When I published Dr. Paul’s post on the Manhood Academy, I thought he might have been making a mountain out of a molehill. I thought these guys might just be some harmless radicals who wouldn’t make any difference. I skimmed through their e-book, and although it was offensive and moronic, I didn’t think it worth responding to. However, recent events have changed my mind.
Since Paul’s post, The Spearhead has been subjected to relentless, disgusting and offensive trolling. The supporters of the “Manhood Academy” came out of the woodwork and went after this site, authors on this site, and anyone who sounded somewhat reasonable. One poster in particular, who goes by a number of different pseudonyms but first identified as MikeeUSA, has been posting endless abusive pro-rape comments.
We have to recognize that some men are simply scum. Mikee, who advocates raping 12-year-old girls, is definitely scum, and probably a dangerous individual. Given the timing of his sustained troll attack, I am going to assume that he associates with the Manhood Academy. That being the case, I think it should be referred to as the rape academy. I honestly think the guys who run it should be watched by the FBI, because one of these days someone affiliated with them is going to commit some act of violence against either an underage girl or one of their opponents. Mikee has also suggested that he supports jihadis in various Middle Eastern countries, because they are pro-rape.
But what else about the Manhood Academy is offensive? Why, one only has to read their screed, Principles 101, to figure it out. The dominant thread that runs through “Principles 101″ is pain. The application of pain is pored over in meticulous detail. How to apply pain, when to apply pain, types of pain, effects of pain, etc.
Here’s an example:
Without applying pain to dysfunctional behavior, women will refuse to acknowledge your authority, despite your reasonable explanations. Their willingness to violate your authority with specious emotional arguments is a symptom of your failure to apply sufficient pain to establish your authority. [pp. 116, 117]
The e-book goes on and on about pain. One gets the distinct impression that whoever wrote this book is obsessed with pain. We call these people sadists.
It is not only women who must be “trained” through pain, but friends as well:
Functional women and functional friends don’t grow on trees because functional people are trained not found [...] Instead of looking for a needle in a haystack, you’ll need to start creating your own desirable, functional, orderly relationship environment. [p. 112]
I don’t know about most readers, but I never considered it conducive to friendship to dish out pain. That’s pretty twisted, and I don’t think anyone with that attitude could be said to have any true friends at all.
So when should one apply pain? According to the author, “As long as disorder/dysfunction exists, pain should be applied.” [p. 112]
What’s disorder/dysfunction? According to some illustrations provided in the book, it could be being overweight, deformities, or just being unattractive [p. 56]. So I suppose we should kick people we don’t find attractive…
This is disgusting stuff, so I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that Paul’s criticism of Manhood 101 brought out a horde of pro-rape commenters. Rather than explain their position rationally, the Manhood 101 partisans resort to name-calling, calls for mass rape, and online vandalism.
I try not to take sides, and I try to give people an opportunity to make their case, but this was just going too far. I think it would be best for society and for men in general if the guys behind this were outed publicly, so if any readers know who they are feel free to do so and I’ll post their names right here. Trolling obliterates any concerns I might have had about privacy, so I have absolutely no moral qualms about pointing the finger directly at these fellows. In fact, given the calls for rape and other crimes they are engaging in, I really do think someone ought to be keeping an eye on them. Not only are they doing a lot to discredit men who have legitimate grievances, they could well be dangerous individuals who will really carry out these kinds of acts.
If these guys want to pre-emptively out me, then I’ll make it easy for them:
My name is Bill Price, I live in Seattle, and I’d be perfectly willing to have a little one-on-one chat — especially with rape-o Mikee.
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These “anti-feminists” are an advertisement for failure in relationships and life in general. I think most of them are socially retarded, not-so-good-looking, obviously less-than-pleasant personalities, and endlessly resentful of women because they’re constantly trying to get instant sex from females who are much younger and much hotter and basically more attractive/fun/charming than these clueless male narcissists deserve. They HAVE to consider rape….how often do you think these freaks get laid? I’ll bet those “pro-male, let’s explain it all very slowly and simply for the little woman” websites are crawling with middle-aged male weir-gins. It’s great to hear from a sane, normal man like yourself, Bill Price.
Hot debate. What do you think?
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This is such bullshit that can’t believe it! Now you’re blaming the manhood academy for rapists? Indeed some men are simply scum, but so are some women! Scum will always interpret things in their own evil way so that they don’t have to clean up their dirt. The manhood academy ebook does not endorse oppression or violence against women at all! In fact, it condemns oppression and aggressive violence against women.
The book also does not just talk about applying pain. It also talks about applying pleasure. Also, when the author talks about applying pain, he makes it clear that he’s not talking about violence. He’s talking about applying psychological pain and pleasure when it’s warranted.
I doubt that you’ve read this entire ebook. I’m seriously starting to think that you just went through this book with your emotions on your sleeves. I would expect that from a woman who reads the book, but come on man. If you’re going to criticize something be accurate and rational in your argument. Otherwise, you just come across as an overly sensitized man who’s been infected with the professional victimization of today’s women.
Hot debate. What do you think?
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