The Charlie Kirk Thread

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nycfan said:
True dat (though I do some thread and extreme trolling housekeeping from time to time). For those offended by assassination in thread title, for instance, that’s on me, not Rock.

I did try to be balanced in my moderation and to created a culture with a lot of room for adults to push each other without crossing certain lines.

It is a tough job in any circumstance, even with the self-moderation options Rock has delivered, an event like this during a period of heightened tensions makes it nearly impossible to find a balance.

I encourage all our regulars to consider how our community is maintained by a lot of donated time and effort and also by your own personal restraint.

If I were still officially moderating, which I am glad today not to be, not sure how I would handle a thread like this. People need space to vent but I am sorry to see how our own community can target each other to the extent happening here. But maybe better here than elsewhere?

I dunno. I stepped back from moderating for a lot of reasons and today I feel both relieved but more like a craven deserter.
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No reason for you to feel craven or a deserter.
 
eternalheel said:
I definitely eye rolled at the thread saying "assassinated". It brings to mind the Chris Rock bit about the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Chris Wallace.
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I did that, not Rock. I saw confirmation Kirk died, and my first update to “shot dead” seemed to crass. Given Kirk’s political standing and the shooting seemingly planned by someone with some sniper skills, it seemed a reasonable update. If it turns out his bookie or whatever had him killed for reasons unrelated to politics, the thread title can be updated.
 
McAdooSmackinYou said:
my point is, like Kirk, you are a terrible person who delights in dehumanizing people you perceive to be lesser. You have a chance to work on that, which he unfortunately no longer does. But do you!
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I don't dehumanize anyone. Regarding trans women, saying that they shouldn't participate in female sports because they are biologically male isn't dehumanizing, It's a fact.

I also won't litter this thread with any more trans discussion unless the suspect is trans.
 
ZenMode said:
I don't dehumanize anyone. Regarding trans women, saying that they shouldn't participate in female sports because they are biologically male isn't dehumanizing, It's a fact.

I also won't litter this thread with any more trans discussion unless the suspect is trans.
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What about a trans woman who was treated for gender dysphoria and had puberty blockers before puberty hit and subsequent surgery?
 
Well just don't post in Russian in response to the closet Russian trolls and you should be ok.
 
Zoo_View said:
What about a trans woman who was treated for gender dysphoria and had puberty blockers before puberty hit and subsequent surgery?
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In that situation, where they have not gone through puberty, I'm open to considering participation in female sports.
 
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