Misogyny is always hiding in the cracks, and no matter how absolved women might think they are, it only takes one audacious man to remind us all that men never want women to have it easy, to be at the top, to excel. A Farcaster user casted:

To some, this might seem like a harmless Farcaster comment, but in truth, the little moments corroborate the bigger issues. Since time immemorial, women have been expected to be docile, to not want the things men desire—a mindset that seeped into women being barred from working, earning their own money, or even holding leadership positions. For many years now, feminists have been dismantling the status quo, liberating women and showcasing the power that lies within us. But it seems that no matter how much progress we believe society has made, patriarchal customs still hover above us, waiting for the not-so-perfect moment to descend in hopes of crushing our spirits. And that is exactly what this Farcaster user intended: to water down the efforts of all the amazing women who have spent time creating, contributing, and building a solid community of followers who fuck with their content.

Back to his half-assed wannabe intellectual observation, I have a few questions to ask. What exactly is valuable content? Who determines valuable content if not the audience whose sole jurisdiction—through engagement—puts creators on the leaderboard? Why do men love to water down the things women reel in? So fucking what if women post about dogs, cats, food, and selfies? Are we not allowed to love, enjoy, and even earn from discussing our hobbies and the things that make us feel alive? Are we not allowed to be at the top of a motherfucking leaderboard?

To make matters worse, after his post went viral for his obvious misogynistic comments, he doubled down with a malicious statement disguised as an apology.

This is clearly a wily man who wants to spin the narrative and suddenly become the victim. The initial message was clear: if he valued all creators, why did he initially claim that the content of women on the leaderboard was low-value? Why did he specifically have to say “women” and not “creators” if he was genuinely bothered about the algorithm? And yes, this is a typical representation of an unrepentant man attempting to insult our intelligence and make it seem like Farcaster women were overreacting in response to his actions.

It saddens me that even when we strive to create safe spaces for ourselves—uplifting each other, even just existing—there’s always that man who thinks women’s interests are invaluable. That we do not deserve to win because we find joy in mundane things. That he is somehow a better creator than the numerous women who show up daily, writing, painting, crocheting, creating content, educating, and working hard—just because he is a man. I detest his initial stance, and that fake-ass apology enrages me.

I hope this is the last time we have misogynistic discourse here. If you think you are somehow better than Farcaster women, then get the fuck out and let women be!

Misogyny is always hiding in the cracks, and no matter how absolved women might think they are, it only takes one audacious man to remind us all that men never want women to have it easy, to be at the top, to excel. A Farcaster user casted:

To some, this might seem like a harmless Farcaster comment, but in truth, the little moments corroborate the bigger issues. Since time immemorial, women have been expected to be docile, to not want the things men desire—a mindset that seeped into women being barred from working, earning their own money, or even holding leadership positions. For many years now, feminists have been dismantling the status quo, liberating women and showcasing the power that lies within us. But it seems that no matter how much progress we believe society has made, patriarchal customs still hover above us, waiting for the not-so-perfect moment to descend in hopes of crushing our spirits. And that is exactly what this Farcaster user intended: to water down the efforts of all the amazing women who have spent time creating, contributing, and building a solid community of followers who fuck with their content.

Back to his half-assed wannabe intellectual observation, I have a few questions to ask. What exactly is valuable content? Who determines valuable content if not the audience whose sole jurisdiction—through engagement—puts creators on the leaderboard? Why do men love to water down the things women reel in? So fucking what if women post about dogs, cats, food, and selfies? Are we not allowed to love, enjoy, and even earn from discussing our hobbies and the things that make us feel alive? Are we not allowed to be at the top of a motherfucking leaderboard?

To make matters worse, after his post went viral for his obvious misogynistic comments, he doubled down with a malicious statement disguised as an apology.

This is clearly a wily man who wants to spin the narrative and suddenly become the victim. The initial message was clear: if he valued all creators, why did he initially claim that the content of women on the leaderboard was low-value? Why did he specifically have to say “women” and not “creators” if he was genuinely bothered about the algorithm? And yes, this is a typical representation of an unrepentant man attempting to insult our intelligence and make it seem like Farcaster women were overreacting in response to his actions.

It saddens me that even when we strive to create safe spaces for ourselves—uplifting each other, even just existing—there’s always that man who thinks women’s interests are invaluable. That we do not deserve to win because we find joy in mundane things. That he is somehow a better creator than the numerous women who show up daily, writing, painting, crocheting, creating content, educating, and working hard—just because he is a man. I detest his initial stance, and that fake-ass apology enrages me.

I hope this is the last time we have misogynistic discourse here. If you think you are somehow better than Farcaster women, then get the fuck out and let women be!