Emily Hartridge Learns Not to Read the Comments

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In the new video by Emily Hartridge, the very funny host recognizes that the worst thing you can ever do to yourself is read your comments… but she does it anyway!

“My favorite is the ‘Oh, you’re babysitting?’ Hell, no. Mom doesn’t ‘babysit’ neither does Dad.”

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These are comments by Bob, Deanne, and Amy on the post “She asked, ‘How can you do this to this poor child?’ and pleaded frantically with me to get in her car.”

On “White Men Who Vote for Romney”

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Brandon Ferdig wants to discuss what he thinks is one of more dangerous, race-based articles you’ll read all year.

“Here’s a suggestion: if you don’t know the woman, shut the f*ck up. Tell your mother she has a nice ass.”

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This is a comment by Mike on the post “Why Are Guys So Obsessed With My Butt?”

How to Build a Community: The Difference Between 10,000 Strangers and 10,000 Engaged Activists.

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Lisa Hickey offers six ways to think about community building, and 16 ways to start building.

Men and Parental Leave: A Conversation

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Men are trying to get more time with their children. So why aren’t they taking parental leave?

“There are no moustache twirling villains. Pretty much everyone believes that what they’re doing is ok.”

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These are comments by Saoili and The_L on the post “How Not to Hit on People”.

Our Commenting Policy

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We set out spark an international conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. We have indeed created a very large discussion. And we’d like it to be passionate yet civil.

Warm Cocoons and Bull Semen: Racism Alive and Well in Comments

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A selection of the editors’ favorite nauseatingly racist comments from our readers.

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.’