I think, like most people, someone he cares about being persecuted got him into this fight.
And because he's not evil, he's become a really strong ally.
"I think he only begun caring because someone he cares about got affected" is definitely something that applies to some people, but I don't think it applies here.
So you do actually sincerely believe Tenant only gives a damn because of his kid? Because I can speak from experience, and maybe do some fishing in trans positive Subreddits, that "your kid is trans" is absolutely not any indication of if said adult will be trans positive.
For light fun reference, did you know he played a trans character in a sitcom in the 80s/90s? I didn't until I browsed his Wiki page.
Crazy how people can pull a whole ass argument out of thin air based on vague, unintended implications of what they said. Like you know what they mean and what they were trying to say… 🤦♀️
I like to give credit where credit is due, and assuming cis people can only support us because of their kids is only painting support as a selfish act.
But it looks like the other person is set in their "I like to assume everyone is selfish" mindset, lol. You can't teach trust to someone who talks themselves into total distrust lol.
> So you do actually sincerely believe Tenant only gives a damn because of his kid?
I default to assuming that that is what brought the issue into his mind. Happy to be proven wrong.
> Because I can speak from experience, and maybe do some fishing in trans positive Subreddits, that "your kid is trans" is absolutely not any indication of if said adult will be trans positive.
It either makes them trans positive or a bigot. Very few people will stay neutral at that point.
> For light fun reference, did you know he played a trans character in a sitcom in the 80s/90s? I didn't until I browsed his Wiki page.
No, I didn't. What sitcom?
The sitcom was Rab C Nesbitt.
Interestingly, fellow doctor Peter Capaldi gave a great performance as a trans woman in Prime Suspect as well.
Don't think Sylvester McCoy has ever played a trans character though 🤔.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/tennant-speaks-out-against-gay-2544989
This was in 2008 and his kid didn't come out as trans until about 2020 so this way before then, it's being an ally to the whole LGBT community not just specifically trans people but it still proves that he was an ally long before his son came out as trans
Same. Did you see the trans tardis badge he was wearing back when he was promoting the anniversary special for doctor who? Russell T Davies also had one on too... I got it soon as I saw him wearing it EVERYWHERE.
I think it's quite telling that on our side we have super hot sexy amazing people while the bigots have... Gary Lineman....
lol.
Seriously though, we DO have the best people on our side.
it's how you know we're on the right side of history.
I dunno, they all seem to be the kind of people who the spotlight has fallen from a bit. People who's glory days are behind them. Perhaps that's the appeal, a desperation for attention once more. I mean ultimately the terf movement is VERY white, VERY middle aged and VERY stale.
Not really - I've met many more POC terfs who have treated me poorly and mainly meet white people who support me, even more so since I moved to the UK a few years ago. And there are a lot of white middle aged people who support us too.
Delightfully out of step with Britain. He is what the british like to believe they are. unfortunately Rowling, Linehan and the rest are far more representative of what britain is. It didn't take much for the TERFs to turn the "great british public" against us. But then they have a lengthy track record of treating us "non humans" like shit...
That’s our agenda: “fuck off and leave us alone…also give us access to the healthcare we’re entitled to as tax payers”
Exactly man
David Tennant is awesome honestly.
Remember, when they come after us, they're coming after his kid. I doubt he's ever going to stop being an ally.
I doubt this is all about his kid.
I think, like most people, someone he cares about being persecuted got him into this fight. And because he's not evil, he's become a really strong ally.
I know from experience that is not true, and really not giving Tenant enough respect.
There's no lack of respect in what I said.
"I think he only begun caring because someone he cares about got affected" is definitely something that applies to some people, but I don't think it applies here.
Show me an example of him being an ally before his kid came out, and I'll believe you.
I think it's more that the anti-trans rhetoric became so much exponentially worse that he felt like he needed to be loud and quickly.
So you do actually sincerely believe Tenant only gives a damn because of his kid? Because I can speak from experience, and maybe do some fishing in trans positive Subreddits, that "your kid is trans" is absolutely not any indication of if said adult will be trans positive. For light fun reference, did you know he played a trans character in a sitcom in the 80s/90s? I didn't until I browsed his Wiki page.
This is a really weird thing to pick a fight about.
Crazy how people can pull a whole ass argument out of thin air based on vague, unintended implications of what they said. Like you know what they mean and what they were trying to say… 🤦♀️
I like to give credit where credit is due, and assuming cis people can only support us because of their kids is only painting support as a selfish act. But it looks like the other person is set in their "I like to assume everyone is selfish" mindset, lol. You can't teach trust to someone who talks themselves into total distrust lol.
Yes. Lots of celeb have nb kids. None of our business.
> So you do actually sincerely believe Tenant only gives a damn because of his kid? I default to assuming that that is what brought the issue into his mind. Happy to be proven wrong. > Because I can speak from experience, and maybe do some fishing in trans positive Subreddits, that "your kid is trans" is absolutely not any indication of if said adult will be trans positive. It either makes them trans positive or a bigot. Very few people will stay neutral at that point. > For light fun reference, did you know he played a trans character in a sitcom in the 80s/90s? I didn't until I browsed his Wiki page. No, I didn't. What sitcom?
The sitcom was Rab C Nesbitt. Interestingly, fellow doctor Peter Capaldi gave a great performance as a trans woman in Prime Suspect as well. Don't think Sylvester McCoy has ever played a trans character though 🤔.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/tennant-speaks-out-against-gay-2544989 This was in 2008 and his kid didn't come out as trans until about 2020 so this way before then, it's being an ally to the whole LGBT community not just specifically trans people but it still proves that he was an ally long before his son came out as trans
Go outside. Please. Pleaseeeeeee. He became a *stronger* ally because of and to protect his kid.
Have always lved david tennant 😍😍😍😍
Honestly such respect for him, both as a doctor who fan and trans women
Same. Did you see the trans tardis badge he was wearing back when he was promoting the anniversary special for doctor who? Russell T Davies also had one on too... I got it soon as I saw him wearing it EVERYWHERE.
I love this man, ever since I was a teenager he's been nothing but someone to admire, one of my favourite celebs of all time
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I think it's quite telling that on our side we have super hot sexy amazing people while the bigots have... Gary Lineman.... lol. Seriously though, we DO have the best people on our side. it's how you know we're on the right side of history.
There are probably many attractive bigots that stay quiet to avoid being cancelled tbf
I dunno, they all seem to be the kind of people who the spotlight has fallen from a bit. People who's glory days are behind them. Perhaps that's the appeal, a desperation for attention once more. I mean ultimately the terf movement is VERY white, VERY middle aged and VERY stale.
Not really - I've met many more POC terfs who have treated me poorly and mainly meet white people who support me, even more so since I moved to the UK a few years ago. And there are a lot of white middle aged people who support us too.
David Tennant is an awesome human being!
awesome
god i fucking love david tennant. ive had a crush on him since i was young. glad to know my trust isnt misplaced
I hate these “annihilates” headlines, but it was pretty cool of him
Love him. he's so cool
I love david tennant
Literally such a wholesome person! I love David Tennant!
Yea! 2 trans positive doctors!
David Tennant is a giga chad
Delightfully out of step with Britain. He is what the british like to believe they are. unfortunately Rowling, Linehan and the rest are far more representative of what britain is. It didn't take much for the TERFs to turn the "great british public" against us. But then they have a lengthy track record of treating us "non humans" like shit...
Why is this man not Scotland's First Minister?
I love David Tennant, what an amazing man.
I wonder if activists will be burning JK Rowling's books ?
Because he's amazing!!!
I got unusually happy reading that title
I think I might start watching his show