I've put a fair amount of effort into engaging with TERFs directly. I think it's safe to say I've shown some impressive restraint and compassion, giving their views as much consideration as possible while not being an easy target, and you know what?
it's not fucking worth it
it's not fucking worth it
I had one success story. I spent weeks convincing her that trans people aren't a threat, talking her through her cognitive dissonance brought on by cultish TERF control tactics, and we finally had a breakthrough
she realized how awful it was, resolved to make a new twitter account, said it was a huge weight off her shoulders. she just had to deal with some personal stuff first. so I gave her space
and now she's back at it like nothing changed
and now she's back at it like nothing changed
I seriously thought I'd made a friend. I feel so betrayed
so yeah don't fucking bother. don't give them any of your energy
just calmly point out how fucked up the things they're saying are, for the benefit of anyone else listening, and then block them and move on
when someone's that full of hate, it's not your problem
just calmly point out how fucked up the things they're saying are, for the benefit of anyone else listening, and then block them and move on
when someone's that full of hate, it's not your problem
