Well, fayerody, I speak up when something offends me. And contrary to your belief, I actually do think about what I want to say before I say it.

Perhaps I will start a thread on the male bashing and stereotyping that occurs so often here. You don't have to think it's supportive, but I've received many thank you's by people who prefer not to speak up.

I believe in speaking up when I believe something is wrong. I don't always do it, but I do much of the time. I don't believe it's supportive to encourage or "go along" with sexism, racism or whatever. I do what I feel is right.