Emma,

I have enjoyed reading all of your articles. I really admire the compassion that you show in this article and the others. I think that’s what differentiates you from some other ‘feminist’ writers. For whatever reason, their ‘base’ seems to be anger and resentment. Yours is compassion. So I admire you greatly for absolutely refusing to take shit off men. And I admire you more for having the wisdom and good-heartedness to try to understand the forces that make some men predisposed to give others shit.

For the record, count me among those who think you are not just ‘not ugly’ but quite adorable.