I’d like to address the misconception that The Spearhead is an “MRA” (Men’s Rights Activist) site. It is not, and I’d like to explain why, and to give a couple hints to activists.
First, let me explain what The Spearhead really is. It is a men’s magazine. It is a place men and interested women can visit to read about issues, news, opinion and interests that are relevant to men and the male experience in the West — the Anglosphere in particular. People can come here to inform themselves and to discuss the issues, but not to plan rallies or tactical action.
The Spearhead is cultural in nature — it aims to influence the cultural dialogue by offering the opinions and observations of ordinary men and supportive women. It also strongly encourages the participation of readers in comments and letters to the editor, which will soon become a feature.
However, we are not taking it to the street, because that is an entirely different task. Getting up close and personal is definitely important and effective, and we do not in any way discourage that, but The Spearhead WILL maintain journalistic objectivity in these matters. This is important for a couple of reasons:
Firstly, our credibility will be damaged if we are actively trying to “create news.”
Secondly, planning activism in public is stupid. It defeats the point, which is to catch people by surprise with a strong showing in front of an unsuspecting media. If you really want to make a splash, show up with dozens of loud people with signs and bullhorns when NOBODY expects it — all the cameras will be pointed straight at you.
MRA has its place, but this is not it.
We invite people to come here to participate in a discussion, and to share our experiences and thoughts, but as far as the action on the street is concerned, we are mere observers.
