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I've just been called a TERF...

282 replies

OhCharlieYouPrick · 27/09/2019 20:03

On Facebook.

Local Facebook page, a man posts a discussion about Prolife protesters outside abortion clinics. A picture of himself with a sign saying 'screw these guys', pointing to the Prolifers.

He then proceeds to lecture women thinking about counter protesting, saying sometimes it makes the situation worse (yet he posts a photo of himself clearly antagonising the prolifers at a previous protest Hmm )

I point out to people thinking about counter protesting, with a particular group who are mentioned, that the prochoice group hold certain views about gender that conflict with my own.
That they believe the word woman should not be used on placards as 'people of all genders use abortion services'
Obviously it's just women that use abortion services.

So a sign stating 'A woman's womb is no ones business but her own' would not be allowed. It would have to say 'A person's womb is no ones business but their own'

Anyway. I was blocked by the OP.

This below was the reason.

Funnily enough, before he blocked me I received around a DOZEN likes from Women agreeing with what I said. They also believe that the word woman is Not dirty and should be a use able word in relation to abortion services.

Yet this man think he knows better than them and me.

He blocked me again before I could reply.

Argh.

I've just been called a TERF...
OP posts:
TheProdigalKittensReturn · 29/09/2019 17:15

I'm just a bit confused about what the point of going "just so you know, I'm not going to discuss this with you" over and over again is. At a certain point that actually is a discussion, just a really boring and pointless one.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 29/09/2019 17:15

Why are you bothering? You have nothing to say.

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 17:14

Please do so. I'm eager to read your next installment. I've run out of my Agatha Christies.

Ereshkigal · 29/09/2019 17:14

Refusing to post your own argument while challenging and insulting others is not posting in good faith.

We all know it's because you don't have a leg to stand on.

Ereshkigal · 29/09/2019 17:12

Yes, let's skip that part, and then everyone can ignore your pointless nonsense.

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 17:11

That's precisely the point, isn't it? You only want me to explain my reasoning so you can argue with it. So let's just both happily skip that part and you can go on posting your nonsense.

I mean, can you imagine a trans person safely using a bathroom without attacking someone? They're dangerous maniacs, right? I mean, they have a Y chromosome for heaven's sake! Can't be trusted.

Ereshkigal · 29/09/2019 17:04

This person has nothing whatsoever to add. They are just derailing the thread. There is no point expounding your effort on arguing with them. They will never make an actual argument that you can pin down and challenge and in fact arrogantly refuse to do so. As pp on several threads have noted they have a rather childish way of looking at the world.

terryleather · 29/09/2019 16:55

Glad you found the guide useful Kittens Grin

TheProdigalKittensReturn · 29/09/2019 16:54

If someone has a link to that bloke who admitted that he made everything in his sex is a spectrum article up this would seem an apt moment to post it.

TERFisNotAnInsult · 29/09/2019 16:53

So putting the rights of bio women over the needs of trans women = Transphobe.

But putting the needs of trans people over the needs of bio women doesn't = misogynist?

How does that work?

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 29/09/2019 16:51

You really don’t know that a human cannot change their DNA,@Karkasaurus? Really?. And you are proud of this fact? Shock

TERFisNotAnInsult · 29/09/2019 16:51

And your assumption that I'm a TERF is the only logical explination to my empathy for women and victims of rape?

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 16:37

Of course. I hate women. It's the only logical explanation for my empathy for trans people. You've sussed it!

TERFisNotAnInsult · 29/09/2019 16:17

Gosh. How bizarre.

You must be a misogynist then.

TheProdigalKittensReturn · 29/09/2019 16:11

Aw, did I miss a classic throw toys out of pram moment? Comments are all gone now.

Also bless you terryleather for the guide to beardy wokebros.

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 16:11

If I have been on Mumsnet for ten years and you think I'm fourteen, I must have been something of a child genius. Of course, it's rather weird that I had a baby when I was six...

TERFisNotAnInsult · 29/09/2019 16:06

Well, you would know. How old are you? I'm guessing 14, 15?

When you've grown up and had a few years experience of what it's like to be a woman in a man's world you will understand why it's so important to protect the few rights we have managed to gain for ourselves.

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 16:02

We don't use words like gross on this thread, please. It's childish.

TERFisNotAnInsult · 29/09/2019 16:01

FGS.

Why indulge this person?

They are clearly reveling in the attention.

Gross.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 29/09/2019 16:00

Why are you here then? Explain.

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 15:55

You can't change biological sex? I did not know that. How fascinating. What else?

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 29/09/2019 15:52

We don’t just have views - we have facts.

And one fact is that you CANNOT explain how a human can change from one biological sex to another. Because it is not possible.

TheAlternativeTentacle · 29/09/2019 15:50

What are you interested in Kark?

Karkasaurus · 29/09/2019 15:50

I'm not in the slightest bit interested in trying to talk you out of your views.

But please, tell us more about them. Lots more.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 29/09/2019 15:48

Any belief system must be able to stand up to scrutiny and debate.