Originally posted by Scribble
Me and Surtur have argued many times about the trans issue. It's actually how we became acquainted at all — and we still disagree on many points regarding it. However, he's always been kind and courteous about it, and respectful.On the opposite side of the spectrum is Bash — supposedly pro-trans, but in our conversations he has shown little to no understanding of trans identity, and has repeatedly belittled me about it. I think that shows a very specific disconnect that I cannot respect.
The xyz post:
Did you guys really think he'd change? He's only being transphobic to me now because he's buddies with you guys, and he knows you'll let him get away with it.
Surtur's said similar to worse things about transgender people. He's been called out on his thinly veiled dislike of trans people many times by several people:
The Should we let children transition? A transgender thread.
Surtur has also referred to trans people as "it". That's not a show of affection, that's directly trying to strip a trans person of their identity.
Again, I'm not saying Bash hasn't as I'm taking your word for it here. But why is one person saying something okay because you're frinds and another isn't when they're apparently similar sentiments?
As far as XYZ, yeah, that's a transphobic comment, but it's hardly a devastating. Far worse has been said in here in regards to trans people and you didn't voice up, so does that mean you're transphobic too? No, it does not.