A group of gender-critical men attempted to infiltrate the trans-inclusive lesbian dating app HER with the intention of exposing and catching out trans women, but their efforts were futile. Instead, they exposed each other’s accounts, highlighting the success of HER’s trans-inclusive policies.
The men’s attempt to use the app to prove their own transphobic agenda was quickly denounced by the LGBTQ+ community on social media, who called out their tactics as “creepy” and “gross”. The fact that the men were themselves cisgender and had created accounts on the app for the sole purpose of trying to expose trans women drew further criticism.
The incident highlights the ongoing battle for trans inclusivity in LGBTQ+ spaces, with anti-trans bigots attacking HER for welcoming trans and non-binary lesbians. The app’s founder and chief executive, Robyn Exton, remains steadfast in her commitment to defending trans users, stating that the company will not back down from its position.
Exton emphasized that HER has always been a platform for all women, including trans women and non-binary individuals, and that their trans-inclusive policies have been in place since day one. The recent vitriol from TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists) has only served to strengthen HER’s resolve to double down on its commitment to trans inclusivity.
As LGBTQ+ spaces continue to face opposition from transphobic individuals and groups, incidents like these serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and inclusion. The LGBTQ+ community must remain vigilant and stand together in solidarity to fight against hate and discrimination.
