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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions
upthehill24 · 02/04/2024 21:39

Cult-captured BBC have still avoided mentioning WARPATH, but could not ignore the JKR event. Before I switched off the radio, I heard the Cult spokesman explaining that the evil one had tweeted horrible things which would incite everyone to be hateful to the 'specials'. JKR had even named some among them, and had said incredibly horrid nastiness about them.

The impression created was that JKR had somehow become an internet troll, writing abuse and fabricating stories, then attaching her falsehoods to real people she had chosen to target. The man was becoming quite convincing, in his outrage and alarm about JKR's monstrous behaviour.

The interviewer did not challenge by pointing out the things JKR tweeted were factual. Instead, this story was broadcast to the nation/world, in the name of the once trusted BBC.

Had the interviewer and the man both somehow contrived NOT to read those fairly short tweets, which simply listed details about the men's crimes, as proved in court? The general public, (not taking much notice,) could have been convinced JKR had really done something wrong.

Meanwhile, the Guardian readers and Party leaders, making determined efforts not to see, hear or think, would not find their fingers-in- ears "la la la" had been dented by hearing any inconvenient truth.
(It's ironic that r pist 'Isla Bryson's' pink tights were the breakthrough, because normal people could not ignore that picture, and even politicians must be needing to work hard at their "la la"-ing)

ATerrorofLeftovers · 02/04/2024 21:52

She’s an absolute legend 🙏🏻

She’s played an absolute blinder, throwing down the gauntlet that she will repeat whatever an accused woman has said and in one simple move, scuppering the whole plan.

Stick that in your pipe, Useless.

KohlaParasaurus · 02/04/2024 21:59

I hope JKR never gets lured into an official political role. She's much more effective as an independent agent.

I am in awe.

PaterPower · 02/04/2024 22:08

From the linked article:
Since the law came into effect on Monday Police Scotland has received more than 3,000 complaints.

Clearly been a busy 24 hours for a few people (not to mention the Polis who have to wade through them all - I’m almost sympathetic).

I’d love to find out what proportion are from TRA versus GC ‘counter-punches.’

JanesLittleGirl · 02/04/2024 22:36

I could post this on any one of about six threads but what a wonderful day for sex based realism. Thank you JK Rowling and thank you all the women who refused to wheesht.

MsFogi · 02/04/2024 22:40

If there is one woman that would make a prison sentence bearable, it is JKR - I would be happy to share a cell with her!

GeorgeOrwellsTurningGrave · 03/04/2024 00:22

I'm only just catching up on all today's news. I am so deeply moved by JKR's brave, thoroughly decent and generous response to this attack on women, safeguarding and free speech and I'm in awe. There are so few people in the public eye to truly admire. And then there's Jo. Thank you for standing up for all of us. X

fromorbit · 03/04/2024 01:17

There were 3800 hate reports on the first day of the act.

Last year 790 crimes of all kinds were reported in Scotland per day.

The new law has resulted in about 480% more crime reports PER DAY so far. Police Scotland have to check each one. This is such a waste of time.

FoulWrinkledWitch · 03/04/2024 01:55

I'm in awe of her brilliance and eternally thankful that she is on our side in this relentless undermining of biological reality, women's rights and children's safeguarding. I am often moved to tears when she speaks out.
Thank you Jo, from those of us who don't have your voice. 💚🤍💜

WomanXXWorldsOriginsofMothersofAllNations · 03/04/2024 07:31

fromorbit · 03/04/2024 01:17

There were 3800 hate reports on the first day of the act.

Last year 790 crimes of all kinds were reported in Scotland per day.

The new law has resulted in about 480% more crime reports PER DAY so far. Police Scotland have to check each one. This is such a waste of time.

Wow! 😮

Where are you seeing these stats Orbit?
Also do we know how many were direct and how many were reported via the sex shop for example?

I would love to know how many the police ‘loose’ down the back of the filing cabinet 😉

Beefcurtains79 · 03/04/2024 07:41

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fromorbit · 03/04/2024 07:42

Senior Labour figure now backing JKR:

Pat McFadden, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster told GB News: “I don't think she should be arrested. That's pretty clear. We are not planning to create new crimes in this area.
“We want proper enforcement of the anti-hate crime laws that are there and make sure that the right penalties are in place to protect people.
“We're not planning to legislate for new crimes in this area and I don't think JK Rowling should be arrested.”
In a discussion with Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello, he continued: “It's a law passed by the Scottish Parliament. I thought it was slightly strange that they didn't include women in the law.
“They've included a number of other categories…that seems like something that should be addressed.”

JK Rowling 'should not be arrested' under new hate crime laws, says Labour | News UK Video News | Sky News

JK Rowling 'should not be arrested' under new hate crime laws, says Labour

Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who has become a fierce critic of the Scottish government's stance on transgender rights, dared police to arrest her as the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act came into effect.

https://news.sky.com/video/jk-rowling-should-not-be-arrested-under-new-hate-crime-laws-says-labour-13106412

BeethovenNinth · 03/04/2024 07:47

I’m in Scotland and I dread to think where we would be without JKR. But why should it come to this? Why should we be subject to such a government that most of us don’t want?

and what about the comments made about poor white Scottish men by police Scotland?

NonPlayerCharacter · 03/04/2024 07:49

When IW weighed in and said they were all sexual predators except IW....and JKR's quip. Oh my God, I haven't laughed that much since the Weasley twins kicked Umbridge's bum.

Kendodd · 03/04/2024 08:02

lechiffre55 · 02/04/2024 17:34

I love that JKR said this ;
"If they go after any woman for simply calling a man a man, I'll repeat that woman's words and they can charge us both at once."
No sweeping her under the carpet :)

Me too!
Although I'm in England so not sure how much use that would be. I'm old, I don't have much to lose by going to prison.

Signalbox · 03/04/2024 08:05

I wonder if the police will record a NCHI against JKR?

ArabellaScott · 03/04/2024 08:05

fromorbit · 03/04/2024 07:42

Senior Labour figure now backing JKR:

Pat McFadden, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster told GB News: “I don't think she should be arrested. That's pretty clear. We are not planning to create new crimes in this area.
“We want proper enforcement of the anti-hate crime laws that are there and make sure that the right penalties are in place to protect people.
“We're not planning to legislate for new crimes in this area and I don't think JK Rowling should be arrested.”
In a discussion with Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello, he continued: “It's a law passed by the Scottish Parliament. I thought it was slightly strange that they didn't include women in the law.
“They've included a number of other categories…that seems like something that should be addressed.”

JK Rowling 'should not be arrested' under new hate crime laws, says Labour | News UK Video News | Sky News

That is good to hear. There were rumblings of Labour bringing in similar, so that's a relief.

Kendodd · 03/04/2024 08:07

fromorbit · 03/04/2024 01:17

There were 3800 hate reports on the first day of the act.

Last year 790 crimes of all kinds were reported in Scotland per day.

The new law has resulted in about 480% more crime reports PER DAY so far. Police Scotland have to check each one. This is such a waste of time.

I wonder how many of them were reporting JKR?

Signalbox · 03/04/2024 08:08

Kendodd · 03/04/2024 08:02

Me too!
Although I'm in England so not sure how much use that would be. I'm old, I don't have much to lose by going to prison.

You’d probably feel differently if you ever end up in prison.

ErrolTheDragon · 03/04/2024 08:11

PToosher · 02/04/2024 21:15

It's not neutered, the 'trans issue' is a straw man.
The aim of this is to introduce 'blasphemy law' under cover.

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That may well be a large part of the motivation for it.
But I think JKR has also blown a hole in that - speaking the truth isn't 'hate', mocking a bit isn't 'hate' - so I'm doubly grateful to her.

BezMills · 03/04/2024 08:26

From Labour "I thought it was slightly strange that they didn't include women in the law."

Aye, not to us, from the Misogyny National Party

FrancescaContini · 03/04/2024 08:44

AReasonablePerson · 02/04/2024 17:39

A Reasonable Person says you can call a man a man. It is good news and sunlight on the issues is bright and revealing.

Agree. It’s fantastic news. JK Rowling has thrown a protective cloak around all women who want to voice reasonable opinions and state biological facts ⭐️⭐️⭐️

littlbrowndog · 03/04/2024 08:45

Scottish minister siobhan brown was asked this morning if JKR would have a NCHI. against her. She giggled and said that was up to the police.
on Monday she said that it was possible that JKR could be arrested for a hate crime

the woman total fool. Giggling away on national radio and showing up SG idiocy

Caaarrrl · 03/04/2024 09:14

ITV evening news had me shouting at the TV last night. The stupid woman reporting said that JKR has been a prominent critic of transgender rights. She has not. She does not argue for transgender people to have fewer rights, as this label implies. She argues for the protection of women's rights. It's totally different. The framing of her as someone who opposes trans rights on national news is inappropriate and unfactual. DH is not aware of the things that JKR has said throughout this longrunning debacle, and he said it sounded as if she were against trans people. I set him straight and explained.

upthehill24 · 03/04/2024 15:17

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