History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: I'm sorry, but this group is abusing it's "privilege". [View all]BainsBane
(55,325 posts)Well I think that for that to constitute promotion of stalking and intimidation, we would have to know who she is talking about. I do not. I would call it a rather unwise admission of intent to intimidate, but knowing Gen's posts, I highly doubt the poster she is thinking of will perceive it as intimidation. I don't know that she has ever had a post hidden.
Compare that to this thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/111411793
Or this one for which you expressed support: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024457003
I consider both clear and obvious witch hunts where the accused transgressors are named.
I can see why you found that comment troubling, but it seems to me the appropriate response would have been to alert, respond to JustAnotherGen's post, or to PM her. We are not a single Cylon entity, all connected through a shared consciousness. We didn't get together and write the post as a collective. No one but me is responsible for what I say, and I am not responsible for what anyone else says, even the people I adore like JustAnotherGen.
I will also observe that some have set out to create a hostile environment on DU for feminists and African Americans. Being both, Gen understandably feels aggrieved, and she certainly isn't alone in that.