The thing is, speaking out is not really for the benefit of people who deliberately try to shock or hurt others. Speaking out benefits the people in the middle, who say this stuff without realising its impact - like the people in this thread who didn’t realise how bad the n-word was until someone pulled them aside to…

Which generation do you believe did a better job, and in what way? It's easy to criticise, but I'm super curious about what your personal standard is that you're holding this generation to. Also, what causes you to believe that there is a lack of a moral compass? I mean, compared to other generations? So curious.

Oh, ok, this must be a troll. Why would you try to make an appeal to authority using a quack who is anti-vac, believes stress (not HIV) causes AIDS, has received a number of warning letters from the FDA for his garbage products....man, this guy is anti-sunscreen? Whoa. I mean, I would be really hard pressed to find…

Maybe sometimes there's a bit of overcompensation because of the perception of woman geek as poser? Or there might be more of a sense of pride and investment because their geek identity was hard-won, as opposed to being something a guy can achieve just by wearing a t-shirt with a tardis on it or whatever.

Well, we have that in common =)

But why is it only women? I mean, I would agree that being a geek kind of 'in' now, but the cred of geek guys is rarely in question the way it is for geek women. Women have these extra hurdles to jump in order to prove their geekiness. It's absolutely based in sexism and misogyny, and it's not a trivial thing - look…

I'm suspicious of any person who is suspicious of women self-identifying as geeks. And I'm not even a geek.

I'm sorry that you struggle with mental illness. And I believe that it's important for people with mental illness to have a voice in mental health discourse. But I have to admit that I find what you're saying frustratingly ironic. Because the things you're saying - that substance abuse is a choice, that its easier for…

Thank you for sharing this, I hope everyone who reads this article also reads what you wrote, because your voice is so important. I'm so glad you have the love and support you deserve to help you stay strong.

I wish I could star this a million more times. Thank you for saying everything that you have. It tears me up that people struggling with substance misuse have to face these attitudes. Especially from people working in related fields, who should definitely know better.

I have endless compassion for those suffering from substance abuse until they relapse.

"If they're really grieving then they're not on twitter"

I love places that decorate with art that's for sale and by local artists/art students. Speaking of local, I would definitely try and get a thing going with your closest and best cheese maker if possible. And I second the idea of having at least one vegan/gluten free options available.

Oh, but don't stop there!

You should read about Liep Gony. He was beaten to death in Australia just because he was Sudanese, and the judge ruled it wasn't racially motivated. We have our own issues.

They did cover Lawsy's charming comments, actually.

Yes wouldn't even have been the answer I would have given. Thanks for proving you only give a shit about how women look and not what they think or feel.

It's ok. Sometimes I look for articles that talks about the health benefits of exercise for men just so I can ask for opinions about my sexual preference for buff men. In fact, I think I'll look for an article on carcinogens in meat right now, I feel like sharing my opinions about vegetarian men.

You can respect school and not like maths, and her way of expressing her dislike was pretty charming. I mean, it's not like she threw her maths book at her teacher or anything.

Thank-you. I'm not dyslexic, but it didn't take a lot of thought to realise that's a sign of dyslexia.