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Feminism and Diversity

ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts) Wed May 9, 2012, 05:24 PM May 2012

Well, I tried, but I think I failed. [View all]

I wrote an OP explaining the so called word war on DU, but I think only "the choir" may have read it. I was hoping to have a conversation with those who disagree with me on the subject, but I had no takers. What did I do wrong?

Here is the thread if you're curious: http://www.democraticunderground.com/124088525

Some of the other threads on the same topic have generated lots of discussion. Was my approach off? Do my arguments seem like "word salad?"

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Well, I tried, but I think I failed. [View all] ZombieHorde May 2012 OP

no. you did wonderfully and the "choir" appreciates it. it is just that so many people dont care seabeyond May 2012 #1

That is definately a nice way of looking at it. ZombieHorde May 2012 #2

Words are simply too important, maybe drastically so. Neoma May 2012 #3

Here's what you did wrong: laconicsax May 2012 #4

Funny since it seems a little bit true. nt ZombieHorde May 2012 #5

It was a great, well-reasoned post justiceischeap May 2012 #6

Is that a reference to Library Girl? Neoma May 2012 #7

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