I’ve spent more time online hiding the fact that I’m a woman. When I use a masculine name/ avatar the tone of certain conversations changes. I’m able to discuss ideas more freely and not have my thoughts dismissed so flippantly.
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More: hey, you have good ideas!! and less: can I get nudes??? Here's unsolicited dick pics.
I’ve actually found using a pic of me as a kid really effective at stopping unsolicited dick pics.
I’ve frequently found that my ideas just aren’t heard in the same way when I post as a woman. I’m condescended to. Treated dismissively. Someone with a masculine presence can say the same thing after me and get engagement. The tone of the conversation is just different.
I really appreciate when men online can engage in an authentic way about ideas and have a normal conversation like they would with another dude. I’ve found more of that here. Hence why I post as myself.
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