Good points are made on all sides of this discussion. Maybe a takeaway here is how to better disagree or dissent in a more tactful way. I definitely include myself there, I know that I can learn a lot in that area.
I don’t think the problem is opinions at all. I think the problem is attitudes. Its a lack of respect, covered up with “well, if you are such a delicate flower, maybe its too rough for you to play with the big boys - good riddance and don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” Because, of course, no one will miss Anaamika when she is gone enough to open a thread asking about her and its all about you.
(And I don’t know for sure that’s why she left. I suspect it. I know for sure its why other women have left).
Bet it’s not in public groups.
I’m in a half-dozen closed groups with very specialized people, but that’s not FB as a whole, or groups that are less selective. I can visualize any “aren’t men mean” gathering to lack a requirement for advanced degrees.
Why would I participate in public groups on Facebook?
And my private women’s group is about twelve women - all of them with degrees. Two PhDs, at least five masters degrees. But we honestly spend more time talking about wine and books than “aren’t men mean” - or, in fact, men at all.
Said by someone who’s culture is notorious for sexism.
Ok we are done here. It’s degenerated into a half Pit half ATMB thread and left the original question long ago.
If you want to bicker with your fellow posters over their attitudes open a Pit thread.
If you want to discuss what behaviors should be moderated open an ATMB thread.
The question about Anaamika was answered in post #7.
This thread is closed.