A problem can be gender-disparate even if the solution shouldn't be.

I think about 10% of men have the emotional regulation skills and the discussion skills to thrive in a free speech environment. And maybe 2% of women.

We can:

1 - Attempt to upskill other users, by example and by providing useful references.

2 - Provide walled gardens, and gatekeep them

3 - Provide tools for users to create their own personal walled gardens


I have to admit my preference is always for (1), but its never going to be enough. I joined the Internet after Eternal September had already begun. Its not ending.

If (1) fails too many users, we need to either gatekeep THEM out, or provide (2) or (3).

(3) is hard. But i'm working on it...