Jess de Wahls

Janice's article is superb, as always.

I'm interested in the legal side of this. I can see that, when it comes to employment, Maya's gender-critical views are protected in law. In the Uni of Essex case, the university was in breach of its statutory obligations regarding free speech, and may also have been in breach of the Equality Act in implementing a policy that indirectly discriminated against women.

But in this case? Does the Royal Academy have any kind of legal obligation when it comes to deciding what to stock in its shop? It is not in this case discriminating against an employee or refusing to provide a service to a particular individual or group. I'd be interested to know what lawyers think.

I've bought directly from Jess's website.

All makes me think if this:
www.syfy.com/syfywire/doctor-who-the-witchfinders-in-celebration-of-foolish-women-who-talk-too-much

I'm thinking if creating a 'Women Against Witchfinders' piece...

I've contacted the RA too. Since the Forstater judgement I'm much more hopeful these things might have an impact.

From janice's article.

Adichie’s essay wonders whether such vitriol is really to win compassion for trans people. Or has their cause become a legitimised outlet for baser feelings: professional jealousy, misogyny, amorphous rage? Now that shifty serotonin buzz from hurting someone you dislike comes with social cachet. What fun! You’re a good guy, for being vile.

The gleeful misogyny motivating many has long been noted by women. I hope acknowledgment of it become more widespread.

[quote McDuffy]Janice Turner

Anatomy of a cancellation by the culture Stasi

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b99742be-d06d-11eb-9bfa-a3bc386e6928?shareToken=110bbdba7e0cba2f9b6e2a067d01dfbd[/quote]
Thank you! Amazingly well written and spot on article

Adichie’s essay wonders whether such vitriol is really to win compassion for trans people. Or has their cause become a legitimised outlet for baser feelings: professional jealousy, misogyny, amorphous rage? Now that shifty serotonin buzz from hurting someone you dislike comes with social cachet. What fun! You’re a good guy, for being vile.

Word

Yes Snoopy I made the point to tell them I'd brought direct from Jess as well, probably the only language they'll understand. Unfollowing them too.

I have unfollowed the RA on all social media now.

I have emailed them, and I have completed the 'contact us' section on their website.

The first thing I saw on their website were the words "Welcome Back" so I have told them that I am not welcome, as I agree with Jess de Wahls and her views which are protected in law.

I have also said that they may have heard of the campaign in Scotland where women are telling politicians "Don't expect my X if you don't respect my sex" and said that as a charity, the RA should not expect my £ if they don't respect my sex. It might not flow as well as the original slogan but I hope it gets the point across to them all the same.

I've pre-ordered one of Jess's embroidered patches - it is very heartening to see how many things have sold out and are on pre-order on her website now.

Rebecca Salter is President of the Royal Academy of Arts.
Her email address is :
[email protected]

Thanks also for the share
Reading the comments is cheering

Thanks for the share, Janice always gives me hope.

I've also bought one of Jess's prints and sent a complaint to the RA this morning (my first too!)

I've just posted about this on my Instagram and before it went up I got a message along the lines of "this caption is very similar to one that has been reported"
They really don't like people disagreeing with them do they?

I mentioned an artist earlier in the threat who has faced similar behaviour, her friends and even her fiancee have been told to walk away from her or face the same treatment. She ended up producing a print to sell to raise money for cease and desist letters, but had to close the blog part of her website because it was being spammed with porn and abuse.

I cringe at the 'be kind' mantra now, it's been co-opted to just another way to try and keep women in their place.

Janice Turner gets it spot-on as usual!

Seems to me the trouble with progressive types is they never know when they've won and they end up going too far . Then ordinary, decent folk turn away from them

Nothing progressive about this. It's just boring old misogyny.

Another great piece from Janice.

From the comments:

Seems to me the trouble with progressive types is they never know when they've won and they end up going too far . Then ordinary, decent folk turn away from them

I can’t believe the reactions of some of her ‘friends’ in the Times articles. What a shower of shallow sh*s. I hope they realise what a load of utter sh**s they are. ‘Be kind’ my arse...

I’ve also ordered from Jess’ online shop as a result of this cancellation. I’m so pissed off at the relish TRAs take in trying to destroy someone’s livelihood. Hoping Jess is buoyed up by the increase in her sales and supportive messages.

”The surest way to work up a crusade in favor of some good cause is to promise people they will have a chance of maltreating someone. To be able to destroy with good conscience, to be able to behave badly and call your bad behavior 'righteous indignation' — this is the height of psychological luxury, the most delicious of moral treats.”

Aldous Huxley

Someone posted this in the comments.

Yup nothing new there. I’m often amazed at the difference between the SM output of a company or organisation and their other communications. It’s as if no-one is getting any PR/reputation training, and no-one is getting anything signed off.

An insider at Vodafone described their social media team as “blue and purple haired lunatics”

We have known this for years, the Twitter accounts of universities, young political parties, corporations etc etc, have treated GC women disgracefully. It’s time these organisations got their act together and put sane and balanced people in charge.

Thank you Mcduffy, was hoping for a share token for this item. 💐

[quote McDuffy]Janice Turner

Anatomy of a cancellation by the culture Stasi

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b99742be-d06d-11eb-9bfa-a3bc386e6928?shareToken=110bbdba7e0cba2f9b6e2a067d01dfbd[/quote]
This was a great comment piece by Janice and I was really touched by her opening anecdote.