understand some will feel threatened or intimidated

While your articles seem to have merit, I would suggest you do some *homework* before coming and posting such assumptions as the above and the maligning of male members of the Mudcat, as well as thinking you've cornered the market on activisim in music, feminism, etc. (One thing about the Mudcat, though, if "in your face" is the approach you prefer, you will get as good as you give.) There are many, many members/posters who've been at it a good long while and have no need to "shout" about it. As a member, you are welcome to put a "Profile" of yourself in the members' pages, accessed through the Quick Links.

kat