Maya Forstater

I agree that we need to collect sex and gender data (and maybe in some cases even sexuality data). I agree we should have a discussion about it, mainly because most people don't understand the issue. However, I found Maya's post doing more harm than good to the topic.

We don't usually talk about doing harm or good to a *topic*. Topics are matters of conversation. "X was inaccurate, confusing, wrong because Y", "I disagree w their premis or conclusion because Z..." yes. But just stating someone talking about a topic "harms the topic" ?

maya, the words you use to describe people question their fundamental human rights. this is not encouraging conversation. sure, there is room for debate around the topic of gender vs. sex. one-sided discussions like the ones you have presented and promoted remain unproductive.

Thanks, Maya. After your feedback, I did some reflecting and more importantly, research, on the use of the term TERF and I respectfully disagree. Words that we commonly use (like even "feminist" - a term I use proudly!) can be used in a derogatory way.