J.K. Rowling and Her Legacy of Hate: The UK Gender Critical Movement

[Maledict]

I remember that person on This Morning was also on BBC peddling the same BS.

I really don't get how they are allowed to misinform so much with these talking points, every single time. It's like nobody has read the facts or willing it even say anything regardless if someone doesn't get invited on. Absolutely bizarre. Well am I surprised seeing what else passes for news media, probably not. It just seems ludicrous, you could nip this in the bud if you actually told the truth anytime it comes up but it's nodding dogs. I get there is obviously transphobia but are are people genuinely scared of telling the truth?

It already exists in countries, UK respects that. Anyone can walk into a women only space or wherever. GRC doesn't change the equality act or suddenly allow trans people to enter these spaces which they already do before this, women or mens, do you get ID'd going to the toilet etc.? Men don't need it to assault etc. women. If you feel afraid, suspicious, in danger generally in life, you do what everyone does regardless of who it is.

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Because the media and political class women are dominated by TERFs. Middle class, well educated, white women from a particular background. Hugely, hugely overrepresented in our media and politics, and thus have a massive oversized say in this "debate" by peddling their bigotry constantly. Even FRank Luntz is advising the conservatives that if they run on trans issues they will lose badly. The general public just doesn't care, and generally thinks trans people should be treated better.

 

[Birdie]

I saw a commercial for this today and there's a lady who sends out an owl to recruit the player character...is that Rowling's voice?

 

[Scrappy-Fan92]

I currently only going outside when I have to. I have a job interview coming up in person and even though they know I'm trans going into the interview I'm still really scared to be seen outside of my coworkers. There's no lowering my guard for me

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I'm legitimately sorry to hear that and hope things get better for you soon.

 

[Bill Gaitas]

I currently only going outside when I have to. I have a job interview coming up in person and even though they know I'm trans going into the interview I'm still really scared to be seen outside of my coworkers. There's no lowering my guard for me

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That's awful :( It's really sad how things are over there, everytime I enter this thread I only get angry with every update. I hope everything works out in the end for you, good luck on the interview <3

 

[Storm]

It's infuriating how much the UK has regressed in such a small amount of time, and I really hope people in other countries are watching and making sure it doesn't happen to your home too.

Earlier in this thread I believe it was said (search isn't giving results) it comes down to "Leave if you can, or hide if you can't", which is just tragic that an apparent first world country has come down to that in 2023.

I'm so tired.

 

[Deleted member 21411]

Under West Virginia bills, exposing minors to transgender people could be a crime

The bills primarily target sexually explicit performances but would also ban schools from exposing students to any materials that include transgender people.

www.nbcnews.com

Not just JK Rowling but here's what I want to empathize. I, a trans woman live about 2 blocks from a school. I'm currently having conversations about either an emergency move OR I end up in prison for existing. When people can't even give up fuckin Harry Potter just remember like this is what my tomorrow looks like.

Youll get there, just need to get you out of your current situation but we e talked about that. I guess it's just sometimes I feel spoiled in MA because even people that hate you will still tolerate you in silence lest someone goes starts looking at them too closely. I've said it before I'll say it again, NE isn't super liberal due to just progressive shit though there are a lot of us, but an undeniable regional attitude of if you leave me alone aill leave you alone and authority can mostly fuck off.

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There's a very real chance if this passes I'm gonna have to just drive and move. Idk whats going to happen but I hope a doors still open if I need it

 

[Deleted member 25606]

Under West Virginia bills, exposing minors to transgender people could be a crime

The bills primarily target sexually explicit performances but would also ban schools from exposing students to any materials that include transgender people.

www.nbcnews.com

Not just JK Rowling but here's what I want to empathize. I, a trans woman live about 2 blocks from a school. I'm currently having conversations about either an emergency move OR I end up in prison for existing. When people can't even give up fuckin Harry Potter just remember like this is what my tomorrow looks like.


There's a very real chance if this passes I'm gonna have to just drive and move. Idk whats going to happen but I hope a doors still open if I need it

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I always got you you know that.

 

[Humidex]

Your daily reminder that when it comes to the issue, The Guardian stays trash.

Stoking a culture war? No, Nicola Sturgeon, this is about balancing conflicting rights | Sonia Sodha

Scottish gender reform plans jeopardise legal protections for women

www.theguardian.com

 

[Bufbaf]

OT but either way, good luck on your interview, icecrash :) You'll smash it!

 

[It’s Time To Go]

I wonder what kind of panel they'll get for this

 

[Kyuuji]

I wonder what kind of panel they'll get for this

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I'm sure it'll be comprised of people from the Good Law Project, trans people and doctors who have worked with trans people. /s

 

[It’s Time To Go]

I had a quick glance at it, and there was 4 people on it.

President of NUS in Scotland Ellie Gomersall
Ella Whelan who I've seen writing for the telegraph and the times before
Hera Hussain founder of Chayn, which fights against gender based violence and marginalised genders facing abuse (according to their twitter)
Debbie Hayton.

 

[Maledict]

Well at least one of those people is a trans ally. Chain, like most of the domestic violence / violence against women and girls sector, believe trans women to be women and have been acting that way for years.

Whenever someone raises women's refuges as an issue for trans women, it's a huge red flag because it means they don't actually speak to the orgs running those centres. It was solved *years* ago - we treat people as the gender they present, and everyone regardless of background gets risk assessed. The biggest threat to refuges is letting partners know where they are, and that remains true to this day.

 

[anamika]

JK Rowling whipping up the hatred of the SNP and Nicola Sturgeon. And I am not kidding when I say hatred. Sturgeon really is getting the brunt of the attacks on this on twitter. Looks like she phrased an answer about the drinking age wrongly and is now getting skewered over that as well.


View: https://twitter.com/Rachael2Win/status/1616833205037850624

The MP already addressed this:

View: https://twitter.com/LauraFMcConnell/status/1616824060511404032?cxt=HHwWgICy8dW6jvAsAAAA

View: https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1616855984332226560

 

[TheGummyBear]

It shouldn't be surprising, but when I went to get a vape pen this morning, I caught a glimpse of the front page of the Daily Heil. They're claiming to have an "exclusive" story about how Keir Starmer is dragging J.K Rowling into "his" trans war.

A headline so wrong on every single level.

It's clear this week that the anti-trans hysteria is all the Tories have, and they are leaning on it hard.

It would be nice if Labour were half as pro-trans rights as the media claim them to be.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Total ban on Hogwarts Legacy here on the site. No OT. Thank the gods.

 

[FulcrumTK]

Good shit.

 

[Neoxon]

You love to see it.

 

[Uzzy]

Good.

 

[Nimby]

Thank you mods! 💕

 

[beelulzebub]

Good. Best case scenario for any discussion of the game would've never been above drive-bys about the game that pretends like there's absolutely no broader cultural conversation going on at all. Best that we don't give JK and this game any sunlight at all.

Preparing to brace for impact for accounts that have been open for years with 2 posts to their name coming in for one last blaze of glory however.

 

[Sign My Guestbook!]

Thank you so much, mod team.

 

[It’s Time To Go]

Hooray! Good move mods.

 

[Majin Boo]

Fantastic! Thank the mods!

 

[Symphony]

That's actually not the outcome I expected, but a welcome one.

Preparing to brace for impact for accounts that have been open for years with 2 posts to their name coming in for one last blaze of glory however.

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Every time I see more 2017 accounts throwing themselves under the ban hammer I always wonder just how many accounts trolls stashed away for "a rainy day", the supply never seems to dry up.

 

[Jave]

Hogwarts Legacy |(No) OT|

Good move, mods.

 

[Android Sophia]

Thank you staff for the ban.

 

[Deleted member 25606]

Thanks staff, you did the right thing.

 

[Aiqops]

 

[B-Dubs]

To make it clear:

As a reminder, we do not allow for advocating or metacommentary on content ban decisions, which are decided by the mod team. Any that we see, whether for or against, will be met with threadbans at a minimum.

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So leave it at this. Ok? We don't want any "let us have x negative thread" stuff. We aren't doing any threads at all. And that goes for discussing it in here as well.

 

[L Thammy]

I haven't been following the thread, but I did want to pop in to say that I think the staff made a good call here.

 

[Deleted member 25606]

To make it clear:




So leave it at this. Ok? We don't want any "let us have x negative thread" stuff. We aren't doing any threads at all.

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I hear you and comply, just actually wanted to thank you and the rest of the staff directly but no need for anymore talk, won't be from me.

 

[AliceAmber]

<33333 glad to do it folks. If anyone barges in here to complain report their ass

 

[Vincent Alexander]

Thank you so much. Big sigh of relief after reading that.

 

[Belladonna]

Total ban on Hogwarts Legacy here on the site. No OT. Thank the gods.

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Good.

 

[ProfessorLv10]

🏳️‍⚧️❤️

 

[Vonocourt]

Cool.

 

[heathen earth]

Thank you, staff. I mean that sincerely. I realize that even posting that probably violates the rule and I'll accept the warning/ban, but I still wanted to say it. Thanks.

 

[Zem]

Just saw the sticky post, fantastic stuff

 

[Bill Gaitas]

Wow, big ups to the staff! You love to see it ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

 

[SanTheSly]

I'm glad. Thanks to the mods and staff for this decision.

 

[lori]

thanks mods, that was a very good move

 

[Cenauru]

I was hopeful and expected it to be banned, but it's still a sigh of relief to see the announcement.

 

[Kyuuji]

Just saw the thread, and posted in the feedback thread, but will extend another thank you here for staff browsing. It genuinely means a lot to have you continue in your stance and in support of the trans community. A strong heartfelt thank you your way ❤️🌷

 

[Dmax3901]

Glad to hear it!

 

[Platy]

So leave it at this. Ok? We don't want any "let us have x negative thread" stuff. We aren't doing any threads at all. And that goes for discussing it in here as well.

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This will get a little "walking on eggshells" when she invevitably starts tweeting about how the sales of the game means everyone is transphobic like her

 

[Strider_Blaze]

Wait so OT for Hogwarts Legacy banned? Holy shit! A wise choice, that is. Thank goodness.

 

[B-Dubs]

This will get a little "walking on eggshells" when she invevitably starts tweeting about how the sales of the game means everyone is transphobic like her

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Did I stutter?

Wait so OT for Hogwarts Legacy banned? Holy shit! A wise choice, that is.

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No threads at all, positive or negative.

 

[Guppeth]

👍

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Brilliant decision mods. 👏 Thank you.