[Think] Step Up

[meallanmouse]

If you're reading this and are a man, I ask you this. It's not a favor I'm asking for. Keep this in mind. It's not a challenge. Some of you will say you know this. But this goes further than just knowing. it's not just about saying "Oh, I know this!". It's about DOING. It's about lifestyle. It's about every day words and actions. It's about

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[nute]

It's weird - I read this and I think "But... isn't this just common sense?" - and it's sad that unfortunately, it's not.

There shouldn't have to be situations where people need to intervene and stand up for others who are afraid to - but there are. And folks need to start doing that. It's not "chivalry" or "sexism" - it's not even about "being a man". To even imply that is sexist. It's about being a good person, and that's not a choice, it's a responsibility.

Until we can build a world where fear is as redundant as the appendix, people will need to stand up for those who can't or won't, because of fear. Not because it's "noble" or "redeeming" - because it's just the right thing to do, and everyone has an obligation to do it.

[meallanmouse]

Thank you, very much, for posting this.

[teaotter]

These things clearly need to be said. Thank you for saying them so well!

[meallanmouse]

Thank you for reading.

[wererogue]

This is especially still a huge issue in our industry, and while I have always tried to be a good example and stand up for people before, it's got to keep happening.

[meallanmouse]

It does, so very much. It's so ingrained, people don't even think while they speak, don't realize what they're saying.

That's the saddest - and scariest - part of it all. :(

[meallanmouse]

Thank you, for reading and reposting. Very much so. :)

ambiguous incident I might've forgotten about

[cos]

Here via cereta's post. I suppose this comment could just as well go there as here, but your post is more focused on exactly this, so it goes here