Its just that in the particular example of this particular message board, it happened to be 99% women. and they DID know; they did "understand", because they would repeat the words back. and then dismiss them. then their friends would join in and cheer...(you know, they call that "support". {rolling eyes}). anyway...wasn't always like that, but a "clique" of this mindset kinda took over the place...pushed anyone out who wasn't like-minded.
it happened to be 99% women BTDT. I got flamed at first but saw other guys hanging in there (for more than 6 months) and the women gradually admited not all was right in the M, pre OW.
After a while a "clique" of pro marriage, pro men got together and supported some guys. No hooking up that I know of.