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enigmamonkey t1_jaa9zeo wrote
Reply to comment by Karenomegas in A transgender woman will compete in a Puerto Rico pageant for the first time by BecuzMDsaid
Just chiming in here since this discourse feels like it's turning toxic (more on that below).
FWIW, I fully support Daniela Arroyo and anyone in her position who would be undergoing any sort of gender affirming care.
> Just asking questions is literally template sealioning at this point.
I think the primary difference here (re: sealioning) might be if you're already engaged in a discourse with an individual who engaged in sealioning over multiple exchanges in a dialog. If the person doesn't have a history of doing it just yet (maybe later on in the discussion) then I don't think it's fair to label them that way; at least not yet.
I just don't think it's fair to prevent people from asking any and all questions, regardless of their intent and without knowing their intent. You may think it's stupid or that it's completely obvious to you, but shutting people down simply for asking isn't the best way to help those who are actually honestly curious. It likely just entrenches them further.
Karenomegas t1_jaaidg8 wrote
Cheers. The reddit text has jaded me into being a bit jumpy. Thank you for reminding me how to human a bit.
enigmamonkey t1_jaaiv5k wrote
Much love! I'm pretty cynical, too, and I totally understand the feeling.
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