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This whole movement is just about control and power over other people - from people who have no control in their life and desperately want it. If they tell you

This whole movement is just about control and power over other people - from people who have no control in their life and desperately want it. If they tell you that you cant say a word, and you abide, it gives them power over you and that stokes their ego. Its the same with pronouns. Its just an avenue to bully people and tell them what to do. At first it was somewhat reasonable, and now its just hijacked by selfish people who are making the whole thing crazier every day.

SQueeeeeL 4y ago
Damn, the really bizarre uncomfortable hacker news browsers are really out in force on this one. Hopefully they never try to gather all in one place, the smell would be unbearable.
- jvanderbot 4y ago
  I think the comment you were replying to was going to doom itself, you probably didn't need to insult the whole community.
  - SQueeeeeL 4y ago
    There's a lot of weird transphobia going on in this thread fam. It's pretty clear a lot of people who post here are deeply uncomfortable people on this site. If our "community" is so good, expecting more respect and care for the groups who were unironically targeted by Hitler is a pretty solid start
    - trident5000 4y ago
      Someone pointing out a perspective on the topic and then calling that person the classic "hitler" is why you're getting a lot of broad backlash these days. Instead of insulting someone for an opinion, maybe try making a counter point thats on topic and relevant to the comment? I know its tiring to have a conversation on the issue and its easier to attack people but thats how discussion goes.
      - SQueeeeeL 4y ago
        I think the list of people classically discriminated against by fascists is a really A+ place to have extreme vigilance. If someone is trying to deny religious minority, trans, or gay peoples' rights, a not so subtle reminder of the company they keep is in order. Anyone who doesn't have a nuanced response for why this line of reasoning doesn't apply to them is probably someone who shouldn't be allowed to engage in a broader democratic society.
        trident5000 4y ago
        "trying to deny rights" You dont have a right to force people to call you by pronouns that are getting more absurd by the day or not say certain words. Maybe drop the victim card and stop being a controlling fascist yourself? "someone who shouldnt be allowed to engage" another absolutely classic and oppressive line thats not at all unexpected from someone with your views. Sadly this has become typical and a stereotype is being reinforced.
        SQueeeeeL 4y ago
        No one has the right to force anyone to do anything. If you steal you go to jail, if you're being weird about marginalized groups exploring their identity and asking you to respect it, I'm gonna call you smelly. Simple as.

SQueeeeeL 4y ago

Damn, the really bizarre uncomfortable hacker news browsers are really out in force on this one. Hopefully they never try to gather all in one place, the smell would be unbearable.

jvanderbot 4y ago
I think the comment you were replying to was going to doom itself, you probably didn't need to insult the whole community.
- SQueeeeeL 4y ago
  There's a lot of weird transphobia going on in this thread fam. It's pretty clear a lot of people who post here are deeply uncomfortable people on this site. If our "community" is so good, expecting more respect and care for the groups who were unironically targeted by Hitler is a pretty solid start
  - trident5000 4y ago
    Someone pointing out a perspective on the topic and then calling that person the classic "hitler" is why you're getting a lot of broad backlash these days. Instead of insulting someone for an opinion, maybe try making a counter point thats on topic and relevant to the comment? I know its tiring to have a conversation on the issue and its easier to attack people but thats how discussion goes.
    - SQueeeeeL 4y ago
      I think the list of people classically discriminated against by fascists is a really A+ place to have extreme vigilance. If someone is trying to deny religious minority, trans, or gay peoples' rights, a not so subtle reminder of the company they keep is in order. Anyone who doesn't have a nuanced response for why this line of reasoning doesn't apply to them is probably someone who shouldn't be allowed to engage in a broader democratic society.
      - trident5000 4y ago
        "trying to deny rights" You dont have a right to force people to call you by pronouns that are getting more absurd by the day or not say certain words. Maybe drop the victim card and stop being a controlling fascist yourself? "someone who shouldnt be allowed to engage" another absolutely classic and oppressive line thats not at all unexpected from someone with your views. Sadly this has become typical and a stereotype is being reinforced.
        SQueeeeeL 4y ago
        No one has the right to force anyone to do anything. If you steal you go to jail, if you're being weird about marginalized groups exploring their identity and asking you to respect it, I'm gonna call you smelly. Simple as.