I'm a new DR1 member . Correct me if I'm wrong , but , hasn't this in the last few days become more about women VS men than things D.R . ? New member perspective ? Or , is this ongoing ....
Not really. There is an undercurrent of fun and humour here. I for one am happy the long suffering women of DR1 now have their own thread. The rest of us males have plenty of threads to comment on or needle each other and now we have the pleasure of reading women's viewpoints as well. If we read a comment in the women's thread and agree or disagree with it, we have the option of PMing them to discuss it further.
Politics, especially US politics seems to be the lightening rod on DR1 and the majority of the needling, trolling, and uncivilized comments are posted by men. The Donald Trump thread is proof of that. Some posters appear to thrive on the confrontation. Really, it's not personal. A lot of these posters know each other and share a meal or a beer, and would be ready and willing to help each other, if needed.
There is no real male animosity towards women here, at least, none that I can detect. Take the time to sort through the crap and you will find information that can really help you cope with day to day living in the DR. Information that can actually keep you safe. There is a lot of expertise and experience here. If a poster needs help for donations or foundation work, many members step up to help them.
That's the real spirit and intent of DR1.