Rachel McKinnon suspended from Twitter

Rachel is tweeting as we speak. Twitter is foul and run by misogynists.

McKinnon is back on Twitter now...

Who the fuck would take offence to anyone saying that Ian Huntley is a man? Is that true?

Yes, yes, I know McKinnon was a magnificent performer to highlight the horrendous nature of transactivism, but I'd really rather see consequences for appalling bad behaviour than have to keep saying to people "Look, this is what we're up against"

The longer McKinnon was allowed to spew their crap unfettered, the more people were gaslit into thinking that, as Twitter hadn't done anything, it can't have been that bad.

Plus, I do think there are some significant issues in terms of stability, and this comment arose because McKinnon has been escalating due to the lack of sanction and a feeling of impunity. That is actually profoundly dangerous.

This is something to celebrate. We have quite enough screen shots of their lunacy to make a very clear case.

HI everyone, not been on this board before but this happened today too, I know Glinner put it on Twitter last week. It was the story of a predatory trans paedophile being released into the community. toronto.citynews.ca/2019/03/22/peel-police-issue-public-safety-warning-about-convicted-sex-offender/

and today's news. www.cp24.com/news/convicted-pedophile-removed-from-brampton-after-feds-revoke-supervision-order-1.4357907

No sorry, I don’t think people who wish we would die in a grease fire should be given a platform. There are others who highlight how ridiculous this all is without saying things like that.

Will have*!

Delighted!! Thanks Op and tea will have a great weekend! I Was going to put up a thread about this but thought better not, didn't want any TRAs using ammunition. But did any one see the shit show with Rachel a few nights ago? Where Rachel declared they should use pansexual instead of bi?!!!

Are you all mad? This is terrible news. It's a huge set back to the campaign to protect women's sports.

Rachel McKinnon is a fantastic advocate for GC feminism. Her deranged views are a better recruitment tool than the most eloquent feminist.

Those graphs she made which clearly show the compete opposite of her argument were brilliant.

I hope she is back making the case for single sex sports asap.

Great news. This was not banning for views but banning for wishing death on a group of people. Though cynically I bet if it said t*fs should die in a grease fire rather than cs people then there would not have been a ban.

Fucksake. A person who threatens others with death (Merely on the basis of disagreeing with their views ) should be nowhere near any broadcaster’s call list. Nor should they be on any sponsors’ list.
They should definitely be in touch with a mental health professional very promptly though.

I'm actually saddened by this. McKinnon was extremely useful to feminists, after all they brought Martina et al into the conversation.

I’ll mention it but I’m sure he’s aware already. It’s really shit and I don’t think they understand just how many people their completely alienating.

I've got to agree - if you wish horrible death on people, then I'm fine about that getting you banned from twitter.

It's not like someone was making McKinnon post it - McKinnon chose to post it, it brought nothing to any conversation or debate, it was purely a revenge fantasy.

@MeowthThatsRight get out of here! Do the right thing!

but there's a difference between being banned for stating biological facts and being banned for saying that women should die.

It was all ‘c*s’ people and yes there’s a difference.

Meowth - I emailed Specialized to point out that I'm part of their core customer base, repeat purchaser (I've bought 3 of their bikes in the last 10 years or so and DS is still growing). And I really care about women's sport. And was very annoyed with their tweet seemingly in support of RMK attacking Kelly Holmes (who is an absolute legend).

Still haven't had an answer. If I don't get some sort of answer... well, there's other bike manufacturers out there for when DS grows out of his current bike.

saltovinegar I’m going to dinner with one of the marketing executives of Merida Bikes (who own Specialized) tomorrow.

yes, I don't like people being banned from Twitter for their views either, but there's a difference between being banned for stating biological facts and being banned for saying that women should die.

Lols. Literally. I’m a lurker, not articulate like you lot and not out as gc cos have no idea how it’d go down but this did make me grin.

Yeah, I'm not excited about banning people per se, but if banning is being used, then damn right it should be used for people who state a desire to see women burn in agony for disagreeing with you.

Oh, and Rach, ducky, it's not just cos you said it, clamouring for violence against people you disagree with is something we condemn in no uncertain terms on FWR. But hey, let's all appreciate once more that you did, indeed, say that you wanted women you do not agree with to die, and suggested a method. Own it, petal. It's all yours.

The irony of them raging about people controlling how they use ‘their words’, well HELLO! It’s what you’ve been doing!

Innit. Nice bit if cosmic karma though

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/46453958

There were the news articles too.

I understand feeling pleased (and I’m glad mckinnon’s violence was recognised and condemned) but my position on banning of people from twitter because of their views has changed since Meghan Murphy and lots of women were banned. I feel more cautious about anyone being removed from platforms, unless of course they are inciting hatred and violence (which probably makes it ok in this case I guess?)