Actually Poirot, as others have pointed out, the real question is "where are all the people?".

Gee Poirot, I did expect a bit better than that, after all it was a bit outrageous.

Hope Lexi can do better.

most real women don't speak english. they're outnumbered by educated english speaking females.

Poirot "noted that there were plenty of intelligent, articulate and opinionated women blogging and commenting out there."

Did you see many actively participating on sites where there was a genuine mix of conflicting views and perspectives?

I've got the impression that there are not many sites around which do have space for most viewpoints (even if those viewpoints are hotly challenged). I've also had the subjective impression that some of those who've taken part here in the past and moved on with parting shot's at "male posters" don't accept not being able to have opposing views shut down. One in particular with a habit of dishing it out and getting all bent out of shape when it was returned in kind.

There are still some "intelligent, articulate and opinionated women" posting here, yourself, Lexi, Rhian (I think is a woman), Suzieonline being a few that come to mind and a bunch of others who seem to drop in and out.

The time of year might have some impact on people's posting habits, be interesting to see who's posting in a months time.

R0bert

Dear Antiseptic,

I did not mention "male oppression," at all in my
previous post. It referred to OLO posters in general.
You appear to have some sort of a problem - and
that's something only you can fix.

Cheers.

RObert,

You are right. As I mentioned in OUG's thread, I'd been following a stoush about feminism - and had been impressed by the level of expression employed by the men and many women taking part. Yes there was plenty of conflict and difference of perspective. I also visited another site for a while mainly about economics and politics - and I noted a few women there - but overall I found it boring after a while.

OLO is perhaps the only site that provides a forum for wide-ranging subjects. It also hosts a heavy volume of participation.

Joe,

Interesting idea, however, it seems to me that cajoling or convincing someone to participate may not prove successful in the long run. For instance, I don't personally know any women who would be as interested as I am in putting my views out there on OLO. I often talk politics and social issues with my daughter. She's an intelligent and articulate woman, but I know she wouldn't be interested in this site.

I suppose I was musing on the women who have fallen away. As Lexi mentioned, there seemed to be more women around when I first joined.

Hasbeen,

Glad you were meaning to be outrageous - I worry about you sometimes.