You really shouldn't use words you don't understand why criticizing things. Retcon is short for retroactive continuity and means altering previously established cannon to better fit the continuity of the work. In order for the revelation of Dumbledore's sexuality to be a retcon, he'd have to have been established as…

Don't tell women how they should respond when someone's being a dick to them. It makes you look like a dick.

The separation of "horniness" and its completely normal existence in the human species from actual desire or lust and its attachment to derogatory humiliation of any woman these boys come across, and the reaction that these boys are ENTITLED to this behavior, is EXACTLY the problem. It's not that teen boys get boners,…

I am legit asking this question, not trying to snark: How was Lindy's "rant" only "loosely" tied to the actual situation? How is sexual harassment of a woman in her place of work by boys who feel entitled to violate her/treat it like a game NOT closely correlated with everything she said?? I really don't understand…

you don't think being reduced to upskirt photos as part of a game and being talked about in a "sexually violent" manner is dehumanizing? what about that is respectful of the humanity of the teacher?

I'm not trying to put words in Lindy's mouth here, but what I took from her "rant" (really, a reasonable paragraph or two about the situation) is that this isn't an isolated incident. You mention that "the school needs to figure out how to work on teaching the boys respect for women" but it isn't just this particular…

Heaven forbid a woman be angry and/or have a *gasp* opinion about something.

Well see yeah, that's the thing about not being a judgmental asshole. It's one thing to say that you don't agree with someone that something is as big of a deal. It's another to call them "hysterical" and/or say they're overreacting.

This wasn't about being horny. They obviously have smartphones which means they have access to an ungodly amount of porn that they can access 24/7 in the privacy of their own homes. This was about sport. About seeing a vulnerability and exploiting it for kicks. This was an absolute game to them and it's disgusting.…

Fucking agreed. The use of it to dismiss women complaining about being treated like nothing but tools for male gratification is real fucking rich too. Nothing like trotting out the hysterical woman stereotype to argue that you aren't being a misogynist.

Also, fuck the word 'hysterical'.

People can also be balls deep in rape culture and think that something like this isn't nearly as big of a deal as it is. Especially when it's dudes who never actually have to worry about this shit happening to them...

I think this is a tremendous idea. I can't tell you how many times I've wandered into an abortion clinic thinking it was an Arby's. Once, it wasn't until my feet were in the stirrups that I realized "Heeeeeeeeeeey! Wait a minute! I ordered a Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich, but I think they're about to perform an…

Columbia's student body is not universally affluent.

GOD I wish they would start explaining this in articles so people didn't have to ask it every single time.

I've spent the last few days sick at home. This is the face that's been watching me during the day, never leaving my side.

I swear that dogs have a special sense for when their protection/support is needed. My family's dog always knows if you're sad and will come to where you are and just sit and press her body against yours however she can, or if she can she'll hop up on the couch/chair where you're sitting and climb into your lap. …

I dunno, I asked an 11 year old (whom I've been babysitting since he was a tiny tot) if he liked Harry Potter yet, and he responded, "Yeah, it's okay...it's kind of old though, you know? It's not really interesting any more." And then there I was, faced with the realization that I am speeding toward death and…

Snape's death and the following pensieve revelations SHATTERED me. I saved the series to enjoy with my kid so we saw the movies first and then read the books. We saw the second DH on opening night and I ugly cried complete with loud wailing sobs. My son, who was 7 at the time, could not stop giving me the concerned…