That’s interesting. I thought the party line of the “men’s rights” folks was that women swindle “simps” out of their money while offering little to nothing in return. So glad I’m off the dating market and have no skin in this game. I don’t pretend to understand why American men are so angry all the time. Maybe they have cause, maybe they’re just trying to manipulate/intimidate me. Either way, not my problem any more. Hope this woman finds a nice guy like I did.
What “party” line would that be? Do you mean the simple fact that Western divorce laws are basically the rape of men’s rights? Why do you put “mens’ rights” in quotes, do you not accept the Rights of Man? It’s the basis of all freedom, true civilization and certainly the basis of American Constitutional government. In one line you’ve basically attacked all rights and freedoms for all people, everywhere, not to mention your own country.
Your values seem a little off for this site, perhaps a nice fascist or Communist site would suit you better? As for your nice guy, you have him - for now. Check back in in 5 years.
I think you are correct that there is an element of schadenfreude implicit in the post and certain reactions.
Libertarian66 was reasonable though unnecessarily triggered by your terminology. Permit me to suggest that you use accurate terms when discussing this issue. It may help also to not exaggerate these men’s emotions unless it is your intention to express negative judgement of them, in which case you would deserve to receive back in kind.
I thought your response to him was reasonable but could have been more understanding, for after all, his mistake of your term “men’s rights” is no more to be denigrated than your admitted naive ignorance of American divorce law, feminism and its effect on men in American society. You said that you feel that you now have all that you want, and you can give over caring what happens to other people. This is not to be admired. You say, “Maybe they have cause...” but there is no doubt when you trivialize their position by calling it a “party line”.
“Angry,” you say? “All the time,” you say? Their actual emotion is disgust, and it is certainly not all the time as they are happily enjoying other things. Here is a video, “What Happened to Marriage?” by @hoe-math if you want to understand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDhde8MSwBA
I am sorry if I am mistaking you, I don’t mean to scold. I only say these things because I had an impression that you would listen, and I don’t think you realized how you came across, FormerFRLurker.
Kind Regards,
BrianD