Monday, October 14, 2013

Does it mean the same thing?

10/15/13
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/2013/10/11/give-trouble-to-others-but-not-me/

I would like to take this moment to imagine myself, cis-male, in Danielle's situation
If I were in "her" situation, as "him", I do not think I would feel moved for the same reasons. Even if Oflek were "her" I wouldn't dream of calling it misandry. I'd just be like...wow...okay...wtf? Oh patriarchy.

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ofek@biology-online.irg
To J C Pulphus

Hello [JP]
My name is Ofek and I am the Blog Editor at Biology-Online.org - one of the worlds largest biology websites with over 1.6 million visitors a month. I encountered your blog "Urban Scientist" and am wondering if you would be interested in joining us as a guest blogger for a short monthy article. I know you are busy, but you could serve as "educator" and guide for your world of science. As an added benefit (more to the point) you will enjoy a great deal of exposure from our 1.6 million monthly visitors,
Please let me know if you are interested and I can provide further details. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.
Oflek

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JCPulphus
To ofek@biology-online.org

Good day Ofek,

Thank you very much for your interest. It does sound like a great opportunity. Please tell me more about this? Are you looking for a Guest Blogger for a 1 month stint? If so, how many pst are you expecting in this one month? Or are you looking for a single monthly contribution? If so, for how many months?

Finally, what are your payment rates for guest bloggers?

Thank you,
[Jonathan]

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ofek@biology-online.irg
To J C Pulphus

Hi [Jonathan]
Thanks for your reply.
Regarding frequency, we would be happy for a monthy article. The only caveat is we ask for a delay of two weeks before you repost on your own blog, though you can post a link immediately. Regarding payment, truthfully, we dont pay guest bloggers. Even Dr. Michael Joyner, who i an internationally recognized expert in his field did not recieve payment.
That said, by writing for us you stand to profit financially in other ways. As I wrote previously, we have 1.6mm monthly visitors, so by writinga nd linking to us, you not only recieve traffic from us, but it can have a direct effect on the traffic and rank of your blog, and that in turn has a direct effect on advertising revenue.
So there are tangible financial benefits, but direct payment for blogging is not one of them.
I am happy to answer any other questions you might have.
Thanks, Oflek
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JCPulphus
To ofek@biology-online.org

Thank you very much for your reply.

But I will have to decline your offer.

Have a great day

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ofek@biology-online.irg
To J C Pulphus

Because we don't pay for blog entries?
Are you an urban scientist or an urban [manwhore]?
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JCPulphus
To ofek@biology-online.org

Did YOU JUST CALL ME A [MANWHORE]?
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Other thoughts/ Final analysis:
Manwhore vs. Whore
Cracker vs. Nigga/er
Does my parallel support this connection with sexism and racism?
At the end of the day, what decides what words have power and do not?

Sources:
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/2013/10/11/give-trouble-to-others-but-not-me/
(http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/files/2013/10/pic-1.png)
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/files/2013/10/pic-2.png
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/files/2013/10/pic-3.jpg

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