1/ I shouldn’t comment on @DouthatNYT’s terrible piece arguing that Incel men have a right to sex workers and sex robots. It’s embarrassingly bad.
But it’s also missing the point. And as someone that has met many #gamergate members at my college talks, I want to tell you why.
-
Show this thread
-
2/ The majority of Gamergate/Incel men I’ve met share these personality traits.
Undersocialized
Awkward around women
Incapable of understanding how their words/actions make women uncomfortable
Blame others for the social isolation that is a consequence of this7 replies 32 retweets 222 likesShow this thread -
3/ Really great example. One Alt-righter disrupted one of my college talks by asking a “question” that was a long, sexist monologue. After my talk, he followed me to my car, continuing to try to “debate” me. I was worried I’d be murdered. He had no idea I was uncomfortable.
7 replies 24 retweets 177 likesShow this thread -
4/ I don’t think these young men are fundamentally bad people. We force boys to suppress all emotion, communicate that women are sex objects and not people, and teach them dominance and anger are the best emotional outlet. They suffer from this system. They are MISERABLE.
6 replies 30 retweets 210 likesShow this thread -
5/ Even though I have empathy for them, we can’t put sex workers in danger by making Incels their problem. They will bear the brunt of abuse, violence and even be murdered. Instead, we need to destigmatize therapy. These men need to figure out why people avoid them and grow.
3 replies 25 retweets 238 likesShow this thread -
6/ I believe social skills should be part of an elementary school education. Child psychologists agree. Kids need to know how to deal with the loss of a friend, how to process grief and anger, and how to be a good friend to others. I would vote for that as your congresswoman.
6 replies 28 retweets 275 likesShow this thread -
7/ I mean this genuinely for anyone that is an Incel/Gamergater/Alt-righter. Your actions hurt women, but ultimately you are hurting yourself more. I want you to be happy. Please, find a therapist and start working on this stuff. It will be the best investment you’ve ever made.
16 replies 34 retweets 263 likesShow this thread
I guess I'd be considered an 'incel' in other peoples eyes. But truth is I spent my teens and my 20's worrying, then one day I just accepted that no one could love me and I just moved on with my life. I have 2 close lady friends and I'm content to even have those to confide in.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.