so I'm a little conflicted here bc this is absolutely a good thread and I totally agree with the gist of what she's saying but also I DO remember this lady going after Contrapoints and kinda egging on exactly the same sort of harassment she's talking about as Bad https://twitter.com/Calliethulhu/status/1248692430901297157

And you know people can change their views about things and that's genuinely really great and something to be encouraged! But also I think it's important to acknowledge one's own mistakes, bc it's not like this kind of community harassment occurs in a vacuum.

The actions of individuals (partic. large accounts) give approval/disapproval about whether or not harassment is okay. They have influence - and some power - over their followers and whether harassers feel like they're "doing the right thing." They can use that for good or bad.

I remember Contra saying she received messages from influential accounts which said they "supported her" but couldn't publicly say that bc it would be career/brand suicide. And, well, that kind of action - and the fear driving it- is understandable but also exactly the problem.

Part of how we change trans community norms away from harassment is necessarily acknowledging our own mistakes, even when it's scary!! But it's a great thread and I'm hesitant to criticise someone too harshly when it seems like they've changed their views in the right direction.