• silly goose meekah@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I do think that comparing a non native speaker using the wrong article with trans people having to fear for their lives sometimes is downplaying it. I don’t think that was the intent with the original comment, which is why I also don’t appreciate the other person’s snappy response. But I do believe those kinds of jokes can subconsciously make people believe things aren’t as bad as they actually are.

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        11 months ago

        First of all, pretty much anything is political.

        Second, I’m not the one to pull transphobia into the context. The joke did that on its own.

        Third, I’m looking to have a civil discussion, you’re the one exaggerating things and starting drama by throwing profanities around and accusing me of virtue signalling.

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          11 months ago

          Oh grow the fuck up would you and quit the offended on behalf of others shtick.

          OPs post was not transphobic in the slightest. You’re just a shit head trying to manufacture drama.

          You are not looking for civil discussion so don’t try and sell me that pile of horseshit either. You are trying to create drama and are acting like a cliche virtual signalling douchebag.

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            11 months ago

            The issue with not getting offended on the behalf of minorities is that nobody will listen otherwise. Which is kind of detrimental to minorities getting to live a decent and free life, as every human deserves. So, I try to do my best to be informed of marginalized groups and protect their interests. I am open to discussion and different opinions if you can show me that at least some of the affected people agree.

            If you think that’s ‘causing drama’ a civil discussion won’t be possible. But don’t put the blame on me - that is entirely on you and your unwillingness to check your privilege.

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              11 months ago

              You are literally speaking for another demographic without being part of it. This is minority-splaining.

              Could you project your privilege any harder?