"The fact that feminists take ideas like this makes the rest of us think twice before taking feminists seriously."

Yes Cat, we also hope your publisher drops you now too, mostly so Jezbel will start ignoring you again. But also because the last thing we need is to watch someone self destruct in the public eye, especially someone without any talent to begin with.

D, as in this study doesn't even deserve a passing grade.

That wasn't nearly as prevalent in their culture as you're imagining. That's also not to mention the fact that it was a subject of debate as well, not just accepted by everyone.

Fair enough, thanks for the additional information. Just make sure your cousin with the new girlfriend knows they are a part of the group, because it sounds like he doesn't if he thinks he's being bullied.

I swear this was a skit on SNL or Kids In The Hall.

I'll admit, the cat prank is pretty damn funny. But it's also problematic. I mean he was 10. Did you eventually let him in on it? Is he able to laugh about it now? Did you include the same cousin in other jokes so he didn't feel excluded? Same goes for your cousin you teased about his girlfriend. Does he feel included…

This is an excellent point, and something I think far too people think about. Our very core identity isn't fully realized without language. Without language we lack the internal tools necessary for introspection and reason. So an individual's gender is at the same time: partly innate (because our capacity for language…

That's a good point, but in this discussion it's pointed out that Wrestling is simulated violence. In a simulated rape scene both of the people acting in it are consenting just like these actors. Would it still be a horrible equivalence if we were talking about a gladiatorial death match where the people fighting have…

"False equivalence, false equivalence!"

Okay I understand where you're coming from. That wrestling is a fantasy it's not the same thing as getting off on real violence. That makes perfect sense. When I read their comment I read it as a personal statement, not as a positive statement. It's hard to know for certain, but I doubt the qualification is important…

Fair enough, it just seemed like you were needlessly pointing out that Wrestling isn't real, which isn't at all what 09778394 said. My point is do they really need to quantify that they don't find real violence or simulated violence sexy?

So let me lay out this scenario. Jezebel posts a link to a clip from a movie or television series depicting a graphic rape scene with the caption "Sexy!", do you still want to stand by your comment?

That link isn't cool yo. I must administer -1 internetz Laura, -2 internetz if you consider the fact that it's just this kind of stuff that is generally under the watchful eye of Jez bloggers.

The statement was, violence isn't sexy. I agree with them. The original poster didn't say there was actual violence. If it's recreating violence what's the difference? Is that kind of qualifier even necessary? "I don't find simulated or real violence sexy." I'm guessing they don't either.

Oh my, that's interesting. However here's the thing you're completely missing: it's not always a simple black and white choice. More to the point, not everyone has the same choices. What if Boston college is the best college someone is accepted to attend, but they don't agree with the schools policies? You're…

I'm going to jump in, hopefully no one will mind much. Transgender is an umbrella term that covers a lot of things including cross-dressers, non-binary individuals, gender queer folk and transsexuals, just to name a few. This is why you will often see Trans * as the asterisk is an indication of inclusion. But some…

Natalie Reed, at Sincerely Natalie Reed has been writing about these issues and engaging others in conversation about these issues. She's leaving the Free Thought Blogs, and I'll warn you her posts are dense but extremely well written.

As a trans woman I've always wondered about neurobiology and hormones. I haven't been able to start HRT but after reading about experiences and talking to other trans * folk it seems like there is a relief that comes with HRT that isn't solely linked to dysphoria and secondary sexual characteristics. It seems…

"Well since my private relationship with the president is now well known, just let me say he's the most generous president ever. If you know what I mean ladies."