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babyjellyfish · 2022-09-07T09:09:39+00:00

https://twitter.com/guerrero_ramey/status/1567248658004934656 The fallout from this tweet last night was a sight to behold.

EmpressaurusWitchDoesntBurn · 09/09/2022 10:24

Starwomen · 09/09/2022 09:15

They're not technically death threats unless The Queen died of unnatural causes.

So nowhere near as bad as being misgendered then.

ScreamingMeMe · 09/09/2022 10:21

Starwomen · 09/09/2022 09:15

They're not technically death threats unless The Queen died of unnatural causes.

Oh that's alright then, nothing to see here.

Starwomen · 09/09/2022 09:15

They're not technically death threats unless The Queen died of unnatural causes.

RedToothBrush · 09/09/2022 09:07

babyjellyfish · 09/09/2022 07:04

He's deeply concerned that anyone expressing negative views about the monarchy will be - checks notes - "crucified", could lose their jobs, could be plastered across the internet forever, and be subject to extreme threats of violence or death.

That damn cancel culture which he thinks doesn't exist.

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Well i think that a) even if you are a Republican it's not hard to keep your mouth buttoned for 24 hrs as a minimum b) if you are senior civil servant you swear an oath of loyalty to the Queen / King so understanding that voicing a Republican view is possibly a bloody stupid thing to do might not be terribly wise and actually just saying 'if you are a Republic, there's plenty of time for that debate in the weeks, months and years ahead so don't be a twat' is a sane tweet but it doesn't get enough clickbait.

As for the threats of violence. We look forward to the change of tact by OJ and his sympathy and support for JKR being his next topic of conversation as part of his condemnation of all threats for having different political views.

A cynic would however say Jones, is riding the clickbait train for his own self serving ego. Again.

NecessaryScene · 09/09/2022 08:52

He's deeply concerned that anyone expressing negative views about the monarchy will be - checks notes - "crucified", could lose their jobs, could be plastered across the internet forever, and be subject to extreme threats of violence or death.

Some have called this out as the "Iron Rule of Woke Projection". Whatever they're ranting about happening to them is what they think should be happening to their opponents.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 09/09/2022 08:48

He's deeply concerned that anyone expressing negative views about the monarchy will be - checks notes - "crucified", could lose their jobs, could be plastered across the internet forever, and be subject to extreme threats of violence or death.

Eh?

LunaLights · 09/09/2022 07:25

Who thinks like that, let alone writes that vitriol down and presses post?

dunBle · 09/09/2022 07:09

ScreamingMeMe · 09/09/2022 07:00

It's actually against twitter TOS to make threats like that though.

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Well they say that, but I actually reported some of those messages last night and the "we want to let you know RandomArsehole hasn't broken our safety policy" messages are already trickling in.

ScreamingMeMe · 09/09/2022 07:06

Also against Kiwi Farms TOS to make violent threats, so it's not in fact "like on Kiwi Farms"

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babyjellyfish · 09/09/2022 07:04

SirSamVimesCityWatch · 08/09/2022 22:36

What's little OJ blathering on about?

He's deeply concerned that anyone expressing negative views about the monarchy will be - checks notes - "crucified", could lose their jobs, could be plastered across the internet forever, and be subject to extreme threats of violence or death.

That damn cancel culture which he thinks doesn't exist.

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ScreamingMeMe · 09/09/2022 07:00

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It's actually against twitter TOS to make threats like that though.

Helleofabore · 09/09/2022 06:24

So wonderfully loving and tolerant aren’t they? So generous with their solidarity?

Sophoclesthefox · 09/09/2022 06:12

ScreamingMeMe · 08/09/2022 21:00

JKR tweeted about the death of rhe Queen. Can you guess how TRAs responded?

twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1567930638216433665?t=a4LtVn3LP6_NE2LiYffLaQ&s=19

Jesus Christ, imagine waking up in the morning and feeling like that is how you should spend your day, fervently wishing death on a stranger in the name of progress and kindness. I suspect that the horrible burden of just being that twisted and bitter of a person is punishment enough. I also hope they step on a plug at some point, too though.

Sophoclesthefox · 09/09/2022 06:05

TheBiologyStupid · 08/09/2022 21:39

but I have had a shit few months and cry very easily.

so sorry to hear that, Sophocles - I hope that things get better soon.

That’s really kind, thank you x

SirSamVimesCityWatch · 08/09/2022 22:36

What's little OJ blathering on about?

VinoDino · 08/09/2022 22:19

Free speech, like on Kiwifarms. I might not like what they say but I'll defend their right to say it.

There's free speech and there's threats on someone's life. There's a difference.

RufustheFloralmissingreindeer · 08/09/2022 22:00

ScreamingMeMe · 08/09/2022 21:00

JKR tweeted about the death of rhe Queen. Can you guess how TRAs responded?

twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1567930638216433665?t=a4LtVn3LP6_NE2LiYffLaQ&s=19

As my mother would say

’ they’re a nasty piece of work’

Necktide · 08/09/2022 21:57

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TheBiologyStupid · 08/09/2022 21:46

VinoDino · 08/09/2022 21:02

I'm not on Twitter, only see things linked on here as it gives me the rage but HOW are those accounts allowed to stand? With no action taken against them whatsoever? HOW?!

I guess JKR has better things to do than report all of the individual idiots - and leaving them up at least preserves the evidence of what those trolls are posting?

TheBiologyStupid · 08/09/2022 21:39

but I have had a shit few months and cry very easily.

so sorry to hear that, Sophocles - I hope that things get better soon.

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babyjellyfish · 08/09/2022 21:25

It does make me wonder where most of her Twitter trolls are located, because whilst there is probably a fair overlap between being a trans activist and an anti-monarchist among the political left in the UK, I still feel that most British people have enough respect for the Queen not to turn her death into an excuse to wish the same on JK Rowling.

Speaking of the UK left, some stunning hypocrisy from Owen Jones here, who has absolutely no problem with any of this when the opinion being expressed is that only female people are women:

twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1567861761356828676?t=Zk9MlIWd1aIKpj-5VdZXsg&s=19

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babyjellyfish · 08/09/2022 21:17

Absolute pond life.

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VinoDino · 08/09/2022 21:02

I'm not on Twitter, only see things linked on here as it gives me the rage but HOW are those accounts allowed to stand? With no action taken against them whatsoever? HOW?!

ScreamingMeMe · 08/09/2022 21:00

JKR tweeted about the death of rhe Queen. Can you guess how TRAs responded?

twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1567930638216433665?t=a4LtVn3LP6_NE2LiYffLaQ&s=19

Sophoclesthefox · 08/09/2022 20:32

I just finished it this afternoon, and had managed to avoid any spoilers spread around online by cheerless bitter bawbags, thankfully. she is at the absolute top of her game. I cried when I reached the end, I was so sad I had finished it but I have had a shit few months and cry very easily.

The in-game chat sections aren’t great on a kindle, but it is readable.

what I can’t work out is how on earth poor old Philip Glennister is going to voice those parts on the audio book?! Multiple channels and chats that have to happen simultaneously? How?!

obviously, I’m going to have to boost the Rowling bottom line even more and buy it to find out