Across about ten things this week, I'll say this: mastodon has a real toxic reply guy culture going on and it is exhausting to receive this EVERY SINGLE TIME you dare say something that gets attention, as a marginalized female scientist. Worse to me tbh than typical trolling because it is so deeply rooted in credibility deficit "know your place" patterns. You all are worse than birdsite for me, where I have nearly five times more followers. Definitely thinking about leaving.
Fix your hearts.
@grimalkina That’s awful for you to have to deal with this.
Speaking for myself: I wouldn’t have come across your work at all if not for the happy accident of seeing one of your posts, and have learned a great deal from your writing.
It would be mastodon’s great loss if you were to leave, and I’m deeply sorry you’re forced to consider choosing between your own health and being part of this community.
@asv this is really kind of you to say. I really do listen and internalize this care and feedback as well, thank you ⭐
@grimalkina @asv I agree with this sentiment. You do really important work and are under no obligation to share it, but you do, and for free. Thank you Cat.
Me three! Your work seems very interesting and useful @grimalkina, and I value what you post here. That being said, you should do what makes the most sense for your personally and professionally, even if that means you stop posting here.
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