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What opinion could get you massively cancelled in 1923 and 1823? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

"Trans isn't a word. Everyone has a right to be gay, jolly and happy or whatever synonym you want to use."

someone from 1823, when "gay" meant "cheerful".

[–] thebardingreen@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I say there can be no justice, so long as the sodomites are not allowed to practice love as they will!"

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

canceled

[–] LegionEris@feddit.nl 11 points 1 year ago

Maybe he means trans-Atlantic rights?