Date: 12/6/95
Subject: Re: Could we just forget semantics for a minute?
From: Clarisse
Regarding King's point that a double standard exists concerning genders making jokes about each other: There was a difference between Adelle's mermaid joke and The Executive's "poignant" words. The first joke had an individual name attached to it. It was a joke, and if somebody took offense, the sender was ready to take the responsibility. The latter was anonymously sent. True, all the toilet did was turn the joke around, but the anonymity created a kind of hostile undertone. If someone is going to circulate something in fun, then just put your name on it. No big deal. Hiding behind indoor plumbing does not achieve any additional humor...it renders the opposite effect. Take responsibility for your own words.
I agree that we should question and try to come up with a more intelligent interpretation of the statistics than just take them at face value. However, it is most important to not forget the battered people while we debate the anti-female, anti-male sentiments...which you guys don't seem to be doing.
Oh, and by the way...random thing. I thing the Rinc web page might be posted faster if Carolyn wasn't referred to as "The Computer Lady."
--Clarisse
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