Eventbrite drops anti-child mutilation event, citing ‘hate’ speech policy.
The Western Journal: Ticket Giant Eventbrite Abruptly Deplatforms Anti-Child Mutilation Event Claiming It Would Violate ‘Hate’ Speech Policy
The far-left event and ticketing service Eventbrite has deplatformed a Christian family advocacy group that has scheduled a conference featuring a young victim of irreversible gender transition procedures.
Chloe Cole fell victim to the left’s gender agenda at the age of 12 and was put on puberty blockers and testosterone. She was also convicted by her health care professionals to undergo a double mastectomy at the age of 15.
She later “destransitioned” wishing to live her life the way God intended — as a 19-year-old woman.
Left with the scars of the treatments and surgeries from her childhood, the young woman is now warning others not to fall prey to the agenda that has irreversibly maimed her body.
The advocacy group the Palmetto Family Council will host her on Nov. 6 at the First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina — but with no help from Eventbrite, which will not make the conference’s free tickets available on its platform after it previously agreed to do so.
The conference is called “Stop The Insanity.”
The group announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Eventbrite had deemed its conference and Chloe’s story “hateful,” “violent,” and even “dangerous.”
Last week, the group tweeted, “Today, Palmetto Family was notified that our event page for Stop The Insanity- with @ChoooCole was removed from the Eventbrite platform.”
Today, Palmetto Family was notified that our event page for Stop The Insanity- with @ChoooCole was removed from the Eventbrite platform.
This event, which is still set to take place on November 6th at 7 pm in Spartanburg SC… pic.twitter.com/pK3WNJFtmr— Palmetto Family (@PalmettoFamily) September 29, 2023
The message read:
“We have determined that your event is not permitted on the Eventbrite platform as it violates our Community Guidelines and Terms of Service, specifically our policy on Hateful, Dangerous, or Violent Content and Events. As a result, your event has been unpublished.
“Please be aware that severe or repeated violations of our guidelines may result in the suspension or termination of your Eventbrite account. We have refunded all attendees who purchased tickets to your event, if necessary. … We appreciate your understanding and thank you in advance for your cooperation.”
The cancellation of the event drew an online condemnation from Ms. Cole, who is routinely attacked by gender activists for telling her story.
“Eventbrite has been carrying water for child mutilation agendas and silencing the voices of detransitioners for as long as we’ve been speaking out about our experiences,” she wrote on X.
Eventbrite has been carrying water for child mutilation agendas and silencing the voices of detransitioners for as long as we’ve been speaking out about our experiences.
Here is the latest of many examples… https://t.co/qwp9RC3A2Y
— Chloe Cole (@ChoooCole) September 29, 2023
Cole made headlines this past summer when she told her story to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
“I used to believe that I was born in the wrong body,” Cole said as she addressed members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, The New York Post reported.
She continued, “And the adults in my life, whom I trusted, affirmed my belief, and this caused me lifelong, irreversible harm.”
Cole added that she was a “victim of one of the biggest medical scandals in the history of the United States of America” and implored Congress to act to stop the mutilation of children.”
The Palmetto Family Council told The Daily Wire in an email that it is hosting Ms. Cole “to discuss the dangers of transgenderism for minors and specifically to foster a movement to stop the genital mutilation of minors in South Carolina and across the country who are too young to consent to such procedures and therapies.”
Hear Ms. Cole’s story below:
Eventbrite is notorious for canceling events that are organized by conservatives.
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How should companies like Eventbrite balance the enforcement of community guidelines with the importance of free speech and diverse perspectives
Tion of your Eventbrite account.
“If you believe that this removal was in error, or that your event does not violate our guidelines, please respond to this message with additional contextual information so that we may consider your appeal and reinstate your event if appropriate.”
However, the Palmetto Family Council was not convinced by Eventbrite’s reasoning. In a statement released after their event was deplatformed, they expressed their disappointment and disbelief in the decision made by Eventbrite.
They argued that their event, “Stop The Insanity,” is not hateful, dangerous, or violent. It is a conference that aims to raise awareness about the irreversible harm caused by gender transition procedures, especially when performed on minors who are not yet capable of fully understanding the consequences of such actions.
The Palmetto Family Council believes that Chloe Cole’s story is a powerful testimony that needs to be heard. By deplatforming their event, Eventbrite is denying attendees the opportunity to listen to Chloe’s experiences and learn from them.
Eventbrite’s decision raises questions about the true motivation behind it. Is it an attempt to silence voices that challenge the dominant narrative? Is it a deliberate act to protect the interests of those who support gender transition procedures without questioning their long-term effects?
Moreover, this incident highlights the ongoing battle between free speech and censorship. While companies like Eventbrite have the right to establish their own content policies, they should be wary of overreaching and suppressing legitimate discussions and debates.
In a society that values freedom of expression and the exchange of ideas, it is essential to create spaces where differing opinions can be heard and understood. By deplatforming events like “Stop The Insanity,” companies like Eventbrite are limiting the diversity of perspectives, stifling meaningful conversations, and perpetuating echo chambers.
The deplatforming of the Palmetto Family Council’s event also raises concerns about the power that these tech giants hold over public discourse. While they may justify their actions by claiming to enforce community guidelines, the arbitrariness of their decisions and the lack of transparency in their processes are alarming.
As consumers and users of these platforms, it is crucial to question their choices and hold them accountable. We must demand transparency, fairness, and respect for diverse viewpoints.
Events like “Stop The Insanity” should be allowed to take place, not censored. People should have the freedom to listen, learn, and make informed decisions based on a variety of perspectives.
In the case of the Palmetto Family Council’s event, Eventbrite’s deplatforming not only deprives attendees of an opportunity to hear Chloe Cole’s story but also hinders the progress of a much-needed conversation about the irreversible consequences of gender transition procedures on minors.
It is time for companies like Eventbrite to reevaluate their content policies and ensure that they do not infringe upon the principles of free speech, open dialogue, and the pursuit of truth. As a society, we should stand against any attempt to silence voices and ideas, especially when they challenge prevailing narratives and seek to protect the vulnerable.
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