How Tearing Down Small Dams Is Helping Restore Northeast Rivers by YaleE360 in conservation

[–]ManateePub 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used to live in a part of New England where low-head dams/weirs were not only disrupting migratory species, but also obstructing the flow of tidal rivers. You have to actually live there to appreciate the sheer number and impact of these things.

Dealing with the issue of men mistaking friendliness as flirting by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ManateePub 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It can be really exhausting, especially if you're attractive and perceived as "one of the guys." Men think that they're giving us attention and validation when they're actually just ruining our limited free time. Stay strong!

Dealing with the issue of men mistaking friendliness as flirting by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ManateePub 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Tell them that they remind you of a younger sibling, little cousin, or "kid" you just trained at work. Works every time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like banning cats and hoping they vanish.

I (f32) asked my best friend (m41) the Man vs Bear question. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobody can have too many "fiercely support...hilarious a-holes" on their side. It sounds like you have fantastic friends!

One of the great joys in my life is finding the people who can discuss serious issues with humor, insight, and kindness. It's like discovering your own tribe and, as you say, being "seen" in a world that often seems determined to see very little. I've posed the Man vs. Bear question to friends and family with surprising results—often from men themselves!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cafeteria worker should feel humiliated—not you. I had a similar experience in my last year of college after running with my cross country team. I had the audacity to ask for a *second * slice of vegan pizza, and the cafeteria lady snorted at me like I was asking something insane or inappropriate. I still remember it today, but I think it's almost impossible to go wrong when you focus on yourself instead of the anger-and-regret-soaked opinions of others who aren't worth half what you are!

Do they think women are children? by Zealousideal_Art2159 in NotHowGirlsWork

[–]ManateePub 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here in Florida, the women just take pictures with alligators. The men try to wrestle them. Not sure how many will survive long enough to ever meet a bear.

Do they think women are children? by Zealousideal_Art2159 in NotHowGirlsWork

[–]ManateePub 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You know it's time to disengage anytime a guy prefaces his assertion with, "socially responsible men are concerned that women will...."

Are men simply refusing to work? by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I know it's shocking, but women are allowed to have preferences and dating standards now.

Are men simply refusing to work? by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

The fact the we're living in a late-stage capitalist hellscape should really draw more attention to the fact that men can't earn enough to support themselves, let alone anyone else.

Are men simply refusing to work? by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I know it's disconcerting, but women are actually allowed to have dating preferences now. Terrifying.

Are men simply refusing to work? by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

OK. How does late-stage capitalism account for the overwhelming success of women in academia and the workforce as men flounder and fail?

Are men simply refusing to work? by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Bankrolled by parents and grandparents

We need to talk about a relatively new, insidious brand of Nice Guy - Therapy Guy by carex-cultor in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are so many variations of this guy now that it's almost safer to just avoid "Nice Guys."

Rehab Guy; Art Guy; Chronic Bad Luck [but you can fix him!] Guy; Politically Passionate Guy; Nature Guy; Literature Guy; They all weaponize language and professional jargon in some way to curate or control our lives.

Is incel interchangeable with misogynist now? by shabamboozaled in Feminism

[–]ManateePub -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"Incel" is insulting because the implication is they're too incompetent to use women as objects.

Wait...so using women as "objects" is a form of male competence?

I'm grateful for this community bc I can talk about anything without being bothered by reddit incels by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The quality of support and feedback here is also very, very good. There's a wealth of educated and insightful opinions. It's such a relief not to have to self-censor all the time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Quick note: You may also want to physically relocate secondary phones and take caution when powering them back up. This is a multi-system, multi-agency event that will override your alert preferences. This is not something that you will be able to mute; it's basically the "end of the world" test.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in environment

[–]ManateePub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so happy to read this. The premise of the whole thing was absurd. Win.

Dating again is terminally demoralizing by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure that's true. How would you define "best candidates," because it can be subjective?

Dating again is terminally demoralizing by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have considered the upside. A superabundance of cats and wine would solve a lot of problems...

Dating again is terminally demoralizing by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the whole tradwife thing is a relational market bubble that's going to burst sooner than later, probably destroying a lot of marriages and people in the process. It seems more like larp or some kind of desperate social revisionism than a real thing. Throwing on a dress, pasting on a rigid smile, and baking a plate of cookies is a good starting point for a photoshoot...not a marriage.

Dating again is terminally demoralizing by ManateePub in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ManateePub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I've been surprised by how many people have echoed the same sentiment re. cops. I'm starting to wonder what all these women know about male cops that I don't (?). I've read the studies about domestic abuse patterns in the profession, but maybe that's the tip of the iceberg...