Should Men be allowed in a Women's Forum?

[Veronica]

We really can't vote him off the island. This being a public forum and all.

Every new person changes the flavor of the forum slightly.

If Nanci hadn't joined we'd never know anything about snakes.

If Trekhawk hadn't joined, I'd have one less definition of mate.

If SK and jobob hadn't joined, there would be no Amici Veloci.

I too have wondered why Mr. Silver wanted to hang around. But it's probably the same reason anyone else hangs around. We enjoy the camaraderie and the support. Where else could I just blurt out that I am absolutely pissed that the thieves took our spare change container. How lame is that?

Anyway...I wish it would warm up to at least 40 F. This cold is not good for my knees. Yeah, that's why I'm not riding in the cold. It really has nothing to do with being a wuss.

V.

[Brandi]

We really can't vote him off the island. This being a public forum and all.

Every new person changes the flavor of the forum slightly.

If Nanci hadn't joined we'd never know anything about snakes.

If Trekhawk hadn't joined, I'd have one less definition of mate.

If SK and jobob hadn't joined, there would be no Amici Veloci.

I too have wondered why Mr. Silver wanted to hang around. But it's probably the same reason anyone else hangs around. We enjoy the camaraderie and the support. Where else could I just blurt out that I am absolutely pissed that the thieves took our spare change container. How lame is that?

Anyway...I wish it would warm up to at least 40 F. This cold is not good for my knees. Yeah, that's why I'm not riding in the cold. It really has nothing to do with being a wuss.

V.

You are no wuss! There are no wusses here!

[snapdragen]

Hmm. I thought Mr Silver's battle cry and comments about it being testosterone fueled was funny. Especially since I've been known to howl with the best of them.......

[Bruno28]

Hmm. I thought Mr Silver's battle cry and comments about it being testosterone fueled was funny. Especially since I've been known to howl with the best of them.......

Yeah - but the testosterone quip was just a way of ingratiating himself. See - it worked

And you howl so much more sweetly Snap.

I was just saying what I felt.

[Duck on Wheels]

Hmm. I thought Mr Silver's battle cry and comments about it being testosterone fueled was funny. Especially since I've been known to howl with the best of them.......

I thought he was being (self-)ironic. Very appropriate, except that irony is always tough to communicate in writing, even with smileys.

Oh, and there is the "cowabunga!" cry from "Fried Green Tomatoes ..."

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hmm. I thought Mr Silver's battle cry and comments about it being testosterone fueled was funny. Especially since I've been known to howl with the best of them.......

For the record, I thought his "battle cry" comment was funny too. Just shows how we women are all varied too in our thoughts and perceptions. I love the diversity of TE.

[Bluetree]

Thank you everyone for being so frank (and civil!) with your comments.

My personal opinion comes from a childhood dealing with exclusion. As the only non-affluent, non-white child in my neighborhood, I felt the sting of being judged for reasons beyond my control. And to quote a great man on this special day, I am once again reminded how important it is to judge someone "by the content of their character."

This forum is so successful because it brings together something we all have in common: the love of cycling and community. It heartens me to think that although we may be of differing opinions and backgrounds, we can discuss this in a matter that may not be possible in other places.

That a man can find this place comforting is not puzzling to me in the least. In fact, if a man can put away his machismo and communicate with women in a platonic and supportive way, I am even more gratified. It gives me hope for the future.

But I doubt that many men will flock here and make this a co-ed forum. As someone mentioend before, it IS called Team Estrogen. I feel Mr Silver (or any man/woman/undecided who behaves themselves) can only enrich the conversation and growth of fellow members.