Open Post to Certain Men from Linkedin

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I found this hostile anti-male post on LinkedIn recently from a woman who is horribly indignant that three men were interested in her.  OK, so maybe LinkedIn isn't the best place for men to contact women in this way, but this woman ignores the fact that men are in the position where they're supposed to take the initiative.  And there's no evidence they stalked or harassed her after the initial message:

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Open Post to Certain Men from Linkedin


Jan 10, 2015
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"WARNING"

What you are about to read is for real. No names or countries will be mentioned to protect the many innocent men and countries from all over the world. If you are a good man with respect, integrity, good manners, good values, good morals and are sincerely wanting to network with like minded people and professionals, this post is not for you and I recommend you stop reading now.

If you choose to continue reading, you must click "like." By clicking "like," you agree not to feel insulted, think this post is about you, and finally, that I am targeting you.

Read at your own discretion.

Dear Men from Linkedin,

What's up guys! I am truly worried about you. I did not know that your dating situation was at a critical stage. I am so sorry. I understand that the economy is bad all over the world, but never in my wildest dreams did I think it would come to this: THE END OF MILLIONS OF DATING SITES THAT ONCE THRIVED ALL OVER THE NATIONS!!

I thought dating sites were solid and that the demand was there. Again, I am so sorry. I did not know that the women from all of the dating sites were taken. It would make sense why you transitioned to Linkedin to find companionship and casual women to date or perhaps scam.

Last week, I received three messages from men telling me I was very beautiful and if I skyped. It made me feel so sad.Now, I do get messages from honest men properly thanking me for accepting me into my network, but I am not talking about them. Those men are content and busy with their professional lives, but your messages made me sad and I am sorry I never responded to you. But, I would like to respond to you now in this open post and I hope you like it:

LINKEDIN IS NOT A DAMN DATING SITE. IT IS A PLACE TO NETWORK WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AND PROFESSIONALS. IF YOU WANT TO GET "LUCKY" OR HAVE A WOMAN SEND YOU $25,000.00 IN A CEREAL BOX, GET A REAL JOB AND GET YOUR ASS TO WORK. DON'T MESS WITH ME FELLAS, I CAN BE A BITCH WHEN I HAVE TO BE.

I wish you all the luck in the world and may all your dreams come true!

Best Regards, and with peace and love in my heart,

Mimi McClelland

[TripeSupper]

I believe this is called "powertalk", i.e. really she is just bragging about how men wanted her attention, but simultaneously trying to pretend she isn't.

When in a group situation, if I hear women complain about how they hate being chatted up when they go out, I just know that really they are simply letting everyone know that someone thought they were desirable. I don't believe it's something they complain about to someone like a parent, or another close friend in a one-to-one situation.

How would society view a man who said he didn't like walking into a bar alone because he faced too much unwanted female attention? As a narcissist? As a "jerk"?