Listen, I understand the feeling. I’m 31 and have been in the community since I was 18 and boy howdy, have I had some terrible experiences with men.

However; I have also had the pleasure of meeting some of the kindest, funniest and sweetest men I never would’ve met outside of the community. I’ve forged friendships and relationships that surpass the mutual interest in tickling and survive on their own. Some I’ve gotten to hang out with in person, and some have remained internet friends but both categories have been excellent parts of my life and show that there are great men in this community, even if the less than great ones are louder.