X now treats the term cisgender as a slur
X now treats the term cisgender as a slur
X now considers the term “cisgender” a slur. On Tuesday, the platform reportedly began posting an official warning that the LGBTQ-inclusive terms could result in a ban from the platform.
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You believe that cis is a slur because that's how you use the word trans.
These people are so fragile. If you dare remind them that they're cisgender, that they're straight, that they're white, that they're able-bodied, they take it personally because to them, they're just normal.
All of the sudden, they have to think about their place in society and it absolutely terrifies them. They are like rich people when you tell them that they're rich. They will do this whole fucking song and dance to try and tell you about how they are not that rich and how the government taxes them and everything and how they're just like you and so on.
They are not white, they are not cis, they are not straight, they are not able-bodied, no, they are just normal. It's everyone else that is different. It's them who are black, who are gay, who are trans, who are disabled. They're different.
But my guy, you are not. You are as much a part of the society as I am. And you're getting just a small taste of what it's like to be a minority in said society. Someone reminded you of what you are for just a second. Now, imagine being constantly brought back to what you are and not who you are. What that would be like.
People like Elon Musk take offense to being called straight, white, cis or able-bodied because everything else is inferior to them.
On a side note: Someone should remind him of what the Nazis did to disabled people. Because the dude is clearly getting cozy with a lot of them, but I don't think being this level of clinically stupid is going to get him far in the Fourth Reich. Besides, those South African origins... erh, that may get him in trouble. And having a trans daughter? Woof, doesn't sound like "good genes" to me. Elon, you may want to pick better friends.
This might be top five comment on Lemmy that I’ve seen.
I appreciate what you put down here. I’m a white dude that is about as corn fed looking as they come. This comment made so much sense.
Thank you for taking the time to write this out.
Ok, I'm going to be completely honest with you. I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not.
Are you telling me that I made a shit comment? If so, please do say so because I'm gonna be honest: I am not sure about this comment and I've been thinking about deleting it ever since I posted it. I rewrote it like five or six times before until I finally got fed up with it and said "fuck it" and posted it. :|
EDIT:
So, according to all of you, I worry too much. Thanks a lot for the support, and I'm glad you liked my comment. ❤️
How did you interpret a genuine compliment as so negative? You need to get some more self-esteem, friend lol. You're valid and you have good insights!
Internet. Those with empathy have been wary for years...
Imposter syndrome's a bitch.
Who said that!? I don't know you!
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure they're being genuine. It's an insightful comment!
They are being genuine. It is a terrific analysis. You are exactly right; in their minds, they are "normal", and anyone implying any sort of equal status between them and the "abnormals" pisses them off.
Leave it, it is very well-written and it also made my day to read
Considering that they didn't use the universal /s tag, I would take it at face value. It's a good comment.
Your comment is spot on
Plume - I was being totally serious. I really think your comment hit home for me and I appreciate how you framed your points.
Also - please don’t let internet comments from strangers linger rent free in your head. Too much awesomeness out in the world to let randoms’ comments bring you down.
Thank you. It really means a lot to me. 🩵🩷🤍
they take it personally because to them, they’re just normal.
Maybe they (including myself) might take it personally because to them you ARE normal. Regardless of your gender, skin colour or sexual orientation.
So, if I'm treating everyone the same, why is it wrong to ask for other people to do it as well? For example, if I'm trying to talk about a certain topic and your opinion is discarded simply because "you're cis" then yeah, I have every right to be offended. Just because I'm white and a man it doesn't mean that I'm necessarily part of the problem.
And no, I wouldn't presume to know how if feels to be part of a minority that has to face constant violence and discrimination but that's precisely why I want to have the conversation, I want to better understand what other people are going through. Although, that doesn't mean that I will (or should) agree with everything the other person says. Being part of a minority doesn't magically make you right about everything. Just like I might be biased due to my personal context, you can be biased because of yours.
I'm afraid you are putting a lot of words into my mouth and making lots of assomptions about what I'm saying here. I don't really know how to answer to this because, well, you're debating against things I didn't say.
I'm calling you cis, because it's simply a descriptive term. You are white, you are a man, you are cisgender. That's not a problem. I'm white, I'm a woman, I'm transgender. That's not a problem. These, on their own, are simply descriptors. No one here is saying that you're a problem. I'm talking about people who specifically take offense to these terms, like Musk here does, like, if you tell this man that he is "cis", he will genuienly get upset.
You misunderstood my point. Context is important and, in this case, the context is using these terms in a platform for discussion (which are usually not very friendly). In my comment, I was thinking of why calling someone "cis" or "trans" or any other thing in a conversation can often be to insult or discredit the other person and why that's wrong.
I have never been excluded from truth seeking conversations because I am cis. Everyone likes an ally. Some people actually like them a little too much in my experience.
If you are in a queer safe space you should treat it like you are at your in-laws house. You don't need to be expressing every diverging opinion or challenging every cultural assumption. In my experience, if you are being met with hostility, it's because you are projecting it.
I have never been excluded from truth seeking conversations because I am cis.
Congrats. Unfortunately, it has not been my experience.
if you are being met with hostility, it’s because you are projecting it.
I honestly don't think I am but it is something that I could ask if it happens again.
In my past experiences where my questions or disagreements, etc have been met with hostility, the reason seems to be that if I don't 100% agree with what the other person is saying, it's simply because I'm a straight white man and don't know any better. Which, as you may guess, doesn't lead to a very productive discussion.
So, do you believe cis is a slur?
I think "slur" is not the right word but in some cases it can be used ina a derogartory or dimissive way.
I think the post you responded to may not be talking about you then lol
By "post" do you mean the comment I replied to or the actual OP? Because I believe that the intent behind classifying "cis" as an insult is more aligned with my interpretation.
If using the word "cisgender" is a ban-worthy offense, it's not being considered "a word that can sometimes be insulting", it's being considered "a word that is inherently harmful to use in almost any situation"
I don't think that terms that can get you banned would do so in any context. You'd have to use it and then someone else would have to report you. Might be wrong though.
