I dont really understand the "we should downvote low-effort content regardless of its trans positivity" POV
Like i dont downvote any content at all unless its obviously trolling or whatever. Im just happy to have chapo content regardless of its quality. i felt lost for what felt like years (it was definitely weeks) after the subreddit ban and i was overjoyed when i learned about this place. Even when reading the shittiest of shitposts its heartwarming bc it reminds me im not alone, and im not crazy for seeing the world the way i do.
This isn't reddit, we shouldn't need to police content for quality the way we did on that site. This is probably a bad idea but im even tempted to say we should just do away with the downvote button. If someone's being a reactionary/stupidpol dipshit just report them and move on. Yeah its a bit reminiscent of the way TheDonald runs their shit, but then again they have way better unity than we do, maybe theres something to be said about removing the downvote button.
Btw to all the stupidpol lurkers on this site: you do know that workers solidarity requires intersectional solidarity in order to occur? Social hierarchies need to be dissolved before economic hierarchies can be attacked. Think before you do class reductionism.
I've done multiple radio interviews about my experience and have been involved in community education regarding LGBTQ challenges for awhile. I just dont think someone who hasn't experienced transitioning can understand fully.
There comes a development of self awareness and introspection from transitioning that doesnt exist in most people who due to cisheteronormativity may not even be aware of their inability to comprehend the nuance of the trans existance.
Yes they may understand a cause and effect aspect of transition (person is sad, person get therapy, therapist suggest hormones, person does hrt for time, person is happy now) but the actual journey of the person and the challenges inherent in that journey will be opaque. I dont know if words can capture the utter isolation and lack of relation that can happen. The ice that fills the veins when another person walks into a multi stall bathroom when visibly trans, etc.
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You are right! Sometimes get a little world weary but your optimism, warmth, and love are inspiring.
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