I've come across more than a few articles on different publications with headlines like "No Odyssey, You're Wrong." What's interesting is that the writers of these pieces seem to think that Odyssey specifically endorses single viewpoints on all things. Nothing could be further from the truth. As someone who writes for Odyssey and manages an Odyssey community of Creators, I want to set people straight.
Odyssey's mission is to tell untold stories. It is an uncensored online publication/social media content platform open to all millennial content Creators. Odyssey was founded upon the idea that millennials need an outlet to talk about issues that are relevant and relatable. Odyssey endorses creativity, independence, communication and professionalism, but it does not endorse the opinion of each and every writer. That's what makes Odyssey such an amazing company to work and create for.
Another flaw with the idea that Odyssey supports specific opinions is that it's literally impossible. There are tens of thousands of articles published each month through Odyssey, each written by different content Creators. None of us have the same opinions on everything. None of us come from the exact same backgrounds, towns, cities, schools, etc. Some of us are in college, some of us are in high school. Some of us are out of school in the professional world. Some of us don't fall into any of those categories, and that's the great thing about Odyssey. It's not a publication that "encourages" diversity. It's a social media content platform that thrives on it. Odyssey needs diversity to be what it is, and that's exactly what we have.
Without the diversity of people and opinions involved in Odyssey, there's nothing that separates us from everyone else. Odyssey is unique because it sticks to its mission, making Odyssey something you can be proud to be a part of. So no, the entirety Odyssey does not think feminism means man hating, all of Odyssey does not endorse Clinton or Trump. While I may not agree with or even like what some people say in their articles, I wouldn't change that, because that’s not what Odyssey is about. The only thing I can say with 100 percent confidence regarding Odyssey's values is that Odyssey openly endorses free and thoughtful discussion provoked by thought leaders from everyday communities.
