Transcript: With a picture of a snake in the background, post reads: The chances of a human being bitten by a venomous snake is 1 in 70 thousand.

The chances of a woman being attacked by a man is 1 in 3.

And somehow, your fear of snakes is valid. But a woman’s fear of male violence is dramatic.

  • velma@sh.itjust.works
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    5 days ago

    This is the 2nd time someone has accused your account of being my alt account. I feel rather honored to be confused with you, Wren <3

    • Wren@lemmy.todayOP
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      5 days ago

      Do all feminists sound the same or something? You have way more patience than me, and I respect that. The honor is all mine.

      • Nora (She/Her)@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        You both have more patience than me, I very much enjoy reading your responses to these people, as they’re a lot more diplomatic than anything I would say. Of course, I’d prefer if they’d leave us alone but well…

        • Wren@lemmy.todayOP
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          It can be fun. There are so few communities on the internet where I know other women will have my back, I appreciate all of you.