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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Trans Ideology - a real life debate

1000 replies

Forester1 · 26/10/2023 19:11

So something that is far too rare - a proper debate

For me positions can be summarised as:

Mark Glenening - free speech paramount - and shouldnt have compelled speech
Helen Joyce - Single sex spaces are needed - males need to keep out - however they identify
Freda Wallace - Me, me, me, my sex life, me
Peter Tatchell - Akin to fight for gay rights, black rights. I don’t see any issues. Be kind.

DEBATE: Does transgender ideology threaten liberal values?

Debates surrounding gender identity have gained prominence in the last few years.Trans rights activists have argued that trans people have a right to be reco...

https://youtu.be/Va3i-_Fbfpo?feature=shared

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CorruptedCauldron · 27/10/2023 13:33

No, Rainbows, Malaga Airport is fine, just not the acronym!

IDontHateRainbows · 27/10/2023 13:41

CorruptedCauldron · 27/10/2023 13:33

No, Rainbows, Malaga Airport is fine, just not the acronym!

Edited

OK, I thought someone had been deleted for using the words Malaga Airport as a code word for the acronym that dare not mention its name.

JanesLittleGirl · 27/10/2023 13:46

IDontHateRainbows · 27/10/2023 13:41

OK, I thought someone had been deleted for using the words Malaga Airport as a code word for the acronym that dare not mention its name.

My post from 11:32 has survived so far.

MavisMcMinty · 27/10/2023 13:52

Can someone who’s on Twitter tell those of us who aren’t what was the response to Freda’s “dismantling Helen Joyce” tweet, please?

Because to me all the dismantling seemed to go the other way.

TrainedByCats · 27/10/2023 13:53

It’s a relief to have a debate where D Hayton isn’t being wheeled out to represent women.

AlphaTransWoman · 27/10/2023 13:55

I enjoyed watching the debate but was very disappointed at Freda's contribution. While it was always going to be difficult to debate with someone of Helen Joyce's ability, it would have been helpful if Freda had been more respectful. It didn't make the trans community look great.

SallyannT · 27/10/2023 13:55

Yes - this is the paper

Boiledbeetle · 27/10/2023 13:56

ArthurbellaScott · 27/10/2023 13:23

According to Helen Joyce, it was Tatchell that invited Freda.

Bet he's regretting that date!

CorruptedCauldron · 27/10/2023 14:05

Freda was all potty mouth and no trousers, no coherent argument and zero dignity. Talking about effing in such crude terms, while getting increasingly drunk, Freda actually reminded me of the Macc Lads. The sunlight streamed in!

There are far more eloquent transwomen out there who could have helped to strengthen Peter’s feeble arguments. But no, Pete dropped the ball, choosing an absolute car crash as his wingman!

MavisMcMinty · 27/10/2023 14:08

Maybe Tatchell is a GC double agent? We all judged Professor Snape and he turned out to be a hero.

ArthurbellaScott · 27/10/2023 14:08

Freda:

'... my aspiration is to be a problem to a sane world, because there is no fucking sane world. If you want to be - if you want to aspire to a sane world that dis - you know that is a really bad, that's a dark road to go down.'

1:01

DEBATE: Does transgender ideology threaten liberal values?

Debates surrounding gender identity have gained prominence in the last few years.Trans rights activists have argued that trans people have a right to be reco...

https://youtu.be/Va3i-_Fbfpo?si=DU5VOoqAYlvzy1c-&t=3658

Boiledbeetle · 27/10/2023 14:08

MavisMcMinty · 27/10/2023 13:52

Can someone who’s on Twitter tell those of us who aren’t what was the response to Freda’s “dismantling Helen Joyce” tweet, please?

Because to me all the dismantling seemed to go the other way.

Some responses and some of Freda responses to people.

Trans Ideology - a real life debate
Trans Ideology - a real life debate
Trans Ideology - a real life debate
ArthurbellaScott · 27/10/2023 14:10

Quite honestly, Freda needs a friend to step in and tell Freda to step away from social media for a bit.

MavisMcMinty · 27/10/2023 14:11

Thanks boiled!

DialSquare · 27/10/2023 14:15

YetAnotherSpartacus · 27/10/2023 12:38

I thought ball sack and then I thought, no, surely not.

It looks like that but I actually think it's thigh fat spilling over the top of stockings. Still 🤮 though.

BonfireLady · 27/10/2023 14:16

AlphaTransWoman · 27/10/2023 13:55

I enjoyed watching the debate but was very disappointed at Freda's contribution. While it was always going to be difficult to debate with someone of Helen Joyce's ability, it would have been helpful if Freda had been more respectful. It didn't make the trans community look great.

Agreed. That's exactly why I think it's important for any discussion, about where rights and laws need to be considered, to represent the viewpoint of someone with gender dysphoria. I've not heard Freda agree or deny that Freda has gender dysphoria but I would suggest that if Freda does, it's really not obvious.

Debbie Hayton is mentioned above. As eloquent and clear as Debbie Hayton has been helping to articulate some clear messaging about the impacts of pushing a compelled belief in gender identity, there are many women who find it difficult to accept Debbie using women's toilets. Me included. Also listening to an interview that Debbie and her wife gave together, it's really not clear that Debbie would value the needs of women in such a debate. Possibly, but not clear.

Instead, I would far rather see a transwoman who has already said on another thread that transwomen can/could/should organise to put forward a suggestion for third spaces. Especially so when this came from an agreement that any transwomen who just want to push Malaga Airport need just have to accept that this isn't a good enough reason to reject third spaces.

Nellodee · 27/10/2023 14:16

ArthurbellaScott · 27/10/2023 14:08

Freda:

'... my aspiration is to be a problem to a sane world, because there is no fucking sane world. If you want to be - if you want to aspire to a sane world that dis - you know that is a really bad, that's a dark road to go down.'

1:01

Is it just me who read this in the voice of Rick from Rick and Morty?

CorruptedCauldron · 27/10/2023 14:17

MavisMcMinty · 27/10/2023 14:08

Maybe Tatchell is a GC double agent? We all judged Professor Snape and he turned out to be a hero.

He’s certainly scored a spectacular own goal, if this was unintentional.

BonfireLady · 27/10/2023 14:34

Boiledbeetle · 27/10/2023 14:08

Some responses and some of Freda responses to people.

Do you have the link to the tweet by any chance please @Boiledbeetle ?
I'd like to have a nosy and see what's being said.

That main comment from Freda is a very interesting positioning of why Freda objects to the criticism Freda has had. The way that it's written reminds me of some of the things I saw when I took a look at some literature that Reduxx published from the middle of the south coast of Spain.

SaffronSpice · 27/10/2023 14:37

Agreed. That's exactly why I think it's important for any discussion, about where rights and laws need to be considered, to represent the viewpoint of someone with gender dysphoria. I've not heard Freda agree or deny that Freda has gender dysphoria but I would suggest that if Freda does, it's really not obvious.

Freda exists, lots of ‘Fredas’ exist. Worse ‘Fredas’ exist. When debating laws and rights it is important that ‘Freda’ is represented so we can be clear who it is women’s rights are being dismantled in favour of rather than pretend it is for children or nice sounding men.

WickedSerious · 27/10/2023 14:38

ArthurbellaScott · 27/10/2023 14:10

Quite honestly, Freda needs a friend to step in and tell Freda to step away from social media for a bit.

They could suggest he steps away from the fishnet tights while they're at it.

TheClitterati · 27/10/2023 14:39

Having Freda there was like debating with a pot plant - albeit a very mouthy sweary pot plant.
👨🏽👱‍♀️👨🏽🪴👨🏻‍🦲

Almosthadenoughacademic · 27/10/2023 14:39

No, no, no, no, no more drinking 😂😂😂

Boiledbeetle · 27/10/2023 14:45

BonfireLady · 27/10/2023 14:34

Do you have the link to the tweet by any chance please @Boiledbeetle ?
I'd like to have a nosy and see what's being said.

That main comment from Freda is a very interesting positioning of why Freda objects to the criticism Freda has had. The way that it's written reminds me of some of the things I saw when I took a look at some literature that Reduxx published from the middle of the south coast of Spain.

https://twitter.com/Freda_Wa11ace/status/1717519634134389166?s=19

That's the dismantling Helen Joyce one.

https://twitter.com/Freda_Wa11ace/status/1717519634134389166?s=19

TastesLikeStrawberriesOnASummerEvening · 27/10/2023 14:47

ArthurbellaScott · 27/10/2023 14:10

Quite honestly, Freda needs a friend to step in and tell Freda to step away from social media for a bit.

And alcohol.

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