When Angry Commenters Find Common Ground

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Joanna Schroeder and David Bryon thought they’d never get past their differences as commenters. Now, as friendly allies, they discuss how they got there.

Are We an Online Cocktail Party?

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Uncle Woofie explains why he came to the Good Men Project—and why he’s sticking around.

How We Stop Being Defensive and Learn To Talk About Difficult Subjects

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Julie Gillis meditates on lessons from Jay Smooth on how we should talk about the things we need to talk about.

An Update to the GMP Commenting Policy

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We’ve updated our rules.

Why We Need to Talk About Race

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“Deliberate economic prohibitions were placed as obstacles in the path of those seeking lawful, gainful employment.”

A Response to ‘Addicts Are Superhuman’

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Jack Varnell responds to Tom Matlack’s post on addiction.

Jezebel Takes On the GMP, Again

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Jezebel takes on Hugo Schwyzer’s ‘I May Have a Son, but I’ll Never Know for Sure.’

The Playboy Bunny’s Story and the Father Who Responded

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Lilli B. got a lot of comments on her story about being a Playboy Bunny. But few moved her as much as one from the father of a seven-year-old girl.

I am Man, Hear Me Roar!

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Roger Durham discusses the loss of intellectual dialog to loud, vitriolic and sometimes personal attacks on character.

Good Discussion: Men, Manginas, and Cleavage

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If seeing me dressed up like the lead singer of KISS doesn’t bring a smile to your face, there’s nothing I can do for you.

Good Discussion: Men’s Health and Women’s Colleges

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Recently, I’ve noticed that the comments on several of my columns are, frankly, a lot better than the columns themselves. Thus, Good Discussion is born.

Good Comment of the Day: the Chicken-Egg-Soccer Conundrum

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While yesterday’s most lively discussion was around porn, today’s hottest topic centered on—shockingly—soccer.

Why Do These Wimps Need Their Own Magazine?

Tom Matlack responds to comments on the recent story about the Good Men Project Magazine that appeared in the Boston Globe.