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A collection of spineless politicians and hate mongerers coupled with the realisation that this overwhelming battle is full of regressive and misogynistic bile, there must be a tipping point somewhere and sense will prevail. How do we break this batshit crazy spell?

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I know it sometimes seems overwhelming, doesn't it? But I take heart from looking at how far we've come, the progress we've made. I think incidents like this, while heart-breaking and demoralising, are helping to raise awareness. We'll get there.

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I so hope so. I have faith really I do. I know that ideologies are always a house of cards. In time this period of time will be seen for what it is, I imagine the opportunists who have exploited certain aspects of declaring they are trans will be found out and/or in prison. Knowing some people who are (old school term) transsexual, I really feel for them. They hate being “lumped in” with this new approach. All they want is to live their lives - much like all of us - and be treated as all of us want to be treated - it’s not really much to ask for.

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My feelings, exactly! This insane ideology is harmful to women, children, gay and lesbian people and genuine transsexuals. It is merely a useful cloak to predators, grifters and misogynists. Keep the faith! That house of cards is going to come tumbling down soon, I'm sure.

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Let it begin with crashing of stonewall please, fingers crossed 🤞

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Just did a quick search of ‘TERF’ on Etsy out of curiosity and if did not disappoint. It was full of things like ‘punch a TERF’, ‘fuck TERFs’ etc etc. Also loads of ‘fuck JKR’, or similar. Utterly vile.

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Yes, and even outside of the whole 'TERF' thing, there's a huge collection of anti-woman merchandise available. Some of it thinly disguised as 'humour' but it's still misogyny.

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1. Etsy has decided a hill to die on and pity its woke , but most of them get their fundings by woke people so no surprises there. Woke Bros are mad perhaps when JK Rowling promoted Wiley Women Business, saying support business by Women. They are having official meltdown over it.

2. Rosie has tough time, with Peto and other innumerous wokeratis on Her Hunt , yet again. Let's see if She breaks down this time as well or just sees through the BS like Liz Truss.

Thank You JL, I am going to rely more on Your article now on 😘👍

You have got pretty much "War on Women" covered (happy JK Rowling dint make the headlines in this section for a change and praying it remains to be so...😂)

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Thank you for your kind words, Gauri. As always, your support and compliments are very much appreciated! xx

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So is Your hard work for collating sensible & relevant data and putting it up for us 😘, always looking forward to Your posts JL ❤️

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Aw, that's lovely to hear! Thank you! x

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wouldnt it be nice if JKRowling gives this woman money to take ETSY to court...she can be the silent backer..

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She won't, since the entire world is against Her (literally & majorly) , She won't be legally sueing every one of them, too much legal hassle and costs. I Always wondered why would She bear shit of Pink News, but then She doesn't want to waste Her Money in sueing , She uses it for good cause. That Woman is A Legend and a Class ❤️

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Yes, I agree that she's a) too classy and b) modest to actually bother with engaging solicitors over it, but Pink "News" have written DOZENS of dishonest, hate-filled invectives against her. It's way too much and they really should be stopped. Of course, they'd frame that as them suffering "oppression at the hands of a billionaire" but it's not like the mooks who run that PN rag have any business scruples and are poor themselves, I'm certain.

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There is that, true true. She should have sued them long before when they started with the lible. But I don't know other than to avoid legal hassle and costs , what could be the reason.

Perhaps JL or Graham can shed a light as to why Pink News remains unattained by JKR , there must really be a strong reason 🤔🧐

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I guess Pink News articles are like cockroaches (but without the charm) - stamp on one and another three will appear from the woodwork.

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Atta analogy JL 😉

But just say if She sues them, and they are found guilty, they pay up, will Benji Co hen try to re lible. I think the legal costs he will have to put up with, will shut his mouth 🤔 permanently ?

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True, JL. I just find the way they astroturf disinformation about anyone they dislike to be incredibly low and deceitful. You're right though - acknowledging them via legal action probably isn't worthwhile.

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