Maybe Usual Suspect, whom I presume is male, missed the title of the thread: "What do other Women Think"?

Clearly, Romany was seeking the opinion of other women concerning an issue that came up in another discussion. I haven't participated in this thread until now because I felt to do so would detract from Romany's intent - although that doesn't seem to have deterred Usual Suspect, who from the outset has attempted to alter the subject to include his (male) perspective.

While I'm here, let me just say that I agree with those who suggest that the problem arises from sexual repression in general, and old taboos about female genitalia and sexuality in particular. In my (masculine) experience, both the smell and taste of women is highly stimulating sexually.

Fish don't do the same for me :)

You're a good little boy CJ. You're gorgeous the way you suck up to the female posters. Isn't he adorable girls! I bet he makes mean cucumber sandwiches!

Dear CJ,

You're a breath of fresh air as always.

Usual Suspect,

You've missed the point that I was trying to make to Romany - and as always only see things from the 'male perspective,' as CJ pointed out.
Get rid of the chip on your shoulder.

The previous thread dealing with
'Prepaid Maternity Leave,' was supposed to be about the pros and cons of the topic. Yet you felt obliged to bring in 'Menstruation' and 'Penis Tax,' taking the discussion to another level.

This 'general' section is getting worse and worse. I was so stunned by the chair sniffing episode, I said nothing. But now,Romany thinks it's a good subject for discussion.

The only thing she has done is to highlight a not very nice aspect of the female of the species. It's natural, of course, but this sort of thing will only make some females feel more insecure.

It might also make a few of you realise that you are not as desirable as you think you are, after the first rush of blood to the also revolting male bits.

I suppose the look and feel of young women overcomes any thought of the problems caused by the menstrual cycle - for a while.

Dear Usual Suspect,

I've just read your last post addressed to CJ.

It appears to me that there's a bit of resentment involved in your comments.

Aren't you successful with the ladies?

That would of course explain everything!

Foxy,

'You're a breath of fresh air as always.'
Ah, isn't that nice.

Regardles of what you think, I don't have a chip on my shoulder. I was serious about the menstuation leave too. The Penis tax was a bit of a joke, and detracted from the rest of my argument, but who cares, lighten up, nobody was addressing my other serious arguments anyway.

And I don't object to maternity leave because I am male. My family would gain a lot financially if it were brought in. You seem to think that only a man would object to maternity leave.

Ah, if only those nasty men posters would just agree with all feminist proposals, not joke about, be more like CJ, not touch any topic that is explicitly for women only, never be critical of women, and just be supportive of every input the women posters had we could avoid so much trouble.

'It appears to me that there's a bit of resentment involved in your comments. Aren't you successful with the ladies? That would of course explain everything!'

Have been quite successful thanks, but I'm with long term partner now. She doesn't believe in Maternity leave either BTW. No resentment, just pity really. Actually I think CJ sees himself as a SNAG, or the 'nice' guy who is better than all the other 'male' posters, with their 'male' comments. He does suck up to any female poster's posts.

It's actually a good technique he probably found quite successful for getting attention at uni hanging out with the women's studies chicks. What he probably didn't know was that they all thought he was a great friend, while they were shagging that sexist chauvinist mans man behind his back.

I am surprised at such hostility from you though. Personal attacks aren't normally your style. I even remember a topic you started about not using personal insults, or maybe that was someone else. I must have really gotten to you. Oh well, at least CJ will come to your aide! He's such a nice boy!