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The Echo Chamber of Extremism Stella O'Malley, Genspect and the Maniac Exulansic

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  Sierra Weir aka Exulansic, transitioning from a commentator on "I Am Jazz" to a key figure in gender-critical circles, brings a background in Linguistics, Gender Studies from UC Berkeley, and a Master's in Education with a focus on Speech Therapy from San Jose State. The Price of Controversy: When Alliances Backfire In 2022, Exulansic, a prominent voice in gender-critical circles, experienced her first notable controversy. Initially gaining popularity through appearances on Benjamin A. Boyce's platform, she used her growing YouTube channel to critique what she saw as problematic aspects of transgender transitions, with a particular focus on public figures like Jazz Jennings . The 2022 Controversy: Exulansic's Critique and the Caricature Backlash The conflict began when Sierra Weir aka Exulansic released a video criticizing a guest on Boyce's show who had an intersex condition known as Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS). Her portrayal was misinfo...