/r/MensLib: For the Development and Well-Being of Men.
Think that men sometimes get a raw deal, but don't want to associate with outright misogynists? Want to discuss men's issues, but feel like the MRM shoots itself in the foot by obsessing over feminism and Skeletons instead?
Welcome to /r/MensLib.
This is a community for discussing men's issues in a way that promotes men both as individuals and as a group, without demonizing women, feminists, or proponents of Skeleton Uprising. We advocate for constructive solutions to problems men face, including advancing personal development, developing healthy relationships, and directing efforts to social and legal obstacles to male health and actualization. We recognize that men's issues often intersect with race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, and encourage open discussion of these considerations.
Our Mission
The /r/MensLib mission is threefold.
To address inequities men experience through discussion, information-sharing, and advocacy.
To provide a space for men wanting to push back against a regressive anti-feminist movement that attempts to lock men and women into toxic gender roles, promote unhealthy behavior, and paint natural allies as enemies.
To examine and dissect traditional ideas of masculinity to promote the development of men as better and healthier individuals, participants in their relationships, and leaders in their communities.
History
The Men's Liberation Movement developed out of the feminist movements of the 1960s and 70s. Recognizing the variety of ways in which patriarchal tradition has been damaging to men, the early Men's Lib movement sought to create a space for men to discuss male-specific issues and methods for promoting men's health and well-being. Today, the movement focuses on addressing the harm inflicted on men by traditional notions of masculinity in society, and acknowledges the intersectional roles of race, sexuality, and socioeconomics.
Ground Rules
/r/MensLib is a space for constructive discussion of men's issues. Moderators reserve complete discretion to maintain a positive atmosphere, including removing comments and submissions, banning offenders, and giving problem submitters humiliating flair.
Commenting Rules
Slurs and hateful speech are absolutely prohibited, including but not limited to racial bigotry, sexism, ableism, attacks based on sexuality (including sexual experience, orientation, and trans* status), and uncalled-for personal attacks. We count on our subscribers to report violations of this rule.
Feminism is not our enemy. This community focuses on men's issues, but recognizes the MLM's roots in feminism and the applicability of feminist theory to men's issues. We recognize that the vast majority of feminists are also allies for men. Comments attempting to undermine this alliance are not welcome.
Personally identifying information violates reddit rules and may be grounds for a site-wide ban.
Red Pill methods and terminology are generally considered toxic. Participants who reduce men to irresistible natural impulses are promoting exactly what this community sets out to oppose, are no true advocates for men, and may be banned.
Posting Rules
Any article or discussion pertinent to men's interests is appropriate for submission.
Try to avoid editorializing in your submission headline. Agenda-pushing submissions may be removed and the poster asked to resubmit.
To curb brigading, any links to reddit comments or threads must use the .np domain.
Do not use [brackets] in your submission headline. Post flair may be applied by moderators or requested by submitters.