Everything’s bigger in Texas

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

This isn't the first time @TheKobeStopper has selective outrage and distorted something that is a serious topic with many nuances and not a real black/white issue that we can all see. Abigail Shrier's horrible mean book highlights the biggest issue, some of these kids may be getting peer pressure or their hyperpolicitized and ultrawoke parents are turning to therapy instead of figuring out what's wrong with them. If anything, these super mean laws are to protect a child from making a life altering decision. A lot of people in the transgender community wish they had counseling BEFORE going through with something they might want to walk back. I'm not surprised that you're being so aggressive about this, but it just shows your lack of knowledge and nuance, as with most issues.

When you characterize as a “horrible mean book” to mock the criticism of it, is this the criticism you’re referring to?

The book title alone is inflammatory and misleading, and clearly intended to alarm concerned parents, the target demographic for Shrier’s book. Shrier uses emotional language throughout to appeal to the reader. Her book presents a mix of anecdotal reports, opinion pieces, and minimal cited research. The studies she cites are either misinterpreted or cherry-picked to only include those experts she deems reputable, all of whom have a problematic track record in transgender health and research. Her “Select Bibliography”, an annotated version of which is included as an appendix to this post, lists resources that are equally problematic.

Just to be clear, you view questioning a lack of sourcing, anecdotal evidence, opinions in an academic book, as crying that it’s “mean”?

Your italicized review says it all, really. When anyone questions the orthodoxy, dismiss them and declare the work trash. Double extra bonus points for the word problematic. That's usually a sign to not take someone seriously. Was this written by an 8th grader?

To be clear, no amount of sourcing would satisfy you, only capitulation. You have the same immature complaints about Andy Ngo, because once again, he presents reality to your little group.

Great thread, and thanks.

Explain how we tell the difference between me dismissing something because I disagree with it and you accepting something because you agree with it?

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Bump bump m~fer. I replied.

And yet the question remains unanswered. Bob says dodging a question means you’re a little bitch running away.

You just don't like the answer. Got it. Which proves my point. Thanks again.

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

This isn't the first time @TheKobeStopper has selective outrage and distorted something that is a serious topic with many nuances and not a real black/white issue that we can all see. Abigail Shrier's horrible mean book highlights the biggest issue, some of these kids may be getting peer pressure or their hyperpolicitized and ultrawoke parents are turning to therapy instead of figuring out what's wrong with them. If anything, these super mean laws are to protect a child from making a life altering decision. A lot of people in the transgender community wish they had counseling BEFORE going through with something they might want to walk back. I'm not surprised that you're being so aggressive about this, but it just shows your lack of knowledge and nuance, as with most issues.

When you characterize as a “horrible mean book” to mock the criticism of it, is this the criticism you’re referring to?

The book title alone is inflammatory and misleading, and clearly intended to alarm concerned parents, the target demographic for Shrier’s book. Shrier uses emotional language throughout to appeal to the reader. Her book presents a mix of anecdotal reports, opinion pieces, and minimal cited research. The studies she cites are either misinterpreted or cherry-picked to only include those experts she deems reputable, all of whom have a problematic track record in transgender health and research. Her “Select Bibliography”, an annotated version of which is included as an appendix to this post, lists resources that are equally problematic.

Just to be clear, you view questioning a lack of sourcing, anecdotal evidence, opinions in an academic book, as crying that it’s “mean”?

Your italicized review says it all, really. When anyone questions the orthodoxy, dismiss them and declare the work trash. Double extra bonus points for the word problematic. That's usually a sign to not take someone seriously. Was this written by an 8th grader?

To be clear, no amount of sourcing would satisfy you, only capitulation. You have the same immature complaints about Andy Ngo, because once again, he presents reality to your little group.

Great thread, and thanks.

Explain how we tell the difference between me dismissing something because I disagree with it and you accepting something because you agree with it?

Bump.

Bump bump m~fer. I replied.

And yet the question remains unanswered. Bob says dodging a question means you’re a little bitch running away.

You just don't like the answer. Got it. Which proves my point. Thanks again.

You didn’t answer.

Stop being a cunt.
I went through your attack on Shrier and pointed out that you dismissed her and said she was problematic. I pointed out she has the credentials, is qualified, and did write with authority. You dismiss all that. I point out another example of how you dismiss Andy Ngo. I pointed out another example of doctors that have been demonized for what they say, while dismissing their credentials.
Now, point out someone or some thing that I can't at least grudgingly admit to their expertise on. Which is what you are failing to do.

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

TheKobeStopper said:

hardhat said:

This isn't the first time @TheKobeStopper has selective outrage and distorted something that is a serious topic with many nuances and not a real black/white issue that we can all see. Abigail Shrier's horrible mean book highlights the biggest issue, some of these kids may be getting peer pressure or their hyperpolicitized and ultrawoke parents are turning to therapy instead of figuring out what's wrong with them. If anything, these super mean laws are to protect a child from making a life altering decision. A lot of people in the transgender community wish they had counseling BEFORE going through with something they might want to walk back. I'm not surprised that you're being so aggressive about this, but it just shows your lack of knowledge and nuance, as with most issues.

When you characterize as a “horrible mean book” to mock the criticism of it, is this the criticism you’re referring to?

The book title alone is inflammatory and misleading, and clearly intended to alarm concerned parents, the target demographic for Shrier’s book. Shrier uses emotional language throughout to appeal to the reader. Her book presents a mix of anecdotal reports, opinion pieces, and minimal cited research. The studies she cites are either misinterpreted or cherry-picked to only include those experts she deems reputable, all of whom have a problematic track record in transgender health and research. Her “Select Bibliography”, an annotated version of which is included as an appendix to this post, lists resources that are equally problematic.

Just to be clear, you view questioning a lack of sourcing, anecdotal evidence, opinions in an academic book, as crying that it’s “mean”?

Your italicized review says it all, really. When anyone questions the orthodoxy, dismiss them and declare the work trash. Double extra bonus points for the word problematic. That's usually a sign to not take someone seriously. Was this written by an 8th grader?

To be clear, no amount of sourcing would satisfy you, only capitulation. You have the same immature complaints about Andy Ngo, because once again, he presents reality to your little group.

Great thread, and thanks.

Explain how we tell the difference between me dismissing something because I disagree with it and you accepting something because you agree with it?

Bump.

Bump bump m~fer. I replied.

And yet the question remains unanswered. Bob says dodging a question means you’re a little bitch running away.

You just don't like the answer. Got it. Which proves my point. Thanks again.

You didn’t answer.

Stop being a cunt.
I went through your attack on Shrier and pointed out that you dismissed her and said she was problematic. I pointed out she has the credentials, is qualified, and did write with authority. You dismiss all that. I point out another example of how you dismiss Andy Ngo. I pointed out another example of doctors that have been demonized for what they say, while dismissing their credentials.
Now, point out someone or some thing that I can't at least grudgingly admit to their expertise on. Which is what you are failing to do.

Dodging a question means you’re a little bitch running away.