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In a world where competing with one another has been increasingly normalized, we may often find ourselves short of good words for one another, whether it’s a compliment or a boost of encouragement.

Sadly, many women are no strangers to the debilitating effect of female rivalry. This happens anywhere, from the workplace to groups of girlfriends, and often we don’t really notice it until we start questioning why a previously wonderful friendship has turned sour.

In this context, the Women Posting Their W's project, which combines both Twitter and Instagram, feels like a much-needed breath of fresh air. “I just love when women [love] celebrating wins, big or small, iconic or ironic,” says their Twitter page’s description and 354.1k followers would totally agree.

Us too! We love seeing women giving thumbs up to other women for wins of any kind in a small yet empowering gesture, so let’s see some of the best achievements that make us proud to be women.

More info: Instagram | Twitter

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You go, girl! I am in tears of pride,even though I don't know you.

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To find out more about this wonderfully wholesome project, Bored Panda reached out to the creator behind Women Posting Their W's Instagram and Twitter pages. The author, who introduced herself as “just a woman online” told us that she is busy running her personal Twitter account and working several jobs.

“Honestly, I wasn't too interested in creating any other pages to keep up with because I don't have very much time throughout my day. But there's this Twitter account that is awful and misogynistic, @womenpostingls, that posts just tweets and stories of women just existing really as an 'L.'”

The author, who was really frustrated with that account, explained further: “He's posted things like a woman crying after not being able to conceive a child as an L, and even a woman being sexually assaulted as an L.”

Moreover, “That account has been around since October 2020, and I was hoping it'd either get suspended for the constant targeted harassment of women he posted and would send his followers after, or for his constant retweeting back and forth between that and his personal page, but unfortunately the page persisted, and I kept seeing negativity against women day after day.”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks so happy at every point in this journey. Well done :)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your Mum would be very proud. Good on you for not giving up on yourself.

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In the light of this frustration, the author of Women Posting Their W's realized it “was really time someone made a positive space for women to celebrate women. And I did it.”

When it comes to spreading the wholesome message behind the project, the author hopes to show that “we should appreciate and celebrate people more, and particularly women who continue to face harassment and abuse and misogyny throughout all walks of life, especially on the internet.”

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people are f****d in the head to think anyone wants unsolicited sexual images.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You would think but nominations are really very political and women have been historically NOT included even if their male colleagues get awards

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny how the establishment closes its mind to certain ideas and totally dismisses them and the people pursuing them—-then has to eat crow when it’s discovered those ideas and people they pooh-poohed were RIGHT all along! The university administrators that dismissed her are probably kicking themselves now. Maybe they should simply take their blinkers off and be more open to new ideas.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They likely don't care. Universities are all about citations and publishing sh*loads of papers. They don't care about findamental research.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Could be whay saves the world from a 100 year pandemic.' Excuse me? Were governments secretly worried this could last 100 years?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many more scientific breakthroughs are being stifled by academia?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Following the crowd, when it goes nowhere, is a sign that a detour is needed. Wonderful!

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Lisa Chambers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The COVID vaccine is based on her lifetime body of work, not the other way around.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for helping the world kick COVID 19 ‘s ass!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A university of Pennsylvania Prof too? She should definitely be up for a Nobel.

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“On my personal page, I receive threats all the time. I get unsolicited dick pics. I even got one on this account,” she said and added: “And sure, women should be celebrated on their own, and it shouldn't have to be a celebration BECAUSE of anything.”

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According to the creator of Women Posting Their W's, “as long as this hate against women persists, I want to create an even stronger and louder force of positivity for women.” She concluded that “even if WomenPostingLs or misogyny disappears, if ever, this page will still be around to validate and uplift women.”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do people seem to overlook racism against Asians? It is becoming ever more prevalent in the US and really needs nipping in the bud. It is disgusting. All racism is disgusting.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something most of us take for granted is a huge obstacle for others. This is a wonderful achievement, good luck and best wishes you legend!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is what we can refer to as "meant to be".

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who have not experienced depression first hand will struggle to understand what a magnificent achievement this is.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations! Silver medallist World Wrestling Championships and multi gold in the US.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a disgusting comment. Good on you for shutting him up like that! Congratulations!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody who can actually fly something is a hero in my eyes. From Amy Johnson upwards!

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