I’m a dude, but I frequently browse BadWomansAnatomy. I was having a (calm, respectful) debate with a few users regarding how a lot of people that have “transitioned” still bear hallmarks of their former gender (I mentioned one of my long time friends who has gone from MTF and still looks the same. Kaitlin and Elliot are also good examples). The ban was because I dared to use the “dead names” of Elliot Page and Kaitlin Jenner! Oh the horror! 😱

I went to post in /r/rant how I just thought it was ridiculous and it was autoremoved because I mentioned the world “mod” in the title and I mentioned a specific community 🤣

  • pete_the_cat@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I can understand calling someone their dead name to their face, I never call my friend Sarah Andrew, because I respect her wishes. These are celebrities that are definitely not going to see this and people are getting pissed off about me referring to someone else. Respect is earned, not given freely. I don’t give a fuck if it’s Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt or Kaitlyn Jenner. It’s like me referring to John Wayne (the actor) as Marion Morrison (his real name) and people flipping shit. Get a fucking grip people.

    Hate speech is one thing, but apparently differing opinions aren’t welcomed though, regardless of how they’re stated.

    • Ð Greıt Þu̇mpkin@lemm.ee
      1·
      4 months ago

      Ok but it’s not like that. John Wayne is a stage name, you’re arguing against referring to trans people by their adopted legal name. It’s still being a dick, yes even if you swear that you totally have trans friends.