▲ 772 ▼ Algerian Imane Khelif wins boxing gold medal after her gender was wrongly questioned (www.nbcnews.com) submitted 2 years ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world 333 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Do tell us what makes a woman a real woman. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is an excellent question that the Olympic committee should answer clearly and definitively. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) You are the one claiming she's not a real woman. It's up to you to define it. They already have an answer, you just don't like it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (2 children) I've not claimed anything about any individual. I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. The Olympic Committee need a better answer to avoid similar discussions in the future. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Fine. What is the test they should use? You don't like their criteria, so what should the criteria be? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The test should be repeatable, definitive and standardised. It should also satisfy the majority of members of that governing body. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. Why does there need to be a test? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is an excellent question that the Olympic committee should answer clearly and definitively. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) You are the one claiming she's not a real woman. It's up to you to define it. They already have an answer, you just don't like it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (2 children) I've not claimed anything about any individual. I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. The Olympic Committee need a better answer to avoid similar discussions in the future. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Fine. What is the test they should use? You don't like their criteria, so what should the criteria be? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The test should be repeatable, definitive and standardised. It should also satisfy the majority of members of that governing body. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. Why does there need to be a test? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) You are the one claiming she's not a real woman. It's up to you to define it. They already have an answer, you just don't like it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (2 children) I've not claimed anything about any individual. I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. The Olympic Committee need a better answer to avoid similar discussions in the future. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Fine. What is the test they should use? You don't like their criteria, so what should the criteria be? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The test should be repeatable, definitive and standardised. It should also satisfy the majority of members of that governing body. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. Why does there need to be a test? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (2 children) I've not claimed anything about any individual. I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. The Olympic Committee need a better answer to avoid similar discussions in the future. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Fine. What is the test they should use? You don't like their criteria, so what should the criteria be? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The test should be repeatable, definitive and standardised. It should also satisfy the majority of members of that governing body. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent [–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. Why does there need to be a test? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Fine. What is the test they should use? You don't like their criteria, so what should the criteria be? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The test should be repeatable, definitive and standardised. It should also satisfy the majority of members of that governing body. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The test should be repeatable, definitive and standardised. It should also satisfy the majority of members of that governing body. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the final time I will ask you, because you are now setting off my troll alarm: What should the criteria be? You have a lot of very strong opinions unless anyone challenges them, and then you try to weasel out of it. You are also very much skirting the trans bigotry line and I'm going to keep letting you do that if you wish to remain here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Not for me to decide the criteria. There must be a line somewhere, and that line needs to be much more consistent, clearer and well defined than a field on a passport. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago And you’re done. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago I'm saying that a male/female checkbox on a passport is an inadequate test for a top level sporting event. Why does there need to be a test? permalink fedilink source parent