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Transactivists close down clothes swap

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DrRadFem · 01/04/2018 08:43

www.facebook.com/events/1192659824170075/permalink/1197709540331770/

I've been organising free clothes swaps in south east London since 2013. Attended mainly, but not exclusively, by women and their children, they are fun events that save money and the environment and strengthen and enrich the community.

The Birds Nest thebirdsnestpub.com/ have hosted many of our swaps in their back room. I am also a regular customer at the pub.

I had planned an event there next Friday 6th April. However, a local transactivist came on to the event page a few days ago and threatened to disrupt it (see attached screenshot).

I asked the managers to have a word with this man (also a regular customer) and to ban him from the event to ensure our safety. However, their response was to immediately cancel our event and to take no action on the man.

I'm extremely upset on a personal level but also furious that men can make violent threats against women, specifically in front of their children, yet simultaneously claim victim status.

This is how transactivism works

Transactivists close down clothes swap
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AngryAttackKittens · 01/04/2018 09:52

But Wheels saw Goody Allen TERFing with the devil!

They really have no idea how fucking ridiculous they look.

TERFragetteCity · 01/04/2018 09:51

The venue probably googled 'Venice Allan' and realised that the further she was kept away the better.

Yes she is just so dangerous, with her recycling clothes agenda. What were they thinking?

RedToothBrush · 01/04/2018 09:51

*You CAN NOT live with this cloud

Even

LanaKanesTerfyVagina · 01/04/2018 09:51

Silencing women.
Shutting down meetings.
Threatening dissenting voices with violence.

Fascism in a dress.

I have fought fascism all my adult life.
Just because this form wears a liberal dress and porn make up, doesn't stop it bein fascism.

2WheelsGood · 01/04/2018 09:50

Where was the disgusting threat of violence?

"teach the children how to deal with TERF TRASH" isn't one in my book.

sanluca · 01/04/2018 09:49

The venue probably googled 'Venice Allan' and realised that the further she was kept away the better.

Really, why? She is not a criminal, the event is nothing sinister. So you are advocating ostracising someone completely from public life because she organised a completely legitimate event hosted by an MP and has said nothing illegal. But yes, let's be judge and jury, shall we?

Sorry, this makes me so mad. And I can't believe there are still people defending trans activists.

RedToothBrush · 01/04/2018 09:48

At some point you are going to have to report to the police because if you don't they will threaten anyone who has contact with you. And will not allow to leave the house.

'Asdco can no longer deliver your online grocery order to your house because they can no long guarentee their staff will be safe to do so. We are sorry this is an inconvenience to you. Following the incident last month where you were part of a disturbance which caused security to remove all concerned from the premises, we also feel we are unable to accommodate your needs onsite. We appreciate that you were not the individual causing a problem but out of concerns for other shoppers to whom this caused great distress to, we regretfully feel that we have no alternative but to politely ask you to consider another outlet for your consumer purchases.'

This is where this is headed, if you are not careful, and don't get a proper intervention at some point. Maybe not at this incident. But what about the next one? Or the next one?

You can live with this cloud. You are going to tackle it head on at some point. Susan is right in saying that the police might not do anything this time, but you do need to get it on record that you are the target of an orchestraed campaign through social media against you that is leading to threats, stalking, harassment and intimidation.

I'm so sorry.

LanaKanesTerfyVagina · 01/04/2018 09:47

Really 2wheels??

Fucking really?

Woman does something great for her community and she desereves threats right??

There is zero fucking excuse for such disgusting threats.
Do you think it's ok to threaten violence in front of children??

Camiila · 01/04/2018 09:47

go to the police

AngryAttackKittens · 01/04/2018 09:45

Oh, you mean the venue that she's a regular at, 2 Wheels?

It's cute when TRAs assume that everyone else shares their peculiar obsessions and the associated rage.

SophoclesTheFox · 01/04/2018 09:44

The further away from what, the better, 2wheels?

Please do explain to me why someone's political opinions merits threatening them as they go about their everyday business. I'm really fascinated to understand how you could justify this.

2WheelsGood · 01/04/2018 09:40

The venue probably googled 'Venice Allan' and realised that the further she was kept away the better.

AmygdalaeOnFire · 01/04/2018 09:40

Also agree about reporting to get it on record.

AmygdalaeOnFire · 01/04/2018 09:39

Yetanother it's a good idea to try to report it on FB anyway. At least the "annoying" option might get it looked at?

AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 01/04/2018 09:39

"Police may not do anything this week one but it is useful to have it on record that you have complained. It may be very useful in the future. Reporting may be important for the big picture as well if you can manage"

I agree with Susan. Even if the police don't do anything, they are obliged to record it. Which is important if you are being repeatedly targetted Venice

AngryAttackKittens · 01/04/2018 09:39

It'll be checking us for warts and the ducking stool next.

How many of you have cats? (looks suspicious) Is that just a tabby or is it your demonic familiar?

Presumably they'll let us know who's been elected Witchfinder General soon enough.

Monstamio · 01/04/2018 09:37

"These fucking women. Giving up their spare time to organise community events which benefit people on low and middle incomes. I'll show 'em."
Angrily waves fist.

It's completely deranged.

BlackeyedSusan · 01/04/2018 09:36

This time FFS. Need to remember to check for autocorrects.

LanaKanesTerfyVagina · 01/04/2018 09:35

Just when I think I couldn't get any fucking angrier at this shit, some absolute shitty shower comes along and my blood pressure reaches whole new levels.

BlackeyedSusan · 01/04/2018 09:33

Police may not do anything this week one but it is useful to have it on record that you have complained. It may be very useful in the future. Reporting may be important for the big picture as well if you can manage.

LanaKanesTerfyVagina · 01/04/2018 09:33

And for her next act, Venice will be making the crops fail, the wells dry up and the cows stop giving milk. She's probably got a mark on her left breast that proves it (or something)

It'll be checking us for warts and the ducking stool next.

Sad thing is I wish I was joking.

Mummyoflittledragon · 01/04/2018 09:31

Shock. I’m sorry you’re being targeted for doing a good thing. It is disgusting the police don’t seem interested.

LanaKanesTerfyVagina · 01/04/2018 09:31

Fucking hell.

Their misogyny is showing like a cheap petticoat.

What a nasty, evil thing to do

What the actual fuck is wrong wîth the world where angry men get to shut down the most innocent and helpful of events??

athingthateveryoneneeds · 01/04/2018 09:29

Vile bullies.

LangCleg · 01/04/2018 09:28

Venus is not responsible for trans people killing themselves, especially not by organizing something as harmless as a clothes swap. This is just "she's a witch" with a pomo spin.

Yes. And for her next act, Venice will be making the crops fail, the wells dry up and the cows stop giving milk. She's probably got a mark on her left breast that proves it (or something).

FFS.

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