I doubt that's actually the case - they most likely listed the beliefs of one group and assumed that it is unified. I've had similar issues with some people who... uh, generously paraphrased things I said to them in interviews. I'll voice my personal view and make it abundantly clear that it may not be representative, but the next day you tune in to the radio it's being presented as what every FE'er and their dog believes.
I concur, that's the bit of this article that really wound me up. The presumption that by conversing with 5 women gives you EVERY woman's opinion is far beyond ridiculous!
The article's both talk of the multiple FE groups on FB and other platforms, TBH a Facebook link was what directed me to this site and that was the first time I had encountered FE and the further I delve the more sprouts and offshoots I find. I really wish that "you" could all unite at least to make a coherent voice so there could be; "A flat earth Position".
In your personal experience Pete is this forum the best site for discovering FE or are there other platforms you have seen that might suit my needs better (To find answers to the questions that put FE at odds with RE)
Back to OP it seems that FE'r of all types; (male, female, Prefer not to say) are blinking in the light now, coming out of the shadows and finding their voice, and here was me thinking I'd found a lads club!