Journal

On the 10th of December, Australia will implement a world first social media ban for children under the age of 16. I like it, at least at a surface level. Are there parts I don't like? Yes. Are there changes which should be made? Yes. Do I think more needs to be done? Yes.

It does lead to the question, though. How can trans athletes compete safely, and ensure equity and/or safety for biologically female competitors? In some sports, weight divisions may solve the issue. In some sports, three divisions may be needed. In some other sports, it may be that there are already open divisions.

Or, homogeneity and Flanderisation. We're back with ranticles baby! This is not a new idea, it's not an original idea, it's just a series of opinions (which as a white dude approaching his early middle years, I am sure the world wants...). Cast your mind back, it's the years following the release of Lord of the Rings. The world is feeling it. One ring has bound them all, and in the wake of this fantasy behemoth "everyone" is writing Tolkien pastiches, ripoffs, or whatever oth