Jess de Wahls

Interesting that RA seems to have, for the moment, stopped posting on Twitter . Nothing since 16th

@KellyWhite2 - that image would look good on a teeshirt.

Interesting comments on the RA facebook page ra facebook

TheFnozwhowasmirage Thank you honestly it’s bizarre I didn’t expect it to get much attention! I’d be honoured to collaborate with Jess but she’s so talented I’d have imposter syndrome immediately haha. When I’ve got my twins to bed tonight I’ll have a look at what I can put together, but if you have use for the design please feel free to use it. I’m a bit rusty on my drawing but what has happened to Jess has stoked an old fire so hopefully I’ll be able to do more works in future

Yes, I agree. There is certainly a case to be had for saying nothing.

I think that tactic only works of you do it BEFORE you put out a statement on social media to half a million follows calling someone transphobic and saying you'll stop working with her.

I love your drawing, Kelly White2! I too would buy cards or stickers if you were to produce them. And it would be very powerful printed or stitched on a face mask.
I think it would be a very fitting response to any cancelling or no platforming in future.

.... someone needs to write a radio play detailing it ....

Someone did write something along similar lines:

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09yh6mj

It was that naughty Mark Lawson again.

KellyWhite2 Thank you. That piece is astounding and I'd love it on a t shirt. I was wondering how to get in touch to ask if it was ok for me to use it as a one off for myself. But if there's any chance of you producing one,I'd sooner but direct from you. You are very very talented.

Thank you Yellowfish and WinterTrees, I’ve never attempted to sell prints or T-shirt’s before but I’m going to have a look into it (I’m useless at this sort of thing 😬). Here’s hoping Jess continues to go from strength to strength after RA’s absolutely shocking treatment of her 😁

And yes, I agree with YellowFish, if you can reproduce it yourself in any way I'd definitely buy from you!

Oh wow KellyWhite2 your artwork was brilliant. I'm glad it's getting so much exposure - it's so powerful.

I have often wondered why certain people are contacted so it's nice to get an insider perspective. I think your friend's attitude is the right one but I was still pleased Katy spoke as accusations of transphobia have affected everyone from authors, to artists, to comedians and so it was possible to talk in general terms as they did.

@ KellyWhite2 you ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR

If you were to sell prints/postcards or something I would purchase from you.

Talking head, "Katie John" I think, on Radio 4 'This morning' misrepresented what is protected in the equality act. 'Gender Transition' or 'Gender identity' are not the protected characteristic of 'Gender Reassignment'.

Will Radio 4 correct this?

Hi there somebody told me my rather simple sketch has been well received and I’ve not been in here in an age (used to be under the name NaviSprite 😅) but if anybody wants to use the image anywhere please feel free to do so! I’m glad people like it 😳

But now Stonewall has been found to misrepresent the law so maybe there are some entirely different sorts of arguments going on.

But this isn't that case. And the longer it goes on, the more cowardly they look.

I wonder if they are slow to comment because they are consulting lawyers?

There have been many times when I have watched a company at the centre of a social media storm and thought, "just don't say anything! Less said, soonest mended".

This is not one of those cases. They made this atrocious decision right after Maya Forstater's judgement, and it's hit the national press.

They've just shut down and gone awol. Don't think I've ever seen a response like it.

"Best guess is that the RA is currently in full meltdown, with furious arguments raging about whose fault this is and what they should do now."

.... someone needs to write a radio play detailing it .... :)

The GRA was written to protect the right to privacy (with some notable exceptions e.g. sport). It was not written because there is any general right to have identity validated, or a need for the state to classify innate identity.

"I don't exist to validate other people's idea of themselves"
Jess de Wahls

That needs to be repeated and stated at every opportunity, it needs to be plastered in mile high letters everywhere.

Perfect and unarguable.