I saw a post get banned. Well I dont wanna be a taboo subject. The more we shut down conversations the more we are ostracized. We shouldnt be so dogmatic. A society where people are free to express unpopular opinions is the one we want to live in. Seriously folks.
Discussing what exactly? The “discussions” that I’ve seen are cishet people stating that they don’t understand us, said in ways that show a clear disrespect for what the they don’t understand. Even in this post there is a dickhead saying the “man in a dress” bullshit.
It’s important to look at things from a pragmatic point of view. If we were not having our rights and dignity taken away, just for existing, these sorts of “discussions” would feel more authentic. Instead it’s “I don’t get trans” posts that inform us what rights the poster thinks we should be allowed, as well as what we should be banned from doing. Engaging with such intolerance is not productive. Prune the inflammatory post, and move on (also known as moderation).
If people want to learn more about the trans experience, Google is their friend. Our stories and struggles are out there. Eloquently written articles and studies are readily available. Coming into a trans space, saying essentially “you are all men, help me understand trans”, is lazy and disrespectful.