YouTuber, ex-philosopher 
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If you're a cis journalist who writes about trans people, you have effectively appointed yourself our representative to the public, at a time when we are fighting for the most basic form of societal recognition. We didn't vote for you, but here you are.
If you aren't abnormally arrogant, you might expect some sense of humility & responsibility to the group you're representing to come along with that. If a large percentage of your "constituents" are critical of your work, you'd think that'd be a cause for reflection & self-doubt.
To instead reflexively insist, "No, it's the transgenders who are wrong," to block your critics, to go about publicly discrediting them—it's such an abuse of the position you've appropriated for yourself.
But of course, the cis representatives get to throw their tantrum. Their basic capability as rational agents is never questioned.
Whereas if you're trans & you want your own voice in the conversation about you, you're always ten decibels or one heated tweet away from being cast as a triggered tr*nny. You have to have the emotional dynamism of a black stone effigy of Ramses II.
Obviously there is a larger story I'm missing here. I take it this is focused on a single journalist?. Not trying to troll here btw. Just genuinely interested.
This is easily enough Googled.
As a cis, I agree. If you write for any group of people you are not a part of, talk to them. Listen to them. Don't assume from your point of view. You cannot make every single one happy but if several tell you you're in the wrong, listen to them.
As a cis and parent and potential in-law, I agree. If there are people on your life whose experiences are different than your own, or your expectations for theirs, talk to them. Listen to them. Engage with them. Love them.
Arrogant cis person opinion about trans issues: listen to @contrapoints
Wow okay so much for the tolerant left
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