Welcome, new readers

Hi. I hope you'll poke around the archives, hang out in the comment threads, meet the regulars, bookmark the site, and join in the discussions.

A few explanations. This is, obviously, a feminist site; it is also leftist and, in the end, a personal site as well. If feminism pisses you off, or (after reading a couple of posts) you decide that I have my head irretrievably up my ass, it's pretty easy to go away and read something else, and that's what I expect you to do. The comments policy is right up there at the top of the first sidebar, so if you feel moved to leave a comment telling me I'm an idiot, or telling one of the regulars that he or she is an idiot, expect your comment to be deleted and, if necessary, your ip to be banned. If you are condescending, insulting, don't know the difference between a blog and usenet, or are so self-centered that you think it's your god-given right to derail comment threads onto your pet issue, you can also expect your comments to be deleted: if you have some pet issue that needs airing, go right ahead and start your own blog like everyone else.