Oh for sure, a 1-off ban in a single community doesn't mean much, but if you find yourself being banned from multiple communities because of the things you're saying, it's probably worth taking a moment of introspection to really assess whether you're in the right or not.
I also don't think that particular example is arseholeish but it sure is tedious to hear folks with no interest in sports who suddenly have an opinion on who can compete. If you want to engage in the subject matter go speak to folks at your local athletics or sports club.
> but it sure is tedious to hear folks with no interest in sports who suddenly have an opinion on who can compete
Clearly they do have an interest in sports - on the topic of fairness for female athletes at the very least - if they have formed an opinion on this topic.
Most folks talking about the issue only care about it in as much as it provides them with an opportunity to bash trans athletes.
It’s a complex topic and you’d do well to talk to folks who are actually affected by it.
I competed in the Southern Athletics league last summer and train with my local athletics club, I’m yet to even see a single trans athlete take part, let alone compete.
That's like claiming that most people talking about the subjugation of women and girls in Iran are only doing so as an opportunity to bash Islam. Even if this unevidenced claim was true, women are still being treated appallingly, regardless of anyone's motivations for raising the issue.
For your information, I have talked to women adversely affected by male athletes competing in their leagues. The issue is not particularly complex to understand, most people can easily see the inherent unfairness in this.
I also don't think that particular example is arseholeish but it sure is tedious to hear folks with no interest in sports who suddenly have an opinion on who can compete. If you want to engage in the subject matter go speak to folks at your local athletics or sports club.