Personally, I feel as though if you're going to stereotype an entire idea based on a few idiots on Tumblr, then it's not their responsibility to address it. Nobody with two brain cells to rub together would argue that the KKK existing is somehow black people's fault because they don't speak out against "gangstas" loudly and frequently enough. The principle here is no different.
Oh, I'm not stereotyping the idea of feminism. I'm a feminist myself, and I think most feminists are decent, rational people. The problem, as usual, is with a vocal minority. But here's the thing: in this case, the vocal minority has a disturbing amount of influence, and they aren't getting challenged by the people who would mutilate just about any other kind of extremist. When Stephen Colbert puts on the kid gloves while interviewing a proven liar,
something is wrong. Furthermore, the fact that their critics are consistently accused of being misogynistic is really, really disturbing.
She was doxxed and her dating profile revealed. But she's not on the same 'side' as you so that's fine.
Okay, that was awful. Nobody deserves that.
See it's funny that you used Muslims as an example because I think it's fucking ridiculous that they are expected to come out and denounce terrorism after anything happens but at least it's over an important event when someone died.
Difference is they actually
do condemn it. And they have. Frequently. But it seems like the media can't be bothered to cover it.
When was the last massacre, terrorist event, explosion, where the killer claimed to be motivated by their deeply held feminism? I don't want them coming out to denounce every feminist who behaves badly or arrogantly.
It's not on the same level as Islamic terrorism, no, but it still causes legitimate harm. Two words: Tim Hunt.
Nor do I expect Christians to come out and denounce extremists whenever something goes badly. Not that they do. In fact as with Josh Duggar they usually come out and defend the person rather than denouncing them.
Okay, that's both incorrect and offensive. I can link you to several Christians who denounced Mr. Duggar.
Also isn't the desire to 'isolate' 'toxic' feminists trying to make them ideologically pure?
No, it's trying to deprive them of their influence. They can still scream their brains out all they want. Hell, I'd even be willing to give them a platform. But based on general principle, they should not go unchallenged, and legitimate criticism of them ought to be heard and taken seriously.
I fail to see as that what you describe really damaged the 'sceptic or athiest community'. It's probably difficult given the community is not united in a common belief but simply by sharing a common lack of belief.
Do you want sources?