Philips:

"It would be quite illuminating for myself, I am sure."

That pre-supposes that you are open to being illuminated. That is not the case in my opinion so it would be a complete waste of time on my part.

A reading from the Sunday sermon:

Wherever two or more girls are gathered together, man will be troubled!

True or false?

Dear phanto,

It is indeed a shame that you will not be explaining how an objective interpretation of my post could only lead one to the conclusion that it was a cry for help. If one were to be cynical, one may conclude that your decision to not elaborate were a little convenient, too, if you don't mind me saying.

Philips:

It is not a shame for me since I am not missing out on anything. I don’t think you are honest in stating that it is a shame for you since the only thing you would be missing out on is the opportunity to be enlightened and since in my opinion you are not open to being enlightened then you must be lying.

Dear phanto,

I think we may be closing in on a common theme and problem in your reasoning.

<<… since in my opinion you are not open to being enlightened then you must be lying.>>

You state, honestly, that your premise is only an opinion (i.e. subjective), but then you conclude by stating the my alleged telling of an untruth is the only possible conclusion (i.e. objective).

Do you see how that is a problem? You are confusing the subjective with the objective. One cannot come to an objective conclusion from a subjective premise.

Again, we make more progress than usual, and all it is taking is polite discourse.

I must say that I have always felt welcome in this group and my opinions given the same degree of respect as the men. I don't think the answer to the question is any more complicated than the simple fact that women tend to have less time for social media than men.
It's the same on Facebook groups, more males than females. Even retired women still have housework to do, plus the babysitting of grandkids generally falls more on the female of the family.
The other fact is also simple. This forum has very little publicity. I was directed here by Joe otherwise I would never have known of it's existence. Facebook debate groups are far more accessible and have functions not available here, that would appeal to the younger demographic, such as memes and emoji, neither of which appeal to me, but are standard for young people these days.
Those factors would account for the lack of new members, especially females.