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[–][deleted] 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Thanks! I think you perfectly summed up the issues and observations, too.
GC can come across as 'punching down', I think. But I can totally understand why GC women would be as upset and passionate as they are, so I don't fault anyone for engaging with TRAs, trans people or QT in the way they do.

[–]worried19 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

My biggest worry about GC is that it creates a climate of fear around trans women, at least a little bit. There are so many stories of bad actors that sometimes you might start to think "maybe trans women are all like that." In particular with regards to the late transitioning female-attracted ones. But then of course I don't believe that's the case. I've had enough interactions with trans women online like you and peaking and Barbie to refute that.

I think it's just important to continue to evaluate people as individuals, not as representatives of their group. Whether it's trans status or anything else. Innocent people shouldn't be held accountable for the crimes of others.