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Simon Fanshawe - the right Rector

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Wormwoodgal · 21/02/2024 08:37

Two pieces in the news - good news for the University of Edinburgh:
www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,cofounder-of-stonewall-calls-for-calm_14648.htm
and
https://thetab.com/uk/edinburgh/2024/02/20/edinburghs-new-rector-simon-fanshawe-has-finally-spoken-out-about-his-trans-rights-comments-89139

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Rainbowshit · 27/02/2024 05:42

IcakethereforeIam · 23/02/2024 10:07

Say it ain't so

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/edinburgh-students-angry-over-trans-critics-appointment-as-rector-xk2g6qjfv

I can't get archive.ph to work, if anyone has a share token?

Honestly, these crybullies don't deserve to have him. I'm glad Woof's run off (with tail between legs?). I hope the violent wee thug isn't planning anything.

Robyn talks about taking "direct action". Sounds pretty threatening to me. 🤔

morningtoncrescent62 · 23/02/2024 22:54

HidingBehindABigRock · 23/02/2024 18:22

I'm guessing Monday's planned protest outside court won't actually feature much about cost of living and gender based violence?

https://studentnewspaper.org/universitys-handling-of-key-issues-disappoint-eusa-plan-a-protest/

I do love the use a 2010 photo of Edinburgh students amongst other protesters in London. I guess none of their recent protests fit the image they are trying to promote?

Well that's a relief, that they're providing breakfast for the protestors. Let's hope for good weather so that their colouring-in books don't get all soggy.

HidingBehindABigRock · 23/02/2024 18:22

I'm guessing Monday's planned protest outside court won't actually feature much about cost of living and gender based violence?

https://studentnewspaper.org/universitys-handling-of-key-issues-disappoint-eusa-plan-a-protest/

I do love the use a 2010 photo of Edinburgh students amongst other protesters in London. I guess none of their recent protests fit the image they are trying to promote?

University’s handling of key issues disappoint, EUSA plan a protest

https://studentnewspaper.org/universitys-handling-of-key-issues-disappoint-eusa-plan-a-protest

turbonerd · 22/02/2024 22:13

afternoonoflife · 22/02/2024 13:16

Just to add more detail about the oppressed non-binary barrister. He of course works at Garden Court chambers and contributed to a book by bundler extraordinaire RMW.

https://twitter.com/Sorelle_Arduino/status/1760578469421867281

That’s a spoof right?
It’s a pisstake, surely, like that US politician who identified as a woman and also latina (or some such).

If not, then this guy (in the non binary sense) is … a bit particular innit.

LesbianNan · 22/02/2024 20:32

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/02/2024 18:55

A man, who does not look like he's from an ethnic background, who does not sound like he comes from an area of deprivation, who must have a thorough education behind him, is very tired because people recognise his sex? Is this sort of thinking diagnosable as some sort of personality disorder? It's staggering.

This is why the unremarkable and mediocre of talent declare themselves Queer or LGBT. To try to appear to be a bit edgey and interesting to the easily impressed.

desiringtoremainsane · 22/02/2024 19:24

Rainbowshit · 22/02/2024 06:54

That's excellent news. Good riddance!!

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This is indeed excellent news.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 22/02/2024 19:19

Trans and Non-Binary Liberation Officer at EU Robyn Woof has resigned in protest at Simon Fanshawe becoming a rector.

Oh no! Say it ain't so!

Chersfrozenface · 22/02/2024 19:15

Mx is apparently pronounced micks or mucks

Having spent an entertaining few minutes on the internet, I have found that some people don't like Mx as a gender neutral honorific.

They use other titles such as "Mistrum". Which reminds me of Mustrum Ridcully.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 22/02/2024 19:05

I enjoyed the fact that he couldn't bring himself to pronounce the word Mx (I believe it's pronounced "mucks" ) but repeatedly said M X .

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/02/2024 18:55

A man, who does not look like he's from an ethnic background, who does not sound like he comes from an area of deprivation, who must have a thorough education behind him, is very tired because people recognise his sex? Is this sort of thinking diagnosable as some sort of personality disorder? It's staggering.

Crankywiddershins · 22/02/2024 18:11

fromorbit · 22/02/2024 10:25

Don't worry. The enbies have plenty of ultra posh people to look out for them. Oscar Davies [oh so oppressed] elite barrister is around. His struggle is getting people to call him Mx. Meanwhile thank goodness for Simon who actually saw real oppression.
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/without-laws-recognise-exist-non-binary-people-vulnerable-2476799

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I've just read the article and can summarise for anyone who's busy watching paint dry or something equally important...
"I'm a barrister and I think me me me me me meeeeeee!"

afternoonoflife · 22/02/2024 13:16

Just to add more detail about the oppressed non-binary barrister. He of course works at Garden Court chambers and contributed to a book by bundler extraordinaire RMW.

https://twitter.com/Sorelle_Arduino/status/1760578469421867281

https://twitter.com/Sorelle_Arduino/status/1760578469421867281

Chrysanthemum5 · 22/02/2024 13:10

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/02/2024 11:35

Id be wary of "direct action" from a man who is unable to control himself around women he finds objectionable.

Exactly! I would hope the university will speak to RW but I doubt it

Boiledbeetle · 22/02/2024 11:37

If Simon can persuade the likes of Robyn to quit in disgust them I hope he stays in position for a long time!

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/02/2024 11:35

Id be wary of "direct action" from a man who is unable to control himself around women he finds objectionable.

fromorbit · 22/02/2024 11:27

For Women Scotland reacts to Woof departing.

Oh no! Who is going to spit at women who want to watch a film now?!

Wonder if a few more could resign?

Replying
is he still parking his caravan on patches of spare ground and taking dumps on the verge?

Oh yuck! Such an asset to the university!

In all seriousness, however, we hope @EdinburghUni
are monitoring Woof and his threat to take "direct action". As one who has assaulted elderly women on more than one occasion, we consider this man to be dangerous.

https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/news/09032019-pictured-anti-abortion-protestors-confronted-by-passerby-in-dramatic-scenes-outside-fallowfield-clinic/

I hadn't heard about this bit of Woof's aggression before. Shocking!

PICTURED: Anti-abortion protestors confronted by passerby in dramatic scenes outside Fallowfield clinic

An anti-abortion vigil took a dramatic turn when praying pensioners were confronted by a six-foot aggressor at the Marie Stopes clinic in Manchester.

https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/news/09032019-pictured-anti-abortion-protestors-confronted-by-passerby-in-dramatic-scenes-outside-fallowfield-clinic

MorrisZapp · 22/02/2024 10:49

Happy memories of seeing Fanshawe's stand up back when everything was fun. He did a brilliant skit about Nancy Reagan's dog. God I miss humour.

MorrisZapp · 22/02/2024 10:45

Ethel Weapon 😂😂😂😂😂

afternoonoflife · 22/02/2024 10:43

Thank you so much fromorbit. Such a relief. My favourite bit -

There is still so much disbelief around our existence. But being non-binary is not some nebulous, conceptual thing. Grin

fromorbit · 22/02/2024 10:25

afternoonoflife · 22/02/2024 08:50

I’m pleased to see the back of an intimidating misogynistic male but deeply worried about who will liberate the non-binaries now.

Don't worry. The enbies have plenty of ultra posh people to look out for them. Oscar Davies [oh so oppressed] elite barrister is around. His struggle is getting people to call him Mx. Meanwhile thank goodness for Simon who actually saw real oppression.
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/without-laws-recognise-exist-non-binary-people-vulnerable-2476799

I'm the UK's first non-binary barrister – 30,000 non-binary Brits like me need legal protection

My friends and I have faced hate crimes. Without legal recognition, we do not have confidence that we could take someone to court

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/without-laws-recognise-exist-non-binary-people-vulnerable-2476799

afternoonoflife · 22/02/2024 08:50

I’m pleased to see the back of an intimidating misogynistic male but deeply worried about who will liberate the non-binaries now.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 22/02/2024 07:59

Every time men who promote or practice violence against women disappear from public life and influence, the safer women are.

Good to see Simon starting to have an impact.

Rainbowshit · 22/02/2024 06:54

fromorbit · 22/02/2024 00:46

Fanshawe is already delivering just by turning up.

Trans and Non-Binary Liberation Officer at EU Robyn Woof has resigned in protest at Simon Fanshawe becoming a rector.
Woof has also resigned from his role in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
You may remember Woof got arrested for spitting on a woman who wanted to watch a film.
https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/edinburgh-trans-activist-charged-after-29181804

That's excellent news. Good riddance!!