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The recent “Trans Fights” controversy in @MechWarriorF2P has led to a number of calls for “gatekeeping” in the #BattleTech community – that is, to keep so-called “social justice warriors” and “politics” out of the game.

That is bullshit.

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1/22
I’ve shared it a number of times, but @Scottboehemer’s excellent essay really is a must-read on the issue. It predates the current controversy but it’s incredibly applicable to the current toxic and reactionary pushback.



2/22
Some background for those who don’t know it: In late Sept, the mods in #MWO invoked the Code of Conduct against a comp team and a number of players who had the word “trans” in their names.

This was ostensibly to protect trans players because... reasons?

It was a mistake.

3/22
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