Thoughts on MGTOW? (Men Going Their Own Way)

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As described: "MGTOW - Men Going Their Own Way - is a statement of self-ownership, where the modern man preserves and protects his own sovereignty above all else. It is the manifestation of one word: "No". Ejecting silly preconceptions and cultural definitions of what a man is. Looking to no one else for social cues. Refusing to bow, serve and kneel for the opportunity to be treated like a disposable utility. And, living according to his own best interests in a world which would rather he didn't."

Some think it's the only hope for men in a deeply feminized society. What are your thoughts?

[Cleverhardy (She/Her)]

It's okay to be a man going his own way, but being a jerk about it might lead to sexism.

[Cleverhardy (She/Her)]

I can see why people compare it to involuntary celibacy. You stop having relationships with women because "they are too much drama". Well, if you don't want to believe there are other fish in the sea, go ahead. I don't give a hoot, I'm not a therapist.

But if you be a jerk about it like I said, you will cross the line.

[Rio]

Theres a lot of videos on youtube if people want to know what they are about.

[Emerik]

man or woman.... we all have our own path to walk.

but a selfish path, should be the road less traveled.

[sasuke uchiha]

yeah, i dont like the way that sounds. To me, it seems like something only a 13 year old would take seriously, sorry.

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I think there's a tendency for simple minded people to judge all of a race or gender based on a single experience with them. I'm sure these guys had terrible experiences with women, but there are still good ones out there.

Just because she's a good woman doesn't mean she won't leave you and take the kids years on when the love runs dry

It is rare now to find a woman that is a virgin or hasn't slept with many men.

Honour and virtue are rare traits now and not many people understand the meaning of dedication to each other, people are more hedonistic and divorces are more common.

[Radene]

I'm a man.

I always go my own way. Since I'm my own person, with my own life. That's how, in the end, kinda sorta, life works.

What's the big deal?

[🜂∴🜏 Cassie]

As long as it doesn’t affect me, I don’t care what other people do.

They want to put their self-interests first and that’s fine.

[Radene]

Publicado originalmente por CuteLionCub:

but a selfish path, should be the road less traveled.

Why? Just to "stand out"? Just to "be different"? I see no value in taking the "road less traveled" just for the sake of saying "Hey, I'm not gonna be like those other guys"

Plus, everyone's taking that road these days because they don't understand symbolism.

[Radene]

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I'm a man.

I always go my own way. Since I'm my own person, with my own life. That's how you kinda sorta life works.

What's the big deal?

Yeah, but I'm guessing you don't follow a movement of other people on the internet "going their own way", or use an acronym to label yourself. That's the main difference.

I rarely use acronmys, it's true. Because, again, I go my own way, not the way those acronym folks are going.

[Emerik]

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Publicado originalmente por CuteLionCub:

but a selfish path, should be the road less traveled.

Why? Just to "stand out"? Just to "be different"? I see no value in taking the "road less traveled" just for the sake of saying "Hey, I'm not gonna be like those other guys"

Plus, everyone's taking that road these days because they don't understand symbolism.

not to stand out, but to be a leader and lead.

lead their own life...


and yes, i understand that not everyone is ment to lead.

some would rather follow... while others need to follow.

[Rio]

Look at it this way. If you want a girlfriend. The more guys who decide they don't want a girlfriend. That more girls avaliable for you.

[Rascal]

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Publicado originalmente por Radene:

Why? Just to "stand out"? Just to "be different"? I see no value in taking the "road less traveled" just for the sake of saying "Hey, I'm not gonna be like those other guys"

Plus, everyone's taking that road these days because they don't understand symbolism.

not to stand out, but to be a leader and lead.

lead their own life...


and yes, i understand that not everyone is ment to lead.

some would rather follow... while others need to follow.

Some of us turn round look at the ppl behind and say ♥♥♥♥ off and find your own way.

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Publicado originalmente por CuteLionCub:

Publicado originalmente por Radene:

Why? Just to "stand out"? Just to "be different"? I see no value in taking the "road less traveled" just for the sake of saying "Hey, I'm not gonna be like those other guys"

Plus, everyone's taking that road these days because they don't understand symbolism.

not to stand out, but to be a leader and lead.

lead their own life...


and yes, i understand that not everyone is ment to lead.

some would rather follow... while others need to follow.

You have to remember that relationships are a drug though and having other people to support them helps them to not put relationships on a pedestal or to depend on them for happiness.

Think of it as a support group that celebrates being single and not being whipped.

[Radene]

Publicado originalmente por CuteLionCub:

Publicado originalmente por Radene:

Why? Just to "stand out"? Just to "be different"? I see no value in taking the "road less traveled" just for the sake of saying "Hey, I'm not gonna be like those other guys"

Plus, everyone's taking that road these days because they don't understand symbolism.

not to stand out, but to be a leader and lead.

lead their own life...


and yes, i understand that not everyone is ment to lead.

some would rather follow... while others need to follow.

Hogwash. Utter hogwash.

What is "to lead"? What is "to follow"? You talk about "leading" and "following", but can you truly "lead" just because you decided to "rebel"? In fact, if all your decisions are based of "not being a square"; can you truly, honestly, say you're "in charge", even when you're only looking at what others are doing, and choosing to do the opposite?