I think part of what I mean to say is that publishing something implies consent to quote or cite it, whether someone is a feminist and whether it’s online or in a book. If the publication was somehow protected, not available to everyone without a password or something like that, then there’s an issue because the author of the paper is thereby making private communication public. Admittedly, I don’t know enough about the community to speak authoritatively, but as a researcher, I feel alright here

To me, it matters not so much from an academic perspective but in the larger context of how Women of Color who blog have to battle issues of appropriation from the mainstream feminist community. 

In that context, which has gone on for years, there is a lot to be said. Specifically because of how the author does not elaborate on her own position as part of the group who is systematically involved in these appropriative practices.

For the past decade and a half I have been making all my content available for free (and never behind a paywall) as an ongoing practice of ephemeral publishing. This site is no exception. If you wish to help offset my labor costs, you can donate on Paypal or you can subscribe to Patreon where I will not be putting my posts behind a lock but you'd be helping me continue making this work available for everyone. Thank you.  Follow me on Twitter for new post updates.