I'm once again pretty worried about whether trans voices will remain visible on social media and other online spaces in the near future. It's intense y'all. On a related note, I have a newsletter where I tackle various topics and I don't usually talk out of my butt. buttondown.com/charliejane/... - ThreadSky

charliejane.bsky.social • 1 day ago

I'm once again pretty worried about whether trans voices will remain visible on social media and other online spaces in the near future. It's intense y'all.

On a related note, I have a newsletter where I tackle various topics and I don't usually talk out of my butt.

https://buttondown.com/charliejane/archive

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hildyeric.bsky.social•1 day ago

One thing that seems to gain traction with right-wingers I encounter is “we’re Americans, we have a right to be weird.” It’s a crude argument, but it works. Kinda.

charliejane.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm not sure how this is a response to what I just said TBH

hildyeric.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not a direct one, I guess. Fair.

charliejane.bsky.social•1 day ago

All good!

I wish automated censorship regimes could be reasoned with or appealed to.

noncompliant.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tangential but of great import : how in the AF did you get a blurb from Janelle Monáe??

christine-m.bsky.social•1 day ago

I seriously hope not. Although I can see some writings on the wall, such as the „lists of forbidden words“ floating about. Various „obscenity“ laws tested in some states which may reach out into private publishing and online industries.

Then, there are so many venues, they can‘t plug them all.

charliejane.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm worried about what happens after the take it down act is passed and section 230 is gone

christine-m.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes, bad case scenario.

christine-m.bsky.social•1 day ago

Then again … This public space is unsuitable for discussing solutions in depth. But I am convinced that some people are already devising ways and means to maintain some visibility. It will become more difficult and may require more political engagement, so it won‘t be for everybody. But feasible.

charliejane.bsky.social•1 day ago

The lawsuits could get very expensive very quickly

christine-m.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wasn‘t thinking about lawsuits specifically, but, yes - expensive endeavour. Then, since we are talking fundamental free speech issues, there would be many interested parties to join, perhaps.

cripdyke.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have said several times in the last few months that I would not be at all surprised if I don't live through T47. It's melodramatic sounding, I know, but it's how I feel and not without evidence.

That said, so long as I'm alive, my voice will remain trans-as-fuck and very fucking loud. I got you.

forevertrans.bsky.social•1 day ago

I say this with all the love and compassion in the world: BULL FUCKING SHIT.

You WILL live. Not because they aren’t a mortal threat but because you are an unkillable superbitch who doesn’t go down easy. LIVE TO SHIT ON HIS GRAVE. Do it!!

stevewestenra.bsky.social•1 day ago

I feel you. It's scary right now for a whole host of reasons, but I can't help but feel like at the point where we're not able to have our voices heard through our art, that everything will be pointless

charliejane.bsky.social•1 day ago

"art" and "social media" are two different things tho

stevewestenra.bsky.social•1 day ago

They are, but (at least for me, I realize it's different for everyone) it's the primary way I've managed to find any audience at all. I'll still write, even if no one reads, but it just feels like being shut out of being allowed to have a life

stevewestenra.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sorry to be bleak! Just a lot of feelings at the moment

craigschaeferbooks.com•1 day ago

I'm terrified. Like there's a non-zero chance my existence as a trans author is going to be literally criminalized at any moment, any day, with no warning. But then I realize that's exactly the way these fuckers want me to feel.

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