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To think that JK Rowling is a lioness of epic proportions?

548 replies

WandaWomblesaurus · 05/10/2022 23:52

I don't think I'm being unreasonable. She's put everything out there to safeguard children in the face of vile misogyny and cowardice from many of her fellow writers.

She also always has beautiful hair.

NYANBU

YYABUTQ+

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EddieHowesBlackandWhiteArmy · 06/10/2022 08:52

I love her, she is fabulous and I’m so in awe of the way she just keeps on going. And not just head down, not engaging, she goes in back straight, head up and above the parapet at all times. What a flipping ace woman.

CatsandFish · 06/10/2022 08:58

YomAsalYomBasal · 06/10/2022 07:23

YABU. Her prejudices have nothing to do with safeguarding children.

@YomAsalYomBasal How about you tell us what 'prejudices' she has?

Because every time we ask, no one can provide a single thing.

lifeturnsonadime · 06/10/2022 08:59

I've just seen the tweets from yesterday.

Wow.

Unbelievable that trans rights activist still are calling her anti trans.

Literally defending paedophiles and rapists.

It's in plain sight.

CatsandFish · 06/10/2022 09:03

Trainbear · 06/10/2022 08:45

It’s a shame there is no other big name who has the guts to stand by her.

@Trainbear Martina Navratilova (former tennis star) on twitter does. She is a major GC and also gives no fucks. I love both JK and Martina.

NKFell · 06/10/2022 09:09

She is SUPERB!

heathspeedwell · 06/10/2022 09:18

Interesting that newspapers were calling her views 'controversial' just two or three years ago.

Since then more evidence has emerged every week that she was right all along.

I hope she is recognised in the New Year's Honours list for her outstanding commitment to the rights and safety of women and girls.

ArcheryAnnie · 06/10/2022 09:23

She's a fuckin' hero. Courage does indeed call to courage.

(I love some of the writing in this thread, and I especially love the comparison to "Aslan turning up"!)

Butitsnotfunnyisititsserious · 06/10/2022 09:33

lifeturnsonadime · 06/10/2022 08:59

I've just seen the tweets from yesterday.

Wow.

Unbelievable that trans rights activist still are calling her anti trans.

Literally defending paedophiles and rapists.

It's in plain sight.

They're disgraceful.

daisyhead08 · 06/10/2022 09:33

I just love her. My neurodiverse daughter adores HP and like another poster mentioned, uses it as a sleep aid and to self regulate. JKR is the reason I could have open GC conversations with my teen daughters. This thread has reminded me to email her again and tell her how magnificent she is.

VestaTilley · 06/10/2022 09:34

Love her!!

Ithoughtthiswastherehearsal · 06/10/2022 09:35

She’s awesome!

I wish she was Prime Minister.

3peassuit · 06/10/2022 09:38

Awesome woman, a true inspiration.

BeBraveLittlePenguin · 06/10/2022 09:38

She is a warrior. The heroine we need right now.

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 06/10/2022 09:41

Love her.

Stars71 · 06/10/2022 09:43

Thankfully, the fan base is in the majority, on here. Glad free speech is being respected, for once.

MsRosley · 06/10/2022 09:45

I am totally in awe of her. She's a legend.

Hitatiks · 06/10/2022 09:45

LikeTearsInRain · 06/10/2022 00:02

I don’t like her

What don’t you like? That she funded an MS Centre in Edinburgh? That she gave £50m to Support the children in Romanian orphanages? That she’s a tremendous philanthropists. That she has opinions and principles that she is prepared to stand up for in speech and money?

Yeah, she’s a total cow! I see it now!

BringMeTea · 06/10/2022 09:46

She is amazeballs!

PlainJaneSuperBrain99 · 06/10/2022 09:48

Love her writing and love her for her fearless advocacy for women's rights.

Anyone notice the latest Strike book referencing the twitter hate patrol and think it was drawn from her own experiences?

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 06/10/2022 09:49

Legend.
She has courage, integrity, humanity, wisdom and intelligence.

CaveMum · 06/10/2022 09:49

She's an absolute goddess. Honestly, if she ever decides to set up a political party she has my vote!

CaveMum · 06/10/2022 09:50

CatsandFish · 06/10/2022 09:03

@Trainbear Martina Navratilova (former tennis star) on twitter does. She is a major GC and also gives no fucks. I love both JK and Martina.

Don't forget Sharron Davies too

PurplRainDancer · 06/10/2022 09:51

Incredible woman

HebeSunshine · 06/10/2022 09:55

SleeplessInEngland · 06/10/2022 07:08

No strong feelings either way but her ‘downfall’ is certainly intriguing. Virtually everyone under 30 hates her. I wonder if that reputation is set forever, or in another generation there’ll be a reassessment.

You've fallen for the belief that the vocal minority reflect the view of everyone. My DD is 21 and loves JK.

I've always been lukewarm about her but in recent times and in the present climate I've got her back, all the way 👊

SwordToFlamethrower · 06/10/2022 09:59

She is a queen and seeing her tweet in response to Willoughby just put the biggest smile on my face

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