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#WomeninSTEM get a lot of “Reply Guys” who repeat the same unhelpful comments.
@shrewshrew and I (a woman & a man in science) have attempted to catalog those replies, to save us all the trouble of writing new responses every time.
presenting THE NINE TYPES OF REPLY GUYS
(1/n)
@shrewshrew and I (a woman & a man in science) have attempted to catalog those replies, to save us all the trouble of writing new responses every time.
presenting THE NINE TYPES OF REPLY GUYS
(1/n)
We will post one Reply Guy a day, and we welcome your thoughts and feedback.
Starting with a very nice fella, full of helpful advice, with one big problem:
Reply Guy #1. THE LIFE COACH
Starting with a very nice fella, full of helpful advice, with one big problem:
Reply Guy #1. THE LIFE COACH
People who get annoying replies can tag the dude with the appropriate Reply Guy from this thread, and save themselves a pointless debate. That’s the idea anyway.
And some guys seem to take it to heart when you point out that they’re being a cliché.
#MeTooSTEM #MeTooPhD
And some guys seem to take it to heart when you point out that they’re being a cliché.
#MeTooSTEM #MeTooPhD
If you like this #9ReplyGuys thread, follow my 50-50 partner in this project, the amazing @shrewshrew.
Plus STEMinist teachers/heroes @McLNeuro @NeedhiBhalla @gbaucom @GeoEdResearch @tishabohr @docfreeride @MeTooSTEM etc. & the #STEMTrollAlert boys https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1022534981069885440?s=21">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
Plus STEMinist teachers/heroes @McLNeuro @NeedhiBhalla @gbaucom @GeoEdResearch @tishabohr @docfreeride @MeTooSTEM etc. & the #STEMTrollAlert boys https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1022534981069885440?s=21">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
introducing Reply Guy #2: THE TONE POLICE
Whatever issues you are discussing, he knows that your attitude is the real problem here! #civility
#9ReplyGuys
Whatever issues you are discussing, he knows that your attitude is the real problem here! #civility
#9ReplyGuys
Reply Guy #3: THE GASLIGHTER
What’s the big deal anyway?
#9ReplyGuys #gaslighting [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
![Reply Guy #3: THE GASLIGHTERWhat’s the big deal anyway? #9ReplyGuys #gaslighting [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmV9Y7TU4AAGzjv.jpg "Reply Guy #3: THE GASLIGHTERWhat’s the big deal anyway? #9ReplyGuys #gaslighting [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]")
What’s the big deal anyway?
#9ReplyGuys #gaslighting [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
Reply Guy #4: COOKIE MANSTER
He’s such a nice guy.
(He might actually be a nice guy, which makes it hard to call this out. So here’s a tweet to help.)
#9ReplyGuys
[tagging co-author @shrewshrew]
![Reply Guy #4: COOKIE MANSTERHe’s such a nice guy.(He might actually be a nice guy, which makes it hard to call this out. So here’s a tweet to help.) #9ReplyGuys[tagging co-author @shrewshrew]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmbtI3yUwAAH-9C.jpg "Reply Guy #4: COOKIE MANSTERHe’s such a nice guy.(He might actually be a nice guy, which makes it hard to call this out. So here’s a tweet to help.) #9ReplyGuys[tagging co-author @shrewshrew]")
He’s such a nice guy.
(He might actually be a nice guy, which makes it hard to call this out. So here’s a tweet to help.)
#9ReplyGuys
[tagging co-author @shrewshrew]
Reply Guy #5: HIMPATHY
(coined by @kate_manne)
He& #39;s worried that with all this talk about #MeToo
https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> we& #39;re losing sight of the real victims: him and his friends.
#9ReplyGuys #himpathy #dudeprocess
[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
(coined by @kate_manne)
He& #39;s worried that with all this talk about #MeToo
#9ReplyGuys #himpathy #dudeprocess
[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
we& #39;re losing sight of the real victims: him and his friends. #9ReplyGuys #himpathy #dudeprocess[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]" title="Reply Guy #5: HIMPATHY (coined by @kate_manne)He& #39;s worried that with all this talk about #MeToo https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> we& #39;re losing sight of the real victims: him and his friends. #9ReplyGuys #himpathy #dudeprocess[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Reply guys don’t take the weekend off, so neither do we!
Reply Guy #6: SEA LION
Hey, he’s just asking questions.
#9ReplyGuys #sealioning
[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
![Reply guys don’t take the weekend off, so neither do we!Reply Guy #6: SEA LIONHey, he’s just asking questions. #9ReplyGuys #sealioning[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmmUUGQVAAArDQC.jpg "Reply guys don’t take the weekend off, so neither do we!Reply Guy #6: SEA LIONHey, he’s just asking questions. #9ReplyGuys #sealioning[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]")
Reply Guy #6: SEA LION
Hey, he’s just asking questions.
#9ReplyGuys #sealioning
[tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
Here& #39;s an earlier tweet about the origins of the term #sealioning.
Reply guys: please don& #39;t @ me about how the term is offensive because the fictional woman in the comic strip is prejudiced against aquatic mammals. [This really happened.] #irrelevant https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1036782685547622401">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
Reply guys: please don& #39;t @ me about how the term is offensive because the fictional woman in the comic strip is prejudiced against aquatic mammals. [This really happened.] #irrelevant https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1036782685547622401">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
Reply Guy #7: THE MANSPLAINER
The internet is about sharing information, whether you want it or not.
#9ReplyGuys #mansplaining
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light"> Some of you are following me but not my co-author @shrewshrew, and I’m telling you, it’s a mistake
The internet is about sharing information, whether you want it or not.
#9ReplyGuys #mansplaining
Some of you are following me but not my co-author @shrewshrew, and I’m telling you, it’s a mistake" title="Reply Guy #7: THE MANSPLAINERThe internet is about sharing information, whether you want it or not. #9ReplyGuys #mansplaininghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light"> Some of you are following me but not my co-author @shrewshrew, and I’m telling you, it’s a mistake" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
ICYMI, here is possibly the greatest moment in #mansplaining history. This dude takes @kimgoodwin’s flowchart for mansplainers (without attribution) and tries to mansplain it. It didn’t go well for him.
Reply Guy #8 will have to wait until tomorrow - apologies for falling behind schedule! https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1039234279006449666">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
To all the bros on here worried that women aren’t being sufficiently criticized on this thread, I’m only gonna say this once, you men’s-rights loving, #himpathy-riddled babymen, so please refer to this tweet: https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1038775534883364865?s=21">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
Reply Guy #8: THE PRESTIGE
Your career is a mere speedbump on a great man’s road to even greater greatness.
#9ReplyGuys [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
![Reply Guy #8: THE PRESTIGEYour career is a mere speedbump on a great man’s road to even greater greatness. #9ReplyGuys [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm1myYkW0AACTh-.jpg "Reply Guy #8: THE PRESTIGEYour career is a mere speedbump on a great man’s road to even greater greatness. #9ReplyGuys [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]")
Your career is a mere speedbump on a great man’s road to even greater greatness.
#9ReplyGuys [tagging my co-author @shrewshrew]
Reply Guy #9: TROLLS, CREEPS & FOOLS
Last, and certainly least: the category reply guys go to when they stop trying to hide it.
#9ReplyGuys will return! Thanks from @shrewshrew & mehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">
P.S. Carolinas, stay safe! If you can& #39;t evacuate text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362.
Last, and certainly least: the category reply guys go to when they stop trying to hide it.
#9ReplyGuys will return! Thanks from @shrewshrew & me
P.S. Carolinas, stay safe! If you can& #39;t evacuate text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362.
P.S. Carolinas, stay safe! If you can& #39;t evacuate text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362." title="Reply Guy #9: TROLLS, CREEPS & FOOLSLast, and certainly least: the category reply guys go to when they stop trying to hide it. #9ReplyGuys will return! Thanks from @shrewshrew & me https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">P.S. Carolinas, stay safe! If you can& #39;t evacuate text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
https://twitter.com/shrewshrew/status/1043498889649827842">https://twitter.com/shrewshre...
To all the guys who are frustrated & upset about our advice “Stop replying, start listening”:
Please read this thread, which nicely illustrates the value of Shutting Up and Listening.
#9replyguys https://twitter.com/adriancjax/status/900182099675811844?s=21">https://twitter.com/adriancja...
Please read this thread, which nicely illustrates the value of Shutting Up and Listening.
#9replyguys https://twitter.com/adriancjax/status/900182099675811844?s=21">https://twitter.com/adriancja...
This piece eloquently explains the power of naming & categorizing toxic behavior patterns, and why it’s not “reverse sexism” https://twitter.com/leeflower/status/1075741977386344450?s=21">https://twitter.com/leeflower...
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that as soon as a marginalized group develops words to describe their oppression, their oppressors will label those words ‘slurs.’”
By @leeflower https://thebias.com/2017/05/09/mansplaining-and-the-power-of-naming/amp/?__twitter_impression=true">https://thebias.com/2017/05/0...
By @leeflower https://thebias.com/2017/05/09/mansplaining-and-the-power-of-naming/amp/?__twitter_impression=true">https://thebias.com/2017/05/0...
https://twitter.com/sbarolo/status/1096901495910531074">https://twitter.com/sbarolo/s...
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Shout out to all the folks who have spread this @9replyguys thread to fields beyond academic science: the humanities, tech, education, gaming, the arts, sex work, scicomm, journalism, medicine, politics & many more.
These ‘guys’ are everywhere!
These ‘guys’ are everywhere!
Wow, the replies to this thread are a goldmine of WOC to follow in STEM/ #scicomm/ #marginsci https://twitter.com/susannalharris/status/1129141095772938242">https://twitter.com/susannalh...
Interesting perspective, relevant to @9replyguys behavior patterns: https://twitter.com/polotek/status/1131255038947483648">https://twitter.com/polotek/s...
This thread brilliantly connects all the dots related to Creepy Man Twitter https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Clapping hands sign" aria-label="Emoji: Clapping hands sign"> https://twitter.com/jennygadget/status/1132741989068357633">https://twitter.com/jennygadg...
Important thread on how social media algorithms encourage trolling of, and self-censorship by, high-visibility women. Extremely relevant to #9replyguys behavior (and woman-on-woman trolling) https://twitter.com/moorehn/status/1154395174946168835">https://twitter.com/moorehn/s...
working on the Frequently Asked Questions page for the @9replyguys website is the most fun I& #39;ve had writing in a while
“Eleven Things Not To Say To Your Female Colleagues”
—published, appropriately enough, in the journal Headache.
(h/t @maggiephd @PJVollbrecht) …https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/head.13647#.XZy8OyyCxD8.twitter">https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.11...
—published, appropriately enough, in the journal Headache.
(h/t @maggiephd @PJVollbrecht) …https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/head.13647#.XZy8OyyCxD8.twitter">https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.11...
https://twitter.com/clairerpullen/status/1230712286588723200">https://twitter.com/clairerpu...
