Pull-ups are such hard work. And gaining even a couple of kilos can make them so much harder!

Good luck with it!

Yeah, I feel the same way.

This is how I use these terms. Empathising is closer to the emotions.

What's the difference between "immoral" and "ethically impermissible?"

This entire conversation started because Leng was accused of being “anti-trans”. Do you think that was a balanced starting point? I’ve been accused of all sorts of nonsense throughout this interaction yet I’ve consistently been civil.

I’m happy to engage with whoever, but the same sentiment isn’t returned. Having an opinion on a particular issue doesn’t mean you have a “lack of balance”. I’m done with this conversation. I’m here to read posts about philosophy, not engage in ridiculous social media spats.

I couldn’t speak for her, but I haven’t seen any evidence to the contrary.

Bizarre.

An ideology is just a system of ideas. An agenda is aimed at a particular goal. I’m not making any argument about aims.

I don’t know why someone’s agreement with Leng on any particular topic would make you consider them unworthy to discuss this issue with, but that’s your business.

I am in no way an “anti-trans activist” nor do I have any hatred towards trans people.

I’m not trying to “sea lion” anyone, nor do I agree with the blanket statement that “trans women harm cis women”. Plenty of trans women (most I’m sure) do not harm anyone. At least, not any more than anyone else.

“Promoting anti-trans bigotry”. It’s clear that you’re not interested in having a balanced discussion about this, so that’s fine.

Plenty more that we could say, but there’s really no point.

Leng is a philosopher who has plenty of experience with people trying to silence her. So I suppose personal
experience has given her a certain perspective/insight on the importance of free speech.