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Here we go again! Brighton Police want to interview KJK about a hate crime.

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ScreamingMeMe · 21/11/2022 19:02

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Helleofabore · 22/11/2022 16:26

TinselAngel · 22/11/2022 16:15

WRT the HOO debacle being the lasting legacy from the Brighton event and it therefore doing more harm than good, allow me to let you into a secret which represents a good comparison.

A while back, I discovered that the Trans Widows Voices website had been linked on Breitbart, obviously without my permission (in an article by Natasha Chart IIRC). Clearly as a former Labour Party member and Trade Unionist, I was not particularly happy as Breitbart does not align with my values.

I thought for a couple of minutes about whether I should be annoyed, and then I thought, no, right wing women become trans widows too, and if they see the website via Breitbart then that’s great, and the Guardian has yet to come knocking.

And then do you know what I did about my fears of guilt by association? I told NOBODY ABOUT IT AT ALL, so nobody knew until now. I didn’t start multiple passive aggressive threads all over social media to disassociate myself, I just ignored the thing I didn’t want to amplify.

I’m an ordinary working mother and I can come up with that strategy all by myself. I’m really not sure why Sappho and the high minded feminists can’t do the same.

Gees Tinsel.... How do you live with the fact that more women who need the site can find it.... 🙃 (I believe this emoji is used for sarcasm...)

MrsOvertonsWindow · 22/11/2022 16:33

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 16:18

I actually haven't criticised KJK on this thread, in fact I praised the way she handled the call with the police.

It's almost as if posters want more conflict and drama between KJK and feminists which is a shame.

You did say this about KJK earlier on this thread Sappho:

"I thought KJK's rule was ignore political allegiances and fight the good fight?
Clearly actually backing tangible causes in Brighton & Hove that directly support women and girls is a step too far if it means KJK aligning with feminists".
Did you mean it as a compliment?

FOJN · 22/11/2022 16:34

And then do you know what I did about my fears of guilt by association? I told NOBODY ABOUT IT AT ALL, so nobody knew until now. I didn’t start multiple passive aggressive threads all over social media to disassociate myself, I just ignored the thing I didn’t want to amplify.

Steady there with that common sense. This point was made several times on the HOO/Baby Screamer thread. It's why I'm confident we will win in the end. Some of us have sufficient control of our emotions that we can resist the temptation to indulge in public displays of outrage and pursuit of personal vendettas in order to play the long game.

SantaCarlaCalifornia · 22/11/2022 16:45

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 16:18

I actually haven't criticised KJK on this thread, in fact I praised the way she handled the call with the police.

It's almost as if posters want more conflict and drama between KJK and feminists which is a shame.

What's with the t-shirt seller digs then? Do you admire her for her sales tactics or something?

You may not realise how you come across but it's absolutely obvious you don't like her and will pick on anything she does. You're also using guilt-by-association tactics just like the TRAs. Why not just ignore her and let her get on with it however she wants and you do the same?

"Brighton feminists" have brought criticism to themselves from what I can see.

endofthelinefinally · 22/11/2022 16:51

49K views on you tube. That police officer is going to be mortified. I bet it was male colleagues who dropped that on her desk. I feel a bit sorry for her now.

Debbehthchosenmum · 22/11/2022 17:02

Logic would dictate that, yes!

Also, their side is the one denying the existence of sex, and thereby the existence of sexual orientation.

Wonder if this has peaked any police officers?

MoirasSaggyBundles · 22/11/2022 17:04

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 16:18

I actually haven't criticised KJK on this thread, in fact I praised the way she handled the call with the police.

It's almost as if posters want more conflict and drama between KJK and feminists which is a shame.

You have chosen to come onto this thread, complain that you and your fellow Brighton feminists are still apparently suffering "fall out" from KJK's Brighton event, repeat the untruths about Helen Saxby's streaming on HoO being KJK's fault, criticised her for not campaigning for girls and women in Brighton (such that her activities on behalf of all females have apparently no benefit for females in your locality) and made snide remarks about t-shirt sales. You are the one stoking conflict and drama. It wouldn't have occurred to me that a GC feminist may have reported KJK until you started posting, and now I think it's possible.

ScreamingMeMe · 22/11/2022 17:12

This is a win for KJK. This is not a win for Brighton women.

You mean you and your chums. I doubt Helen Saxby was the only Brighton woman to speak there - I haven't heard anyone else complain.

You don't speak for all Brighton women any more than KJK. That's not even taking into account that you were on the TRA side until vey recently. Until things started to personally affect you.

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Datun · 22/11/2022 17:13

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 16:18

I actually haven't criticised KJK on this thread, in fact I praised the way she handled the call with the police.

It's almost as if posters want more conflict and drama between KJK and feminists which is a shame.

Well, let's leave this thread aside, because honestly I can't be arsed, but what do you/did you hope to achieve in criticising her? As I said, what is the actual goal?

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:15

Just read the thread. Genderism affects ALL women doesn’t it?So regardless of UK left or right leaning politics, women from all political leanings will have a view. It is why the cross party discussions led by Baroness Nicholson were good in starting to get awareness out in a way that establishment figures will find harder to ignore than social media.

This movement can’t be owned by the left alone.It is a turnoff to constantly hear that only labour voters have a moral backbone or an ethical approach. I say this as a left leaning politically.

I’m grateful to Sapphos for continuing to speak though because how can differences be worked through if not aired?
Also, Posie’s shop has some fab stuff in it right now. I hadn’t looked for a while. Got a few nice Xmas pressies. Glad to raise awareness, be the billboard - whatever. Glad also that money helps to fund her activism. No problem with that at all.

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:17

I realise I might not have been clear, but speaking of those feminists who insist that only left wing women can fight this cause, because only Labour support women in any way. I don't agree with that.

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 17:19

Well, let's leave this thread aside, because honestly I can't be arsed, but what do you/did you hope to achieve in criticising her? As I said, what is the actual goal?

I have no criticism of KJK, I hope she doesn't get arrested, she handled the call with the police with good grace and I wish her well.

MsPinkMarshmallow · 22/11/2022 17:23

WTFKINGFUCK. What a fucking waste of time and energy.

TinselAngel · 22/11/2022 17:24

I have no criticism of KJK
😂😂😂

Datun · 22/11/2022 17:24

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 17:19

Well, let's leave this thread aside, because honestly I can't be arsed, but what do you/did you hope to achieve in criticising her? As I said, what is the actual goal?

I have no criticism of KJK, I hope she doesn't get arrested, she handled the call with the police with good grace and I wish her well.

Good to hear it.

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:24

I have never understood why women criticise KJK after she has shown so much leadership and courage, at many times very obviously affected, although she pretends to be nails. But the fact that some feminists do criticise her is better aired and understood. Think your post is gracious here @SapphosRock To me it sounds like you are working through issues as you go.

Datun · 22/11/2022 17:26

To me it sounds like you are working through issues as you go.

Sounds to me like damage limitation. But if it means all biased posts criticising KJK are a thing of the past, then that's fine with me.

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:27

MsPinkMarshmallow · 22/11/2022 17:23

WTFKINGFUCK. What a fucking waste of time and energy.

No it isn't. We all know KJK has critics. It is good to try to work out why. Mumsnet is accused of being an echo chamber. It isn't.....

MoirasSaggyBundles · 22/11/2022 17:27

That's not even taking into account that you were on the TRA side until vey recently. Until things started to personally affect you.

An irony that should not be forgotten. Because I remember the TRA flavoured threads she used to post, and I remember the point where it started affecting her and the conflict she found herself in with her wife, and I remember the amazing response of regulars on here when she became GC. That she cannot afford the same graciousness to women (and men) on the right ( or whom she perceives to be right wing) doesn't smack of an enlightenment that people can come to gender criticism from many different angles because the concerns are universal.

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:28

Datun · 22/11/2022 17:26

To me it sounds like you are working through issues as you go.

Sounds to me like damage limitation. But if it means all biased posts criticising KJK are a thing of the past, then that's fine with me.

Well we know they won't be. But the ball will get batted back until the game is over!

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:34

@MoirasSaggyBundles understanding different view points makes a person vulnerable, and it take time and effort. I think if someone says she has changed her mind following a conversation, then give her a break.

TheBiologyStupid · 22/11/2022 17:35

DogsAkimbo · 21/11/2022 23:01

It’s a shame using TERF as a slur isn’t receiving the same attention from the police. It’s bandied about with abandon by people who think they’re virtue signaling, while making people genuinely concerned for women and children, feel like shit. Some people’s feelings matter more than others… However I’d rather police actually focus on attacks and rapes so scratch that.

Yes, not least after TERF was described as a slur akin to using P* for people of Pakistani in one of the recent court judgements - Allison Bailey's, perhaps?

MoirasSaggyBundles · 22/11/2022 17:38

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:34

@MoirasSaggyBundles understanding different view points makes a person vulnerable, and it take time and effort. I think if someone says she has changed her mind following a conversation, then give her a break.

And I think have some self awareness.

JoodyBlue · 22/11/2022 17:42

Fair enough - I sounded a bit school-marmy. Sorry! Genuine apology. But I also felt a bit of ganging up on a single person which didn't feel great to me.

SapphosRock · 22/11/2022 17:43

MsPinkMarshmallow · 22/11/2022 17:23

WTFKINGFUCK. What a fucking waste of time and energy.

Assume this is in reference to the police investigation? And yes agreed.

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