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Help - waded in to JKR row on fb

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crunchermuncher · 16/12/2021 11:10

A friend on fb has posted something about Fantastic Beasts. One of his friends (who I don't know) has commented that 'The author is a bitch'.

I would really like to say something that stimulates people to think, rather than just blindly swallowing the 'she's a hateful transphobe' line. I also know that this is a particularly woke audience, so any replies need to be minimalist and carefully crafted.

So far I have replied 'why?' And got the predictable reply about her views on trans people. I have asked what specifically she has said. I'm now trying to step away from the conversation for a day or so in case I become enraged by the inevitable nonsense and say something I will regret!

Any tips on a) what to say and
b) how to not lose my shit?

I hate seeing a woman being abused online by another woman, just for standing up for women's rights. It's depressing.

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DismantledKing · 16/12/2021 11:22

Good luck with that! People who think that JKR amis a transphobic tend to lack basic critical thinking skills. They’re just repeating what some dopey blue tick on twitter has said.

ditalini · 16/12/2021 11:21

The only thing I might do if I'd got this far is post a link to the actual essay with a comment such as "did she say these things somewhere else because all I can find is this?". Maybe someone will read it.

What's it they say? Don't get into a mud wrestle with a pig? You'll get covered in mud and the pig enjoys it. Some people won't think, no matter what you say - they can't let themselves.

Floisme · 16/12/2021 11:18

To be honest, I don't hold out a lot of hope for a satisfactory discourse with someone who describes women as 'bitches'. I also think you've already asked the pertinent question, which is, 'What specifically did she say?'

I would keep repeating that question, and resist any attempt to derail or obfuscate the discussion, until you get a satisfactory answer (and then come back and tell us all what it is).