A lot of #MondayThoughts this morning.
Please note this isn't a criticism of the site or how much a limited staff can do with limited hours in the day, but a retelling of the experience and the characters involved.
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Please note this isn't a criticism of the site or how much a limited staff can do with limited hours in the day, but a retelling of the experience and the characters involved.
https://bit2read.com/2024/...
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#MondayThoughts: The Clean Up Crew. – A Bit to Read
We are below zero on any scale this morning, -4F/-20C. It's hazy, but largely sunny, whatever good that does. It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in the US, a federal holiday, and before we get started on today's post, other people have done a much better job than I could so I offer ..
12:50 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
This is a truly terrific essay. I’m just sorry you had to be put in a position to write it. Hugs 💜
05:42 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
You did everything right, you stood up for everyone here. The clean up crew and everyone else who tried to downplay what happened to you, are all wrapped with the same Saran Wrap. Suspension is not enough.
I saw what he posted and I no longer feel safe.
I saw what he posted and I no longer feel safe.
05:19 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Carmen Derbedrossian.
Thank you so much for all of this!!
And I'm sorry you also feel that way, it's very unsettling to think it can happen at all here, I certainly didn't expect it.
And I'm sorry you also feel that way, it's very unsettling to think it can happen at all here, I certainly didn't expect it.
05:37 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
"Tell Isa that was great article." Deb. She then went into a diatribe about *men*🤣🤣🤣
Patriarchy enforcers-love it. Superb Isa Lee.
Patriarchy enforcers-love it. Superb Isa Lee.
03:58 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Richard.
Thank you, and please tell Deb thank you and I'm so happy about the kitty progress!!
04:46 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I did not see this, I haven't been on for much of the weekend. That is terrible and none of us deserves any of that. I'm sorry you had to go through that. We're here to support you.
02:15 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Diana Beach.
Thank you!! People were incredibly, incredibly supportive.
Hopefully he will be the first and last.
Hopefully he will be the first and last.
02:20 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
Thanks for pulling all the pieces into one essay. The disjointed display of replies here makes it difficult to follow who said what and when. (I’m not sure how the gossipy part works; another post maybe?) Happy that the account was suspended (at 2:20 a.m. PST) and hope the outcome is explained.
02:02 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Andrea Ball.
OH it was all out of my personal earshot, and probably yours as well.
I'm very relieved the account was suspended!
And thank you for reading it 💙
I'm very relieved the account was suspended!
And thank you for reading it 💙
02:03 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I didn't see the Patriarchy Enforcers. But, yeah, often women in there -- which, dammit, is just more evidence of the patriarchy.
01:45 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to dariasteigman.
I'm glad. I didn't see them directly, I think the ringleader is someone I have blocked.
01:46 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I am so sorry this happened to you. You did not deserve it. I am more of a reader than a spouter, but I intend to speak up in the future whenever I see something wrong. You are not alone.
01:42 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Kathy Douglass.
💙💙💙💙Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
01:43 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I love your writing style, your clarity and your fire,
but, damnit, you shouldn't have to be addressing this issue at all.
NONE of us should.
But, here we are.
And here YOU are, still working it through, still cleaning up a mess you didn't make, while the real culprit just gets a week off SM. 🫂
but, damnit, you shouldn't have to be addressing this issue at all.
NONE of us should.
But, here we are.
And here YOU are, still working it through, still cleaning up a mess you didn't make, while the real culprit just gets a week off SM. 🫂
01:36 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to shadeygreyskies.
Thank you for all those lovely compliments💙
I agree, it's not the ideal outcome, but when he comes back he will either have been chastened, in which case he will do better, or he will not, in which case he will be removed permanently, hopefully.
I agree, it's not the ideal outcome, but when he comes back he will either have been chastened, in which case he will do better, or he will not, in which case he will be removed permanently, hopefully.
01:39 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
We had a terrible week with troll like behavior , it built up to a horrid spout on Saturday morning.
I wasn’t here but I believed what was posted. I immediately reported and blocked. I didn’t need to “taste the poison” to find out if it harmed me.
Excellent essay on the, “Clean Up Crew.”
I wasn’t here but I believed what was posted. I immediately reported and blocked. I didn’t need to “taste the poison” to find out if it harmed me.
Excellent essay on the, “Clean Up Crew.”
01:36 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Woke/Saying NO to polls.
Thank you so much, and yes, we really, really did, a lot of boundaries and rules tested.
We have to be so vigilant to protect this space, and it's already tiring.
We have to be so vigilant to protect this space, and it's already tiring.
01:40 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I'm so sorry that they hurt you, but I'm so proud of how you handled it. I'm glad you called it out so that we could step in and add our voices to drown them out and lift you up.❤️ It was definitely not funny. It was gross, unnecessary, and completely uncalled for.
01:32 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Mama Ezekiel.
Thank you so much, and thank you so much for helping me to navigate it and being present for it💙💙💙
01:33 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I didn't realize the extent of the fallout and the Clean-Up Crew's involvement. until I read your essay. I'm so sorry. Sending you love. 💙
01:20 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to ecsbrooklyn.
The thing about the Clean Up Crew is some of them were all very nice/apologetic to my face but were apparently very much not so otherwise.
I saw none of the Patriarchy Enforcers, though I invited them to tell me directly.
Not a single one did, though. Cowards.
I saw none of the Patriarchy Enforcers, though I invited them to tell me directly.
Not a single one did, though. Cowards.
01:23 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I am proud of you for standing up to the nonsense. Sorry you were put in that position in the first place. It shows how far we have to go. The way we solve it is solidarity and truth. Weak people have to dominate others. Strong ones lift each other up. Thank you for your truth.
01:10 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.
I'm so sorry you went through this and that I wasn't around to be supportive.
12:58 PM - Jan 15, 2024
In response to Angela.
You have things going on too...you can't always be everywhere.
But thank you. So many people were, it was pretty amazing.
How is your kitty??
But thank you. So many people were, it was pretty amazing.
How is your kitty??
01:01 PM - Jan 15, 2024
