Feminists
In reply to the discussion: It’s Time For No-Wave Feminism [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)but the stereotype is. This is why I mentioned the stereotype and very carefully chose how I worded it.
I think a lot of conversations/debate etc. is taken personally but then again, I think some of the conversation and/or debate on DU (I don't frequent other message boards that often) are attacks. People get so wrapped up in their point, they make it personal. Things are said that can certainly be construed certain ways, feelings are hurt or people are angered and the next thing you know, it's a raging battle that just seems to go on and on and on and on and on... oh, and on.
That said, it's hard when you hold certain beliefs, to not feel as though YOU are being attacked when you state your opinion about things, because you may feel so passionately about those things that the debate feels personal. (I'm using 'you' in the general sense).
Maybe posting some articles on internet debate would be helpful.