How to Destroy a Lesbian Bar

TL;DR

A past feminist event faced criticism for charging a £5 ticket fee, despite covering costs.
The Last Ditch bar in Massachusetts faced accusations of endangering patrons and engaging in "fascist" behavior for adopting a mask-optional policy.
Critics accused the bar of "mass disabling events," "eugenics," and not adhering to "revolutionary praxis."
The author describes "purity leftism" as a tendency to prioritize signaling one's own purity over reducing oppression.
The concept of "identitarian deference" suggests privileged individuals should defer to oppressed individuals' opinions.
The author argues that social media and online forums have empowered "drive-by whinings" by "bad actors" who can dominate discussions.
The controversy at The Last Ditch is seen as a symptom of pandemic anxieties becoming politically coded and leading to extreme positions.
The author draws parallels between the criticism of the feminist event and the backlash against the lesbian bar, suggesting a pattern of destructive activism.
The situation highlights how certain activists exploit a reluctance to define the limits of accommodation and support.
The author concludes that while the future of The Last Ditch is uncertain, so is the future of the "social-justice protection racket."

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