Should we be surprised that such a thought-provoking interview on feminism (of which I agreed largely with) on Jezebel resulted in such distress and defensiveness?

Definitely wasn’t responding to disagree with you! That “but” was specifically in response to: “I have so much empathy for people reacting poorly to this article, because if anyone critiques how you spend your money/time, it feels very much like they are critiquing YOU at your core.” I totally get what you’re saying…

But maybe we need to critique ourselves a little more? I dunno. The whole “self-care” is not getting your nails done, and getting your nails done is not a feminist act really struck a chord with me. The wearing makeup is feminist because I’m choosing to wear it thing. Yes, of course it is exhausting to be aware of…

Capitalism has ALWAYS been an issue. Well you’re talking to a black girl and to be really real. I’m super over this attitude from other black women when other black women, who have nothing against them are ready to throw them into the fire, if we say anything against their precious beyonce. And to take to the next, I…

I’m actually not ok with this. If we normalize this behavior then we’re letting people like him drag us down to their level. We’re supposed to be better than that. We have to be above that.

Hmm I didn’t consider that and now I will in the future, thank you.

I know I’ll be screamed at about safe spaces but.... pictures like this suck. As a recovering coke/meth addict I have a really hard time with drug imagery. So yes, I’m triggered! In the true sense of the word!! I mean you guys do you, but it’s hard for someone like me. I can choose not to watch certain movies but I’d…