'morning Ladies,

I described in a double post, my detailed analysis of the who, what, why and how of feminists.
Posted by spindoc, Friday, 7 November 2014 9:41:36 AM

Within half an hour the Piranha Sisters began a series of self referential posts just between themselves. They "stroked" each other so much that the static electricity caused background interference across the Internet.

Madam Poirot as first respondent, simply re posted all the statements that caused an emotive response, but curiously not a single reference to any content? Nor has there been any attempt since.
Posted by Poirot, Friday, 7 November 2014 10:17:23 AM

Now Poirot asks "...is that the extent of your debating skills on this subject"? So Poirot, all you have to do now is point to anywhere that you have even attempted to "debate" content and I will acknowledge it. Otherwise you will have to wear your breathtaking hypocrisy.

Foxy likewise avoids all contact with content. The defence is mounted on sickly sweet faux nicities followed by changed narrative and more Unicorns. But still no response to any content.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 7 November 2014 10:18:25 AM

The false indignation of feminism continues to flow like ruptured septic tank.

"Let's see..."sisterhood"..."pirahna"..."full on blouse"..."girlie". You missed out "Sweetie".

This thread asked the question, "Has the term feminism run its course?" It seems reasonable to draw out examples and to put them on display.

The cooperation of the sisterhood in this process is very much appreciated, the Piranha Sisters have done a fine job.

I will now cease use of the trigger words used, content with the fact that they have served their purpose.

Spindoc,

You'll get a rebuttal from me when you post something worth rebutting.

As far as I can make out you were criticizing "feminists" for taking ownership of words/rhetoric while simultaneously exploring your inner hypocrite by peppering your posts with silly epithets.....piranha sisters....Sisterhood...etc.

And now you swagger off into the sunset, having holstered your "trigger words" like some OLO version of a spaghetti western.

So you popped up, call us some names - and now you're off.....

Most profound!

Good Morning Spindoc,

I wrote in an earlier post and I thought I made it
quite clear that it'sup to each woman to decide what
if any relevance Feminism has in their lives. That
most women I know are simply busy coping with their
daily lives alongside their partners or alone.

I guess you missed that of chose to ignore it in preference
to your venting your spleen and supporting otb. It's
interesting that you don't find otb's remarks offensive
when he posts his attacks - when when that garners a
response from females - you're in there swinging with
terms like "piranas," et cetera.

The following link may help clarify things for you.
Of course it's written by a woman and that may not be
acceptable to either yourself and otb. So much for
Feminism still not being relevant today. Makes you wonder
who the "dinosaurs" really are - to use otb's words.

Despite what you and otb may think as the link points
out - Feminism is still relevant and very much alive
today. As the aothor points out - It reminds us that
the social position of women is still an ongoing and
important question. Yet as we can see from some of the
posts on this discussion it has also become apparent
that there is confusion around the term Feminism itself.
Salma Hayek has admitted that she was told "Feminists"
hate men.

Apparently there are some who still really believe that.

cont'd ...

Here's the link:

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/society-and-culture/feminism-is-not-a-dirty-word-20091207-kf3y.html

'morning Poirot,

Wow, that was quick!

You didn't even read it did you? You just "feel" the post.

I'm not going anywhere, swaggering or otherwise. All I said was I would cease using the words that trigger your indignation, and I will.

Again you repeat only the bits that upset you, but fail to go anywhere near a discussion on the content. Where is your rebuttal of the case I made about the who, how and why of feminism?

You could have avoided any debate or response to content by simply refusing on the grounds my content was not worth rebutting?

Oh, sorry, you already did that.

All here who have witnessed the management of change in organisations would recognise what is happening here: the crest of the wave has already passed, while those who are not part of the ongoing change and are about to be ejected from the back of the wave are left bewildered and floundering, wondering what happened and still attempting to justify their (lost) functions.

That is what inevitably happens to bureaucratic functionaries and academics who have been comfortable living in their cocoon. They are like the little boy who fell out of the plane - he just wasn't in it.

A university that doesn't keep pace with the competition is going to be found out very soon. Students expect to have relevant, marketable skills and they are paying for their education.