traestorz:

rodywalker:

tovarischi: things i dont like about protest the hero, which is a band i like a lot male feminist level understanding of where misogyny comes from which leads to transmisogyny and general embarassingness

ruined a kickass song about killing the monarchy by using that “fat=evil” metaphor

them thinking that… 1. You have clearly missed the point of Goddess bound and gagged.

2. Our feminist approach may be pretty simple but it in no way promotes transphobic opinions or behaviour, and the insinuation of such is absolutely preposterous.

3. The fat/evil thing is so silly I don’t even care to defend against it, but it’s clearly another misinterpretation,

Wow.

I am a MASSIVE Protest The Hero fan but, Rody, you are in serious need of a privilege check if you think lecturing a trans person on what is/isn’t transphobic and publicly humiliating them for your fans is ok.

I understand it’s YOUR art and only YOU know exactly what your intention is with it, but that also comes with the fact that, as an artist, you are open game for criticism. ESPECIALLY when the person criticising you is one of the people you intend to help.

I’m not even saying I disagree with you. I find PTH’s message to be an awesomely refreshing change from the misogynistic bullshit that permeates most of metal and you should definitely keep it up, but doing so comes with keeping in mind that, even if you’re a feminist band, you’re a feminist band 80% comprised of white straight cis males (with the other 20% being all but one). For the most part, you’re all pretty damn privileged, therefore, if you want to be genuine about the message you’re promoting, you need to listen to the people you’re claiming to help. At least explain your message if you think it’s been misunderstood instead of just saying someone with genuine criticisms has “missed the point”, admit you may have been wrong if you’re criticised and take it all on and apply it to being a better ally.

Sincerely, a die hard fan who sincerely wants you to keep making amazing music and fighting the good fight.