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I listened to some Meninists (I guess that's what you call them) saying something like "if you don't open your legs for us, why should I talk to you?" Please, if you could, provide me with a link to the Meninism movement saying something construcive, and not inflamotory and mocking of feminism. Thanks, Terry Foote (talk) 14:26, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Meninism. @Terry Foote: Ddi you even read the page? Ever heard of no original research? Leggomygreggo8 (talk) 14:30, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

You mean the WP page? Yeah, I did read it actually. I like the WP page. It said they're "satirical," right? So I'm good with satire, it's one of my favorite forms of humor. Not only that, I am personally interested in men's rights issues, as I think the pendulum has swung way too far against men's rights, IMO. Men get shafted in family court on a routine basis. Why can't people just treat each other equally? Anyway, I went to YouTube and listened to some Meninists do what sounded to me like mocking of feminist women by saying something like what I said above. So, the satire part seemed to me satire poking fun of feminists. The problem is, saying such things is the reason why there are feminists in the first place, so it seems to me they enflame the issue. I could be wrong, however. I know we have something of a rocky past, but if you can provide some outside link in which they're saying something constructive, I'll stand corrected and be thankful that I've learned something. Terry Foote (talk) 14:38, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

love this. Also, WP:OR Leggomygreggo8 (talk) 14:46, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@Terry Foote:

I owe you one gigantic apology. I'm really sorry for being such a steamrolling a'hole to you and your friend. This is one of the best articles about the issue of gender I've read in a long time, and this is an issue I read and think quite a bit about. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Terry Foote (talk • contribs) 14:53, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a bit biased. Can't help my self. I just think there's too many images. Join the Wikiproject! Leggomygreggo8 (talk) 15:06, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a bit biased myself, as I remember the days when there were no images. Many of the very first baseball images were mine. I've always enjoyed going to the ballpark, and really enjoy the challenge of getting a good image. I'm a bit obsessive about it, as you have learned. Do you have any book recommendations along the lines of that link you shared with me? Terry Foote (talk) 15:10, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't read [1] yet, but I plan to. Leggomygreggo8 (talk) 15:17, 13 June 2016 (UTC) @Terry Foote:[reply]

Just downloaded it to my Kindle - thanks! Terry Foote (talk) 15:25, 13 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If you read my description closely its say "descriptions of horrible fans". If you like multiple teams in two cities,ok no big deal cause some cities don't have teams in all sports. I don't know what your teams are but my thought (and only mine) is if you like multiple teams in multiple cities and never lived in any of them and have no better reason then just cause, then you're not a true sports fan in my eyes.(example: fan of Yankees, Cowboys, Celtics, and Red wings) I don't have respect for people who pick and choose teams. You route for your hometown team, your family team, or you have a connection with a team (if your father, brother, or cousin played for it). The worst is when grown men change teams. Oh I used to be a Rams fan and I decided to begin routing for the Packers.Toeknee44 (talk)`

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