If a feminist blocks someone who hasn't done anything - is it a sign of fear (of being proven wrong)?

Question

I've had many feminist's block me for no apparent reason. Yet, I'm confident that if these folk were to speak with some of their Sistah's who haven't blocked me, they'd find even in PM's I am pretty decent and respectful...

So, the only reason I can fathom for their decision to block - is cowardice. What do others think?

A spectaculor answer, blueridgeliving, but I'm not the one resorting name calling :o)

To name a few names (hoping they won't mind) I've had chats with Tera, Shivers, teeleecee, The Violinist, ren, Deidre O, Flying Horse and others (these are just off the top of my head)... To my knowledge, none of those who I have engaged in conversatino with have been left with a sour taste (as neither have I)

JoJo, these are feminists who have openly declared their feminism in other answers (which I can see).
I take it as a kind of a compliment to have someone claiming to be for equality blocking a person from speaking... It shows their hypocrisy :o)

Deidre O, thanks for your input - I understand it's a two-way street, but on this occasion I'm asking from my side of the street. (I wouldn't normally if I recognise something as being a two way street, but I often see feminists saying the same "we know it happens both sides, but i'm asking about women's side only...etc.")
But yes, it would suggest something wrong to be blocked by so many UID's of one individual.

blueridgeliving: aww you are awfully upset :o)
You think 'sistahs' is somehow insulting??? As my memory serves, it was feminists who began using that term, not men or antifeminists... You think one grammatical & spelling error is enough to justify mocking a persons' grasp of the English language? What if English isn't my native language? *Gasp* I may have to call my minority officer and take counselling due to the offensive comments you made *I'm sobbing here*.

I smell a troll :o)

Elizibeth, most MEN aren't feminists - most MEN are for equality of both sexes, not just one.

Answer 1

you have me thinking... as you have always seemed upright to me, one reason could be attributed to the lack of power and/or control over the situation. "They" (anyone that blocks unfairly) simply cant stand that they don't have complete control, and thus they find power in blocking someone.
either way, it seems cowardly to me. just mo

btw...does anyone else think that attacking a persons grammar is completely immature? again, jmo

Answer 2

I haven't blocked anyone, unless they blocked me first. I have been blocked by four anti-feminists so far. So maybe you are right in some cases about fear of being proven wrong. I would like to comment on my answer you reported. When I said "stick a blade in your ars" it wasn't meant anally. That was just your take on it. Wouldn't you fight back if somebody tried to enslave you? Or do you think enslaving women is just fine? Also, I never said I was in favor of male circumcision, in fact I said I wasn't, but even you would have to see that even under sanitary conditions FGM is more damaging to girls than circumcision is to boys. Girls lose a lot more. Lastly, I know stupid women perform the procedure, but men are behind it. Even an idiot can see that. Last thought. I bet if I had posted a question suggesting we enslave men, you would have reported that, but since a man said it about women, that's different. EDIT ////////// I can't help but be amused at Celtishes answer. He blocked me and I have never emailed him or stalked him. So it could only be the other thing he mentioned.

Answer 3

All of the above and even more, dear uncle Anti.
Some people are just plain paranoid.
I have one feminist who's blocked me and I've never spoken with her whatsoever. I'm just written off as a troll, but then, I'm not going to take that personally, just that some people think they are above all others.
Anyhoo, I've spoken with you(as a person, no feminist or anti agenda) and you're a decent and nice guy to get to know personally.
Some people close their minds to everything and everyone around them, including you, me and other people and tell you what, what will they learn in the end? Nada. Their loss.
Edit: ditto Baba, how daft can people be if they think they can avoid Shivers?

Answer 4

I don't know why "advocates of eqaulity for women" would block you. They are a very diverse group of people who no doubt have very different tolerance levels for what they might find obnoxious enough to be blocked.

It's interesting that you'd use the word "sistahs", as I'm sure this refers to some sort of sterotype you have in mind which I resent having applied to me, as well as the fact that most MEN are feminists.

Answer 5

I can relate. No feminists have blocked me, but many trolls have, and I have never seen most of them before, much less answered their questions. That can only be cowardice, or fear.

I take it as a compliment. I do have a second, non-posting account for reading the questions closed to me, and a brand-new third account for posting there.

Answer 6

These people don't like what you wrote. It's about them, not you.

But you might want to consider what you said to make that happen, since it was more than one person. Try to see it from their perspective. They weren't able to do that for you, but you can be the bigger person and do it for them.

I don't think it is cowardice, but perhaps instead a lack of being open to a different idea. That is, unless you were offensive and are clueless to it. Make sure that isn't true, be honest with yourself, or it will hurt your personal relationships with women.

Just out of curiosity, how do you know they are feminists?

Answer 7

I don't know if it's fear, but it certainly is pride. When someone posts, for example, what they think is a logical argument backed up "scientific evidence" that a female doctor is superior to a male doctor based on ability to be empathic, they don't want to hear a logical counter-argument that being empathic is hardly even the most important criteria to evaluation of what makes a good doctor. I wasn't going to argue her evidence, but she was clearly making a wide-spread assumption based on a single criteria. My pointing that out to her got me blocked shortly thereafter. Some people live in small worlds that revolve only around themselves.

Answer 8

I have only blocked a few people who are legitimately rude and see no reason. Not fear, just not worth the annoyance.

Answer 9

We all have deeply-held views on certain things - often politics, religion, and families. When someone happens upon a question about those things and respectfully ventures an opinion, that is healthy recourse (although it will often get you a boatload of thumbs-down).

But there appear to be people on Y!A who actively seek out those who hold opposing views and repeatedly leave answers to their questions. I would certainly find that annoying. And, without a doubt, it's unproductive.

There are lots of things upon which you can discourse in Y!A. Spread your wings!

Answer 10

I have been blocked by a large number of anti feminists. I have no idea why they blocked me either because I certainly did not insult them just disagreed with their ideas.
However, I do block people who harass, insult, or promote hatred. This is not due to cowardice but because I can't be bothered with the negative behaviour. It would be very much like me giving one of my children a time out. I am at a point in my life that I can look after my own self and don't need to allow individuals to badger me.
I have also had a couple of ardent anti feminists crow about how they had my questions and answers reported and deleted. I would say that this is a two way street and it is not just feminists who block.
In fact our own happy misogynist blocks me regularly on ALL his accounts and ALL of his ids. I would think that would show his fear of me.

Answer 11

It is absolutely a sign of fear and insecurity.
What bothers me the most is that when these particular people post questions, the answers that they receive are one sided. Anyone who views these questions get the impression that the answers are the status quo and the general consensus when in fact, they are a carefully constructed form of propaganda.

I have enjoyed our interactions. You have always been respectful and seem interested in opinions other than your own.

(I always find it funny when I am referred to as a 'feminist'. The word makes me cringe, but I guess in a lot of ways I am. I prefer to think of myself as a strong woman. Period.)