AI Generated Seinfeld banned on Twitch for transphobic jokes

> entire

I didn't use that word.

> out of fear of legal or viral repercussions,

Is why places have always refused to host people even way back when.

It's an even stronger reason for the host location to say "no" than for an event organiser.

I mean, my dad would call you a pussy for playing video games, much less watching somebody else play them on twitch, and my mom would keep her mouth shut lest the verbal abuse be turned on her. I think we should strive to be better than our parents, and think for ourselves.

And, yeah, we've let corporations take control again. But let's be clear, I'm much more concerned about the likes of Halliburton than twitch. Some in government have expressed some interest in breaking up big tech and undermine big oil, so it's not a perfect equivalence, thankfully.

I'm with Ken White[1] on "cancel culture." Sometimes, it goes too far. But by and large, "cancel culture" is better framed as "speech that is critical of other speech." And, yeah, the people at the helm of big platforms have bigger thumbs than the rest of us. But nobody stopped anti-woke Musk from taking over Twitter, did they?

[1] https://popehat.substack.com/p/our-fundamental-right-to-sham...

Me (hypothetical scenario): I recently offended some people with a trans phobic joke and now I need you to write me an apology letter

Dear [Name of offended individuals],

I am writing this letter to sincerely apologize for my behavior and the transphobic joke that I made. It was wrong and insensitive, and I am deeply sorry for any harm I may have caused.

Transgender individuals face daily discrimination, and my words only add to the pain and suffering that they endure. I understand that my actions have perpetuated negative stereotypes and have caused harm to individuals who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

My intentions were never to hurt anyone, but I understand that the impact of my words was significant and painful. Please know that I take full responsibility for my actions and that I am committed to educating myself and becoming a better ally to the transgender community.

I would like to extend a heartfelt apology to all who were affected by my actions, and I hope that you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. I am willing to do whatever it takes to make amends and repair the harm I have caused.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Me: Can a trans woman be a lesbian?

Yes, a trans woman can be a lesbian. Sexual orientation refers to a person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, while gender identity refers to a person's sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. A trans woman is a person who identifies as a woman, regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth, and her sexual orientation can be towards other women, which would make her a lesbian. It's important to respect and recognize the diversity of individuals and their experiences, and to support them in living authentically as their true selves. Michael Watson

Me: ok thanks. I won't joke about it anymore

That's great to hear. Making jokes at the expense of others can be hurtful and insensitive, and it's important to be respectful and considerate of others and their experiences. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask. I'm here to help.

To me at least, your first paragraph about everyone getting huffy and writing letters is the expected outcome and exactly the kind of impassioned Socratic debate that's good for the field. The term used to describe those with intellectual disabilities has changed a bunch of times in response to the term being picked up as a pejorative; I can't imagine people would be too up in arms about that happening to "mental illness." The debate with more meat is what categories exist, their defining characteristics, and where different experiences fall, not that the category that used to be called mental illness is now called "harshed brain vibes."

I think the difficult issue is that gender dysphoria occupies a similar space to neurodivergence where the line between "this is a problem that needs corrected" and "this is a kind of person that needs accommodation" is heavily influenced by cultural attitudes, and while the difference isn't arbitrary we have more examples than we can shake a stick at from history where psychology has persisted the wrong view (usually the former when it's the latter) for many many years.

I'd like to help you understand why some people might get upset at some of the things you're talking about.

> but the second you point out things like the word "gender" being coined by a pedophile called John Money whos human test subjects eventually both committed suicide

When trans people and trans-friendly people get mad at statements like this, they're usually getting mad at the insinuation that they somehow bear some responsibility for Money's decision to force a boy to live as a gender he didn't identify as and the consequences of that decision, when all of them oppose deciding someone else's gender for them and many of them are suffering the consequences of similar decisions made against them.

> or that sending children to drag shows with very obvious sexual elements and undertones is evil

I've seen some accusations like this. Every time, the drag show has turned out to be completely G-rated, and they're offended at the lie that they would expose children to sexual acts. In many cases, it was the act of drag itself that was the supposed "sexual element".

> or that chopping off their penises or breasts won't help them and instead creates chronic illnesses and increases depression

Genital surgery for transgender people has one of the highest satisfaction rates of any surgery of any type. Additionally, lurid phrases like "chopping off their breasts" is often used as an incoherent rebuttal against other, much less invasive treatments, like hormone therapy, puberty blockers, or even social transition, where they are entirely inappropriate and irrelevant to the discussion.

> We don't "validate" people suffering from schizophrenia by telling them that their trees are indeed talking to them about the little green aliens in their attic, so why "validate" other mental illnesses in similar ways?

We do not "validate" people with schizophrenia like that because it does not improve their happiness or well-being. We do affirm transgender people in their identity because it does improve their happiness and well-being, as shown in multiple studies on the subject.