are those with authority who have abused it and absolutely should be brought to task for it. Yet, as it always does, the real crimes get lost in the …
/r/MensRights17/07/18 05:16 AM
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Disconnect. If you are stuck at home ( ie: too young to move out ), then you interface with them as little as possible. When necessary, record on your phone. You don't have to broadcast that you are recording; most of the time having the phone in your pocket recording is good enough, but you can always re-position for recording clarity as the situation demands. If you aren't stuck at home...don't go back.
/r/MensRights16/07/18 09:47 PM
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Understand I'm not a fan of abortion. I'm not so much "pro-abortion" as much as "anti-government"; it's a horribly complex issue with no clear metrics to rely upon. I therefore do not want the government involved. "Pro choice" is a horrible option. The only thing worse are all other options.
/r/MensRights16/07/18 03:30 PM
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No link yet? Go ahead; prove me wrong. I'm literally asking you to prove me wrong. Not even that, because in truth I haven't really taken any stance; I'm just asking for you to support your position with your famed evidence...which you seem incapable of doing. Keep posting. The more cagey you are about your supposed evidence, the more people will see how full of shit you are. Makes me wonder if you are actually pro-choice.
/r/MensRights16/07/18 04:36 AM
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Sorry, can't hear you over all the bullshit. You're being cagey about providing supporting documentation as to your point. Automatically makes you full of shit.
/r/MensRights16/07/18 04:17 AM
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If this link were so life altering, you'd think you'd be dying to post it, instead of hiding behind these weird commitments you keep eliciting.
/r/MensRights16/07/18 04:05 AM
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Look, you provide a link which supports your position and we're gold. Otherwise, you're little more than a flat earther ( and at least they provide links ). You used the term "murder" originally, which has a very clear definition: "the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another." This requires that a human being be the target of the killing. So any link you provide to support your position would have to show definitively and without question when an embryo becomes a "person"...i…
/r/MensRights16/07/18 03:35 AM
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Very well, if I provide you with the exact link/page/line to a textbook corroborating this information, will you turn to pro life instead of pro abortion and also admit you were completely wrong prior to this day? Depends on the quality of the link. I've an open mind here, but I've just never seen any non-religious "research" which puts a quantifiable delineation on "personhood".
/r/MensRights16/07/18 03:11 AM
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I'm uncomfortable with the thought of forcing a woman to carry to term simply because putative dad doesn't agree to abort. While I have issues with abortion as well, this topic is complex enough that I feel most comfortable leaving the decision to the woman. "Her body, her choice" lacking better options. That said, it's a shitty thing to do to someone you supposedly love and care about. Grounds for divorce in my book ( were I stupid enough to get married, which I'm not ). A more interesting ques…
/r/MensRights16/07/18 03:08 AM
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Oh? Has the debate been settled on when it's scientifically considered "life"? Please do link to that research as I am unaware of it.
/r/MensRights16/07/18 03:06 AM
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Instant irony, just add feminism.
/r/MensRights12/07/18 10:48 PM
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I am not for one minute claiming men are somehow the great oppressed. In many ways it is the patriarchal society that we have created coming back to bite us. Far be it from me to claim 'oppression' ( but if the shoe fits... ), but jesus OP has some serious cognitive dissonance. Whether it's from societal conditioning or he's simply trying to appease a certain demographic is left up to the reader, but wow does it stick out like a sore thumb after explaining all the various ways he was excluded. H…
/r/MensRights11/07/18 06:01 AM
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A whole 115k, eh? Well, they certainly won't want to risk that again.
/r/MensRights11/07/18 05:55 AM
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I don't know that you need to be either to recognize the legal challenges men face in our society.
/r/MensRights11/07/18 05:08 AM
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Nailed it. It's shaming language, used to manipulate people into doing things the speaker wants. Thus, the definition is fluid and can change moment by moment. The only winning move is not to play.
/r/MensRights10/07/18 05:33 PM
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Uh...wow. OP certainly is gifted, isn't he?
/r/MensRights09/07/18 04:28 PM
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Sorry, no. Women and men deserve the same rights, and I'm not on board with the attempt at shaming here; "white women refusing to procreate?". This really is misogynistic, racist horseshit.
/r/MensRights09/07/18 04:00 PM
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...and people then wonder why men are uncomfortable mentoring women. Reading through all the comments on this, I saw woman after woman complain about her work being critiqued...at work...and I couldn't help but think, "sure, that's generally how it works. And why wouldn't you want input from your coworkers? Don't you want to produce the best you can?" I get critiqued all the time at work. People feel comfortable enough with me to offer whatever suggestion they think up, and you know what? It's m…
/r/MensRights06/07/18 08:32 AM
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With all due respect, you sound mopey. You're 26. By some counts, your brain is just barely done maturing. You're looking at your 20s as if they're how the rest of your life will go, but that's hardly a fair assessment. Once you mature a bit more ( and women mature as well ), you'll find women are attracted to you. Mind you, I'd strongly advise against this on no uncertain terms....you think you're poor now... Regardless, you have options if this is a goal for you.
/r/MensRights03/07/18 04:39 PM
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Oh, ya. Those folks are a bit....excitable.
/r/MensRights03/07/18 01:13 PM
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Indeed he got some support then, but looking at forums and the such there's just nothing happening. I actually see more guys calling him a cuck on the forums than anything else. Link where you're seeing that, I must have missed it.
/r/MensRights03/07/18 12:55 PM
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Because the problem isn't women. It's the power imbalance inherent in the legal system that favors women. This means that any woman is a potential threat ( legally ) because she could decide at any time to utilize the tools she has available to her. Being from a different country is of only minor consideration; once here she can become familiar with the legal tools available to you and make your life every bit as miserable as a native born.
/r/MensRights03/07/18 03:33 AM
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I know I appreciate it when people call me out on my bullshit when I'm about to make a mistake. There's a certain amount of external stress that's healthy when a person is considering divorce/separation. It's not forcing people together for appearances, but rather making them look at what they've got a little harder because the alternative is so much worse. We romanticize, in our heads, about the grass being greener. So much so that we can lose sight of what's in front of us. If we aren't forced…
/r/MensRights03/07/18 01:56 AM
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Two great minds.
/r/MensRights02/07/18 10:48 PM
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Ah..that's the crux of our difference; you've said it a few different times in a few different ways, but I wasn't listening. We are just animals. We're special only because we're more...ingenious than anything else on the planet, but that doesn't confer any special or noble traits to us, somehow making us "undefinable".
/r/MensRights02/07/18 08:27 PM
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So has polygamy. And pedophilia, if it comes to that. That fact that monogamy is present as often as it is doesn't suggest anything biological, rather it suggests a social construct which has solved a common societal problem, so it shows up in countless societies.
/r/MensRights02/07/18 08:21 PM
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Human beings are not monogamous. Not naturally anyway. Men sleep around and women actively seek the highest status male with which to reproduce. This is our basic instinct ( of course individual behaviors vary as they always do ). It's only social convention which discourages this behavior ( JP's "enforced monogamy", incidentally ), but lately those conventions have been actively targeted by certain societal elements for removal. That naturally leaves us back to our more basic state.
/r/MensRights02/07/18 08:16 PM
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There are those that share your perspective; folks over at /r/MGTOW certainly do ( but their anger and fear makes them fucking nuts ). I'm not sure there's any malice aforethought behind the social convention of men marrying. It's certainly true that adults in a committed relationship are far more predictable ( and manipulable ) than those unattached, and it's also true that family men generate more disposable income than single men, but I view this as organic behaviors which grew together and n…
/r/MensRights02/07/18 08:12 PM
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Given that "the contract side" is integrated so deeply with the concept of marriage, I have a hard time entertaining any notions which implicitly disregard it. Rates as little more than a "thought experiment".
/r/MensRights02/07/18 08:07 PM
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The moment it becomes a binding contract, and a grossly lopsided one at that, it stops being an emotional decision. That goes for cohabiting as well, given the fucked up laws surrounding Common Law marriage as well.
/r/MensRights02/07/18 08:00 PM
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In rereading this post, I realized that A is wrong. See corrected version below: A) They have been bullshitted into thinking that marriage is an emotional decision.
/r/MensRights02/07/18 07:24 PM
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I disagree about the severity of the risk. Yes, plenty of people have a happy marriage that lasts a lifetime. The problem, then, is in determining how to achieve that. My argument is simply there's no way to know. You can never truly know another person. You can marry "The One", then go through a rough patch. Where men may look at their options and decide it's not worth it to get divorced, she would see the opposite. Plus there's the social aspect where women are encouraged to bail if she's "not…
/r/MensRights02/07/18 05:16 PM
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Maybe I was a bit harsh. Perhaps I should have, instead, said... Any man who takes the time to understand the risks he's signing up for and still decides to get married is an "optimist". When you see how easy it is to destroy a man's life for no other reason than "she fell out of love with him"...no, that's not quite right. When you see how much the government encourages you to destroy a man's life simply because the marriage is over...well. I don't know what you want to call knowingly living wi…
/r/MensRights02/07/18 05:01 PM
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It can be both. Only an "optimist" ( read: idiot ) would look at today's horribly toxic social and legal landscape and decide to get married/start a family. ...and don't say "You just have to find the right one", because that's bullshit. When the contract and it's enforcers are so heavily biased against you, there is no "right one". There could never be a "right one", when today's "right one" always has a readily available escape hatch which lands them with cash and prizes for exercising it. The…
/r/MensRights02/07/18 04:36 PM
1

"Is that how that works? Shouldn't have gotten married then". Then? Walk away. It's of note that I'm an asshole who doesn't tolerate that kind of bullshit and will not only burn bridges with a smile on my face, I usually have a bag of marshmelons on hand with which to roast. So take that for what it's worth.
/r/MensRights30/06/18 12:44 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hitc8haEu_g
/r/MensRights30/06/18 07:54 AM
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If there's a silver lining to all this #metoo nonsense, it's that we seem to be rediscovering "innocent until proven guilty"...slowly. It's beyond frustrating that we have to repeat history for ourselves before we can understand it, and I truly feel for those this idiocy is harming, and going to harm; because make no mistake, a backlash is coming. Just as innocent men today are having their lives destroyed today, tomorrow legitimate victims of sexual assault will be ignored. As far as this speci…
/r/MensRights29/06/18 09:37 AM
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No no, that's called "equality". /s
/r/MensRights26/06/18 11:52 PM
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Link?
/r/MensRights25/06/18 11:09 PM
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Extremism is bad, m'kay? Myself, I'm a fan of false allegations being subject to the same discipline that their victims would have faced, with enhancements for the malicious nature of the crime.
/r/MensRights25/06/18 07:20 PM
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Not exactly a "win", as the college will be allowed a third bite at the apple. Given their statement after the trial, I'm having a hard time feeling comfortable this third attempt will result in a fair trial While Judge Chalfant “did have some criticism of how this process did play out here,” the court “also noted that there was sufficient evidence to expel the student.”
/r/MensRights20/06/18 02:27 PM
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You're misunderstanding Mr Dubay's legal argument. It wasn't that women never have to pay child support, so he shouldn't either. His argument was that women have options to avoid parenthood, whereas men don't, so he shouldn't have to pay support.
/r/MensRights18/06/18 10:10 PM
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There is a conflict between what you wrote ( Women in Michigan are not required to pay child support payments under any circumstances. ) and the lawyer's argument ( Michigan does not force women to make child support payments for children that they do not want to parent, and accordingly, men should not have to either. ). Yours is ridiculously false. The second is open to interpretation; his lawyer was basically making the case that women have several options to avoid the responsibility of parent…
/r/MensRights18/06/18 10:04 PM
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I read it and don't see any specific law referenced. Seems particularly egregious so I'm naturally suspicious of the claim. My internet skills aren't kicking anything up either ( to confirm or deny ).
/r/MensRights18/06/18 07:47 PM
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Because it's entertainment. They aren't paid by how much they work, but how much money they can generate. To a certain extent # of matches factors into it, but not significantly. It's how many eyeballs they can get watching and how much each eyeball can be converted to cash that should determine pay. So sure, ticket costs I can see being lower because there are fewer matches, but that's not the entirety of revenue generation ( sponsorships and such ).
/r/MensRights17/06/18 03:15 PM
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Sometimes a step back is precisely what's needed to jump forward.
/r/MensRights16/06/18 10:12 PM
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With practice you can get there, but make no mistake; it takes practice. People, men and women, are emotional beings. We live in a place of emotions, everything is filtered through them before we can process it. You have to teach yourself how to delay emotional response until it's time to process the data in question. This is not an inherent skill, and can feel very unnatural to the untrained. Even then, it's not wise to leave emotions unaddressed for too long; it can color your perceptions even…
/r/MensRights14/06/18 07:44 AM
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National headlines, "Study finds more men today deprive women of their parenting time than in the past" /s
/r/MensRights14/06/18 06:45 AM
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So you won't apologize to a non native english speaker? I wouldn't apologize to a native english speaker either, cupcake.
/r/MensRights14/06/18 01:24 AM
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If what you say is true - and please understand, I'm not saying that it isn't - some very anti-egalitarian individuals could argue that this is a substantial reason why men have always been "in charge of everything" throughout history...and always should be. What's important to remember is that group behaviors are not reliable predictors of individuals behavior. ie: If I'm right about the group behavior of men and women, it doesn't mean we can apply that to individual men and women and act accor…
/r/MensRights14/06/18 01:02 AM
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You still never apollogized I wouldn't hold your breath, snowflake. Actually, wait, yeah; hold your breath waiting for me to apologize. I addressed your concerns. If you are unable or unwilling to understand what's being said that's your problem, not mine.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 10:24 PM
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And yet, I'm the one saying AS A GROUP. Yes, I noticed. You are observing group trends and applying them at an individual level. This is bigotry in a nutshell, and no better than what feminists do to men. If that's a comfortable thought for you, whatever, but I'd like to think we're better than that. Let me ask this: Should the right to determine who governs you be predicated on how much you pay for the privilege? In my opinion, absolutely not. My freedoms are mine and no one else's, if I choose…
/r/MensRights13/06/18 08:45 PM
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I guess if you are unable to grasp the difference between groups and individuals, or indeed the english language, that might be a reasonable conclusion to arrive at.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 08:18 PM
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To be fair, I was generalizing to illustrate a point. I do agree that emotions need to be put aside during the decision making process ( or troubleshooting )...however, unresolved emotions can influence the entire process without you realizing it. We work from a place of emotion, not logic, so it's necessary to settle those emotions to get the clearest, logical dataset with which to work. It's also worth noting that emotional responses can sometimes highlight other data that you had missed consi…
/r/MensRights13/06/18 06:59 PM
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That's pretty much what I'm saying. In order to make the best decision possible you need to make it absent emotional influence, and that requires addressing any emotional responses so as to clear them out of the way.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 06:55 PM
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As I said, you are reading more than I'm writing. It's especially ironic given you identified that this is hallucinating. You are quite correct in that Person A has a problem that Person B doesn't. Where you veer off course is in believing that I'm suggesting person B has any responsibility here; I never said or suggested that. So how did you get that so wrong? How did you hallucinate something I never said?
/r/MensRights13/06/18 06:53 PM
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Is it? Do mods ban people for having contrary perspectives, or for sharing them? I'll grant you it can be a bit of an echo chamber ( 'circle jerk' may be more appropriate here ), but I don't think I'd label it as a safe space.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 06:11 PM
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See earlier in this thread for an example of why emotions must be processed as part of the problem solving example. Unresolved emotions can taint future data collection, or interpretations of said data, resulting in a flaws decision making process.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 06:06 PM
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You're reading quite a bit more in my words than I'm writing. However, I thank you for providing a great material example of why men need to process their emotions as part of the problem solving purpose; unresolved emotional reactions color future interactions and lead people to see things that aren't there. So thank you for that.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 06:04 PM
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You're missing the point. Feelings aren't wrong. They aren't right. They just are. They can, however, modify our perceptions or ability to integrate new data, and for that reason it's important to acknowledge and process them. Women have that first part of problem resolution down; the processing of emotions. Men have the second part down; implementation. Both are needed for healthy problem solving.
/r/MensRights13/06/18 05:03 PM
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Don't buy into the myth that because she's your ex you can't have good communication. Based on nothing more than your little snippet of txt and your post here, I'm thinking you could be a bit more understanding to the complexities of scheduling activities. Coordinating appointments between three parties is hard, particularly when one isn't immediately available to work with. She could have, and should have, made a tentative appointment then confirmed with you immediately afterwards, but her requ…
/r/MensRights13/06/18 04:51 PM
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There are two sides to this, and while I'm general anti-safe space, you have to understand what she probably meant was this; women tend to be more emotional than men. Men tend more towards objectivity than women. The result of this imbalance is that women tend to feel a need to talk out their emotions and have other empathize with them. Doesn't matter if their perspective is accurate, what matters what they feel. Men, on the other hand, tend to be objective; so when someone brings us a problem, …
/r/MensRights13/06/18 04:47 PM
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Better communication is key here. I would request mom coordinate better with you regarding scheduled appointments, but understand it's hard; providers have the openings they have, it's not always possible to get it on the scheduling parent's week, resulting in a need to coordinate between three parties, one of which isn't available. I struggle with this and my ex as well, except she never *EVER* handles appointments. In fact, when I have to schedule appointments with our daughter on her time, sh…
/r/MensRights13/06/18 04:32 PM
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As despicable as his behavior is, and it absolutely is, is it illegal? I'm not sure it is. The fact that a scumbag wielded so much power over others is a horrible thing, but perhaps we should be looking at the industry that spawned that opportunity as well. We're so focused on this waste of human life, but I wonder if we're missing the real problem because of it.
/r/MensRights12/06/18 03:28 AM
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Listen to your legal team. I would find out, however, what your legal obligations are regarding fiscal responsibilities.
/r/MensRights10/06/18 08:33 PM
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Well, I can't speak for others, but that's my position.
/r/MensRights10/06/18 08:18 PM
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I'm not sure it's belief so much as a lack of sympathy.
/r/MensRights10/06/18 07:45 PM
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I wouldn't bother asking her; I'd ask the courts to order it.
/r/MensRights08/06/18 05:05 AM
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My advice; ask for court ordered therapist for your child AND a co-parenting therapist for the two of you ( separate people ). I wish I had had this right off the bat, as it has protected my child countless times since I had it ordered a few years back. Mom can be as crazy as she wants, but now I have backup who is court ordered to report her bullshit. I know it can be expensive, but it's so worth it.
/r/MensRights08/06/18 12:51 AM
2

I'm waiting for the meta-gender revolution.
/r/MensRights08/06/18 12:37 AM
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Imagine being this terrified of concepts. I don't think it's any mistake that the response suggested ( and, indeed, the initial panic ) can only be called juvenile.
/r/MensRights07/06/18 01:09 PM
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Jesus, are we really still posting shit from this nut? She's about the last person anyone should be listening to, because her opinions and policies put in practice is what developed this horrible situation to begin with. Boys have been constantly told they're flawed and broken, and their needs are constantly put behind girls, if they're ever addressed at all. As sad and horrible as it is, it's really no wonder more boys are becoming violent than before. It should be a wake up call that our curre…
/r/MensRights04/06/18 07:45 PM
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When my daughter was young I could never find a changing station in the men's room...so I went into the women's to change her diaper. Got thrown out of a fair number of places, but they waited until the diaper was changed. I got nasty looks, but they went away when I explained that the men's room doesn't have a changing station. Wasn't long after my child was potty trained that everywhere around here got changing stations in the men's room. I like to believe I was part of that process. :)
/r/MensRights03/06/18 05:03 PM
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Sorry, nursing? I know nurses that put in 50+ hours a week, I assumed that was the norm. It's not?
/r/MensRights02/06/18 06:01 PM
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I wouldn't call that "blended". I'm talking about curriculum mechanics which incorporate the strengths ( and weaknesses ) of both genders. The problem comes from looking at education on a child by child basis. You feel like there's no way one curriculum can apply to both boys and girls because of it. Instead, look at curriculum as one might look at a productive company; on a group basis. Rarely is a business task given out that A) can be done solely by a single person B) Is tailored to match a s…
/r/MensRights31/05/18 02:08 PM
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I think it would be to the detriment of both genders. What needs to happen is that education needs to develop a blended approach that forces the kids to learn how to work together. Build curriculum that caters to the strengths of both boys and girls, let them learn that it's easier to work together than to try to go solo and power through things they're weak on. Separating the genders would only exasperate the problems we face today.
/r/MensRights31/05/18 06:00 AM
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I think you missed the analogy. Marriage is like parking your fancy, expensive sports car on the street. NOT getting married is like...well...not buying the car in the first place I guess. Not a great analogy, I'll admit. It's not required to be married to have kids; surrogacy or adoption are always options. Yes, it's expensive, but at least that expense is controlled. With marriage, you have no idea what kind of expense you are signing up for, and at least with the first two options your legal …
/r/MensRights30/05/18 06:19 PM
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That's not the question I would be asking myself. "Why the hell do I want to get married?" would be the question I ask myself.
/r/MensRights30/05/18 02:01 PM
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I don't think you're intellectually equipped to be having this conversation.
/r/MensRights26/05/18 05:48 PM
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Of course it's Stockton. That place is a pit. Disgusting fail of the justice system. This guy should have been locked up for the rest of his life.
/r/MensRights25/05/18 08:19 PM
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Every day brings another hit piece. It's interesting to watch because my perception of these articles is that they're only going to demonstrate how biased the author's and their publishers are to anyone who's ever seen Dr Peterson speak...and his material is available, for free, on youtube. It's an interesting time in this country, watching our media outlets destroy themselves.
/r/MensRights25/05/18 07:44 PM
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Of course I've heard of prenups. I've also heard of the various challenges to them over the years ( some successful, others not ). I don't have any faith in a prenup that's enforced by the same misandrist court system which routinely robs men of their time and money.
/r/MensRights23/05/18 05:57 PM
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> Celibacy before marriage and a solid marriage are two keys to success. It's simply not possible to have a "solid marriage" in the legal environment we live in. There are too many incentives for her to jump ship; you can never be sure of where you stand with that kind of power imbalance.
/r/MensRights23/05/18 03:07 PM
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I agree with the diploma mill part, but saying kids don’t work hard or sacrifice any more is complete garbage. Agreed. I know 19,20 year olds who are working night and day for their degree. They're still going to be saddled with debt. I don't fault this generation's work ethic ( I know the jokes about millennials, but I've also observed them repeated by folks standing around not doing what they're supposed to be doing. ). I don't even fault their ignorance really; that's a parental thing. I pity…
/r/MensRights23/05/18 12:19 AM
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The student loan problem is far larger than a gender issue, I would had to lose sight of that. Schools and the government have conspired to take advantage of the vulnerable and steal vast amounts from their future...and for what? What have these kids gotten that's truly worth the cost? In most cases, the benefit does not outweigh the cost. This is something that people need to be shouting from the rooftops, instead of constantly pushing these kids to "go to college, go to college, go to college"…
/r/MensRights22/05/18 01:53 PM
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Yup. For all of the chaos inherent in Trump's administration, and the "missteps" of DeVos, she did good by repealing that BS "guidance". Of course, that only means the Dept of Ed won't pursue any inquiries, it does not state that the colleges themselves can't maintain those standards. Many are holding to the lower burdens of proof, regardless of what the feds say. It's only when decisions like this cost them cash and, more importantly, PR that'll start to change their tune.
/r/MensRights12/05/18 07:39 AM
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If parents hit children because they are angry or unstable, that's never OK, tho. Agreed. I view physical punishment as a way to refocus attention. Young kids can get distracted and hyped up when upset; physical punishment can be a "reset" button. I think boys need this more than girls, in large part because male dominance relies so much on the physical. Spanking shows physical dominance and thus boys will be more likely to respect the hierarchy. Of course every child is different, and every sit…
/r/MensRights12/05/18 06:31 AM
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It's weird. My daughter's mother spanked our daughter far more frequently than I ever did. Maybe 4 times in her life did I feel her behavior warranted a spanking. Yet when it came to custody, guess who's balls got busted for spanking? Didn't matter that mom spanked her almost weekly. I dared raise a hand to our daughter so I was the fucking villain. It was unreal, and a largely why I started paying attention to how family courts are run. Regardless, I do feel boys need physical forms of discipli…
/r/MensRights12/05/18 06:01 AM
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The florida mass shooter gets more poon offers than incels will ever see. And incels are "close to fat acceptance", with the implication being that "fat people need to fix themselves to be fuckable, not try to change others". Do you know why that nut gets more poon offers than the normies? Because he had impact; he affected lives. He achieved. That's the ugly secret of sexual attraction. It's what no one wants to admit. You make an impact, you change the world ( even in a small way ), you have s…
/r/MensRights12/05/18 05:45 AM
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So you're saying incels are not fuckable because they're somehow worse than this guy. Essentially. Is that what I said, Ms Newman?
/r/MensRights11/05/18 06:02 PM
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I'll be honest here; I'm not entirely comfortable with the incel crowd. Seem too close to the "fat acceptance" mentality. If you desire sexual relationships and are not achieving your goal, you need to look at yourself and see what you need to improve to achieve that success, not surround yourself with similarly unsuccessful people.
/r/MensRights11/05/18 03:47 PM
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...and? Is the plan to get outraged every time someone, somewhere, posts something that upsets you? Isn't that exhausting?
/r/MensRights11/05/18 12:58 AM
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I would be careful here, many men have posted that their lawyer gave very bad advice. It's best to get a lawyer who specializes in men's issues if they exist where you are. Well yes. It's really best if you take ownership of your defense; research the various laws and precidences which impact your case, ect... However, OP obvious has a problem with self ownership so I didn't think to waste my time with the details.
/r/MensRights11/05/18 12:34 AM
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Yeah she wasn’t like that before... My point was own your choices. You weren't coerced into shit. You made a choice, and it was a fucking stupid choice as you are now aware. Don't now pretend you're a feminist and you have day-after rape syndrome. You've got a lawyer, follow what they tell you, but if it's yours....welcome to fatherhood.
/r/MensRights11/05/18 12:13 AM
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Yet you fucked her, and apparently without protection. Your misgivings are bullshit rationalizations for the predicament you find yourself in. Sign nothing, get a paternity test asap, lawyer up immediately.
/r/MensRights11/05/18 12:05 AM
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Not really relevant, is it?
/r/MensRights10/05/18 12:19 AM
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Yup. Fly your crazy flag proud so I know who to avoid.
/r/MensRights09/05/18 07:42 PM
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That's apparently all you can see, but that's certainly not the entirety of what I wrote. Know what that means? Your bias/ignorance/stupidity is not my problem.
/r/MensRights09/05/18 06:01 PM
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I can't fathom why you are defending this twat? You failed at basic comprehension. Wanna try again?
/r/MensRights09/05/18 05:39 PM
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Hey, you like what you like. She's being a bit of a cunt about it, but I don't fault her her preferences anymore than I'd expect anyone to fault me for preferring skinny chicks.
/r/MensRights09/05/18 05:11 PM
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I'm sure they will; for grandmothers. I wouldn't be the least surprised if this results in more rights for grandmothers than fathers.
/r/MensRights07/05/18 09:05 PM
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Drama queen title usually means vapid content. I'll watch it when I get home, but I'm not expecting much. MGTOW isn't a community; it's kinda the opposite. Most MGTOWs will tell you, in fact, that they were already MGTOW before they ever heard the term. It's a mindset naturally arrived at by the ridiculousness inherent in today's mating game.
/r/MensRights07/05/18 09:03 PM
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What's good for the goose is good for the gander. All that would need is one male revoking consent after the fact to be ignored for the university to be guilty of an open and shut gender discrimination suit, ideally under title 9.
/r/MensRights02/05/18 09:37 PM
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I've argued those very points and have been approximately as successful as Peterson. It largely boils down to the simple notion that you don't try to rationalize a subjective argument. Folks arguing that the wage gap is due to discrimination are making an emotional argument. No amount of objective fact will overcome that emotion, nor will attempting to personalize the counter arguments, particular when "men are privileged" is the overriding narrative.
/r/MensRights01/05/18 07:47 PM
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A valid point. Perhaps assume new drivers based on group behaviors, but after you have several years of experience perhaps your premiums should be based on that. Of course the entire notion of insurance is predicated on risk and the group supplementing the few who need it, so maybe that wouldn't work.
/r/MensRights01/05/18 05:22 PM
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I'd be fine with data supported discrimination, I guess, if it were universally applied. It's not, of course. My health care premiums are insane not because my age group costs more, but because I'm supplementing women of all age groups ( pregnancy and otherwise ). Fix that particular bit of nonsense and I'll shutup about discrimination that I'm subjected to.
/r/MensRights01/05/18 05:09 PM
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Fortunately, as I wrote back in 2012, women have the power to turn it all around—because they are the relationship navigators. Men only changed because women did. That’s because men are born to please women. Modern woman don’t know this, for they’ve been conditioned to think of men as oppressors. But it’s true. Dear Mrs Venker The cats out of the bag. While I appreciate your perspective and generally agree with some of what you say, there is no way men are ever going back to a life of servitude.…
/r/MensRights30/04/18 08:47 PM
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Agreed. It's weaponized language, designed specifically to degenerate a specific group. Toxic Masculinity is right up there with mansplaining, manterrupting and manspreading. Mind you, these are specifically gendered words describing behaviors of both male and females. Yet apparently when a man does it it's so much worse than when a woman does it.
/r/MensRights30/04/18 04:01 PM
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Are female fiddler crabs succumbing to antiquated notions of masculinity as promulgated by the crab patriarchy? Crab patriarchy. :D
/r/MensRights30/04/18 04:00 PM
3

The comment section is rife with some very sad people. It's hilarious to read.
/r/MensRights30/04/18 02:00 PM
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I don't ride public transit all that often, but when I have I have noticed that while both genders tend to take up multiple seats with their crap ( bags and stuff ), men will generally self-police themselves and condense when space becomes an issue. I don't see the same behavior from women. I hate how sexist that sounds, but that has been my observation.
/r/MensRights28/04/18 06:06 PM
0

Pedantics and empty insults is the best you've got? How sad must it be to be you.
/r/MensRights28/04/18 12:57 AM
1

Is it? How come?
/r/MensRights28/04/18 12:54 AM
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True; at some point you have to decide what's more important, your education or making a point. However, if you do decide to go nuclear, there might be lawyers around who might be willing to take it on pro bono.
/r/MensRights27/04/18 09:06 PM
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It's the fact that any response they will have won't undermine the clear years worth of indoctrination and the expansive echo chamber which they live in. Right; that would be the "inertia" I made mention of in my post. That nonsense didn't grow in a vacuum. It didn't hide under rocks and fester, then explode fully grown before they could address it. They've fostered and grown that crap, and given the politics involved will very likely be reluctant to address it with anything other than lipservic…
/r/MensRights27/04/18 08:59 PM
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Here's a secret; lawsuits against colleges/governments aren't extreme, it's how things get done. You're looking at this from a personal standpoint, and yes; being sued is a big deal, scary, and largely overkill when a simple conversation will do. Government entities, however, are different beasts. They're big, stupid and have a lot of inertia and so are slow to change. The only proven way to get consistent results is to kick them in the jewels ( budget ), which means lawsuit. You don't threaten …
/r/MensRights27/04/18 08:50 PM
1

I can respect that.
/r/MensRights27/04/18 08:18 PM
1

At it's most basic, they determine they'd rather die than live in a world where they didn't take that action. That's the benefit.
/r/MensRights27/04/18 07:57 PM
1

Think about the motivation; why would someone make that choice? Because they determine the value of the act is worth the cost. All action is governed by this behavior; a person wants a specific consequence and is willing to pay the cost. In this light, I don't know of any action that isn't inherently selfish. And that's a good thing, as it's directly responsible for modern society.
/r/MensRights27/04/18 04:03 PM
1

That's not true. It really is. People always do a cost analysis of their actions, and for those that risk their lives that analysis values their actions over their safety. The inherent value of the hopeful outcome and risk outweighs their own safety. When you really think about it, you start to understand all actions are selfish in that there's a balance; if someone doesn't think it's worth it, they won't do it ( note the word; worth, which implies value ). Does this make any action less noble? …
/r/MensRights27/04/18 03:27 PM
2

pared from a lot of suffering if people had fought their ideas more furiously after they started talking about the Jews the way they did. At least we should try to not let hateful people get away just because they are young.. Did...did you just compare men to jews? What, does the victimhood complex feminists project seem all that enticing to you that you had to go down the "Literally Hitler" rabbit hole?
/r/MensRights27/04/18 01:38 PM
2

Spoken as someone who obviously doesn't understand the power of manipulation and indoctrination. There's a reason it's called "The Red Pill"; it's such a revelation. Or would you hold someone like Cassie Jaye to the same standard?
/r/MensRights27/04/18 05:49 AM
3

Well yes. She's also young, and has been surrounded by that kind of indoctrination for the past several years. How would you fair, do you think?
/r/MensRights27/04/18 05:48 AM
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He's gone beyond the help of the internet with this one. The moment he was served with paperwork he should have contacted a lawyer. Now? It'll be about hundred times worse, if we can get anything changed at all. Regardless, the only help we can provide is to suggest he get a lawyer.
/r/MensRights26/04/18 06:48 PM
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She's 20. I don't mean to be ageist here, but she's 20. She has no idea what she's talking about, no one at 20 does. She's in college and has been indoctrinated into the feminist belief. Best to just ignore her. With luck, she'll learn to be embarrassed for herself in a few years.
/r/MensRights26/04/18 04:40 PM
2

If we really lived in feminized times, then macho men should be getting frustrated and committing hate motivated mass murders. That only makes sense if you believe men are anti-social by nature, which of course is a ludicrous position to take. Men built everything you see FOR society. A very real argument might be made that men are more social than women, insofar as their adherence to societal norms which keep society functioning. Most men inherently believe in the greater good, and it's importa…
/r/MensRights26/04/18 03:58 PM
9

Oh look, another association fallacy. Doesn't matter though, as it was used in the construction of a strawman fallacy. The arguments I've heard against "toxic masculinity" is that it's used to define any "male qualities that feminists don't like". It's shaming language, and arrogant in it's implication that the perfect human is female, and any divergent from that must be considered "toxic".
/r/MensRights26/04/18 02:38 PM
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I'm not going to break down your argument as it amounts to nothing more than an association fallacy. It's easy to spot because instead of arguing why feminism isn't crazy, you simply associate it with a word soup of things you think are good, therefore, feminism must be good. Modern feminism whines about rape culture, wage gap, patriarchy ( none of which objectively exist ), all the while being legally and socially privileged. If that's not 'crazy', then I'm not sure what is.
/r/MensRights26/04/18 02:18 PM
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No.
/r/MensRights24/04/18 07:12 PM
1

It wasn't until the modern automatic firearm that that biological strength started to matter less from a general infantry standpoint. Ah. I see you've played plenty of video games. I mean, you're kinda right, but at the same time so wrong as to be laughable. Lack of female rights was not a sign of oppression; it was a sign that until the 60s women didn't care enough or had the time enough to care about being equal. Uh... I'm just going stop you there. We're not going to see eye to eye on this.
/r/MensRights24/04/18 12:57 PM
1

The only way it's not a red herring is if you believe a) Women are comparable to children, and b) you believed I had said anything about modern women's situation ( ' And their ongoing lack of representation in Congress and non-admission to the voting booth." ). His argument had nothing to do with what I said. You are reading into it what you want, in order to make some point about the draft and voting ( which is an invalid comparison for a variety of reasons not relevant to the discussion ).
/r/MensRights23/04/18 07:14 PM
1

Most “men’s right activists” focus on actual treatment under the law, not regulating interpersonal relations. Right...what do you think women of the early 1900s did? Men are legally disadvantaged in our court system. That sounds like an "unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power" ( definition ). If you are discarding the legal challenges faced by women in the early 1900s due to their "participation" in the process, then you have to discard the legal challenges faced by men today. Anything e…
/r/MensRights23/04/18 07:10 PM
1

That doesn’t make sense. That means the individual participates in their oppression actively and voluntarily based on their values to restrain certain behaviors and enforce others. That same position applies to MRAs as well, you know. Men, today, are oppressed. We lack certain rights which women enjoy and are actively discriminated against in law. Yet by your logic, it can't be oppression because we participate in society. The problem is large population groups behave differently than small ones…
/r/MensRights23/04/18 05:46 PM
1

United States: Hoyt v. Florida, 368 U.S. 57 (1961) Fair enough United States: Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479 (1965) I'm not sure how you can say this is a right women have that men don't; it established the right to privacy for married couples, not just women. Sure, you can say contraception was female-specific...however, that's still true today, presumably because it's an easier problem to solve than male contraception. United States: King v. Smith, 392 U.S. 309 (1968) Another I'm not su…
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:20 PM
1

That is the granting of rights to women that men don't have. That proves male oppression since those rights were introduced, not female oppression prior to them being introduced. That's quite the list I've posted, and most of what I've seen are rights that men had that women did not. Can you highlight which ones you think men didn't/don't have?
/r/MensRights23/04/18 02:49 PM
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OP is correctly pointing out the latest trend on this sub to attempt to rewrite history. You did it yourself; "different legal status". That's like calling a cripple "differently abled". It's a worrisome trend. Why? Those who have studied feminism recognize it as what I term "Villain Building". In order to have a strong attraction to a social group, you need an outsider to apply pressure. Feminism did this and made men the enemy; look where that got us. I don't want anyone to suffer from a lack …
/r/MensRights23/04/18 02:22 PM
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I'm not assuming anything.
/r/MensRights23/04/18 01:33 PM
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So you aren't disputing the lack of rights women experience, rather you are justifying it through the argument that someone had to take care of the domestic work. Let's take that thought process forward, shall we? Men's lack of certain rights is justified because someone has to die for the country/pay for everything. Same logic...uh..."logic"...applied here, only reversed. Sound idiotic to you, now?
/r/MensRights23/04/18 08:32 AM
1

I see. Might want to read up on this one too: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_herring
/r/MensRights23/04/18 07:53 AM
1

Norms are enforced by all of society, Hence, 'authority'.
/r/MensRights23/04/18 06:03 AM
1

Pre-1980s mostly ( progressively so the further back you go ). I like this list as it covers quite a bit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_women%27s_legal_rights_(other_than_voting)
/r/MensRights23/04/18 05:30 AM
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While I agree with your premise ( interdependency ), I think oppression works to describe the state of rights women faced in the early 1900: the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. Unjust is appropriate here, as they were denied many basic human rights. Society was denying them these rights, and society is made up of both genders. As has been pointed out, when women asked for these rights the ones in charge ( men ) ceded to their wishes, so I'm not sure how a…
/r/MensRights23/04/18 05:04 AM
1

What word would you use instead, then?
/r/MensRights23/04/18 04:30 AM
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Yeah, no argument ever relies upon unspoken presuppositions or shared assumptions or has intellectual roots stemming from elsewhere. Of course. Sure. So..what? You just get to invent whatever premise best fits your internal victim narrative to satisfy your addiction to outrage? That behavior sounds familiar...no, don't tell me, I'm sure I'll remember what group pulls the same bullshit eventually. You do understand it's possible to ask for clarification, right? I get that you won't be able to be …
/r/MensRights23/04/18 04:25 AM
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boneheadedly moronic You mean like adding words to the argument in order to justify your position? OP never said anything about WHO was doing the oppressing, or that it's somehow an XOR position ( either women OR men can be oppressed, but never both at the same time ). Here; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man Might save us all a lot of headache if you read that.
/r/MensRights23/04/18 04:09 AM
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I'm against racism in all it's forms. So...no.
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:39 AM
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Which word didn't you understand?
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:35 AM
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The "women were never oppressed" seems to be a new thing around here. I'm not sure I get it either; it's objectively true that women were oppressed. That does not mean that men weren't oppressed, and it does not mean that men were always the ones oppressing women. It certainly doesn't mean women are oppressed today, whereas men still are in many ways, so I fail to the see the relevance. This seems too nuanced a position for adherents of the "women were never oppressed" crowd though.
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:34 AM
1

Is that what you think people do when they are not obsessively focused on issues that are important to you?
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:31 AM
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So even when they weren't being drafted and sent to Korea or Vietnam to be wounded, killed or have their brains scrambled the rest of their lives, as men were...they were oppressed? That's moronic. So's pretending it's a zero sum game.
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:14 AM
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You're simplifying the situation substantially. Just because women were oppressed in some areas does not mean men weren't oppressed, or even that it was men who were oppressing them. Men faced their own issues during the time women were oppressed, it's just that there was no gendered movement to highlight these issues or if there was, no one cared. What you are highlighting, then, is the correction and overcompensation of women's issues to the point where they really do have very few things to c…
/r/MensRights23/04/18 03:13 AM
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If that were true, why are you exhibiting it? Are you feeling guilty for your inadequacies?
/r/MensRights22/04/18 05:08 AM
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I don't know where this ignorance and animosity has come from, which prompts this revisionism of history, but it's ugly and exhausting to have to plow through. Women have been systemically oppressed throughout history, that's true. In my research, however, the ones oppressing women the most have been other women. See, society has expectations and the genders have distinct dominance hierarchies; if someone acts contrary to their hierarchy, other members who are following the rules become hostile.…
/r/MensRights22/04/18 04:57 AM
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"Historically" is the key word here, and that's not wrong. She's an idiot for conflating the past with the present. Marriage in the present is so grossly biased against men it's a joke to suggest otherwise. If she'd done just a little research she might have kicked this up. It's comforting to read the comment section though; her piss poor journalism is being torn up.
/r/MensRights22/04/18 03:37 AM
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"I'm still talking about in the past. Early 1900s. Women were severely disadvantaged when compared to men, legally. Feminism fought for those rights and won. Hence, it had a purpose back then. It was "good", as long as you agree that women should have those rights. If "good" rubs you the wrong way, let's call it necessary then. Again; assuming you believe women should have equal rights to men. Was feminism messy? Sure. Were there crazies in feminism? Absolutely. Does the very same thing apply to…
/r/MensRights22/04/18 01:40 AM
1

fuck you imbecile I love the irony you embody. Say something else.
/r/MensRights22/04/18 01:17 AM
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Aw, did I hurt someone's feelings? Good. society wasn't based on rights back then. Uh...huh. Well, you got me. I have no idea how to respond to that.
/r/MensRights22/04/18 01:05 AM
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You seem to be happy with that, fine. If that's really how you're understanding me, that's more due to your own bias than anything I might have said. Didn't miss how you didn't address my question, either.
/r/MensRights21/04/18 05:32 PM
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How do you figure? Feminism was about the rights women didn't have back then. That's the discussion and what I've talked to. While it was a completely different movement back then with no connection to today's feminism, it was as anti-male as today's feminism. K, and? I'm not saying it pretty. I'm saying it was necessary. If we're to throw out the good it did because of the bad, are you willing to apply the same standard to MRA?
/r/MensRights21/04/18 04:59 PM
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I'm still talking about in the past. Early 1900s. Women were severely disadvantaged when compared to men, legally. Feminism fought for those rights and won. Hence, it had a purpose back then. It was "good", as long as you agree that women should have those rights. If "good" rubs you the wrong way, let's call it necessary then. Again; assuming you believe women should have equal rights to men. Was feminism messy? Sure. Were there crazies in feminism? Absolutely. Does the very same thing apply to …
/r/MensRights21/04/18 04:54 PM
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Since women and men are different, both as groups and individuals, you need to define what you mean as equal. Absolutely right. I meant legally equal. Socially I could give a fuck, legally is all that matters in my mind.
/r/MensRights21/04/18 04:10 PM
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Prove me wrong then. Show me your "history" where women were always at least equal to men. Otherwise, the only person trying to push revisionism is you. That being the case, /r/feminism <-- is that way. You'll fit right in, ironically enough.
/r/MensRights21/04/18 04:52 AM
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I'm not sure anyone is saying it was wonderful. It was comprised of people, and people tend to span the range of horrible. What people are saying is that feminism had a point way back when. Women lacked rights. Feminism of the day fought for those rights ( and succeeded ). It really is that cut and dry.
/r/MensRights21/04/18 04:29 AM
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Let's get even more basic; We're talking about the rights women had or didn't have, and you start talking about men's rights, as if that's relevant at all. Yes, men had issues back then, and now. Absolutely. That has dickall to do with the rights women didn't, and that early feminism fought for. So unless you've got some magical link that you have yet to produce, I think we're done here. Was that word salad or did you think what you said made some sort of sense there? It's ok to ask if you don't…
/r/MensRights21/04/18 03:44 AM
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False equivalence is the best you've got? Hopefully the OP can do better.
/r/MensRights21/04/18 03:38 AM
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So women always had the rights they had today? They could vote, have their own finances ( even while married ), and were otherwise legally equal in every way to men? I'll be honest here and tell you I'm setting a trap for you, but it's one of knowledge and logic. Think very carefully about your answer.
/r/MensRights21/04/18 02:52 AM
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So, you had to wait until feminism became totally and absolutely batshit insane before criticizing it. You were too much of a pussy to make a peep before that? Well yes, why would you criticize it when it actually made sense?
/r/MensRights20/04/18 10:57 PM
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I'm not sure I understand why one's gender ( or rather, gender identity ) is so important as to be acknowledged by a rights movement. Who cares? I don't need validation of my gender in order to see the nonsense men are subjected to. Be trans, or not. Seems irrelevant to me.
/r/MensRights19/04/18 08:00 PM
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"She's just putting fresh meat on a new hook"
/r/MensRights19/04/18 01:47 PM
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I never implied any of that, I was relaying a story.
/r/MensRights19/04/18 03:27 AM
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I'm sorry to see a legitimate question down voted. Folks, some people don't know. How are they to learn without asking?
/r/MensRights18/04/18 11:41 PM
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As someone else said, common law marriages are a possibility in many countries. Further, tenants have extensive rights; I have heard of a woman who basically squatted at her ex's house after they broke up. She wouldn't leave, and because there were no legal provisions in place he couldn't directly make her go. Had to go through the entire eviction process, it was unreal. Personally I will never cohabitate again, but for those that just can't help themselves this is a great idea.
/r/MensRights18/04/18 05:45 PM
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Smart man. As another commenter in the article said, my respect for him just shot up by miles. This is the future. We should develop a similar contract template for everyone to use for free.
/r/MensRights18/04/18 04:36 PM
1

Who, who and who?
/r/MensRights18/04/18 03:12 PM
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Can you link to the laws you're referring to? This is new to me.
/r/MensRights17/04/18 10:00 PM
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I'm actually not MRA. I'm also not attempting to rewrite history in order to serve my victimhood narrative. Women in the 50s were legally dependent on the men in their lives for the basics, and that's the difference which you are ignoring or choosing to believe didn't actually exist, yet it's that difference which is so important. I realize you won't be able to actually understand this next part ( it interferes with your delusion afterall ); I also don't blame anyone back then. It's not as if me…
/r/MensRights17/04/18 03:56 PM
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If we don't call her oppressed, we can't call a 1950s housewife oppressed either. Kinda a naive way of looking at it, wouldn't you say? It's really a question of choice; 1950s women didn't have the choice. Now? Women absolutely have the choice. They can, and do, pursue their own careers and can earn as much ( or more ) as their male counterparts ( for the same production ). You want to talk economic dependence, let's talk the legally binding dependence men often find themselves in to women. They…
/r/MensRights17/04/18 01:12 PM
4

I'm not sure I begrudge giving pregnant women a free drink.
/r/MensRights16/04/18 04:46 PM
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God no. The last thing we need are more 'anchor babies', dragging men down. If I ruled the world, it would be no sex until 26 at least. Brains aren't fully developed until 26, and thus are unable to understand the risks inherent in sex. Men need to understand what they're signing up for when having sex, and until 26 I'm not sure they're capable of it. Maybe a timed BC implant of some sort?
/r/MensRights15/04/18 07:58 AM
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Shouldn't women be offended by the helplessness it portrays? The deprivation of agency? If there were something similar talking about men like that I'd have been at least annoyed by the way they portrayed all men. Still, it's kinda nice when people on your feed post this crap; you know who to immediately limit contact with. Not because of contrary opinions, but because of how dangerous they are to you in today's society.
/r/MensRights14/04/18 03:53 PM
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In order to be outraged, you have to add words to what was written. You seem to be doing this innately. You are literally hallucinating in order to serve your internal narrative.
/r/MensRights13/04/18 12:37 PM
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It's because men and boys are perceived as disposable tools that are only valued for how well they perform, whereas women and girls are valued just for existing. You don't need or want tools to have options in expressing themselves or to have choices in how they are to live their lives. You just need them to fulfill the function and role they're expected to This is probably depressingly accurate.
/r/MensRights13/04/18 02:55 AM
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Your hate is blinding you. She has openly contradicted feminist dogma several times in this article, yet all you can see is how she's said positive things about women and immediately jump to the conclusion that she's a filthy feminist.
/r/MensRights13/04/18 02:51 AM
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The point of the article is that society is far more forgiving when women move out of their roles. But society is extremely harsh when men don't fulfill their role. This is very much a societal issue too, specific to our own. To a point there is a biological basis, but societies are complex enough that that only explains so much. There are societies out there ( I only know of small societies, but I don't know much ) which accept traditionally female traits in males, just not ours.
/r/MensRights13/04/18 02:44 AM
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Because the article is about the contrast between the progress made for girls against the progress made for boys. It's even in the article's title: "Why girls can be boyish but boys can't be girlish". If you're going to show how little progress has been made for boys ( her overriding concern, you'll note ), you have to show the progress that's been made for women. Otherwise, what are you contrasting? My criticisms would fall along a different set of issues: 1) Gender identity nonsense. Identity …
/r/MensRights13/04/18 02:41 AM
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Boys should be like girls because it somehow empowers women, that's pretty much what this article is about. ya, I think you might be projecting a bit, because that's not what I got out of the article.
/r/MensRights13/04/18 02:26 AM
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Impressive. However, your interpretation requires certain leaps of...well, I would hesitate to call it "logic". Fantasy seems to fit a little better. All in service to fit your own narrative. Remind you of any other group out there? Hint: They like to get triggered off of things that no one says and enjoy long walks along the sea of delusions. Yes, there's a bit of a female bent to it, but it's hardly worth worrying about. This was a remarkably positive article, especially considering it's from …
/r/MensRights13/04/18 02:13 AM
1

Uh...how'd you manage to get patriarchy from that? Are you doing the feminist thing about getting outraged from crap that isn't actually there?
/r/MensRights13/04/18 01:13 AM
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You're reading a lot that wasn't written.
/r/MensRights13/04/18 01:11 AM
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Is there a problem with the article? Looks like mom is experiencing what we've been saying for a while; it's become a woman's world, and boys are expected to conform to a strict "boy" mold, where girls are given freedom to be anything they want. She finishes up by encouraging her son to be himself and like what he likes. Where's the harm in that message? ( and of all the trash TV my daughter got sucked into, I actually liked my little pony. The writers did a good job with that show )
/r/MensRights12/04/18 09:56 PM
1

Putting aside the "real man" bullshit, thats good advice for anyone ( man or woman ).
/r/MensRights12/04/18 05:57 PM
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I don't normally watch videos, but this one is worth it. Made my afternoon.
/r/MensRights11/04/18 10:22 PM
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Well, she certainly did her part in making me laugh.
/r/MensRights11/04/18 10:21 PM
1

Change for the sake of change isn't really worth much. What progressives and conservatives need to understand is that they need each other. Society needs to change, but not go crazy with it. Shit, star trek got this right decades ago. Kinda sad we're still laboring under this mono-culture is good delusion.
/r/MensRights11/04/18 02:07 AM
2

And? There are statistical outliers in any population set.
/r/MensRights10/04/18 10:40 PM
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They're not the same, but it's not too much of a leap to link the two. If you're a liberal, you very likely spout feminist talking points. Liberals are the modern day feminists biggest allies, and as such they'll very likely be hostile to any discussion about men's rights.
/r/MensRights10/04/18 10:30 PM
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Look at the silver lining; you got 50/50 custody. I know it's hard, I still struggle with my daughter's mother's nonsense as well, but at the end of the day you got to remain an active participant in your child's life. Keep doing what you know to be right, and by the time they're 18 they'll know the truth AND you'll feel good about what you did and how you did it. My daughter just turned 14 and is really seeing the truth about her mother now. In truth, it's heart breaking to watch. I don't know …
/r/MensRights10/04/18 09:43 PM
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Thank you, interesting information. Infuriating, but interesting.
/r/MensRights10/04/18 08:28 PM
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Most of us have anecdotal experience/exposure to judges and perhaps more importantly, mediators. My question is this; in your opinion and experience, how prominent is bigotry and bias in these two aspects of the family court system? If any exists, would you classify it as active bigotry ( man/woman hating ) or passive ( man/woman always right )? This is something I've been curious about for a while.
/r/MensRights10/04/18 03:08 PM
2

Wow, they're really going off the deep end.
/r/MensRights10/04/18 01:38 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcDrE5YvqTs
/r/MensRights09/04/18 03:47 PM
2

You speak for all women, do you? And you see men as sex only object? Pity feels like the right word here.
/r/MensRights08/04/18 10:58 PM
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How sad your life must be. You have my pity.
/r/MensRights08/04/18 08:04 PM
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The only conclusion I can come to is that the mediators and judges are small minded, sadistic bigots who get off on punishing men ( mediators especially ). I've noticed that most mediators are women, and while I hate to generalize....I wouldn't be the least surprised most of these women have unresolved daddy issues, so they punish every other guy out there for the perceived injustices their own father put them through. Maybe I'm being an asshole though. Perhaps the issue isn't so gendered as I s…
/r/MensRights08/04/18 02:49 AM
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Ya, that read wrong. I meant that women hold higher standards for female beauty than men have for female beauty.
/r/MensRights08/04/18 02:45 AM
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Well, now we're ranging into dominance. You aren't wrong, and the two concepts are linked in certain groups of women, but it quickly becomes an unwieldy discussion in the confines of reddit.
/r/MensRights07/04/18 06:12 PM
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So women don't tell us they feel expected to make themselves look nice for us? Obviously they do, I just disagree with the argument itself. Most women I know don't dress to impress men, but to compete against other women. It's such a "thing" that they don't realize 90% of what they're doing simply isn't required for their stated goal ( attract male attention ).
/r/MensRights07/04/18 06:00 PM
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Women tell us they make themselves look nice for us, and that it can be oppressive to always have to look nice. This isn't precisely true. Female standards for beauty are far higher than male standards, and in my experience women tend to aim for the female standard. Mind you, I'm speaking about groups here, not individuals ( I hope that's obvious ). All women really have to do is not be a pig about it. That's really how low the bar is, and they'll attract male attention. Sure, there's quite a bi…
/r/MensRights07/04/18 05:38 PM
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Ah, so that's what equality is supposed to look like!
/r/MensRights07/04/18 03:41 PM
1

Certainly not a Family Law justice. I was thinking about my own experience in family court when I wrote that. I've been to mediation a few times, and ever fucking time mom has come unglued. Yelling at me, and my lawyer, when we bring out the evidence of her insanity, and the mediator still took her side. I raise my voice once, ONCE, and then only because I was talking and she starting shouting at me so I was trying to be heard, and I get sent to anger management therapy. Family courts are evil p…
/r/MensRights06/04/18 08:27 PM
3

When you hear the "men need to share their emotions more", what they should actually be saying is, "men need to share their approved emotions more". In my experience, no one wants to hear anger, fear or sadness from men ( this includes therapists too, unfortunately ) and they only really want to hear from men if it's going to impact their ability to provide for others. Kind of a bleak perspective, but that's been my experience.
/r/MensRights06/04/18 03:42 PM
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And no, getting the toddler ready does not mean plopping him in front of the TV. It means making sure he went potty, giving him some breakfast, seeing if he wants water, and packing his bag for school. Ah, so controlling mom doesn't want "help", she wants dad to do everything precisely as she tells him. Maybe I'm over reacting to the letter. Maybe dad hasn't been pitching in as much as he should be. If so, he's a douche that needs to be participating. However, to me this reads that mom is doing …
/r/MensRights05/04/18 09:50 PM
1

Bash feminism all you like, no one is saying otherwise. But outlawing specific ideologies is reprehensible. Of course people always think they're well qualified to decide what speech is permissible and what isn't. Almost to the one, folks like that are wrong.
/r/MensRights05/04/18 08:43 PM
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Ya, the hypocrisy surrounding procreation rights is astounding to me.
/r/MensRights05/04/18 06:06 PM
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Then on a more rational note; who are you to determine what ranks as "ideologies that seek to subjugate" and "free speech"? See, the problem a lot of people have with the "Free Speech" thing is they never consider the consequences of limiting that speech, nor the excitement evil fuckers of the world feel when speech gets limited.
/r/MensRights05/04/18 05:28 PM
1

A religious man I assume, given your terminology. So freedom of speech is a "God granted right"? Who are you to run counter to God?
/r/MensRights05/04/18 05:07 PM
11

I'm more a freedom of speech kind of guy, and I extend that to any group ( nazis included ). Plus, it makes it ever so much easier to identify the nuts when they're given license to say whatever crazy thing pops into their heads.
/r/MensRights05/04/18 04:21 PM
2

I think it's a more cultural thing. I'm talking out my ass here, but perhaps UK women are choosing lower paying jobs, while german women are choosing higher paying jobs. Then, factor in that women still take more time off for family, and you might arrive at the very same numbers, whereas the jobs UK women choose aren't as severely impacted by that extra time off ( some industries account for the behaviors and patterns of their workers ). It fits the data, and at least seems plausible. I need sev…
/r/MensRights05/04/18 03:52 PM
1

I'm well aware of the reference, doesn't change anything. You're whining about the opinion in that other post, like a little bitch. I'm telling you why you're wrong. Oh, and I'm not entirely sure you know what satire is. Might want to stick to the basics until you've got those down.
/r/MensRights04/04/18 03:43 PM
4

What, you see feminists crow about how men are evil every time a dude does something horrible and think to yourself, "That's the way forward!"? Emulating feminist tactics is a horrible idea.
/r/MensRights04/04/18 03:37 PM
19

It's worth noting that the new support amount ordered was done strictly to correct a previous technicality in the law. The 1400 amount was originally calculated back in 200x, but the presiding judge ordered the lesser 1000 amount and didn't document her reasons. Thus they "fixed" that technicality. This doesn't set precedent, so I wouldn't expect his appeal on those grounds to succeed. Now, 15some years later, should Mrs Mills still be dependent on the ex husband? Fuck no, alimony for life is wr…
/r/MensRights04/04/18 02:30 AM
1

Fortunately this nonsense has a way of correcting itself. Part of why I initially started questioning feminism was because my mother force fed it to me. I started seeing the inconsistencies and gaps, and it started me wondering. This is a strength that children have that adults oftentimes don't; they question far more than older people do.
/r/MensRights02/04/18 08:17 PM
1

I purposefully didn't specify what kind of competency I was talking about. Men and women have different strengths, yes, because men and women are different. However, ultimately, the sense of competency is what determines the outcomes. Both men and women are just as capable of that.
/r/MensRights31/03/18 08:54 PM
1

Oh. Aren't jokes supposed to be funny?
/r/MensRights31/03/18 08:52 PM
2

Women are every bit as capable of competency as men, in fact that's the problem a lot of us have with feminism. Feminism treats women as less responsible, less capable of taking responsibility for their own lives. Feminism belittles and infantilizes women. MRAs do not.
/r/MensRights31/03/18 07:53 PM
1

Alternatively, engage in calm and rational debate. This is my preferred method. Nothing exposes insanity like rationality.
/r/MensRights30/03/18 03:21 PM
7

I wonder about the ratio between the two groups. I hear people make noise about the first an awful lot, but as I've gotten older I've seen how those very same people actively worked to deprive dad of his time. Then I had my own child, and got to experience our family courts first hand. I'm sure there are real deadbeat fathers out there, but I am now convinced that the actual number is minuscule and grossly overblown in order to sell the narrative. Additionally, I wonder just how many women are c…
/r/MensRights29/03/18 06:39 AM
1

Ask yourself first; what do you hope to accomplish? You seemed to be OK with not being a part of her life until you heard something she said elsewhere. If that's your only motivation, I'd advise you to reconsider.
/r/MensRights25/03/18 11:26 PM
8

What help do you need? If your GF is being stressful, remove yourself from the situation. Retreat, find somewhere you can go and recharge.
/r/MensRights25/03/18 08:23 AM
3

You can't discriminate against your oppressors ( typically white men, but it does vary a bit ). In the same vein, it's not hate speech if it's against the majority. Thank you gender studies for that nugget of wisdom. :D
/r/MensRights24/03/18 05:22 PM
5

So's marriage, and I'm excited to see the same standards applied.
/r/MensRights24/03/18 05:19 PM
1

While I agree with you in theory, in reality a lot of these issues have gender distinct causes. Take suicides, for instance. What works for women probably won't work for men, and as history has shown these social programs will focus on women to the exclusion of men if left unspecified. So I like where you're coming from, but I don't think it's entirely practical given the constraints.
/r/MensRights22/03/18 04:23 AM
0

I don't want to get in the habit of punishing people on the "whatif" scenario. How far would you want to take that? Yes, she's a horrible human being for what she did and why she did it. No arguments. However, the facts of the matter are simple; no one was arrested or pursued as a result of her actions, therefore probation is entirely warranted.
/r/MensRights21/03/18 03:12 PM
-2

Yes, so? Probation seems appropriate here. Had there been damage beyond the wasted investigation time, I'd have a different opinion.
/r/MensRights21/03/18 01:23 PM
-6

I don't really have a problem with this case. No one was accused, so really the only issue is the wasted time and resources on the case.
/r/MensRights21/03/18 03:36 AM
6

Not the correction I'd go for. "Don't be anyone's emotional tampon unless it's temporary and you can reasonably expect the same in return". I've cut relatives out of my life who have abused my time by expecting me to be their "support staff". They can fuck right off.
/r/MensRights21/03/18 01:52 AM
1

There is a lot of truth here, but it's not the whole picture. Society teaches women to seek out the "strongest" mate, and they naturally perceive "strength" being emotional/verbal. So they test. And test. And test. Most men don't think on this level, so they failed these tests. This results in a loss of respect, and eventually, the type of behavior you describe. Of course, there's a lot of truth to this too; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spinaW-zC-E Is there any discussion that's not made bett…
/r/MensRights20/03/18 07:28 PM
3

Good luck. The marriage industry is geared towards women. From counselors/therapists to lawyers/mediators to judges, it's all about her. I wish more men learned this reality before saying "I do". It would save them a great deal of grief and headache.
/r/MensRights20/03/18 05:57 PM
3

For a long time I thought it was the other way around; I thought women didn't want men who were smarter/more competent than they were. Then I realized it was just the loud, arrogant, women who fit that profile. There were plenty of smart, intelligent, rational women who appreciated a smart man. Feminism has a lot to answer for.
/r/MensRights17/03/18 10:03 PM
7

Well, he's a dolt for getting married, sure, but an even bigger idiot for not protecting himself.
/r/MensRights17/03/18 10:01 PM
17

Turned into? The entire intent behind it is "mob rule". Someone hasn't been paying attention.
/r/MensRights16/03/18 07:11 PM
11

Well, progress of a kind, I guess. I mean, there's still the bugbear of "The Patriarchy" with no specifics, but she otherwise recognizes that the damage is largely self-inflicted.
/r/MensRights16/03/18 07:00 AM
8

Uh, k. Look, having a day to recognize women isn't really a bad thing by itself. I think it's kinda silly to recognize anyone based on immutable characteristics, but whatever. And ya, the march was silly in that I still can't figure out what rights they were marching for that they don't already have. But why the anger? If that makes people happy and doesn't impact you, why the hate?
/r/MensRights14/03/18 02:07 PM
27

You don't know. That's why our entire criminal justice system is setup to be innocent until proven guilty, with burdens of proof and all.
/r/MensRights12/03/18 06:16 PM
28

I am starting to legitimately fear this coming generation. The two notions are not mutually exclusive. You can have diversity AND free speech.
/r/MensRights12/03/18 05:43 PM
10

It's probably a good idea to never take anything I say too seriously. Even when I am serious, I'm usually just thinking out loud more than anything else. In this case I was full on mocking Trudeau. :D
/r/MensRights11/03/18 04:27 AM
8

People rights, you mean.
/r/MensRights11/03/18 03:52 AM
3

Such as?
/r/MensRights10/03/18 04:18 PM
8

When it is actually their own insecurities that they want to blame men for. Ain't that the truth. In all my years, I've realized something; women are horrible to each other. They'll pick on each other endlessly, body issues being #1 target. So it's not just that they want to blame their own insecurities on men, they want to blame the entire beauty industry crap on men as well. The irony is, of course, that men generally are not as picky as women like to pretend we are. Make up, no make up, fancy…
/r/MensRights09/03/18 03:05 PM
42

"Toxic Masculinity" belongs in the same category as "mansplaining" and "manterupting". They're bullshit words used to shutdown discussion. If someone is using any of those words ( or type of words ), then you know they're not looking for a solution to a problem they have, they're whining, and very likely don't have any real problems worth mentioning.
/r/MensRights09/03/18 02:59 PM
2

While I appreciate her sentiment, the reality is that that hasn't been feminism for a long time. If it were, they'd have declared "mission accomplished" in the united states years ago, decades, and moved on to regions where women are still oppressed. However. As recent women's marches have shown us, that's simply not the case. From discriminatory language to witch hunts, feminism is alive and well.
/r/MensRights09/03/18 03:55 AM
8

Before assuming any parental responsibility for the child, he needs that paternity test. I have seen judges take that into account and wrongly assign paternity because of it. If she adamantly refuses paternity testing, then wait until the child is born then file for establishment of paternity. You can request the court order the test at that time. Until then, he shouldn't give any time or money to the ex. Not a fucking dime
/r/MensRights06/03/18 10:29 PM
4

Show me an instance of misogyny that we didn't immediately call out. ...and no. I can't see 4th wave feminism being anything other than an even worse form of 3rd wave feminists, so I won't be going anywhere near that train wreck, thanks.
/r/MensRights06/03/18 05:57 PM
11

What a delightful display of hypocrisy and self delusion. I approve whole heartedly.
/r/MensRights06/03/18 02:28 AM
1

Don't forget that if you don't get primary or joint custody, then you would be on the hook for child support. Ha, even with primary or joint custody, child support could be ordered. My ex had a well paying job and we had 50/50 custody. She moved to live with "some guy", giving up her well paying job in the process. Guess who got hit for child support? Marriage and procreation are horrible risks for men to take, precisely because of how fucked up the law treats us.
/r/MensRights05/03/18 10:24 PM
13

And "the future is female"? What, does this douchebag think that men are just going to go off and die? I've always found that phrase to be particularly illuminating. If feminism and it's adherents are "pro equality", then why go around spouting a female-supremacy slogan? Were they actually interested in "equality", then that phrase would be as offensive to feminists as it's opposite no doubt would be ( "The future is male" ).
/r/MensRights05/03/18 08:57 PM
3

I can tell you this much; judges hate the petty bullshit, which is where this falls. I would say that, as written, there's no clear guidance, meaning it's up to the parents to work it out. If mom is being a petty bitch about it, then dad is out of luck. However, let's prevent mom from having that leverage to begin with; why can't dad take the children on Sunday? Can the children stay with a relative of dad's until Monday when he can pick them up? Dad could very easily say, "Yes, I'll take over c…
/r/MensRights05/03/18 07:51 PM
11

Do people actually worry about crap like this? Sure, make it gender neutral. Hell, I have an even better idea; instead of spending ungodly amounts of money on their egos, maybe those fluffed up dumbasses can actually do something useful with their evening and help the homeless with all that cash. The award(s) can then be given to people who've done the most to help others. At least it'd mean something then.
/r/MensRights05/03/18 03:09 AM
6

Nope, sorry. Not playing that game. Rights and responsibility are intrinsically linked, or should be. The #1 problem with society today is that we believe you can have the right without the responsibility. I refuse to participate in that delusion.
/r/MensRights02/03/18 06:45 AM
6

You've got some things mixed up, and of course jurisdiction will alter the outcomes. The below is largely generic 1) An unmarried woman is assumed to have sole custody at childbirth. It is well within her rights to give the child to Dad to raise. However, it is equally within her rights to change her mind for any reason, almost at any time. Having presumed custody and no court order means Mom is the only one with any say. So to any man reading this; if you have a child with a woman and you are n…
/r/MensRights02/03/18 04:46 AM
3

I had read that before, and it's painful in it's obliviousness.
/r/MensRights01/03/18 05:53 PM
6

The left runs the very real risk of irrelevance at this point, what with all their nonsense lately, and the blame for that can be largely pinned on feminists. From metoo, to pussy hats demanding rights they already have, to violently trying to prevent people from simply speaking, they are going way overboard in their advocacy, and a lot of folks are starting to see them as the crazies they are. Because of their deep association with the left, I see a lot of folks conflating the two. SLPC's nonse…
/r/MensRights01/03/18 03:14 PM
21

Fragile princesses looking for their next hit of victimhood, nothing more.
/r/MensRights28/02/18 07:54 PM
26

Do you think that it’s stupid for people with views such as me to call ourselves feminists? Question not directed at me, but I'll answer: I'd call it naive, but then Christina Hoff Sommers calls herself a practical feminist. Personally I think identifying with any group compromises one's ability to think about the issues rationally as the act of identification necessarily places a high degree of importance on what the group thinks instead of rational thought. Were I to offer any advice to you on…
/r/MensRights27/02/18 07:28 PM
6

See also: Schadenfreude.
/r/MensRights27/02/18 03:13 PM
-7

Obviously false allegations have horrible consequences for the accused, and I don't want to diminish that...but damn, is this dude really so fragile? He willingly and immediately surrenders his pride and integrity to go chasing people to tell them he's innocent. Guess what that sounds like? He should have, instead, called the list out for the bullshit it was ( instead of this song and dance about an implied rape epidemic ).
/r/MensRights26/02/18 10:13 PM
10

I'm not sure who's more retarded here; the school, or the dumbasses who named a stupid hair cut "meetmeatmcdonald's". We'll call it a draw.
/r/MensRights26/02/18 05:40 PM
19

Wow, they're going after CHS and KS? I need some popcorn and a beer. This is going to be hilarious.
/r/MensRights26/02/18 02:42 PM
15

Of course lawyers are against it. That's as sure a sign that it would reduce litigation as you can have.
/r/MensRights26/02/18 02:39 PM
6

Anyone else disappointed by the low quality troll attempt?
/r/MensRights26/02/18 03:55 AM
2

A fair criticism as well.
/r/MensRights25/02/18 11:59 PM
1

Yup. It appears we haven't yet been fully saturated by crazy yet, so I'm all for parading it around in all it's glory.
/r/MensRights25/02/18 11:50 PM
1

You're not posting on an internet forum for personal interactions. See? Crazy.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:38 PM
1

Serious question; is english a second language for you? Third maybe?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:35 PM
0

Actually, I never agreed to anything. You are hallucinating. ie: crazy.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:30 PM
0

Actually, it was your complete inability to properly use the reply button which gave me my first clue that you aren't 100%. The rest of your convoluted argument, however, kinda sealed the deal.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:27 PM
1

The next time a feminist says something horrific about how we should discriminate against men, you cant criticise that, because that would be "tone policing". Oh, I don't. I actually want crazy people to keep talking, makes it so much easier to distinguish them from rational people who are worth listening to. Why do you think I've kept you talking this long?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:24 PM
1

Not that I've heard, and I've watched most of his videos.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:10 PM
1

What do you mean its suspect. It's a polite way of saying you're hallucinating and full of shit.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:09 PM
1

As I said, if that's what you're getting from him it makes every other name you throw out immediately suspect. You are looking to be offended, and therefore find any offense that can be imagined. We both know another group out there like that, do we not?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:05 PM
1

So...yes, you do want people to stop using words that are hurting your feelings. What I'm getting is that you're sensitive soul who can't handle what random people on the internet say, so should probably not be on the internet to begin with. People will have different ideas. That's OK. The alternative is safe spaces with beanbag chairs and crayons, which admittedly I think may be more your speed.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:04 PM
5

Possibly because one of the names you threw around was Peterson, who if that's what you're getting off of him it makes the rest of your list suspect.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 07:01 PM
2

So you don't see how "tone policing" is nothing more than a method to exert control over the conversation, right? Let me ask you this; what would make you happy here? If everyone stopped saying the words that hurt your feelings, right? That's ultimately what you're advocating for, so how is that not trying to tell people what to do?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:59 PM
2

I see, so you want to control who says what.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:53 PM
3

This entire tantrum of yours is an attempt to tell people what to do. Are you really that ignorant?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:51 PM
0

That was my take away too.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:49 PM
1

Then don't listen to them?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:49 PM
3

You are the first person I've heard say "back when men were men" around here, but regardless your issues largely seem to stem from how much value random stranger's opinions. So much so that you see it everywhere, including places it simply doesn't exist. That's on you. Maybe you should work on your own self confidence and stop projecting your own insecurities.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:44 PM
3

So? That works for some people. Quite a few really, both men and women. That doesn't mean that's the only way to be. Who are you to tell others what works for them?
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:36 PM
4

Is that really your only example? Because there are 5 comments total there, one of which being a bot. I rather think there are more MRAs than 5, so your accusation of "so many" falls a bit flat. Be however you want, no one cares.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:29 PM
1

I'm not entirely convinced that's it. Seems awfully convoluted if that's the case.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:53 AM
12

The goal isn't male supremacy, but rather equality. Hence, Islam is just as flawed as feminism. Speaking of which, I still haven't figured out feminism's support of Islam. Makes no damn sense to me.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 06:38 AM
41

It's cool, I can identify as female if they come knocking. This being California, they have to respect that.
/r/MensRights24/02/18 12:20 AM
15

Wow, that describes my ex to a T.
/r/MensRights22/02/18 09:04 PM
33

That's the patriarchy for you.
/r/MensRights22/02/18 02:13 PM
23

Circumcision and conscription are two clear cut situations, despite the religious overtones with the first. I'd go with those. If you do some digging you can find some great data about legal bias against men during sentencing and ( obviously ) family law, so that's always a great option as well. Really depends on the medium you are using to convey whatever point you try to make.
/r/MensRights22/02/18 05:35 AM
1

Link is working fine, your phrasing "triggered" a memory ( of sorts ). Don't mind me, I'll just be binge watching Futurama ( again ).
/r/MensRights21/02/18 10:57 PM
2

I've watched too much Futurama.
/r/MensRights21/02/18 10:21 PM
3

Were you talking about some previous iteration of feminism, I might agree with you. The problem is that current feminism means "victim-hood", and in order for that narrative to be successful they need an aggressor. Enter men. I will not work with any group that perpetuates such nonsense as the "wage gap" or "rape culture". I have limited patience for any group that doesn't call out their own bad apples. This means I will never work with modern feminism.
/r/MensRights21/02/18 01:58 AM
1

Depends on who's asking. :D
/r/MensRights20/02/18 10:12 PM
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