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seabeyond

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24. ANOTHER ALERT; MILF was almost thought to be a sexist term offensive to women
Wed Jan 11, 2012, 01:05 PM
Jan 2012

At Wed Jan 11, 2012, 09:46 AM you sent an alert on the following post:

Okay, we've all heard the term MILF

REASON FOR ALERT:

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. (See <a href="http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus#communitystandards" target="_blank">Community Standards</a>.)

YOUR COMMENTS:

MILF is an offensive sexist term that insults all women.

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Wed Jan 11, 2012, 09:53 AM, and voted 3-3 to LEAVE IT ALONE.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT and said: I agree with alerter. MILF is a seriously offensive term and should not be permitted. This kind of juvenile humor really has not place here (except possibly in the lounge)
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: I don't think the term was used in a sexist way. Hopefully, the thread snks quickly though
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT and said: Can we be less sexist nao plz? This is a sexist term that will open the floodgates to all the people who enjoy taunting women by showing off how acceptable and popular and great sexism is.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given

Thank you.

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Abhorrent. redqueen Jan 2012 #1
not when i alerted on them seabeyond Jan 2012 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author redqueen Jan 2012 #3
This is doing my head in. redqueen Jan 2012 #4
yeah iverglas Jan 2012 #9
"feigning" is correct. it is expected. nt seabeyond Jan 2012 #11
Honestly...I don't recall ever seeing alerts like that The empressof all Jan 2012 #12
Yes, it's so ... everywhere. redqueen Jan 2012 #13
I know.... The empressof all Jan 2012 #14
I don't actually "feel personally attacked" iverglas Jan 2012 #15
sigh... i have a good life. people that love me. no porn. a hubby that respects me seabeyond Jan 2012 #16
Isn't this the same as what the paleo-feminists said? mistertrickster Feb 2012 #34
Did you TOS alert on that? laconicsax Jan 2012 #5
i did, lol. you taught me well. nt seabeyond Jan 2012 #6
You know, I wonder... laconicsax Jan 2012 #7
i have found there to be a common element seabeyond Jan 2012 #8
I wondered the same thing iverglas Jan 2012 #10
That's very well said JustAnotherGen Jan 2012 #17
Who was the poster? meat the beetles. Jan 2012 #18
did you register just to ask the question? who are you? nt seabeyond Jan 2012 #19
Ooo ooo, ooo ooo! meat the beetles. Jan 2012 #20
ok, then. nt seabeyond Jan 2012 #21
google or the search function will find it iverglas Jan 2012 #22
i read your post on your locked thread. i would stand it? really? seabeyond Jan 2012 #23
Actually they are a 7 post troll. Rex Feb 2012 #32
ANOTHER ALERT; MILF was almost thought to be a sexist term offensive to women seabeyond Jan 2012 #24
are you compiling your batting average? ;) iverglas Jan 2012 #25
something, huh. nt seabeyond Jan 2012 #26
Unbelievable: CrispyQ Jan 2012 #27
i have become more of an isolationist myself. seabeyond Jan 2012 #28
It's because the message from society to women is sexy = powerful. redqueen Jan 2012 #30
" I know some women who would love to be thought of as a MILF" redqueen Jan 2012 #29
what does MILF stand for? Tumbulu Feb 2012 #31
Here's the definition... TriMera Feb 2012 #33
pretty gross, really, thanks for answering (nt) Tumbulu Feb 2012 #36
The term MILF and online porn go hand in hand. Rex Feb 2012 #35
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