Musk: ‘cis’ or ‘cisgender’ considered ‘slurs’ on Twitter

Replying to a user who claimed to have been targeted by pro-trans activists, Musk says the words ‘cis’ or ‘cisgender’ – which are used by transgender activists to label people who are not transgender – are now ‘considered slurs’ on Twitter. He considers their repeated use against others “targeted harassment” (though users may call themselves “anything” they want) and warns that people who use them that way will face account suspensions “at minimum.” Commenting on a poll in which the majority of respondents said they consider “cis” a slur, Musk also says that “people overwhelmingly reject” the term.

Repeated, targeted harassment against any account will cause the harassing accounts to receive, at minimum, temporary suspensions.

The words “cis” or “cisgender” are considered slurs on this platform.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 21, 2023