This "Hot Topic" on DeviantART was inside everyone's message box this afternoon. Thoughts?

ThePigmanAgain · 2014-03-15T00:03:52+00:00

My manager Michael's comment at DA...

"Very disappointing to see this here. Seriously, this kind of political propaganda should not be allowed on Deviantart. This site should be about, funnily enough, art. Given what has happened to the skeptic community, if DA continues to allow this kind of thing it will soon become just another feminist mouthpiece.

As for the poem itself, it's not a poem at all, only a ham-fisted, inarticulate attempt at a manifesto."

2014-03-15T00:39:20+00:00

None of the "because..." subtitles make sense or are even true. Since when has it ever been acceptable to do or say any of those things in the past few decades?

JakeDDrake · 2014-03-15T04:14:36+00:00

Just another nail in the coffin of my old account there.

Or, alternatively, going back to being a shit-stain of a troll on there once again.

ryuh90 · 2014-03-15T00:54:46+00:00

First she defines feminism as,

Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment. A feminist advocates or supports the rights and equality of women.

First of all, I utterly despise when feminists bring up the Webster's dictionary, or in this case Wikipedia which is an even crummier source, and read out a definition as if that's what their movement stands for. Essentially, by this Wikipedia "definition", it is "equality", but only for women.

Then states,

I'm not going to deny that there are some radical feminists out there, but it's important to bear in mind that there some 'sane' feminists too. To me, feminism does mean “pro-fairness”; it's about equality/fairness between the genders. At least, that's how I interpret it. It means different things to different people, I think.

Then continues by saying "Yeah there's some bad eggs in this movement, but NAFALT!!!!"

Luckily some who commented below feel a similar way,

Combination locks on female toilets only in university. (much equal, such same as men) "Family courts" - hardly needs explaining. Phone apps to report suspicious men to the police - women only. Companys reserve spots for women because they need to be "diverse" (Unfortunately the coal mines don't feel they need to do the same, wonder why) Thank you Feminism, I need you.

SporkTornado · 2014-03-15T03:16:23+00:00

I need men's rights activism because It’s acceptable to hate men.

I need men's rights activism because It’s okay for a girl to hit a man.

I need men's rights activism because It’s my own fault if a woman hits me.

I need men's rights activism because I should look good for women to see.

I need men's rights activism because People think it means ‘anti-woman’.

I need men's rights activism because I can’t do things that women can.

I need men's rights activism because If I act feminine I’m a ‘fag’.

I need men's rights activism because I believe in equality.

Essemd · 2014-03-15T01:27:51+00:00

I need feminism because
It’s acceptable to call me a slut.
That's fair, liberalisation of female sexuality is fine. Sure won't be a point on our agenda even though it would benefit men too in many ways.

I need feminism because
It’s okay for a guy to slap my butt.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/ryan-simmons/2011/09/grabbing-a-mans-butt-is-sexual-harassment-too/

I need feminism because
It’s my own fault if a man rapes me.
Helping you reduce the risk of getting raped is victim blaming, telling that men can't be raped is not.

I need feminism because
I should look good for men to see.
Competing with other women for men and/or women is done by women and just as much as men have to compete with each other for women.

I need feminism because
People think it means ‘anti-man’.
People think that about radfems mostly, a branche that feminists should ban.

I need feminism because
I can’t do things that men can.
Two things that I could think of in 5 seconds: Going topless and getting women pregnant? The church may oppose going topless, doesn't really need feminism to want topless women.

I need feminism because
Girls think it’s cool to shame each other.
And everyone else.. If you'd stop the special treatment for women it would not happen.

I need feminism because
The world has higher hopes for my brother.
Because the world forces him not to be a burden on society, but it's okay because you can choose to be a burden if you want.

I need feminism because
My femininity makes me ‘weak’.
No, but victimhood does.

I need feminism because
If I act masculine I’m a ‘freak’.
Disregarding the difference between being and acting, If I act masculine I’m a rapist, freak, wife beater, child molester, criminal, sexist...

I need feminism because
My boobs are my ‘best quality’.
I am so sorry that you are incapable of developing any good, useful qualities or the ability to make others explore any qualities about you that isn't boobs.

I need feminism because
I believe in equality.
Or vice versa..

allworkandlowpay · 2014-03-15T02:22:18+00:00

need feminism because

It’s acceptable to call me a slut.

I'm sorry that you feel that your actions have consequences socially?

I need feminism because

It’s okay for a guy to slap my butt.

It's not, unless it's consenting. You don't need feminism for that, society and the legal system is pretty much on the side of that one already ... well ... for women at least...

I need feminism because

It’s my own fault if a man rapes me.

Well if you broadly define rape as "changing your mind later" or "Feeling pressured because you might be embarrassed if you didn't" or "We were both drinking" don't expect anybody with an action brain to feel that sympathetic to your plight.

I need feminism because

I should look good for men to see.

Nobody is to blame for your actions but your own. You design a mate, you gussy up to compete with your other females, nobody is holding you down doing it. Accept your agency and either leave the system or acknowledge it and live with it.

I need feminism because

People think it means ‘anti-man’.

People think that because your faith openly states it. You can't be a friend of men while claiming that men are the reason all bad things including hurricanes happen.

I need feminism because

I can’t do things that men can.

Like what? Pee at a urinal, because there's this neat funnel on Amazon ...

I need feminism because

Girls think it’s cool to shame each other.

You should probably get on that then, instead of adhering to a system that believes it's men's fault that women shame each other.

I need feminism because

The world has higher hopes for my brother.

Having the world look at you as a hammer isn't higher hopes, it's having utility.

I need feminism because

My femininity makes me ‘weak’.

Your group should probably stop perpetrating that by labeling men who act "feminine" as weak or crybabies.

I need feminism because

If I act masculine I’m a ‘freak’.

Yeah, it's a shame to be equated to being male, huh? I wonder why there's negativity there ...

I need feminism because

My boobs are my ‘best quality’.

Maybe you should work on your personality then.

*I need feminism because *

I believe in equality.

Then you should probably not adhere to the philosophies of gender supremacy.

apathos_destroys · 2014-03-16T01:17:41+00:00

Man, when I frequented DA it was mostly fan art porn. Seems things are changing.

IS44 · 2014-03-15T00:13:47+00:00

Glad to see this was noticed.

I was angry, but not particularly surprised, by the presence of a DA-sponsored topic. The vast majority of DA users seem to loan themselves towards the feminist trend, and I'm afraid DA itself is a classic case of Bad Administration.

In regards to that poem... It was okay, but not remotely great poetry. People clung to it because "OMG MESSAGE IS SOOOOO POWERFUL!!!1!1!!", and it should be noted that a lot of the responders to it were kids.

You want to read a great poem? Read something that isn't politically popular on DA.

ThePigmanAgain · 2014-03-14T23:45:11+00:00

Great, these dirtbags pollute everything with their filth, even Deviantart.

UltimatePixel · 2014-03-15T16:13:38+00:00

I need masculinism because

It’s acceptable to call me a slut.

I need masculinism because

It’s okay for a woman to slap my butt.

I need masculinism because

It’s my own fault if a man or a woman rapes me.

I need masculinism because

I should look good for women to see.

I need masculinism because

People think it means ‘anti-woman’.

I need masculinism because

I can’t do things that women can.

I need masculinism because

Boys think it’s cool to shame each other.

I need masculinism because

The world doesn't have higher hopes for me.

I need masculinism because

My femininity makes me ‘weak’.

I need masculinism because

If I act feminine I’m a ‘freak’.

I need masculinism because

My penis is my ‘best quality’.

I need masculinism because

I believe in equality.

Neurotically · 2014-03-15T09:46:43+00:00

I need feminism simply because I'm a human being and should be treated as such

Title	This "Hot Topic" on DeviantART was inside everyone's message box this afternoon. Thoughts?
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Date	March 14, 2014 10:39 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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