Is Buffy a feminist? Talk amongst yourselves.

[dragonyphoenix]

Hey, there's a discussion on whether or not Buffy is a feminist. I know some of you can come up with more interesting responses than my feeble attempt. Come. Join in.

Comments

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

I'm very reluctant to join these discussions because even the most innocuous statement I make tends to end with me being rounded on by all and sundry. I do have some thinky thoughts but... No, I'm really not up to facing the inevitable: "How dare you! I can't believe you used an Oxford comma, you worthless piece of subhuman garbage!"


Gabrielle

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

Wow, it's terrible that people react that way, but I can understand your reluctance. I wouldn't want to be treated that way either.

[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

even the most innocuous statement I make tends to end with me being rounded on by all and sundry. I do have some thinky thoughts but... No, I'm really not up to facing the inevitable:

That really is a shame because I KNOW you would have some fascinating things to say! (And I'm sorry you've been treated badly. Unfortunately I've been there but I suspect everyone in fandom has, and I've hardly had it as bad as many other people.)

I hate to admit that I'm far more circumspect about conversations here than I'd ideally like to be. I don't have the energy (or ego-strength) to get into fights. Not worth it.

[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link hon; I just got the laptop back so hopefully I can jump in this week.

ETA: I did glance at your comments and they were anything BUT feeble. Don't put yourself down!

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

Well thanks but I see other comments in other posts that are well thought out and organized. They just seem so much better than anything I write.

I did like having the specific example of "is Buffy a feminist" as a starting point to define feminist from. I found having that very concrete base to be quite helpful.

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

I remember being without my laptop while it was being fixed. Not fun.