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Is Glinner still about on MN?

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KnitFastDieWarm · 11/04/2024 23:02

Not sure if he’s still on here, but @Glinner, thank you so much for being an ally in the true sense of the word. Thank you for everything you sacrificed in the name of truth, science, and female equality. I hope the Cass report gives you some vindication, as it has done so many of us. The tide has turned, the emperor is naked. Thank you for believing and supporting GC women from the start.

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Abhannmor · 13/04/2024 11:54

It's a great read @Needapadlockonmyfridge . So redolent of my own childhood and youth around Dublin. And very insightful about the craft of writing for TV/ radio. The little tricks - and the pitfalls. Quite gossipy too about writers and actors but never in a snide way?

The second part had me raging again. But...he is a gifted writer in any form. I'd love another book expanding on those early days in Hot Press and the International Bar comedy and rock music scene.

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 12/04/2024 21:25

I have been meaning to buy Tough Crowd for ages.
Just bought the hardcover :)

BOOTS52PollyPrissyPants · 12/04/2024 21:25

Thank you for speaking out for women and for their safe spaces and all the abuse you have gotten for it. That interview that Alec posted, the woman so rude and kept taking over him and twisting everything he was saying.
Thank you also for Fr. Ted as grew up in Ireland where the church seem to be the voice for all and everyone I know loves Fr. Ted. You are such a talented man and an inspiration for other men to call out this madness. Keep strong and know you are appreciated.

DirtyDuchess · 12/04/2024 20:39

It's a thanks from me too. You've been a stalwart @Glinner xx

TidyDancer · 12/04/2024 18:42

Thank you @Glinner, you wonderful man. You have sacrificed so much and yet you still stand up for what is right in the face of such abuse. I'll always be so grateful for you and everything you've done.

Ifulikepinacoladas · 12/04/2024 18:34

Thank you for this thread. I cannot support those like @Glinner hard enough. Have just ordered his book.

The whole issue fills me with rage and frustration. Feels like the tide has turned a tiny bit lately.

ArtfullyCrumpled · 12/04/2024 18:31

Thank you @glinner. Looking forward to the next episode of The Mess. 🥂

BarbsBestie · 12/04/2024 18:28

LunaandLily · 12/04/2024 15:31

You are throwing your support behind someone who is vocally transphobic and explicitly stated that trans women are, at best mentally ill, and at worst, deviant perverts.

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If the glove fits...

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KnitFastDieWarm · 12/04/2024 17:59

SpicyMoth · 12/04/2024 15:59

Troll feeding aside - "I bet most of you have never even met a trans person."

I'd be super interested in a poll to see how many women here know trans women personally or are friends with them.
I count myself as one - I've known many over the years, off the top of my head at least 5.

I'd wager that LunaandLily would be eating their words tbqh.

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Well quite. I’m bisexual and have slept with several gender non conforming people. I also have a cousin who is trans (and stays well out of all the TRA nonsense). Bring it on, as far as I’m concerned. The more we break down the gender binary, the better. But humans can’t change sex and children can’t consent to irreversible medical procedures based on how they feel age 15.

I suspect @LunaandLily needs to believe we’re all raging pearl clutching right wing bigots in order to keep their world view intact. Sorry, not the case.

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Mirabai · 12/04/2024 17:58

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KnitFastDieWarm · 12/04/2024 17:54

LunaandLily · 12/04/2024 15:31

You are throwing your support behind someone who is vocally transphobic and explicitly stated that trans women are, at best mentally ill, and at worst, deviant perverts.

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Sorry, the cry of ‘transphobe’ doesn’t work any more. Try harder.

Or try actually learning about the issues in question, with an open mind. You might be surprised, you might not. But at least you’ll be able to make an informed argument.

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user8800 · 12/04/2024 17:29

Thank you @glinner

My child has many friends who were "trans"

They have all - every single one - stopped believing this bullshit now they are older.

And all of them are ND.

When will the people who push this ideology onto vulnerable ND children be punished?

I bought your book in hard copy and kindle :)

Barbiefromtheblock · 12/04/2024 17:28

Thank you @Glinner

Thank you for Father Ted. Thank you for Black Books. For The IT Crowd, for Count Arthur Strong and for Motherland.

But most of all, thank you for being a true ally to women and girls; for standing up and saying, "No" and continuing to say it, however much it cost you.

Crankywiddershins · 12/04/2024 17:24

LunaandLily · 12/04/2024 15:31

You are throwing your support behind someone who is vocally transphobic and explicitly stated that trans women are, at best mentally ill, and at worst, deviant perverts.

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So Isla Bryson, Katie Dolatowski, Amy George and Karen White AREN'T deviant?

Crankywiddershins · 12/04/2024 17:13

LunaandLily · 12/04/2024 15:23

I love women! I love being a woman.

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How long have you been one?

QueenofTheBorg · 12/04/2024 16:57

I want to add my thanks too, @Glinner - I bought 3 copies of your book, all direct from the publisher. Thank you for never wavering and for speaking out.

TeamPolin · 12/04/2024 16:57

Agreed 🌟🌟

lifeturnsonadime · 12/04/2024 16:54

Just popping over to echo the sentiments of others, thank so much @Glinner

TerfinUSB · 12/04/2024 16:52

Glinner you're an exceptional human being. Thank you doesn't really cover it. What a price you have paid.
Can we have a Mess soon? I want to hear from all of you about your experiences after the Cass report 😀

GrandmaMazur · 12/04/2024 16:45

Thank you Glinner. When’s the next episode of The Mess We’re In going to be? It’s going to be a corker!

Abhannmor · 12/04/2024 16:42

AlecTrevelyan006 · 12/04/2024 11:59

well worth watching again from February 2020

Hard to watch though. Ambushed and shouted over by a privileged mediocrity , whose father was one of my heroes . I wonder if she looks back and cringes? Probably not....

Abhannmor · 12/04/2024 16:32

Yes thanks to @KnitFastDieWarm for the lovely thread! Bought 2 copies of the wonderfully funny and sad Tough Crowd. Am giving them as presents now. Is there a paperback edition?

You are a total ledge @Glinner

Musomama1 · 12/04/2024 16:24

Thanks Glinner.

As a former long time reader of Cookd and Bombd I've gone a hard 180 from thinking 'what the hell happened to Graham Linehan?' to shedding a tear on your behalf for the success of your autobiography of which i own a signed copy. Who'd have thought?

Hope Cass brings you further vindication.

Angelwings77 · 12/04/2024 16:07

Another huge thank you to @Glinner you stuck your head above the parapet while others hid. Thank you for standing up and standing your ground for women, lesbians and children, I’m just so sorry it cost you what it did. We will never forget

Teddleshon · 12/04/2024 16:03

@SpicyMoth I have one, a good friend who is absolutely horrified by the tactics of the TRAs.

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