Why so much trans bashing on MN?

[leighdinglady]

I just don't get it at all.

Why do I see threads every day on MN which spout hatred and fear about the trans community. What's everyone so scared of??? Literally hundreds of posts of people talking like trans women are somehow a threat to biological women.

For a social platform which is meant to be friendly and approachable, this really stinks.

Where did I say us women belong in the kitchen?! I think we should be in charge not subservient to men!

Good grief.

I strongly suspect that Trans is an autogynephile. That's why he keeps dodging our questions and getting all faux hurt.

I really resent that you equate trans-people to a mental illness. This is bullying, full stop.

FerretsAreFeminists

I'm a woman torn apart. What is it you want from me? What?

Trans

Do you think that 'female' and 'feminine' are synonyms?

Also, how did you find Mumsnet?

Also, emotional blackmail won't work here. Try using logic instead.

Also, how did you find Mumsnet?

I think it to be the best, genuine source available for women.

What saddens me is that such obvious bullying of trans is allowed without any redress whatsoever.

TransAndProud

You said you were happy to engage. But I've asked the same question six times. How can we tell if a transwoman in our bathroom has AGP?

It's gleeful, the way they attack us here. Predatory.

Datun

Name one occasion you'be been perved on by a trans-person in a bathroom.

Be honest.

This is fairly obviously a kid on the windup. Same type of arguments my teenage ds tries on with great glee. Pointless to engage.

TransAndProud

Answering my question with yet another question! My question is how can we tell the difference?

Please don't tell me that getting an erection simply from wearing women's clothes is not a kink

You're right nooka. I raised two of them, you think I'd be used to it by now.

Please don't tell me that getting an erection simply from wearing women's clothes is not a kink

When was this an issue for all trans-people?

Some useful examples of the sexism faced by female athletes

TransAndProud

No one has said it is an issue for all transwomen. But it is an issue for women. How do we tell the difference?

I never said that all transwomen have AGP.

But do you admit this is problematic when it is suggested that anyone who says that they are a woman can gain access to hitherto protected spaces? If not, why not?

I could go on. But lets just be honest. You will never accept me will you. You're blinded by cis prejudice. You're oppressors, not empowerors.

There's one silver lining here. I've learnt that mumsnet hates Trans and will never fight for our rights.

What rights would you like us to fight with you for, that do not take away from those that women have themselves fought long and hard for?

TransAndProud

"I could go on."

I think you find you would have had to have made a start, before you could reliably be considered to be 'going on'.

Do you guys believe transphobia to be a serious issue?

Yes. But you're directing your ire at the wrong people if you're talking about violence. It's not women who are violent to trans people. It's men. Why not tackle them?