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Could Elon Musk help feminists?

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ArabeIIaScott · 06/08/2023 09:23

Specifically, he is offering to fund the legal fees of people who have lost work due to reports of things they've liked or tweeted.

Already the Australian councillor who was suspended for saying Transwomen are male and James Esses have asked for help.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1688022163574439937

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1688022163574439937

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TheClogLady · 06/08/2023 09:41

Would hopefully only take a few high profile cases before businesses/ orgs/educational establishments realise that sacking someone for tweets is an open invitation to endless litigation and the whole
phenomenon is over.

Wouldn’t even need to win really, just cost a lot of and be a pain in the arse.

RebelliousCow · 06/08/2023 09:40

Does he also mean prior to him buying twitter?

Have any there been any TRA activists who have suffered any consequences for liking or posting offensive or threatening comment? Not many, if any?

TheClogLady · 06/08/2023 09:35

What an interesting and no doubt, useful offer! I’m glad James Esses has thrown his hat in the ring. Perhaps LGBA will be able to tap him up if anyone else comes for them in future.

There must be numerous women who would benefit from this, is Jess De Wahls completely sorted now? How about Sonya Douglas?

I wish Elon would help Null over at the farms - they are both free speech advocates and concerned about how trans ideology harms society, plus if anyone has the address book to get Josh the services the farms need to stay up, it’s Elon.

Sheisthedarkness · 06/08/2023 09:34

I imagine that US lawsuits will be the primary focus but the effects will be felt world wide as it (hopefully) impacts on US multinationals and corporate culture. If there are lawsuits on this and corporations realise there is pushback attitudes will change. Downstream we will all benefit.

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ArabeIIaScott · 06/08/2023 09:31

There are already cases set up and running with fundraising drives that need help.

Will it encourage women to sue their employers if they know they can access legal help?

I'd be a bit cautious about trusting Musk to stick to his word, but its an interesting thought how this might change the landscape.

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TangledRoots · 06/08/2023 09:30

ArabeIIaScott · 06/08/2023 09:24

'If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill.

No limit.

Please let us know.'

Wow!!!!

RebelliousCow · 06/08/2023 09:29

...as in " chaotic good".

RebelliousCow · 06/08/2023 09:29

7Worfs · 06/08/2023 09:27

I like him.
He’s no feminist and in gaming terms he’s “chaotic good”, but he’s a force that will get behind certain causes that align with feminism.

I'm intrigued. Can you explain?

RebelliousCow · 06/08/2023 09:28

There must be a lot people who this would apply to.
I guess you would have to have plenty of firm evidence, documents, statements and so on.

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7Worfs · 06/08/2023 09:27

I like him.
He’s no feminist and in gaming terms he’s “chaotic good”, but he’s a force that will get behind certain causes that align with feminism.

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ArabeIIaScott · 06/08/2023 09:24

'If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill.

No limit.

Please let us know.'

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