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monkeyboyUFO
[–][deleted]107 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
My 10 rules of MGTOW:
Maintain good physical health by investing time into exercise.
Maintain good mental health by investing time into family, friendships and hobbies.
Maintain good financial health by investing money and resources, and not getting married/cohabitating.
Maintain good overall health by investing time into your community.
You are not a disposable cog. Don't seek society's validation. Get validation from yourself.
6 thru 10. Read 1 thru 5 again.
[–]Sophisticated_Sloth28 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
These are way better, and way healthier. Also much more true to the philosophy.
[–][deleted]4 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Yeah I like do list instead of don't list.
[–]XavierMalory3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
5 is by far one of the most significant for any man to be full and complete. Even before MGTOW existed in a named sense, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs called this “Self-Actualization”.
[–]Mynewadventures82 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
These idiotic rules are all about Women.
Fucking christ, kid. You just don't get it.
MGTOW "rule": Do what makes YOU fulfilled and happy.
[–][deleted]18 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
A big part of MGTOW is to move away from the shackles of women in your life that can and will destroy it .
No, the big part of MGTOW is living a life which follows common sense. A small part of that is avoiding marriage/cohabitation, and that's because avoiding marriage/cohabitation is common sense.
[–]NukeBomb19459 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Yea, number 4 is just dumb. These rules are a little anti woman.
[–]Impossible-asset16 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Partially correct. But in any journey there is a starting point. And while the destinations may be very individually defined, the common starting point for a MGTOW man is "away from women."
[–]Sophisticated_Sloth9 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
That’s the point though? Get away from women if you so desire, and that’s it then. These are 10 rules all about women? Hardly fitting for a sub nor a philosophy that talks about living your life free of women.
This sub is turning from “live your life the way you want and be free of society’s norms” to “fuck women and go out of your way to make sure you dedicate your life to avoiding them”. It’s sad to watch.
[–]Impossible-asset3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
It's one guys opinion. And while i think having rules based on a negative or avoidance or as a "because wahmen" slant, if those are the rules that enable him, then different strokes for different folks.
And for a LONG time now, i've been hammering away at the boulder of "post positive things" and not getting much. If positive posts are what you want to see, i need users to actually POST those things.
[–][deleted]37 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
(4) Never trust nor believe women.
That's just stupid, guys. Never? Welcome to the cult of MGTOWism, where all women have cooties.
[–]realwinstonsmith4419 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Actually probably shouldn’t trust anyone, male of female, except close family. Or at least realize there are levels of trust and attentuate accordingly.
[–][deleted]12 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Trust those who earn your trust, male or female.
[–]JeerFear2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I trust guys depending on the setting. If theirs a conflict of interest with honesty, like in the world of business, politics, or otherwise I don’t, but at a local bar joint I trust em all to say what they mean. Then again my BS detector is incredible. But I think most men can spot the snakes, you just feel them coming from a place of weakness and evil.
[–]theaceupmysleeve3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I agree. This rule doesn’t make sense. Never ever trust them? So live in fear where you can never believe women.
[–]casra8883 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
You don't have to be afraid. You just have to know they lie.
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So can men.
[–]MyLittlePonyofDoom1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Yeah like you never lied. Ever. Everyone lies. If you think that men don’t lie you truly are an idiot
[–]CrumbledCookieDreams0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Wah. Someone lied. Omg. They must be a woman lol.
[–]casra8881 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Never trust ANYONE that hasn't earned that trust. Never respect ANYONE that hasn't earned that respect.
[–]monkeyboyUFO-13 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
never trust these hoes
[–]Sophisticated_Sloth7 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Username checks out.
[–][deleted]-1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Woah woah! Preach it, brother! I'll up vote you for your bravery on making such a comment here.
[–]ImmortalEdge-2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I found it brave too
[–]MajIssuesCaptObvious23 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
No marriage, no cohabitation. Those are the original rules. That's what I follow.
For my personal preference, I won't finance anyone's lifestyle, I will not allow my sex drive to be used to manipulate me, and I won't have anymore kids.
[–]30203forever19 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
My personal MGTOW motto is "No marriage, no cohabitation, no children, no LTRs, No STRs (aka "dating") if I can pay upfront, no paying upfront if I can live without it. Plus, the Modesto Manifesto. That pretty much makes all "regular" women off limits to me. In addition to that, all specialists whom I'm using (i.e. doctors, lawyers, accountants etc.) have always been men. Even in my somewhat purple-pilled days, I would gladly take their advice and then tell them what to do instead of listening to "You have to do this because you need it" from the female "pros". Yeah, as if they actually knew what I really needed. But somehow, it was always to maximize their receipts. Mere coincidence, I'm sure...
[–]BNEDub4 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
What's the modesto manifesto my guy? I gave it a google and it just came up with the Billy Graham stuff?
[–]30203forever6 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Yep. Also known as the Pence/Graham rule.
[–]LongTimeOn3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Wise creedo to live by.
[–]legend010210 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Don’t fight over women is very important. It can have some very nasty consequences
[–]ImmortalEdge8 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
No chick is worth fighting over.
[–]LuciidEnigma0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
It always does...many lives have been lost just because of a piece of overused pussy makes me sick how some guys take pride in defending a 304
[–]Eumemoriginal9 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
wouldn't call em rules, since i dont think the mgtow philosophy should have rules, I'd call em something like mgtow idea but not rule, since rules are something concrete, and i personally don't think you HAVE to do 4, for example, to be mgtow
[–]Sophisticated_Sloth1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Yeah I agree. The fourth one is pretty extreme, and dumb.
[–]steelgripphoenix5 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I don't think these rules or any MGTOW philosophies are meant to be applied to family members. It's ok to care for your mother or raise your brother's children lol No one ever says "how can I go my own way if I cohabit with my daughter." Use some critical thinking.
[–]turklesdayoff4 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I can agree to most of these but rule 1 nah y’all gtfo w that lil dick bullshit. Children are not judged by their parents. Each child is to be treated as a child they’re our fucking future man I’d be there for any kid that needs it in the moment.
[–]cliffy3488013 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
This is the way.
[–][deleted]3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
(1) Never take care of another man's child
Why not? A brother's child? A friend's child? I mean, I guess it all sounds nice and strong. It's all preaching to the converted. I guess some men will be going "Woah woah! Preach it, brother!" But there is a lack of thought behind most of these rules that makes MGTOW sound nuttier than a squirrel's treehouse. Who the hell makes a blanket rule "never take care of another man's child"? What a monster. "Die, little orphan child! I'm a man going his own way!"
You know, believe it or not, on MGTOW1 we used to laugh at people who would make blanket rules like that. I miss those days.
[–]ProfessorSicario1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Plot twist: MGTOW2 is just MGTOW1.5 with racism allowed, mods are borderline facists too. I remember them getting triggered with a post i made a month ago where I had a back and forth with one of mods who argued that you couldn't post anything about women/feminine because it goes against MGTOW2, that sounds like fragile masculinity right there. But the posts when chadwick boseman died, the elections, and lowkey racist shit makes this sub pretty sus.
No, the mods here do a great job. It's just that we don't give them a lot of good positive stuff to work with. Not the mods' fault.
(2) Never finance a woman's lifestyle
Why not? A relative's lifestyle? A mother? A niece? A good friend?
Or does the rule suggest that it's okay to finance a man's lifestyle, but not a woman's? Does the word "woman" need to be in there at all?
[–]monkeyboyUFO-5 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
you must be a simp
[–][deleted]7 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I guess I must be. Imagine a man looking after his mother or sister. What a simp! You're too strong to fall for that I guess, monkeyboyUFO. You're a man going his own way.
[–]Dongune3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Ok, listen, I understand the “don’t take care of other men’s children”, but does that apply to children? It’s not the kid’s fault that their parents are fucked up. It sickens me.
[–]XavierMalory2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
The point, I think, is don’t get involved with a woman who has kids already (or if you do, keep those kids well past arm’s reach).
For the poor suckers who get duped into thinking they’re the daddy then find out they aren’t, I think it depends on the age if the child. Pretty sure most guys here would agree its one thing to walk out on a woman and cut all ties with a 2 year old you find out isn’t yours, but if that same child was say 6 years old, I imagine they’d have a much harder time leaving that kid behind.
[–]nacho-chonky3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I disagree with 4, there are definitely some women you can trust, but the rest are good advise
[–]XavierMalory1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Agreed. It should say: “Don’t trust/respect anyone until it is proven/earned.”
Really that’s a good life rule anyway, MGTOW or not.
[–]ReadingWritingReddit2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I don't think it's possible for men to not be attracted to women and be manipulated by them and the sex and beauty that they offer.
FTFY
Jokes aside, (straight) men will always be attracted to women, but the manipulation can easily be overcome with the right amount of discipline.
[–][deleted]2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
(6) Don't be responsible for her economic, social or family problems.
Is it okay to be responsible for a man's problems? Why does the word "her" need to be in here in the first place?
[–]GoMake_me_a_sandwich2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Just typically, its not an issue with men. And if it is, its usually temporary. Its not something that is a major pitfall that needs to be warned about.
[–]Brim_Dunkleton2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
11.) never breed and live in a shack away from civilization and never interact with humans again and continue looking at cartoon porn.
[–]Xornor2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
This is not going to my way. Rules define man’s life through women.
When a man goes to his own way, women do not define his life.
[–]Impossible-asset1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
It's weird removing a meme like this, but guys, rule 3 is rule 3. No memes.
Edit: after reviewing the play, the call on the field is overturned. The content is a picture, but only contains text which if presented in a text bpx would not be a "meme". So the only difference is "it's in a picture format." That's a clear enough line forcme to be able to make a different call.
Post approved.
Edit: wow. You know, i was really hoping this nonsense would have been downvoted to oblivion. Shows what I know.
As we used to say in the Corps: stand by to stand by. ..
Edit edit: locking the post. I can't really remove it because i did once, then i approved it (a mistake on my part, so i apologize for that), and I don't want to be a mod that just approves/removes at whim. But i CAN lock the post.
Edit edit edit: yeah fuck this. OP is a troll account with -22 karma.
This post reflects a failure on my part as a mod.
I apologize to the sub.
If you upvoted this post, go back to /mgtow.
[–]30203forever4 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Would it be called a "meme" had the guy posted those rules under that header right into the text description box?
No. It would not be a meme in that case.
[–]30203forever1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
So it's not even a technicality because he had the list and the correct description of the list right from its title. How is that even a meme?
[–]Impossible-asset2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Hmm. I'm not sure. But the way i see it that is a reasonable enough explanation.
[–]30203forever2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
That's what I like about the mods on this sub: they're susceptible to logic ;)
[–]ImmortalEdge2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
They are also not manipulated by women
[–]XavierMalory0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Thank you for approving this. I understand the importance of upholding the rules, as its a slippery slope, but these are definitely important rules to live by (and a little easier to retain/share in a picture format)..
EDIT: With... some corrections now that I’m reading through the comments. Some of these definitely come off as woman-hating, and could stand to be changed (but at least we’re all discussing it).
[–]DiamondWizard1871 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
M15 here, (almost 16) choosing MGTOW after browsing the internet and reading experiences, saving this image forever!
[–]Sophisticated_Sloth5 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Do yourself a favour and delete it. Dedicating this much of your efforts and time to avoiding something instead of just living a good life without it is not healthy.
When you inevitably get the urges make sure to keep all the stories on this sub in mind.
[–]Alucardnz1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Yes dear.... ohh wait I only took orders when i had a relationship. So no
[–]Uncle_T_1231 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Meh. If you're truly going your own way, what a woman wants or feels isn't even in your mind. This list is for newly red-pilled guys or simps trying to break free or something like that.
[–]Cinemaguy19911 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
🙌💪👊
[–]marc-home1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Even i believe mgtow is a huge cope, i think this rules are very important for every man
[–]bobthefish5050 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
You could summarize by simply saying don’t be a Simp. But overall a good list of 10 Commandments 💪
[–]BillCl1tcum0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Looks good. 1, 2 and 6 are really similar.
What does 3 mean? How does her looks turn you into a sucker? Also 8 and 9 are really similar Also 7 and 10 are similar Still good job
[–][deleted]0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
(5) Never marry.
Got one! Woah woah! Preach it, brother! Up vote me for my personal validation!
(3), (7) thru (10)
Sound advice. Not sure they can be described as "rules", but they are good common sense, which is really what MGTOW is at its base. Woah woah! Preach it, brother!
[–]Hodgepodge020 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I agree with all of these except 4. I love and believe my mother and my sisters. What’s wrong with that? We have the right energy we just need to re-align. Do nothing keep getting extreme because the crazy leftists are. Stay moderate.
[–]The_Cracked_Walnut0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I don't agree with all the rules but most are still good. Take my upvote :)
[–]Solo_and_Simple0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Agree with all of those except #4 ("never trust or believe women"). That's too broad a generalization about broads.
Some women can be trusted about some things. Some women can be believed about some things. It depends on the woman and the thing we're talking about.
Besides, you can't go through your whole life distrusting every woman and disbelieving everything that comes out of every woman's mouth. That's an impractical and self-defeating way to live -- assuming you have to interact with them as colleagues, medical professionals, family members, friends of family, etc.
I would revise the rule to something like, "Be suspicious of what women tell you, and don't take it at face value -- especially when it's gossip about someone else, a statement about a guy she used to date, or something that could potentially be a ploy to manipulate you or make her sound like a victim."
[–]zacharyhoovery0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
This is straight incel shit, my guy
[–]monkeyboyUFO2 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
how lol it's playing it safe so you don't get your life destroyed by women
This isn’t playing it safe, this is just plain old woman hate and toxic masculinity bs
Especially #1 and #4. Without those, a lot of these would be okay if the tone behind them was pro-self worth without being anti-women
The language here shows that you aren’t going your own way. You actively just dislike women.
[–]monkeyboyUFO3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
not true at all lol
[–]zacharyhoovery3 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
”never trust nor believe women”
Sounds true to me, my guy
[–]RudyTheClown-4 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Can this subreddit fuck off from my recommended tab please? thanks
[–]ImRightUAreWrong-5 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Why is mgtow so fucking cringey. I seriously don't understand how you people look yourself in the mirror. Does no one here have any self awareness?
[–]GasLeakMakeMeWeak0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Its just a bunch of virgins and divorced dads
[–]monkeyboyUFO-1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
your probably a woman or blue pill lol
[–]ImRightUAreWrong0 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I am so woke and redpilled im totally not coping for being pathetic at all
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