JK Rowling was embroiled in a high-profile argument with author Joan Harris,when she died. I claimed I wasn't supporting myself. She threatens her views on transgender people.
Rowling's accusations center on her position as chairman of the Writers Guild ofChocolatwriter Harris and her views on Rowling's controversial trans politics.
The story began last weekend following the attack on British-Indian writer Salman Rushdiewho was stabbed on stage in New York onFriday (August 12). Rowling was one of the authors to assist Rushdie,and said she was sick of the attacks.
The next day, Harris posted a multiple-choice questionnaire on Twitter asking the authors if they had ever received death threats "whether credible or not." Response choices included "yes", "yes at all", and "no, not at all".
The fourth option was "Show me, motherfucker." This is a comment Twitter users often add for people who don't want to vote but want to see the results. Harris deleted her original post before posting it again without the word "trustworthy."
Following the attack on Rushdie, after receiving death threats on her platform, Twitter, that she would be attacked "next",she asked for "some support." shared a screenshot.. She said police were "already involved" in regards to other threats against her.
Rowling has been repeatedly criticized and accused of being transphobic for her comments about transgender people. However, her comments have been widely criticized and many of the Harry Potter cast have distanced themselves from the author.
30} As a result, many suggested that Harris' polls and follow-up tweets delved into Rowling. I interpreted it as asking for evidence of Harris denied this, saying he offered assistance to Rowling and "anyone in a similar situation".However,The TimesIn a statement shared on The Writers Guild, Rowling said she "didn't hear anything" from Harris when she called after receiving rape and death threats. About resigning.
She then accused Harris of "consistently failing" to defend women writers who subscribed to Rowling's "personal positions on gender identity ideology."
Harris's 29-year-old son Fred is transgender. The author wrote in his Twitter profile, "Proud parent of a transgender son," but deleted it after being accused of being "biased" about free speech.
"I have determined that it is not possible to reconcile Harris' public statements over the past two years with the Association's stated position on Free Speech, and I am now reconciling my professional body. I stand in solidarity with all women writers in the UK who feel betrayed by their leaders," Rowling said.
In response, Harris said he had never attacked Rowling, but had received death threats since he was accused. This attack on me and my family by the usual suspects has nothing to do with @Soc_of_Authors and everything has to do with my support of the trans community," she said Tuesday (August 16th). ).
"I continue to support the trans community and stand up for free speech for all. Most of them aren't even authors, they're trying to get me to leave because they believe trans people deserve the same rights, dignity, and a chance at happiness as everyone else
On Wednesday (August 17), the Writers Guild issued a statement saying it was "absolutely committed" to defending writers who were attacked for sharing their views. .
“I have learned that over the last few years, polarizing perspectives have become the norm, and that many discussions of complex issues have taken place in online forums, losing nuance and meaning. We've seen it many times," they said. I have written.
