Threats from transactivists in Ireland.

I am so sorry, Estelle. The distress of being caught up in something like this is so very real and all-consuming. They're like a pack of jackals and there's so very few people willing to call them out for it. I don't know how we got to the point where anybody thinks this type of behaviour is an acceptable response to a difference in opinion. It's a disgrace and these people are cowards. Much strength to you.

I can’t offer any advice on what to do next. I just know that after this experience I am even more determined that speaking out when something is unjust or threatening or just plain wrong, is not only a good thing but a wholly necessary thing. Our society is getting sicker and sicker and the lack of care for others is unremitting. Only by standing up for the truth and against violence and injustice can we bring about some kind of decent way of living for us all. I’m so tired now. It’s been such a twenty four hours! My life hasn’t been so turned upside down since having my first baby a million light years ago.

My mistake.

Not everyone is scared of social media.
There is a section which believes it is totally under their control.

I don't know if they are very very clever, and know something we dont, or if they are very very stupid and dont know that attitudes change but published words remain forever.

I totally see your point foreverfaithless. It is scary. That's the point.

The crux is, no one wants to rain this down on their heads. We all know the truth. But Individuals, workplaces, institutions are scared of sm, and the way it is bleeding over into rl at an accelerating pace. But the longer we leave it, the worse it will get.

What can we do? What's next?

notyourhandmaid I am far more angry than my sparse posts here show, but I'm a single mum to young DC working for a 'super woke' company.

I tread carefully, for now, but very willing to be of use/help if possible.

This is sickening & infuriating stuff. These are fucking headcases, they're bullies, they're vicious, they're gaslighting...

And the American TRAs that jump into these pile-ons can go to hell. Ireland is a country that brought in gender self-ID before deciding it was maybe acceptable to vote on whether women were people or incubators. The fucking self-righteous disgustingness of telling women that their rights have never been 'up for debate' in that context, like.

(little bit annoyed here, probably doesn't show)

7Days I remember all too well when I 'belonged' to that cult, impossible to erase.

Yes we do Stella. I really appreciate your support and that of all the women on here. This is horrible and frightening but the fact that there are people out there acting in solidarity is heartening. Truly, you’ve all made this so much better. Just to know that there are people out there who see this for what it is makes all the difference. There are so many petite out there who want to stand up and say that threats and harassment like this is unacceptable but they’re afraid that they’ll be next. When we are many and our hearts are in he right place, when it’s coming from
a place of love and a desire for protection of women from
misogyny and harassment, we can get through this.

irishfeminist

I have said it before on this site

Thank goodness the days are gone when men in dresses get to tell Mna na hEireann what to think our bodies, what they are for, and why they are wrong

This is sickening.
I've had my own mini ding dong, this week, nothing near as bad.

But worrying if someone decides to connect my name to my employer- quite easy to do.

Funny enough, some employers can discipline a person for speaking facts, other employers kick back about actual threats and abusive behaviour. It's a real head scratcher.

So sorry Estelle, I hope you have someone around at home to mind you, and keep away from sm for a while

Funnily enough, a few years ago, I had another pile on on my FB page because I posted about the protest against the attacks on Gaza. A whole load of bots and well-trained loons, mostly American, piled on and knocked my ratings. Happily, a whole posse came on and reversed their work but this time it’ll be different. I don’t even know how I access that page myself anymore. It was attached to my old FB account, since permanently deleted.

StellaOMalley

Love your work.
Anything that can be done? They are going way too far.

@EstelleBirdy

I reported the bad ratings on your business page on Facebook that referred to transphobia, although I might have missed a couple.
They had nothing to do with your actual business & just so happened to have turned up very recently.

I really don't understand why these people are so petty & nasty.

This is disgraceful.

Solidarity Estelle. Us Stells have to stick together. It's good to see
the Irish sisterhood in this thread

Irishfeminist

Did they organise that letter?I had a look at their profile, they don't seem to like women very much.

Estelle

Also in Ireland, let me know if I can help in any way.

Estelle I'm so sorry. The person behind that citybird account seems unwell.

Solidarity, Estelle 💐

This is horrendous harassment @EstelleBirdy. Please take all the evidence you have to the police. I'm so angry on your behalf. No-one should have to live like this.

WhatTiggers

Great Idea, I would buy a yoga course too.

@EstelleBirdy I am so, so sorry this has happened to you. This week has been an eye opener for me, too. I'm in shock at how nasty these people are being both to you and JKR. I'm in the North of Ireland, we are hoping to move to Wexford once the lockdown lifts enough for us to view houses, and I'm completely horrified at this small but vocal minority. Is there some way we can all support you? Do you do yoga classes online at the moment? I will buy a course of yoga lessons.