[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
As a woman I have a different perspective on the changes. It seems as if T-Nation has decided that the female forums aren’t worthy of the attention for serious training and we’ve been sent “off-site”.
I thought the figure competitor section was a step in acknowledging women who train hard.
This site seems even less open for women now.
We can train like a man, but our training questions won’t enjoy the same status of men, or rather, we can’t ask female-specific questions on the main board but will need to go off-site.[/quote]
[quote]JFS wrote:
OctoberGirl wrote:
As a woman I have a different perspective on the changes. It seems as if T-Nation has decided that the female forums aren’t worthy of the attention for serious training and we’ve been sent “off-site”.
I thought the figure competitor section was a step in acknowledging women who train hard.
This site seems even less open for women now.
We can train like a man, but our training questions won’t enjoy the same status of men, or rather, we can’t ask female-specific questions on the main board but will need to go off-site.
oh snap.
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oh… did that offend the homosexuals??? (That was a Blaine reference right?)
I think they are allowed to mingle on the main board, a “don’t ask, don’t tell” thing.
[quote]Zap Branigan wrote:
OctoberGirl wrote:
eengrms76 wrote:
OctoberGirl wrote:
As a woman I have a different perspective on the changes. It seems as if T-Nation has decided that the female forums aren’t worthy of the attention for serious training and we’ve been sent “off-site”.
I thought the figure competitor section was a step in acknowledging women who train hard.
This site seems even less open for women now.
We can train like a man, but our training questions won’t enjoy the same status of men, or rather, we can’t ask female-specific questions on the main board but will need to go off-site.
Sssssshhh… don’t have a valid point. It will ruin everything. Remember, this is apparently all about trolls, not women.
EXACTLY!!!
what a “wag the dog” that all was.
I don’t really think you men were upset with sharing board space with us.
We are going to miss you. I would rather the women stayed here.[/quote]
[quote]Loose Tool wrote:
Modi wrote:
TC wrote:
rsg wrote:
etaco wrote:
Unless my eyes deceive me, it seems that the sorority is gone.
I remember TC saying he’s splitting it off this site.
Yes, MWA is its own site now.
Is it my imagination or did the Beginners section get thrown into the Bodybuilding forum? I thought it was a good idea for them to have a place to ask questions without fear of ridicule.
Actually, I was hoping that they’d create a sub-forum in Beginners called Teen-T-Nation. That would give young and hubris filled a place to post MySpace style photos, use IM speak, posture and praise, and ask the same questions week after week (without fear of ridicule) or the (apparently unwelcome) suggestion that they actually read a bit before they post.
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It just wouldn’t be fair to subject those of us that have read articles here for years and speak English to the inevitable horror and anarchy that would ensue.
Everyone needs to take a deep breath. This site has always responded to its users when they had complaints or new ideas about how to make it better. They just started this switch.
I’m sure the tech guys are in the process of making this whole format much less “click heavy.” I’m also sure that if enough women voice a dislike of the new set-up, the T-Nation admin will take that very seriously and consider alternatives.
Remember, this site is still absolutely free and an incredible resource. Lets all bare with them as they go through these changes.
[quote]Sxio wrote:
I think it’s a huge shame that those forums are gone. I would often read them as the quality of posting and the knowledge displayed was very high.
Now they’re gone it feels like we’re stuck with a simplified site. Plus, I like women, hanging out in a boys only club does not appeal. [/quote]
[quote]Sxio wrote:
I think it’s a huge shame that those forums are gone. I would often read them as the quality of posting and the knowledge displayed was very high.
Now they’re gone it feels like we’re stuck with a simplified site. Plus, I like women, hanging out in a boys only club does not appeal. [/quote]
What is everyone talking about? These forums are NOT gone. They have been consolidated and are here:
[quote]LowfatMatt wrote:
Sxio wrote:
I think it’s a huge shame that those forums are gone. I would often read them as the quality of posting and the knowledge displayed was very high.
Now they’re gone it feels like we’re stuck with a simplified site. Plus, I like women, hanging out in a boys only club does not appeal.
What is everyone talking about? These forums are NOT gone. They have been consolidated and are here:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
P-DOG wrote:
…Up until relatively recently there wasn’t a women’s section at all…
I guess if you mean the last several years means “relatively recently”.
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There were women here before there was a women’s section and they’ll be women here now that it’s been moved ‘a click away’.
It’s not like ‘NO WOMEN ALLOWED’ labels are pasted all around. Women can show up, read articles, ask questions, and give their opinions just as they always have.
I’m guessing the women’s forum was moved in an attempt to shelter those danties from evil men who think nothing of scratching their balls and spitting out their chewing tobacco in their fragile flower like presence.
Yes, they are, but the banner did not change and I for one could not find the forums. I had to go to my profile and find a post so that I could get there.
We had not warning or posting that it had changed. It appeared that we were just wiped off the boards completely.
I still don’t like it! And I am sure that it does not mean we are gone from the main board – I for one will continue to post on the “boys” section as well.
Malinda
[quote]LowfatMatt wrote:
Sxio wrote:
I think it’s a huge shame that those forums are gone. I would often read them as the quality of posting and the knowledge displayed was very high.
Now they’re gone it feels like we’re stuck with a simplified site. Plus, I like women, hanging out in a boys only club does not appeal.
What is everyone talking about? These forums are NOT gone. They have been consolidated and are here:
I’m guessing the women’s forum was moved in an attempt to shelter those danties from evil men who think nothing of scratching their balls and spitting out their chewing tobacco in their fragile flower like presence.[/quote]
In case you have not noticed those of us T-Vixens are not Dainty by any means!