I had someone try and “get” me on Reddit once because I didn’t like a comedienne’s bit so it must have been that I hate women.

I don’t doubt that it works, but like any test I’d bet there’s unintended negative responses too. I can understand the importance, however. I’ll try to use that knowledge to be more mindful in the future.

But that still leaves potential allies feeling unwelcome by the same measures that strive to keep bigots out. I suppose everyone is going to have a different metric for what is acceptable there.

All that being as it is I’m not entirely sure I’d be welcome in these spaces in the near future. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few people have blocked me today. C’est la vie. I can’t change what has already happened.

I do appreciate the conversation we’ve been able to have.