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Yesterday, I was blocked by @OwenJones84. The crime? Challenging, respectfully, his use of inflammatory language on the topic of sex and gender. Previously, I had reached out to Owen, extending an invite to debate the issues, which went ignored. (1/5)
Yesterday, I was blocked by @OwenJones84. The crime? Challenging, respectfully, his use of inflammatory language on the topic of sex and gender. Previously, I had reached out to Owen, extending an invite to debate the issues, which went ignored. (1/5)
I realise I am not the only person to be blocked by Owen. It turns out he has a bit of a reputation for being trigger-happy in this regard. However, I was surprised with the strong feeling I was left with. Not one of anger or frustration or resentment but one of sadness. (2/5)
Sadness we live in a society where people can simply stonewall someone they disagree with. Sadness we seem incapable of listening to others. Sadness we deem others as ‘bad’ when we know nothing about them. Sadness we celebrate diversity in all except diversity of thought. (3/5)
Owen has over 1m followers. I reflected on why he felt so affronted by me, a mere nobody, that he couldn’t bear to read my writings anymore. The truth is because he is scared. Far better he close his eyes than keep them open and learn something that undermines his dogma. (4/5)
If we can’t engage with those who differ from us, we all will suffer.
Owen - I know you cannot read this. However, I extend an invite into the ether. Rather than blocking me and others - sit and have a discussion with us. Who knows, you may even learn something new. (5/5)
Owen - I know you cannot read this. However, I extend an invite into the ether. Rather than blocking me and others - sit and have a discussion with us. Who knows, you may even learn something new. (5/5)
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