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History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: i RISE. to all the beautiful women on du, that keep us strong. [View all]shenmue
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        Here's one I posted to Sheshe elsewhere (guess where?) that I now give to you:
        freshwest
        May 2014
        #9
      
        
        in the last week, maybe two.  i have had four other women, very smart women.  say it is time to go.
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #13
      
        
        lets talk about baines situation.  she was flagged.  two hides.  she is the MOST
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #14
      
        
        "We were shamed like small children" you were the best though.  totally business and
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #24
      
        
        yes.  a hide for that.  and then a second hide for saying...  i got a hide for this...  lol.
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #28
      
        
        omg...  yes.  lol.  ah, the shivers in fear, lol.  and yes.  women uniting everywhere.  it is gettin
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #36
      
        
        aaaaaaahm. oh jj.  the dude, new, so familiar.  and always, always taking pokes.  hey...  wasnt he
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #18
      
        
        I edited my post. I think what happened is he had five hides but, two dropped off on Sunday
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #19
      
        
        ah.  gotcha thanks.  cause then i thought i went around the bend, having a conversation
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #21
      
        
        I need to get confirmation. I am not sure JJ is the one. I will post when I have more info.
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #23
      
        
        ok.  but it is cool to know it is something like that cause i do have a certain amount of faith with
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #30
      
        
        Yes, as do I. But, I think Baines is finished. I am talking with her now at FB.
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #34
      
        
        i hope she is not.  and i totally respect and understand her decision.  the shit we take.  nt
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #40
      
        
        What is going on with Baines by the Admin is bigoted and reactionary.
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #49
      
        
        interesting ... and thanks to the jury. The Alerter and #2 might want to take note =
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #70
      
        
        Baines is one of the most civil posters on here. What is going on with her is a travesty.
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #53
      
        
        She post about the issues. Even when perosnalities are involved she goes point by point
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #57
      
        
        exactly my point. the most basic and happy emotion there can be. To Laugh. to have fun.
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #60
      
        
        She doesn't even have 5 posts hidden. Why would Admins flag her? Or was it done by Hosts?
        freshwest
        May 2014
        #61
      
        
        it is simple.  there was a rule implemented.  two or more hides, within a 24 hours period, and the
        seabeyond
        May 2014
        #64
      
        
        She got two hides in a 24 hour period. That is a flag for review. Five hides in a 90 day period is
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #65
      
        
        yes, there are problems and the admin are taking a Laissez-faire attitude about it all
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #69
      
        
        I have enormous respect for Baines. She EARNED it. She is intelligent and cerebral. She is an asset
        Tuesday Afternoon
        May 2014
        #38
      
        
        Sorry Baines is feeling bad - she is such a strong voice and does not back down.  I appreciate her.
        seaglass
        May 2014
        #62
      
        
        'Overcoming Life's Challenges' is the title. A picture of her creating her backyard pond.
        freshwest
        May 2014
        #67
      
  