# Can we finally get some clarification on what's "misogynistic" and off-limits now?

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**Post date:** [May 1, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-finally-get-some-clarification-on-whats-misogynistic-and-off-limits-now/657244/27 "2013-05-01T22:32:40Z")

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> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#):
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> But the jokes were drive bys in the middle of serious conversation.
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> They were not moderated because they were jokes.
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> They were not moderated because sexy jokes are never allowed.
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> They were moderated because in the middle of a serious discussion about protests and consequences, people jumped in to make “look she’s nekkid, herr herr” jokes.

Not according to Twickster’s own reasoning.

> [@CMU parade controversy over naked woman, dressed as pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cmu-parade-controversy-over-naked-woman-dressed-as-pope/657134/41):
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> You know all the discussions we’ve been having recently about reflexive misogyny among some of our male posters? The below are all examples of the kind of jejune “humor” that many women find offensive.  
> Please make more of an effort to restrain your inner 12-year-old.

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