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Thing explainer and #TeamRhetoric technical writing scholar who loves explaining trans science! Altersex trans lesbian. Opinions mine. Nameless, my first novel, is out! Get it now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKGYZ2S8 Stainedglasswoman.substack.com

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BONUS ROUND

My talk yesterday was really designed to be heard, especially the last quarter--so I recorded it! Have a listen, if it strikes your fancy!

stainedglasswoman.substack.com/p/plausible-...

06.03.2026 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
4 frame comic. the first frame shows Fredrick Brennan, the second shows the 8chan logo, the third shows the 8chan homepage, the fourth shows birds flying out of a tree near a house on a pink sky. the text reads, across the four frames : 
I was saddened to learn about the
recent passing at 31 of fredrick
brennan. he was born with brittle
bone syndrom, an inherited genetic
disease, and early in his life, deve-
lopped the belief that people like
him should be forcibly sterilized.
at 12, he joined 4chan, which
further radicalized him into incel
culture and white supremacy.
when 4chan banned discussions
about gamergate, he decided to
create the unmoderated 8chan.
but after a few years, he realized
how his creation brought out the
worst in people. he gave the web-
site to his associate, and went on
to spend the rest of his life back-
tracking on the politics of his
youth, trying to get the website
shut down and making amends.
I wouldn't say that we were
friends, but we did talk several
times. he first reached out to me
in 2018 to offer a formal apology
for the harassment and doxxing
I suffered from 8chan. after that,
he kept monitoring the forums,
and would let me know whenever
people were planning to cause
trouble at my public talks and
things like that.
when I think about brennan's
complicated story and legacy, I'm
reminded how people can change.
his change of heart inspired me to
keep creating through hardships.
I hope you rest in peace, fredrick.

apologies accepted.

4 frame comic. the first frame shows Fredrick Brennan, the second shows the 8chan logo, the third shows the 8chan homepage, the fourth shows birds flying out of a tree near a house on a pink sky. the text reads, across the four frames : I was saddened to learn about the recent passing at 31 of fredrick brennan. he was born with brittle bone syndrom, an inherited genetic disease, and early in his life, deve- lopped the belief that people like him should be forcibly sterilized. at 12, he joined 4chan, which further radicalized him into incel culture and white supremacy. when 4chan banned discussions about gamergate, he decided to create the unmoderated 8chan. but after a few years, he realized how his creation brought out the worst in people. he gave the web- site to his associate, and went on to spend the rest of his life back- tracking on the politics of his youth, trying to get the website shut down and making amends. I wouldn't say that we were friends, but we did talk several times. he first reached out to me in 2018 to offer a formal apology for the harassment and doxxing I suffered from 8chan. after that, he kept monitoring the forums, and would let me know whenever people were planning to cause trouble at my public talks and things like that. when I think about brennan's complicated story and legacy, I'm reminded how people can change. his change of heart inspired me to keep creating through hardships. I hope you rest in peace, fredrick. apologies accepted.

Apologies accepted.

07.03.2026 14:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 612 ๐Ÿ” 161 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Preview
Plausible Deniability Comics, Embodiment Fantasies and the Rhetorical Fetishization of Transness

And the rhetorical followup:

stainedglasswoman.substack.com/p/plausible-...

07.03.2026 10:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#4C26 has been,*hands down*, the best Conference on College Composition and Communication I've ever been to, and it's not even close. The panels absolutely slap, people are letting our hair down and being more authentic, they're talking about slowing down and resisting hyperproductivity--

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06.03.2026 20:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคญ

06.03.2026 18:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, thank you!! I'm so glad!

06.03.2026 16:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

BONUS ROUND

My talk yesterday was really designed to be heard, especially the last quarter--so I recorded it! Have a listen, if it strikes your fancy!

stainedglasswoman.substack.com/p/plausible-...

06.03.2026 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Small but mighty crew: #Adequate contributors meet up at #4C26

06.03.2026 02:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I dare many things!

But seriously, I warned y'all this one was a banger.

06.03.2026 10:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's too tall!! I had to fit them onto slides! I tried it but it was COMPLETELY illegible.

06.03.2026 03:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm glad!

06.03.2026 01:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm... sorry? Is sorry correct here?

06.03.2026 01:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

More than that, I want to introduce it as truth into the scholarly conversation. ๐Ÿคญ

06.03.2026 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So what if I pitched this as the title for my conference presentation for the conference next year:

"My Breasts Are Legally Significant: Transphobic rhetoric in health insurance"

06.03.2026 01:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 42 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

05.03.2026 22:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's nice to know you have an effect on people. ๐Ÿคญ

05.03.2026 21:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lmaoooooo love you Jen!

05.03.2026 21:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
05.03.2026 20:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so glad!!

05.03.2026 20:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yesssss

05.03.2026 20:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Might as well put the exclamation point on it. ๐Ÿคญ

05.03.2026 20:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿซ‚

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05.03.2026 18:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 46 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Preview
a woman is sitting in front of a filing cabinet and making a funny face . ALT: a woman is sitting in front of a filing cabinet and making a funny face .
05.03.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mmmm, are those O's really big enough though...?

05.03.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿคญ

Glad you like it!

05.03.2026 16:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! I absolutely love this dress.

05.03.2026 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hiiiiii sup ๐Ÿคญ

05.03.2026 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Thank youuuu

05.03.2026 16:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so glad! And I am *so* proud of it.

05.03.2026 16:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0