The use of tl;dr (too long; didn’t read) is pervasive in the manosphere; to the point where men are often required to shorten down their stories to a series of summary points for the reader to skim over. This is problematic for the dissemination of masculine stories and ideals. As men, a large part of our masculine identity lies in story-telling. It is natural for men to bond over, and learn life lessons through storytelling. This process occurs all the way through the story, as men naturally follow a story through its’ phases of problem identification, resolution, and conclusion. As men, we run the risk of missing out on key aspects of each others’ stories if we continue to succumb to the temptation of tl;dr. It requires discipline to read a long story from start to finish, but if you commit to learning about another man’s experiences, do it properly. Don’t start something you can’t finish – this is an important life lesson generally. If you commit to reading about an important instance in another man’s life, or an important point he has raised, show the man the necessary respect by appreciating his entire work.

tl;dr: Read above!