Here's the thing about 'splainin - it only works if the person isn't speaking from experience. Like "mansplaining" is when a man tries to teach us ladies about lady stuff. I'm talking to you about medical ethics from a place where my contributions are not about assuming some degree of expertise that I don't actually…

I said it elsewhere - we can stand for women's rights while still acknowledging the science of embryology. Our opponents are the ones that ignore medical and scientific realities - that's how we ended up with "life begins at conception" and the whole "personhood" bullshit.

Yeah, agreed. I'm just very picky about being scientifically accurate - I think you can still stand up for women's rights without downgrading a developing fetus to a "cluster of cells." Its inattention to the specifics of embryology and science that gives us the whole bullshit "personhood" argument in the first place.

Or be an adult and acknowledge that some weddings carry religious, cultural, and family traditions that yours doesn't and keep your fool mouth shut.

omg you're so cool you don't care about weddings

THANK YOU.

I think your point is somewhat valid. But, a university is required to enforce the law. And I think here the point is that the university knew illegal activities were taking place, enough so to warn people about said activities, but did nothing to prevent the activities. It's like saying that the university knows…

If you go backwards in the history of Dr. Nerdlove, you'll find that he's completely against the idea of the Friend-zone, as much as anyone at Jezebel might be. I think he described it as treating women like a vending machine, where you put in your friendship tokens until sex falls out.

Mad props to a commentator over at Kotaku named Arden who posted this gem:

Isn't that how liberation works? Only one group of people can have equality at a time? NO? WELL GODDAMN.

Brave person. Reasonable criticisms.

I don't really understand the fear and rage about being more inclusive. It's not like white male characters are going anywhere.

I can't speak for everyone, but I personally don't think it's my business how people choose to spend their money. And I really do think, in a lot of cases, spending six figures on a party is cultural, whether the person is part of the a wealthy, elite culture, or a latin culture where it's not uncommon to spend the…

It's really sad that you care so much about getting what you think you're owed. That's not what weddings are supposed to be about. They're not about raking in the gifts and dough that you think you deserve, they're about family and friends coming together to celebrate something beautiful. If someone can't attend that…

Didnt you get the memo? The world revolves completely around YOU, how dare someone not consult you on your preferences for their wedding?

Seriously, makes you wonder if people like this even have any real friends, or if they just have people that they spend time with only when it's convenient.

You seem fairly entitled.

So, I know that some couples are insensitive jerks, and that destination weddings can be a challenge for people who are financially strapped. I get it.

You really hate weddings, huh?

I beg to differ- I think it's ridiculous that couples are pressured into doing shit they don't want just for their guests. I got tired of the requests and pressure, so we eloped instead- and it was AWESOME. I don't give a shit what other people wanted on my wedding day- I wanted something simple and stress-free, and I…