Comments by "Snuzzle" (@Snuzzled) on "How The Media Promotes Transphobia" video.

No one mentioned a fetish but you. Why do you associate trans people with sexual fetishes?
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Well, yes, everything you said is, in fact, what being on the wrong side of history looks like. Transphobia is the wrong side of history.
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Where did you get that definition?
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I understand your rage, as a fellow trans person, but this is why we need cis allies. They have more power, and are more likely to be listened to, and less likely to be targeted for it.
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It's not just fear though, even in the literal sense. Are hydrophobic substances literally afraid of water? Phobia means fear of, aversion to, or dislike of. If you look up transphobia or homophobia in the dictionary, it won't say "fear of trans people." It says "prejudice or dislike of transgender people." There's nothing inherently wrong with being afraid of a concept or idea that's new to you, but simply being afraid of trans people won't make you transphobic. It's what you do with that fear that matters. "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering." If you allow your fear to lead to anger and hate, that's transphobia. If you allow your fear to lead towards knowledge and growth, it isn't.
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I agree. People need to just let trans people live and stop trying to put them on trial with things like "Libs of Tiktok".
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@priszilla7928 Big disagree. I really enjoy Tom's videos and I'm glad to see him taking a stand here. It's always good to have another ally, especially cis white men, as they definitely hold much more power to get their message across. Especially one whose platform isn't exclusive to these kinds of issues, because it's more likely to get more eyeballs on it. What is allyship if not using your platform and your privilege to speak up about injustice?
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@AussieObiWan Puberty blockers are reversible. That's why we use them on cis children with precocious puberty. The only six year olds getting puberty blockers are the aforementioned cis children with precocious puberty. Tell me, why would a child who isn't going through puberty be given puberty blockers ? Take your time and think about that. In what way are so-called "trans activists" misrepresenting Dr DeJung's work? Be specific. What was misrepresented? Marci Bowers is a gynecologist. She does not perform top surgery. She does vaginoplasty and her practice does feminizing surgeries. Do you think her own website is lying? The 67 percent figure of "complications" includes things like infection, pain, and vaginal dryness. 67 percent sure sounds scary though, doesn't it? No, the real rate of regret is 1 percent. Where are you getting 16 percent? "Child suicide is a buzz word and dog whistle" is one hell of a statement and I'm just going to leave that quote here without further comment
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Your "help" is conversion therapy. 🏳️‍🌈You can take your condescending "consern" and shove it ❤️
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@Viral9 The fact that you think it's "middle school pedantry" to point out that you were wrong says everything that needs to be said, really.
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 @barryledgister4496 That's a funny way to say "I don't know what being trans means".
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@Viral9 It has, in fact, been decided that trans women compete in women's sports, because of the science that has been done. This is a factual statement. It is not vague. Again, I'm sorry they didn't consult you.
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@albertfralinger2711 Depends on what you mean by "reasonable concerns".
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@albertfralinger2711 That doesn't answer my question. What concerns do you consider reasonable? For example, I consider it reasonable to take children to see professional doctors if they're experiencing distress or discomfort about their gender and that it's reasonable the doctor may give them blockers or hrt at appropriate ages (eg, a six year old would only socially transition, a 16 year old may receive hrt). Some others consider that very unreasonable, despite the fact that we know these treatments are safe and effective, and very few people regret medical transition. I consider it reasonable that trans women can compete in most sports with cis women after having been on testosterone suppressants for at least one to three years, depending on the sport, because we know that the advantages amab bodies have all comes from testosterone, and we know that this time period is sufficient to remove samesaid advantages. Others consider that unreasonable, despite the studies and real world evidence we have that trans women are not being overrepresented in women's sports achievements or records. So again, I ask you, what do you consider "reasonable concerns"? It's ok to have concerns if you don't have knowledge. But then you ought to gain more knowledge to either assuage or validate your concerns. Then they're no longer concerns, either way.
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@Viral9 It is true that increasing numbers of sports associations are ruling that trans women cannot compete with cis women, that's true. However, the knowledge that wd have shows that these rulings are not based in science or data, however they are based on public opinion and lobbying. Trans women do not have "options that better suit their sex." A trans woman would never have a chance in a men's league.
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@Viral9 It is true that increasing numbers of sports associations are ruling that trans women cannot compete with cis women, that's true. However, the knowledge that wd have shows that these rulings are not based in science or data, however they are based on public opinion and lobbying. Trans women do not have "options that better suit their sex." A trans woman would never have a chance in a men's league.
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@Viral9 I'm replying to one single claim you made, it's neither vague nor ridiculous. You said that it hadn't been decided that trans women compete in women's sports. But it has: it's been decided for decades. That's it. That's all. If new research comes out that supercedes the old research upon which they based their decision, that is another discussion. You can try to twist what I said into whatever you like. I don't frankly care.
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@Viral9 Yes. That "common knowledge, consensus, or authority" are the people I mentioned before: the biologists, sports scientists, and experts on the sports panels who make these decisions. That is why trans women do already compete with cis women in those sports. Do you really find that difficult to understand? Also, why do you continue to compound "trans women" into one word when you clearly understand that "cis women" is two words?
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@MorgurEdits I.... I just explained that people who are just afraid aren't transphobic. They're not under the same definition as people who are hateful or discriminatory. And anyone can ask questions, as long ad they're actually interested in the answers. What differentiates the curious from the transphobe is, again, what they do with the information they learn.
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@Viral9 Yes, there was a consensus, by the folks who make those decisions: the biologists, sports scientists, and experts on the panels. I'm sorry they didn't ask you.
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@EliTheShaman Why can't we do that here?
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@EliTheShaman Nobody's identity could "make it" without society. What a silly notion. There's no such thing as changing who you are? Well, yes, trans people agree. We don't want to change who we are. Who we are is trans. What does it mean to "follow your nature and purpose"? What purpose is there other than living your life to the fullest and trying to leave the world a better place than you found if?
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@EliTheShaman That's a whole lot of words for "I don't understand trans people and it scares me." I never changed my gender.
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@EliTheShaman lmao "alpha mindset" 😂
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@EliTheShaman No, it just makes me laugh.
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@EliTheShaman That's sad.
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@EliTheShaman Ok alpha, you go right ahead with that "reality" and let me know how it works out for you. 😂
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@EliTheShaman When I was your age, I also thought everyone else was younger than me, and wrong.
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@EliTheShaman Very good! Gender dysphoria isnt a gender! You're learning.
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@EliTheShaman Sweetie, if you understood mental illness and dysphoria you'd know why what you just said made no sense. 😂
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@Viral9 Merely that it happens, yes. Exactly. That's all I was saying. You said "it hasn't been decided." I pointed out that yes it has. That's it and that's all.
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 @EliTheShaman "debate me in vc!" says the guy with no videos. What would be the point of it? 😂
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You don't even know what trans people believe, all you do is cite other anti-trans people, but trans people are the one who can't think critically? 😂
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@Viral9 You said it hadn't been decided. The fact that trans women have been playing in women's sport for decades means it has been decided, for quite a while. That's all.
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@Viral9 I agree, that would be a terrible argument, if it was my argument. Try reading it again. I'm sure you can understand.
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 @epicmode1621 He cited tons of research and statistics. I hope you actually take the time to look into some of it.
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 @Viral9 Trans women have been in women's sports for decades. I'd say that's pretty decided, wouldn't you?
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@Viral9 I'm not talking about the literature. Why do you keep trying to read more into a simple statement than has been said?
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