Why do feminists prefer answering troll questions to serious gender studies questions?

Question

At one time I thought - in admitted arrogance - that they avoided questions that were difficult and really challenged their beliefs. But apparently, even serious gender studies questions that are not attacking feminism at all - maybe even defending it - get very little attention from feminists.

So, to keep you "ladies" (and I use the term VERY loosely since most of you are VERY loose) happy, I'll stick to trolling.

Some examples of serious GS questions feminists ignored that did NOT even attack feminism (which incidentally, by indicating my reading and listening habits, probably indicated MORE what my true views are than the stuff I usually post here)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjC6BY7g_1foXJolhM3zagXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110127174654AAz4zj6

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsCtPMfb6mn3migpuRL9Pw3ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110126093351AA2YGWM

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah.0witAW3SZbpcKzO_63cvty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110118133449AAg7hi7

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah2tZdMaiaA5wgoN9oHhbM7ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110125084136AAsGfGQ

Answer 1

Because feminists are pretty much only capable of personal insult & shaming tactics, and not giving any kind of legitimate response. That's why they tend to avoid hard questions, especially the kind that called them out on their BS.

Answer 2

Come one, don't quit asking serious questions just like that. :)



I'd say the last three questions didn't got much attention because each was really time consuming and it's not just stuff you want to give any sloppy answer, so most didn't even bothered. But I agree about the first, it could have gotten more attention.



Most troll questions get a lot of attention because trolls have a lot of perseverence, they'll post the same question 30, 50 times if they have to, until it gets attention.

Answer 3

I answered one, and never saw three of the others. However, I know that I sometimes don't respond to questions that simply have a link. Perhaps if you give some insight on what the link is, people will be quicker to respond. I either dont trust links, or don't know if it's even going to be something I'm interested in. Your personal preamble would make posters more aware of the topic and thus, perhaps, interested enough the go to and read the link.

Answer 4

heya, for thoughtful discussion go to Ask Metafilter.



this place is for 1) ideological voyeurs and 2) people in desperate or embarrassing situations

Answer 5

Actually, I would have been delighted to answer all your questions, with the exception of the last one. About which I know nothing. They just weren't on when I was about.

I think they are very interesting questions, much better quality that the normal muck here.

Answer 6

I proposed earlier it's b/c women as a whole, like being treated badly over being treated nice. Same with troll questions that belittle them and make them look foolish. They can't get enough of them. I even have a few women repeatedly e-mailing me when one or two would have been sufficient...



Women are notorious for taking good treatment for granted, hence value it very little. Being treated poorly however excites them and is a diversion from their normally easy lives of having things handed to them and excuses made for them.

Answer 7

Is your french fries comparison to an intimate act the one you consider your "troll" question?



I've never seen the questions you have linked in this question.



P.S. Also love the way you call us "loose" after posting a question stating we're "withholding" sex, until we're sure we care about the guy, and we're sure he cares about us...