LGBT+ Discussion

[Turkish]

12 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

What do you identify as?

a complete bellend

[AlexLaw76]

Obviously special rules applied, and her court was smaller than his.

https://news.sky.com/story/nick-kyrgios-defeats-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-match-13488078

[Weston Super Saint]

36 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Obviously special rules applied, and her court was smaller than his.

https://news.sky.com/story/nick-kyrgios-defeats-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-match-13488078

I assume she was happy to accept 20% less money given that her court was smaller so she had to do less work?

[Turkish]

3 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Obviously special rules applied, and her court was smaller than his.

https://news.sky.com/story/nick-kyrgios-defeats-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-match-13488078

sounds like close fought contest between the womens number 1 and the 671st ranked man.

[whelk]

What’s this got to do with LGBT? Is Kyrgios gay?

[Turkish]

My sons friend just said his older brother was gay as he was going to to a Minecraft experience in London

the world is healing

[Turkish]

A win for common sense

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/society-culture-and-history/gender-and-sexual-identity/nurses-win-huge-battle-after-woke-nhs-made-them-share-changing-room-with-trans-woman/ar-AA1UlxrY

 

 

Edited January 19 by Turkish

[benjii]

5 hours ago, Turkish said:

A win for common sense

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/society-culture-and-history/gender-and-sexual-identity/nurses-win-huge-battle-after-woke-nhs-made-them-share-changing-room-with-trans-woman/ar-AA1UlxrY

 

 

Most of them look like they might have a cock.

[pingpong]

11 hours ago, Turkish said:

A win for common sense

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/society-culture-and-history/gender-and-sexual-identity/nurses-win-huge-battle-after-woke-nhs-made-them-share-changing-room-with-trans-woman/ar-AA1UlxrY

 

 

What a strange source. I thought msn was a news source not an opinion bank?

What i found curious was no mention for the details of the ruling, it made it sound like an outright victory when a lot of the claims were thrown out.

[ChrisPY]

There once was a poster called pingpong

Born with a perfect working dingdong

He sliced it right off

And Ducky did scoff 

As pingpong was now a bird.

[Weston Super Saint]

2 hours ago, pingpong said:

What a strange source. I thought msn was a news source not an opinion bank?

 

Which bit of the article is 'opinion' rather than factual?

[AlexLaw76]

3 hours ago, pingpong said:

What a strange source. I thought msn was a news source not an opinion bank?

What i found curious was no mention for the details of the ruling, it made it sound like an outright victory when a lot of the claims were thrown out.

Great result regardless, yes?

[pingpong]

On 19/01/2026 at 21:00, Weston Super Saint said:

Which bit of the article is 'opinion' rather than factual?

Apart from the missing facts around the details of the ruling, a lot of hyperbole, language like "Incredibly" and "paralysed with fear" for example. Most journalist would use quote marks, or make it clear it was a description from a person, rather than describing an event there is no evidence for as though it is factual. Especially when the ruling found that the claims from the nurses were deeply exaggerated and that they had a personal vendetta against the doctor, who only ever followed the NHS policies. The ruling was against the NHS, not her...

Edited January 21 by pingpong
All of which is fine by the way, for an opinion piece. My surprise was that I thought msn was just news, but maybe I am a decade or two out of date.

[Weston Super Saint]

5 hours ago, pingpong said:

Apart from the missing facts around the details of the ruling, a lot of hyperbole, language like "Incredibly" and "paralysed with fear" for example. Most journalist would use quote marks, or make it clear it was a description from a person, rather than describing an event there is no evidence for as though it is factual. Especially when the ruling found that the claims from the nurses were deeply exaggerated and that they had a personal vendetta against the doctor, who only ever followed the NHS policies. The ruling was against the NHS, not her...

You do know the article was written by Giles Sheldrick and published in the Daily Express?

I assume MSN have just republished it as it was printed / published in the Express rather than writing it themselves?

[Turkish]

happy international transgender day of visibility everyone!

[Weston Super Saint]

45 minutes ago, Turkish said:

happy international transgender day of visibility everyone!

Who do I complain to? This was not on the calendar Mrs WSS bought for this year!

[badgerx16]

1 hour ago, Turkish said:

happy international transgender day of visibility everyone!

There is a transgender person lodging with our next door neighbours. I can confirm that I did in fact see this person this morning.

Edited March 31 by badgerx16

[Weston Super Saint]

Are we saying that it's now not OK for blokes to compete as women just because they put on a dress and wear some makeup?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/c33lm6d154eo

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The Darts Regulation Authority has banned transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.

It's hard to keep up with what's in vogue and what isn't these days!

[egg]

8 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Are we saying that it's now not OK for blokes to compete as women just because they put on a dress and wear some makeup?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/c33lm6d154eo

It's hard to keep up with what's in vogue and what isn't these days!

No idea mate! That said, I'm not sure why men and women, and anything in between, can't compete together in pastimes like darts or snooker where there's no physical gender advantages. 

[Weston Super Saint]

25 minutes ago, egg said:

No idea mate! That said, I'm not sure why men and women, and anything in between, can't compete together in pastimes like darts or snooker where there's no physical gender advantages. 

From the article :

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Sex-based rights charity Sex Matters said "men's physical advantages in darts may be small but they all add up".

"Darts is a male-dominated world, played in pubs and clubs, and the top darts players are all men. That's why women need their own tournaments.

 

[egg]

1 hour ago, Weston Super Saint said:

From the article :

 

That's one opinion, mine is that's bollox. There's no physical reason why a woman can't play darts as well as a man. Ditto snooker. 

[The Kraken]

No I agree with Weston. It may be a small difference but I think darts is one that’s not quite equal. Snooker I get as an equality, but the 7ft 9in on darts does IMO make a bit of a difference.

[benjii]

Not sure snooker is equal either. Hard for a bird to reach some shots if she's short or has massive knockers. 

 

If anyone has photos of attractive short ladies with massive knockers trying to bend over tables then I'm happy to conduct further research.

[Turkish]

2 hours ago, The Kraken said:

No I agree with Weston. It may be a small difference but I think darts is one that’s not quite equal. Snooker I get as an equality, but the 7ft 9in on darts does IMO make a bit of a difference.

Surely with birds generally being more used to being bent over a table with a long cue near them they’d be at an advantage?

[egg]

3 hours ago, The Kraken said:

No I agree with Weston. It may be a small difference but I think darts is one that’s not quite equal. Snooker I get as an equality, but the 7ft 9in on darts does IMO make a bit of a difference.

In what way? Strength isn't a factor. Height doesn't make a difference. Assuming a woman and a man of the same height, where's the gender advantage for the man? 

[Lighthouse]

I'm not sure to what extent physical differences play a factor in professional darts. All I do know is that I'd feel a bit embarrassed telling people I was unable to compete athletically with Andy 'The Viking' Fordham; man, woman or otherwise.

[hypochondriac]

15 hours ago, egg said:

In what way? Strength isn't a factor. Height doesn't make a difference. Assuming a woman and a man of the same height, where's the gender advantage for the man? 

A doctor's expert opinion on male advantage in darts: 

"Male advantage includes greater height, longer limbs, broader shoulders, more muscle mass, and stiffer tendons. These factors enhance reach, stability and throwing mechanics, affecting consistency and precision." 

 

• Stance and throw. A combination of larger skeleton and advantageous biomechanics that maximise reach and more effective exploitation of forward lean contributes to an advantage for males in throwing mechanics and accuracy. 

• Grip and motor control. Greater hand and arm strength delay fatigue of key muscles involved in release timing, supporting sustained scoring consistency in male players.

[Weston Super Saint]

16 hours ago, Turkish said:

Surely with birds generally being more used to being bent over a table with a long cue near them they’d be at an advantage?

Not exclusive to birds to be fair ....

[The Kraken]

Google AI tells us that no woman has ever recorded a 147 in competition, and the following issues. I am surprised, I thought snooker would be as even as you could get.

 

While snooker is not a physically demanding sport like rugby, male players hold advantages in height, reach, and cue power, allowing for better table access and cue ball control. Statistically, men dominate the sport due to a larger talent pool, better spatial awareness, and higher risks taken in play, whereas women often face lower participation rates and less competitive experience. 

Key Advantages for Males:

• Height & Reach: Being generally taller allows men to reach shots more easily, reducing the need for the rest (a technical aid) which is less accurate than a natural bridge.
• Cue Power: Males typically possess more power, which is beneficial for break-building and controlling the cue ball on a large 12-foot table.
• Physical Strength & Stability: Larger hands and stronger fingers allow for a more stable bridge, especially in awkward positions.
• Spatial Skills & Risk-Taking: Studies suggest males often have better spatial perception, which helps in calculating complex angles, and they are generally more likely to take aggressive, high-risk shots.
• Participation & Structure: The sport has historically been dominated by men, offering higher levels of competition, more experience, and greater opportunities for development. 

Female Perspective:

• Skill, Not Power: Top female players have demonstrated that skill can compensate for power, though they may face challenges in endurance over long, high-stakes matches.
• Sociological Barriers: Often, the lack of women in top-tier snooker is cited as a problem of participation, lack of opportunities, and cultural perceptions rather than purely physiological differences.

Edited 2 hours ago by The Kraken