Why a women's forum?

[owlice]

Mr. Bloom, for the record, I don't see you as the primary, or even as a, source of controversy. The question this thread poses is relevant whether you post here or not (and this does not suggest that you are irrelevant!). I like having some males voices here, actually.

I like TE because of the level of discussion, and yes, the writing abilities! I know I can ask any question, don't have to apologize for including something like "panty liner" (bad idea on a bike ride, I discovered, back when I first got back in to riding) in a post, and get replies in complete sentences that are supportive and sometimes extremely amusing, too. If I need an answer broken down into plainer language, those who answer educate me without assuming I'm an idiot.

I know I can write about the stupid things I do (a great education, doing stupid things, as picking up my growling cat last Sunday exemplified) and have those here laugh with, not at, me as I laugh at myself (which is why I share the stupid things).

The board is very well moderated, which I appreciate, too. I moderate elsewhere and know some of the frustrations and challenges that go with moderation. I like how clean this board is because of its moderation. That contentious topics such as religion and politics are discouraged here helps, too; I get enough of them on Facebook!