I find it interesting that the person who came to our thread to post an insulting attack on our group (unless I've missed something, bigotry ad sexism are still considered insults, correct?), now wants to take the high road and claim offense. To begin the exchange with such serious insults (setting the tone for what is expected) only to change the rules when you get the same treatment in return (while still engaging in that same behavior that you're theoretically opposed to) is itself hypocritical. Maybe you should reconsider throwing that word around so freely... Given how you led with your first post, I really don't think you actually wanted an exchange of ideas or were open to seeing us any differently than you assumed us to be. I think you were mostly interested in taking a group of women to task for not operating the way you think we should. That feels incredibly presumptuous and frankly, rude. I'm under no obligation to treat you any more kindly than you've treated me or my group, so please spare me the attempted guilt trip. Additionally, the burden of proof rests with the complainant (you), not the respondent (me/us). It's not my job to convince you of anything about our group; it's my job to refute your assertions, which I've done. Everything else rests with the population we hope to serve. Based on our continued membership growth and the strength and energy present in our community, it's clear to me where they stand on the subject matter. As a last note, I didn't make the comment about bumping our thread because I thought it would bother you. I made it to express my appreciation for your indirect support of our group by bumping our thread. Regardless of what I think of how you've approached us, helping us reach our audience is something to be grateful for, and that's all I was expressing. I meant that, and I meant it when I said good luck in the world - it's a hard enough world out there without adding additional ill will. Take that however you want; I'm not interested in your assessment of whether my post is worth your time to respond. Your opinion on whether I've spoken well enough for you isn't relevant to me; I know my intentions and meaning.