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Fine, here’s some context. You randomly broke in on a scientist’s discussion of intersex and other biological non-conforming gender types. You supported several others who denied anyone could be other than cis-gender. Then you mocked people with other than five fingers. 1/
2 Here’s what you said: 2/ 
3 Having a non-binary-denial *opinion* that erases the identity of a couple of hundred million people is, to use your word, being a dick. Maybe you’re gonna tell me it’s satire. Doesn’t come off that way. Pardon me for seeing what it looked like. 4/
4 However, since you know so much about using humor to break taboos, maybe you also know about differing audiences. And how what might, just might, work in a bar or living room doesn’t work on Twitter, or with any mass audience. Even if intended as satire. Which (see above). 4/
5 You’re right, I don’t know what you look like or what disability you may have. I only know what I see, and what others see. If it looks like a d*ck, swings like a d*ck and woots like a d*ck, chances are .... With no clue that you intend it as crip humour, it reads offensive. 5/
5 I don’t advertise my disability either. I do mention it when what I’m trying to say might be misunderstood. I make that choice and you have the right to make yours. I also try to think about the effect the language I choose might have on others. 5/
6 I sometimes experience exclusion. I try to express solidarity with people whose perceived otherness may also see them marginalized. It’s a tiny contribution.
You asked for an accounting. This is it, from your friendly rando POS. 6/6
p.s. learn to code? wtf that?
You asked for an accounting. This is it, from your friendly rando POS. 6/6
p.s. learn to code? wtf that?
@threadreaderapp unroll pls
