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#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 20/02/2019 12:19

Firing Martina from Allies is working out to be an own goal as more people stand up and speak out on this.

twitter.com/hashtag/TeamNavratilova?src=hash

We know how twitter works Hmm in regards to women speaking out so perhaps this thread could be a place to gather excellent quotes and pictures for people to spread across other platforms and show that Martina's views are shared not by a trickle of support but a tidal wave.

I feel in need of a very nice #TeamNavratilova picture to put on my fbook, any social media gurus around to advise?

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OvaHere · 02/03/2019 21:26

I see Martina is rapidly climbing the peaks of all the batshittery that sits outside of just sport.

NotTerfNorCis · 02/03/2019 21:16

TRAs already there trying to claim no TRA would ever say lesbians should be attracted to people based on gender, not sex. Hope someone goes there and provides a link to Riley J Dennis or similar.

ChattyLion · 02/03/2019 21:10

Yay Daley Thompson!! Excellent tweet from him.

Iused2BanOptimist · 02/03/2019 21:08

Haha rightreckoner
I did a double take there. Not expecting the younger Daley to come out in support any time soon.
Even though he knows what to look for in a potential surrogate to bear a child for him. If he's looking for some sporting genes in the egg donor I don't imagine he'll be approaching the world champion cyclist any time soon for instance.

Lamaha · 02/03/2019 21:08

@pombear this is just awful.

Jeska is to serve the 18 year sentence in HMP Foston Hall, a women’s closed category prison. Sentencing details from the Crown Court indicate that this violent crime will be recorded in female crime statistics rather than male, as Jeska is listed as female. In 2016, Ministry of Justice statistics reveal there were only 6 women convicted of attempted murder in England and Wales (presumably including Jeska), meaning that Jeska’s inclusion has effectively distorted and increased the female crime statistics in this category by 20%. Likewise, Claire Darbyshire‘s 2016 conviction for murder will also be counted in female statistics.

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 02/03/2019 21:02

More useful stats
law.duke.edu/sports/sex-sport/comparative-athletic-performance/
There is no other physical, cultural, or socioeconomic trait as important as testes for sports purposes.

Aw MN and Daley are buddies Grin
twitter.com/Martina/status/1101943067374964736

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rightreckoner · 02/03/2019 20:56

I’ve always loved Daley (Thompson not Tom!). Go Daley Grin

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 02/03/2019 20:48

Beeb no platform Sonia Poulton, unpopular decision
twitter.com/SoniaPoulton/status/1101781947108524033
Just been dropped from @bbcbigquestions tomorrow. Booked to talk about intolerance & how 'hate' is used to silence people. Now I'm silenced.

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Callmejudith · 02/03/2019 20:46

YES! Daley!!!

EweSurname · 02/03/2019 20:42

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NotTerfNorCis · 02/03/2019 20:41

Woo go Daley!!! twitter.com/Daley_thompson/status/1101942860310609920

HairyPotter · 02/03/2019 20:38

Daley Thomson is speaking out!

#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!
EweSurname · 02/03/2019 20:38

Another rabbit hole to explore, courtesy of McKinnon

#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!
OvaHere · 02/03/2019 20:36

I love it when men, who arrive at least 5 years late to this debate, always start off by asking where the feminists are. Hmm

pombear · 02/03/2019 20:27

SpeakUpXXWomen hi, sorry if I brought the tone down! I just wanted to flag it as I think there will be a lot of new people here who may not be aware of stuff that's gone before.

'We' is a big brush, and I'm aware that I've only been looking at this issue for a couple of years, and the Lauren Pleska thing was something that really disturbed me. Many new posters may not be aware of it (nor Martina elsewhere)- but apologies if it slightly hijacked the thread. That wasn't the intention.

#TeamNavratilova!

MillytantForceit · 02/03/2019 20:24

Wife to Lloyd Eisler is #TeamNavratilova

She is also the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer

NotTerfNorCis · 02/03/2019 20:19

twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1101481193646759936

American right-winger asks 'where are the feminists on this [men in women's sports]'?

Always been there, mate.. you just weren't looking.

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 02/03/2019 20:19

Today has been pivotal. Rape culture has finally become a talking point and the shock is palpable. #iStandWithMartina
twitter.com/BeccaBrevia/status/1101936004863348736

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 02/03/2019 20:05

Wife to Lloyd Eisler is #TeamNavratilova
twitter.com/KristySwansonXO/status/1101629668942204928
I am very disgusted that they would do this to women in sports, it is reprehensible! My husband @LloydEisler is a 5 time Olympian 2 time Medalist and he also calls it a disgrace.

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 02/03/2019 20:00

pombear it's a terrible story and one we are all too aware of, this is the cheer up thread where we celebrate the word being spread far and wide courtesy of #TeamNavratilova

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EweSurname · 02/03/2019 19:52

Sharron Davies MBE
@sharrond62
I’m so pleased we are debating transgender in sport, for all parties concerned..But important not to get abusive to any group of individuals. We all have a right to our opinions & respect from others but females athletes also have a right to a level playing field #FairPlay

pombear · 02/03/2019 19:48

Bringing this back for newcomers to the sports discussion - in case you weren't aware of the visceral anger stirred in Lauren Jeska when questions were asked about Lauren's testosterone levels when Lauren was competing (and winning) in women's fell running.

That led to Lauren's attempted murder of Ralph Knibbs
transcrimeuk.com/2017/10/31/lauren-jeska/

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/14/champion-runner-wanted-compete-woman-jailed-attempted-murder/

(Searching google for equal female rage about being questioned regarding sporting equity...nope, can't find anything. Strange, that).

To Ralph and his family Flowers

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 02/03/2019 19:41

twitter.com/HitchinDave/status/1101905796777021440
The beeb are trying to catch up without quitting their wokeness. Nobody is fooled.

A lovely site of sanity 100% #TeamNavratilova!
www.peaktrans.org/

haha xpost!

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EweSurname · 02/03/2019 19:36

That’s got to be a milestone moment

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