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I joined Twitter, and was shocked at how much Trans allies hate us.....

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SunniDelite · 12/03/2022 18:28

I joined Twitter a couple of days ago, just to lurk and read links from Mumsnet. I found the account of a man that I know. I knew his friendship group is generally TWAW (gamers, cosplay, geeks, etc) but I was so shocked at the vitriol addressed to TERFS and JKR in particular. I have to see this person socially sometimes, because of family, but I can't get over how much he detests me (for I am TERF and proud)
Not sure what this post is for really. Maybe just to see if other people are horrified by what they see coming from otherwise "normal" individuals?

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drinkgwineoutofamug · 12/03/2022 18:48

@SunshineThelma

This is why I don't use Twitter any more.
Ditto
SunshineThelma · 12/03/2022 18:47

This is why I don't use Twitter any more.

ToastofLandon · 12/03/2022 18:44

Any examples of what he said specifically OP? How familiar are you with him? Is this something you could challenge, or no?

TheCurrywurstPrion · 12/03/2022 18:37

I think Twitter brings out the worst in a lot of people. It’s very combative and controversial tweets tend to get attention, which means people sometimes write more and more horrible things, which in turn breeds anger.

Must be pretty awful to see someone you know and realise they’re such a dick though.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 12/03/2022 18:34

What I cannot understand is the vitriol, anger, hate and actual threats from these people men mostly thrown at us for standing our ground that biology is real.

Yet they tell us we're the angry, hateful evil ones.

You think your mind can't boggle any more until it does. Confused

TooManyAnimals94 · 12/03/2022 18:34

I'm not excusing it and obviously don't know word for word what this man is sharing/posting but I think a lot of it comes from ignorance and idealism.
Men do not understand how threatening the trans activists are towards women and either they don't care or get involved or they join the side that seems the most woke and trendy to fit in.
I often see similar stuff from so called friends and sometimes I will discuss it in person with them but I would never say anything on social media as you just lay yourself open to abuse.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 12/03/2022 18:30

Many men are incredibly misogynistic. And they feel they can do it to gender critical women with impunity at the moment.