Thread by @fairplaywomen

'Leading' LGBT sports organisations attempt to confuse the public with derails and conflation with other issues. The discussion about transgender eligibility in female competitive sport needs tackling not obscuring.
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2) Debunk#1: The IOC rules needing only Testosterone reductn & not surgery was published at end 2015 just a few months before the 2016 summer Olympics. Tokyo 2020 will be the FIRST time these rules are seriously put to the test. The fact we had no trans olympian is a red herring

3) Debunk#2: Intersex/DSD is a rare developmental disorder and does not mean there aren't two sexes. Some people are born with a toe missing but it is still accurate to say that humans have 10 toes. The eligibility of DSD athletes is an important BUT DIFFERENT debate.

4) Debunk=3 (thank you @BBCMoreOrLess @TimHarford). 1.7% is a wild overestimate of DSD conditions. Some experts say its closer to 0.017%. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

5) Debunk#4. Where do we even start.... Male bodies are different to female & every1 knows that the male body has physical superiority. The idea that male advantage is mostly down to lack of investment is women's sport is frankly ludicrous. 'women try harder' is not the answer

6) Debunk#5 Anecotal evidence is not scientific evidence. bbc.co.uk/sport/46453958

7) Debunk #6 If male physical advantage wasn't real why are volleyball nets set 7" lower in the female game. Why are much lighter javelins, shot and hammer used in female competition, why do female jump hurdles that are 9" lower? medium.com/@Antonia_Lee/t…

8) Debunk #7 @sharrond62 & @fairplaywomen are clear that we support the right of all, inc trans people, to live safely, free from unfair discrimination or harassment. Accusations of transphobia unhelpfully stifle debate & delay us reaching a resolution that's fair for ALL.

9) Debunk #8 False claims that our factsheet contains 'numerous inaccuracies'. Name one please.

10) We would also be very pleased to meet with anyone from your organisation to discuss this topic in a calm, respectful and evidence-based manner. We need to all work together to find resolution that is fair for all. Please email me directly [e-mail]