"Mainstream, sex-positive feminism is about equality and is concerned with the rights of men whenever they're in question. I'm a total feminist who believes that the significance of male rape is hugely devalued by society, that family court relies on outdated standards, and a few other 'MRA' bulletpoints. I find nothing but agreement when I pursue these ideas in a public, academic, or otherwise serious sphere. The Men's Rights movement, however, is not a legitimate offshoot of a cruel and uncaring feminism. It's a reactionary, hostile internet culture that inevitably finds itself tied up in aggressive takedowns of feminism, responsible for fomenting a lot of denial of its legitimacy through a cherry-picked view of fringe perspectives, poorly considered, half-scientific 'biotruths' and a thin veneer of concern for the rights of men.
Feminism is not called feminism because it hates men. It's called feminism because it comes from societies with a history of gross, outrageous repression of women. As we move closer to equality, it becomes natural that men should involve themselves in the movement and ensure that it considers their rights as well. But feminism does that. MRA denies that only as a stepladder to get into a denial of the legitimacy of the female accomplishments of feminism. That's what it is at its core."
I was very impressed. I conceded, and it's stuck with me to this day.