Athletes with gigantism.
Andre the Giant
Giant Baba
George Bell
But yeah, let's just discriminate against this one WOMAN'S genetic condition for politics' sake. Humans will be humans. LOL.
to no one's surprise, turns out all the conservative hemming and hawing about "basic biology" was because they lack the cognitive capacity to understand biology beyond basic conceptsCaptain Pablo said:Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
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From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
I would like to remind the brethren here that the Biden/Harris Administration has just enacted a new Title IX lawSchneider Electric said:
Sickening. They just lie lie lie.
1984 on roids
Never knew the backstory on Humpty. Dude was the hip-hop Andy Kaufman with his personas.Andrew99 said:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_GAust Ag said:Funky Winkerbean said:Aggie Therapist said:
That's someone's daughter. Who trained her whole life to compete in the Olympics.
I hope we wake up soon….
That's the dude that wrote Humpty Dance.
Nah, he's been dead a couple of years.
First I've heard of this. Died of fentanyl overdose in 2021.
This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
Old McDonald said:to no one's surprise, turns out all the conservative hemming and hawing about "basic biology" was because they lack the cognitive capacity to understand biology beyond basic conceptsCaptain Pablo said:Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
4100 posts and you've yet to contribute anything meaningful to this board
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rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
LMCane said:I would like to remind the brethren here that the Biden/Harris Administration has just enacted a new Title IX lawSchneider Electric said:
Sickening. They just lie lie lie.
1984 on roids
which prohibits stopping anyone who identifies as a female from participating in women's sports.
Old McDonald said:to no one's surprise, turns out all the conservative hemming and hawing about "basic biology" was because they lack the cognitive capacity to understand biology beyond basic conceptsCaptain Pablo said:Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
4100 posts and you've yet to contribute anything meaningful to this board
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No one just discovered these things.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
Again, looking for the political win over safety of naturally born females. Not shocking.Old McDonald said:to no one's surprise, turns out all the conservative hemming and hawing about "basic biology" was because they lack the cognitive capacity to understand biology beyond basic conceptsCaptain Pablo said:Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
4100 posts and you've yet to contribute anything meaningful to this board
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LOL. No. It's your poor reading comprehension.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
And lines have to be drawn, for decency, fair competition, and safety
That's what's lost on you
Nor does it fit into the "We can't define everything so we'll define nothing" dogma that some of you subscribe to.rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
OH LOOK. We are ascribing false beliefs to people to win stars. How cute.Gigem314 said:Nor does it fit into the "We can't define everything so we'll define nothing" dogma that some of you subscribe to.rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
rgvag11 said:LOL. No. It's your poor reading comprehension.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
And lines have to be drawn, for decency, fair competition, and safety
That's what's lost on you
I said....
How are we demarcating our genetic discrimination in sports?
For instance, if a man or woman have gigantism, should they be banned from the Olympics?
Will genetic discrimination be limited to women sports? I don't think so.
We have CRISPR so the question of genetic discrimination is one will will have to address for natural and unnatural circumstances.
Nor does this thread prove "both parties can think beyond" biology as you asserted. No need to get defensive. Don't dish it out if you can't take it.rgvag11 said:
I never expressed that opinion and I don't believe anyone else did in this thread. But you do you, bro.
Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:LOL. No. It's your poor reading comprehension.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
And lines have to be drawn, for decency, fair competition, and safety
That's what's lost on you
I said....
How are we demarcating our genetic discrimination in sports?
For instance, if a man or woman have gigantism, should they be banned from the Olympics?
Will genetic discrimination be limited to women sports? I don't think so.
We have CRISPR so the question of genetic discrimination is one will will have to address for natural and unnatural circumstances.
We are demarcating between biological males and females
She is a female. However, this discussion has been framed as a safety issue in this thread. We already use weight classes in boxing for safety, so that may be feasible a solution for this case.
When there's a question, go with the Y chromosome
As for your other nonsense, how about eye color? Height? Hair color
If you think those should be considered, fire away
For me, male/female is by far the most fundamental of all factors in fair competition, and chromosomal profile is the most fundamental factor in the development of male and female characteristics. Where you draw the line in ambiguous situations is your call to defend.
I am fine with chromosomal profile, because it is by far the most determinative factor comparatively in elite athletic performance between men and women
Genital abnormalities are not
I am fine with starting and ending with sex chromosomal profile, and the absence of a "Y" in athletic competition, in pursuit of fair competition and safety. Everything else contained in your imagination is variation within those parameters. Knock yourself out
I am curious what is your criteria for deciding when a non-XX can compete in women's athletics? Simple self identification? I'd like to hear it
People have moved a little beyond 'Kindergarten Cop' biology. That's a win for our society.Gigem314 said:Nor does this thread prove "both parties can think beyond" biology as you asserted. No need to get defensive. Don't dish it out if you can't take it.rgvag11 said:
I never expressed that opinion and I don't believe anyone else did in this thread. But you do you, bro.
rgvag11 said:Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:LOL. No. It's your poor reading comprehension.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
And lines have to be drawn, for decency, fair competition, and safety
That's what's lost on you
I said....
How are we demarcating our genetic discrimination in sports?
For instance, if a man or woman have gigantism, should they be banned from the Olympics?
Will genetic discrimination be limited to women sports? I don't think so.
We have CRISPR so the question of genetic discrimination is one will will have to address for natural and unnatural circumstances.
We are demarcating between biological males and females
She is a female. However, this discussion has been framed as a safety issue in this thread. We already use weight classes in boxing for safety, so that may be feasible a solution for this case.
When there's a question, go with the Y chromosome
As for your other nonsense, how about eye color? Height? Hair color
If you think those should be considered, fire away
For me, male/female is by far the most fundamental of all factors in fair competition, and chromosomal profile is the most fundamental factor in the development of male and female characteristics. Where you draw the line in ambiguous situations is your call to defend.
I am fine with chromosomal profile, because it is by far the most determinative factor comparatively in elite athletic performance between men and women
Genital abnormalities are not
I am fine with starting and ending with sex chromosomal profile, and the absence of a "Y" in athletic competition, in pursuit of fair competition and safety. Everything else contained in your imagination is variation within those parameters. Knock yourself out
I am curious what is your criteria for deciding when a non-XX can compete in women's athletics? Simple self identification? I'd like to hear it
I don't have an answer for a genetic discrimination standards. I think there should be such standards for all of competitive sports, but I know the criteria should be more informed, rational and comprehensive (applying to men's and women's sports) than cherry-picking genetic conditions based on a single situation that falls into our bs politics of the day.
barbacoa taco said:
It's why I said elevated testosterone. She is intersex. That is what that condition is. But she is a woman. She was NOT born male. but clearly her condition was an issue, given that she's been DQd from past competitions.
But you and many others are still running with the lie that she is a man.
I do not think Lia Thomas should be able to compete in women's competitive sports.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:LOL. No. It's your poor reading comprehension.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
And lines have to be drawn, for decency, fair competition, and safety
That's what's lost on you
I said....
How are we demarcating our genetic discrimination in sports?
For instance, if a man or woman have gigantism, should they be banned from the Olympics?
Will genetic discrimination be limited to women sports? I don't think so.
We have CRISPR so the question of genetic discrimination is one will will have to address for natural and unnatural circumstances.
We are demarcating between biological males and females
She is a female. However, this discussion has been framed as a safety issue in this thread. We already use weight classes in boxing for safety, so that may be feasible a solution for this case.
When there's a question, go with the Y chromosome
As for your other nonsense, how about eye color? Height? Hair color
If you think those should be considered, fire away
For me, male/female is by far the most fundamental of all factors in fair competition, and chromosomal profile is the most fundamental factor in the development of male and female characteristics. Where you draw the line in ambiguous situations is your call to defend.
I am fine with chromosomal profile, because it is by far the most determinative factor comparatively in elite athletic performance between men and women
Genital abnormalities are not
I am fine with starting and ending with sex chromosomal profile, and the absence of a "Y" in athletic competition, in pursuit of fair competition and safety. Everything else contained in your imagination is variation within those parameters. Knock yourself out
I am curious what is your criteria for deciding when a non-XX can compete in women's athletics? Simple self identification? I'd like to hear it
I don't have an answer for a genetic discrimination standards. I think there should be such standards for all of competitive sports, but I know the criteria should be more informed, rational and comprehensive (applying to men's and women's sports) than cherry-picking genetic conditions based on a single situation that falls into our bs politics of the day.
Noted. You have no answer
Let's be specific - do you agree with the NCAA's decision to allow Lia Thomas to compete as a woman in the 2022 NCAA National Championships?
Do you agree with the IOC's decision to disallow Lia Thomas from competing in the 2024 Olympics as a woman?
That seems like a good place to start
rgvag11 said:I do not think Lia Thomas should be able to compete in women's competitive sports.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:LOL. No. It's your poor reading comprehension.Captain Pablo said:rgvag11 said:This whole thread proves both parties can think beyond a binary concept of biological sex or gender. Nature does not fit into our boxes.Gigem314 said:From the party that can't even tell us what male or female is.Old McDonald said:
in the past week republicans have discovered that multi-ethnic and intersex people exist and they're being very normal about it
And lines have to be drawn, for decency, fair competition, and safety
That's what's lost on you
I said....
How are we demarcating our genetic discrimination in sports?
For instance, if a man or woman have gigantism, should they be banned from the Olympics?
Will genetic discrimination be limited to women sports? I don't think so.
We have CRISPR so the question of genetic discrimination is one will will have to address for natural and unnatural circumstances.
We are demarcating between biological males and females
She is a female. However, this discussion has been framed as a safety issue in this thread. We already use weight classes in boxing for safety, so that may be feasible a solution for this case.
When there's a question, go with the Y chromosome
As for your other nonsense, how about eye color? Height? Hair color
If you think those should be considered, fire away
For me, male/female is by far the most fundamental of all factors in fair competition, and chromosomal profile is the most fundamental factor in the development of male and female characteristics. Where you draw the line in ambiguous situations is your call to defend.
I am fine with chromosomal profile, because it is by far the most determinative factor comparatively in elite athletic performance between men and women
Genital abnormalities are not
I am fine with starting and ending with sex chromosomal profile, and the absence of a "Y" in athletic competition, in pursuit of fair competition and safety. Everything else contained in your imagination is variation within those parameters. Knock yourself out
I am curious what is your criteria for deciding when a non-XX can compete in women's athletics? Simple self identification? I'd like to hear it
I don't have an answer for a genetic discrimination standards. I think there should be such standards for all of competitive sports, but I know the criteria should be more informed, rational and comprehensive (applying to men's and women's sports) than cherry-picking genetic conditions based on a single situation that falls into our bs politics of the day.
Noted. You have no answer
Let's be specific - do you agree with the NCAA's decision to allow Lia Thomas to compete as a woman in the 2022 NCAA National Championships?
Do you agree with the IOC's decision to disallow Lia Thomas from competing in the 2024 Olympics as a woman?
That seems like a good place to start
My turn.
Since safety has been a concern in this discussion, as it relates to a person's physical size and power, should gigantism be used as a discriminating criteria in women's or men's competitive sports?
JJxvi said:
Lia Thomas' physical sex is male
rgvag11 said:
Athletes with gigantism.
Andre the Giant
Giant Baba
George Bell
But yeah, let's just discriminate against this one WOMAN'S genetic condition for politics' sake. Humans will be humans. LOL.
JJxvi said:
Disagree that the genes are "definitive" of sex. The genes are just information. The expression of sex is in our physical bodies, not in our genes. Its about what was made, not what was intended to be made.
We all start out as female, whether you are XX and XY or whatever. Female is that basic point and it requires that certain processes and hormones at the correct moments kick in to have those structures develop us into physical males. So the question is not what did your instruction booklet say, but rather what did you become after the process was finished and thats how physical sex has been determined for all time.
If you buy a table from Ikea and build a chair out of whats in the box, what was made is still a chair no matter that the instructions said you should have built a table.
If someone doesnt become a man because medical processes didnt kick in even though they should have, it doesnt make them a man. Now maybe they got some things like a man, and thats why its gray, but still born with vagina=female.
JJxvi said:So are you advocating for a third physical sex? She's born with a vagina. They look , and they decide...is this male or female?Captain Pablo said:K2-HMFIC said:This is a weird one...biologically, Khelif is a woman. She was born with female reproductive organs...she just fits into this weird box where she also has XY chromosomes.pagerman @ work said:If they have XY chromosomes, it really isn't that difficult when it comes to women's athletics, and particularly boxing, where they could potentially kill a woman.AtticusMatlock said:
This boxer and the other one from Taiwan are not trans, they are intersex. They have been presenting as female from birth.
I think the higher levels of testosterone should probably preclude them from competing against women but this is a little bit more difficult of a situation.
The IBA and IBF don't let them fight women. That should be sufficient.
Edited to add:
It should be sufficient, but then you have this insanity:This stupidity cannot be reconciled with the amount of steroid testing that goes on to ensure that male and female athletes aren't doping.Quote:
International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams said before the Olympics boxing match between Carini and Khelif that "These boxers [Khelif and Tu-ting] are entirely eligible. They are women on their passports. It's not helpful to start stigmatizing like this. We all have a responsibility not to turn it into some kind of witch-hunt."
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The IOC's "Portrayal Guidelines" instruct members of the media not to use the "problematic" terms "male" and "female" in their coverage of the Olympics.
"A person's sex category is not assigned based on genetics alone," the guidelines read.
How do you know what reproductive organs Khelif has?
Functional Ovaries? A uterus?
Is there ovulation? Eggs? A monthly visitor?
Or is there simply a lack of make genitalia and you've labeled that "female reproductive organs"
What's the situation specifically?
She was born with femal sexual characteristics (ie a vagina)Captain Pablo said:JJxvi said:
Lia Thomas' physical sex is male
Why is Khelif's sex considered female?
How do you know your sex? Did the doctor test your genes when you were born? How did they know what to put on your birth certificate? Get the **** outta here.Definitely Not A Cop said:JJxvi said:
Disagree that the genes are "definitive" of sex. The genes are just information. The expression of sex is in our physical bodies, not in our genes. Its about what was made, not what was intended to be made.
We all start out as female, whether you are XX and XY or whatever. Female is that basic point and it requires that certain processes and hormones at the correct moments kick in to have those structures develop us into physical males. So the question is not what did your instruction booklet say, but rather what did you become after the process was finished and thats how physical sex has been determined for all time.
If you buy a table from Ikea and build a chair out of whats in the box, what was made is still a chair no matter that the instructions said you should have built a table.
If someone doesnt become a man because medical processes didnt kick in even though they should have, it doesnt make them a man. Now maybe they got some things like a man, and thats why its gray, but still born with vagina=female.
Every source I can find disagrees with you. Is there a source you can provide that says sex is based on your genitalia, not your chromosomes?