The FediForum Unconference is facing backlash and speakers pulling out in the face of public bigoted comments.

In light of recent controversy and its handling, the twice-a-year FediForum unconference for April 1st and 2nd has been canceled by its organizer.

  • atro_city@fedia.io
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    1 month ago

    I don’t understand why people don’t keep such comments to their anonymous, unofficial accounts. You can hold such views in private and still treat people with respect, but saying these things officially changes everything. The co-organiser is in a space where she should know better. She then even doubled down

    When asked whether she still held her more problematic views in a follow-up comment, Young responded ambiguously with “I fully stand by the statement you are commenting on.”

    In for a penny, in for a pound, eh?

    • tofu@lemmy.nocturnal.gardenEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Would you if it’s something you care about and want to be vocal about? I’d rather know that she’s full of shit and now out of the whole thing than supporting someone who spews against trans people on a secret identity.

      • atro_city@fedia.io
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        1 month ago

        Would you if it’s something you care about

        Did you forget a word?

        I’m having trouble with the rest of your post too. Autocorrect must’ve struck or something.

        • tofu@lemmy.nocturnal.gardenEnglish
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          1 month ago

          Sorry, English is not my first language, bit I thought the post is somewhat clear?

          I didn’t forget a word, maybe a comma - in the given context, the meaning is “Would you keep your opinion for yourself if it’s something you care about?” as the post I replied to suggested exactly that.

          • atro_city@fedia.io
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            1 month ago

            No worries, as a European, English isn’t my first language either :P

            And as a response: if my job depended on being on the “right side of things” I wouldn’t make such controversial statements. Not only is it dumb in the moment, but also for the future. People are very polarised and even if she had changed her mind by now, there’d still be outrage “omg, look at what she said years ago! I don’t trust that she changed!”. Of course she supposedly doubled down, which is even dumber IMO, but you get the point.

            I use this anonymous account because what the opinions I express here will probably evolve and I don’t want any future employer putting me into a box due to a comment made in jest, rage, or whatever. Revealing your identity online for anything other than business is just asking for trouble.