[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

That’s correct. They generally fall under the ‘+’.

Still don't get why though? I know it's a right to say you are th8s or that, but it loooks like it's refusing labels just to become a label.

Each to their own though...

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Parmy

Still don't get why though? I know it's a right to say you are th8s or that, but it loooks like it's refusing labels just to become a label.

Each to their own though...

I can’t speak on behalf of non-binary, as I’m not non-binary. But it doesn’t phase me if people want to identify as that, as long as they show a level of understanding that people will sometimes label them incorrectly without ill intent meant.

[Parmy]

Just out of interest, what else fails under + ?

[Parmy]

Would non binary people be happy to be lumped into trans issue threads?

[Maru]

Anyway, somewhat off topic, I'd been pondering this hypothesis. Celebrities are often maimed both publicly and viciously through media for everything from bad marriages to choosing the wrong color dress.

What if the allure of ideology is that it can be weaponized very easily entrap the masses reusing their own thinking. After all, isn't this what the elites and celebrities have been put through all for the virtues of "honest discourse". Must be nice to be able to turn the tables for once on the public that are so relentlessness in private (DMs, snail mail, personal comments being made with zero regard). So why would they especially care whether the public thinks what they do is or isn't normal when social media has given them power the to return the favor?

I think trans folk and trans issues in general are often used for bludgeoning one's enemies and that certainly is not right in the grand scheme. However, we've tended towards praise for the longest time towards personality traits that encourage open and honest critique (or just comments) as if that is always a virtue. Except, I think that hasn't made for a good marriage with the internet. Yes, where body language and social barriers are concerned, there's more utility to be discerning. However, online we don't even know how well the other person handles such comments. It doesn't account for if the person is even the intended audience.

The average celebrity has always faced this problem though since they're used to having both their personalities and person-hood being mutilated in the public space, so I think their tendency towards "humanity" for those with unusual backgrounds also facing such undue criticism makes sense.

If I were very resenting towards the public as a media personality, for example, then these kinds of issues are perfect for turning the table. So the more the public complain, the more they're maybe like "YES! I'm making them uncomfortable for a change! Finally!"

[Crimson Dynamo]

Mothin the Green Muslim deputy seems to struggle with a few questions from a trans person

He tries to blame the mythical far right and colonialism tho.

video: https://x.com/WingsScotland/status/2...681439748?s=20

[AnnieK]

Keep to the topic and not each other please

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Keep to the topic and not each other please

I would love to but virtually every time I post something in the forum Redway has a negative comment to make and I end up responding/ defending .

Tell him to leave me alone ..

Simple

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I would love to but virtually every time I post something in the forum Redway has a negative comment to make and I end up responding/ defending .

Tell him to leave me alone ..

Simple

No-one asks you to defend yourself. You jump in willingly, at the behest of your ridiculous, ignorant posts that make people want to be negative towards you in the first place.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Redway

No-one asks you to defend yourself. You jump in willingly, at the behest of your ridiculous, ignorant posts that make people want to be negative towards you in the first place.

Away and make a poll about it...zzzzz

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Redway

No-one asks you to defend yourself. You jump in willingly, at the behest of your ridiculous, ignorant posts that make people want to be negative towards you in the first place.

By people … meaning you and Glen ..