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I think the comment you were replying to was going to doom itself, you probably didn't need to insult the whole community.

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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

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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