I was about to tell the story of it here, and actually drafted something, but deleted the post. I felt that there are several here who I cannot trust so will not relay the story here. They were talking about me as if I were invisible, and they were expert psychologists or something. I will not play their game.
Based on my prior knowledge of most posters, I suspect the comments in your thread were intended more helpful advice than attacks. I have seen you generalize or stereotype more frequently than is common today. I didn't imagine any malice was intended. It reminds me of watching films from the early 80s. It's easy for people born decades ago to fall back on past patterns. I do it myself, at times! It's more than "political correctness". It's learning, evolving, adapting. Treating people more as individuals.
Rose's thoughts echoed my own:
Originally Posted by Rose
Rather than say, "Hmm. It appears that more than one person on this forum sees something repellant about the way I talk about women. I wonder what they are seeing that I'm not?" you quote a dictionary definition at them and ask them to prove their claims.
Post as much or as little as you feel comfortable. We're here to help. I hope as you participate more you will come to see the positive vibes eminating from most in the community. Enjoy your weekend!
