Mookie 🪖Mar 15, 2024
Church of Jeff
Chess Grandmaster Anna Muzychuk refuses to play in Saudi Arabia and says: "In a few days, I will lose two world titles, back to back." Because I decided not to go to Saudi Arabia. I refuse to play by special rules, to wear abaya, to be accompanied by a man so I can leave the hotel, so I don't feel like a second class person.
#saudiarabia #equalrights
Mar 14, 2024 at 8:34pmWeb
Show threadChurch of JeffMar 14, 2024
https://www.businessinsider.com/saudi-male-humanoid-robot-inappropriately-touched-female-reporter-video-shows-2024-3
Saudi 'male humanoid' robot inappropriately touches female reporter: video

Saudi robotics company QSS unveiled 'Muhammad the Humanoid Robot' last week, but video appears to show it inappropriately touching a female reporter.

Insider
Show threadStu Duerson, machina exo deusMar 14, 2024

@jeffowski

What got me is that the robot looked so pleased with himself!

By the way, he says he needs a hydraulic refill.

Show threadPeachMcDMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski
#WTF
Show threadWeaselMar 15, 2024

@jeffowski

Saudi android pats woman on the ass.

Show threadTito CiuroMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski As designed.
Show threadGeorge BailyMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski Looking at you - all the other chess players still going to Saudi Arabia
Show threadno brain no painMar 14, 2024
@georgebaily @jeffowski and that is telling *what* about all the others?
Show threadokanogen VerminEnemyFromWithinMar 14, 2024
@nobrainnopain @georgebaily @jeffowski
That they are willing to slum into a title by submitting to Saudi Arabian sexism.
Show threaddog and the plateMar 14, 2024
@nobrainnopain @georgebaily @jeffowski honestly? up against the wall motherfuckers.
Show threadMaddler  Mar 14, 2024
@jeffowski those matches shouldn't have been held in Saudi Arabia, plain and simple!
Show threadJargogglesMar 15, 2024
@maddler @jeffowski
They wouldn't if enough of the other players boycotted it.
Show threadJohan Barelds 🇪🇺Mar 15, 2024
@maddler @jeffowski Agree. The Saoudi's are sportswashing at a huge scale. Cycling, Tennis, Football, Chess. Even E-sports. You can use MyWhoosh for free in an attempt to lure the atlethes away from Zwift.
Show threadJohn Carlsen 🇺🇸🇳🇱🇪🇺Mar 14, 2024

@jeffowski

"This article is more than 6 years old" but it's sadly still relevant today.

"Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women's rights

Anna Muzychuk won’t defend her titles because she doesn’t want to be treated like a ‘secondary creature’

Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Wed 27 Dec 2017 12.32 EST
First published on Tue 26 Dec 2017 23.08 EST"

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/dec/27/chess-champion-to-miss-saudi-arabia-tournament-over-womens-rights

Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women's rights

Anna Muzychuk won’t defend her titles because she doesn’t want to be treated like a ‘secondary creature’

The Guardian
Show threadKalle KniiviläMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski @Elias Not a totally new piece of news.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/dec/27/chess-champion-to-miss-saudi-arabia-tournament-over-womens-rights?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women's rights

Anna Muzychuk won’t defend her titles because she doesn’t want to be treated like a ‘secondary creature’

The Guardian
Show threadElias AarnioMar 14, 2024
@kallekn @jeffowski Sorry.
Show threadSteveBolognaMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski My new hero
Show threadWilly NeuhausMar 14, 2024

@jeffowski

Like it! Good choice, sorry for the lost titles.

Show threadlolonurseMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski
What an admirable person!
Show threadTheosuwbMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski it’s good to see someone who lives their own values! I admire that! 👍👏👏
Show threadDarwin WoodkaMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski good for her. The Saudis can enter the modern world or fuck off.
Show thread@energiepiratMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski Taff Lady!
Show threadmilkmanMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski
Good on her! You gotta stand up for your principles.
Show threadbananas_pizzaMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski giga chad moment
Show threadjonburrMar 14, 2024

@jeffowski

Good for her

Show threadAdvanced Persistent TeapotMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski did any male chess grandmasters also boycott in support of their female colleagues? (I'll bet that's a no)
Show threadTrevor StinsonMar 22, 2024

@http_error_418 @jeffowski The info is a bit hard to find for me at the moment, but it looks like Nakamura boycotted as well. Carlsen threatened to boycott the next year but I can’t find if his demands were met or not.

Addendum: the tournament was moved out of Saudi Arabia the next year. Not sure if it was due to Carlsen’s protest, but it did meet his demands.

Show threadMedea Vanamonde🏳️‍⚧️ ♀Mar 14, 2024
@jeffowski right on!
Show threadOtownKimMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski 💪💪💪. Good on her! #girlpower
Show threadInc Hulk 🧪Mar 14, 2024
@jeffowski:
I wonder, is there any reason, other than the obvious bribery of the officials making the choice, to run any international event in Saudi Arabia?
Show threadAndrewMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski Kudos to her, and fuck Saudi Arabia
Show threadJohn KoetsierMar 14, 2024
@jeffowski good for her
Show threadJoe ❌👑Mar 14, 2024
@jeffowski Please edit the post to clarify that this happened in 2017 and is not "in a few days". Thanks.
Show threadFeth 🎉Mar 15, 2024
@not2b +1.
And let's redo the post if not corrected.
@jeffowski
Show threadCanadian CroneMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski #MuchRespect
Show threadgdtrfbMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Tip of the Cub cap Anna.
Show threadAdlangxMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Good on her. We need to stop normalizing these repressive regimes.
Show threadsandywb14Mar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Seems appropriate that a young woman would take a stand on this when the rich professional athletes continue to visit SA. I’m very impressed by her integrity.
Show threadGary McGrawMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski good for her. Troglodyte societies should not be allowed to host world events.
Show threadArmy GirlMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski good for her! I remember when they tried that shit on women service members during the first Gulf War. Uhhh...you want us to stop Hussein? Our rules.
Show threadoldguycrustyMar 15, 2024

@jeffowski

Right on!!

Show threadStill Wakes Up AngryMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski
Yet another female hero with more balls and courage than her male counterparts.
Show threadLot⁴⁹Mar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Good for her! I wish professional golf had this kind of integrity.
Show threadsamantha aucielloMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Good for her. It sucks that she has to sacrifice two titles
Show threadVirginia HollowayMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski why post something that’s 7 years old without noting that? Genuinely curious.
Show threadHermey GMar 15, 2024

@jeffowski

Saudi Arabia seems to be set on gobbling up as many sporting events as possible which begs the question, when will Mohammad bin Salmon finally host his International Journalist Dismemberment Competition?

@mycotropic

Show threadAngelino DesmetMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski At least mention it dates back to 2017 please.
Show threadnightwalkxMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski <3
Show threadAndreas S. Mar 15, 2024

@jeffowski @dankefuerdenfisch

2017

https://www.mimikama.org/anna-muzychuk-faktencheck-schachgrossmeisterin/

Anna Muzychuk: Faktencheck rund um die Schachgroßmeisterin

Klarstellung zu Anna Muzychuk und dem Schachboykott!

Mimikama
Show threadToniMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Bien hecho.
Show threadBaldur12cMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski while this was an absolute "Boss move", it already happened several years ago. (In 2017 or 2018 I think.)
Show threadVoz dos Direitos DigitaisMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski this happened years ago...
Show threadEmil Jacobs - CollectifissionMar 15, 2024

@jeffowski "Muzychuk drew widespread media attention at the end of 2017 for boycotting the World Rapid and Blitz Championships over FIDE's decision to hold the events in Saudi Arabia because of the country's discriminatory policies against women."

It's funny how a meme can go around the internet for years and years. She has been losing her title "in a few days" since 2017.

Show threadFrancesco ChicchiriccòMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski All true but 6.5 years old as today: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/dec/27/chess-champion-to-miss-saudi-arabia-tournament-over-womens-rights
Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women's rights

Anna Muzychuk won’t defend her titles because she doesn’t want to be treated like a ‘secondary creature’

The Guardian
Show threadGondorMar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Knowing "the situation" hasn't changed a bit:
Why do you post an article from 2017 now again? 🤨
Show threadJérémy PagèsMar 15, 2024

@jeffowski This happened several years ago.

Next month, Anna Muzychuk will play the Women's Candidates Tournament in Toronto.

Show threadB59R 🦈Mar 15, 2024
@jeffowski Well done! She will get the title 'world chess champion of hearts' instead! I'll vote for her! ♥️
Show threadSudelsuriumMar 15, 2024

@jeffowski Das ist eine Nachricht von 2017. Just sayin‘

https://www.zeit.de/zett/politik/2017-12/die-schachweltmeisterin-gibt-ihre-titel-auf-weil-sie-sich-nicht-wie-ein-mensch-zweiter-klasse-fuehlen-will

@mimikama dazu:

https://www.mimikama.org/anna-muzychuk-faktencheck-schachgrossmeisterin/

Frauenrechte: Die Schachweltmeisterin gibt ihre Titel auf – weil sie sich nicht wie ein Wesen zweiter Klasse fühlen will

Anna Muzychuk reist nicht zu einem internationalen Turnier in Saudi-Arabien, weil sie sich nicht vorschreiben lassen möchte, wie sie sich zu verhalten hat.

ZEIT ONLINE ze.tt
Show threadLe_M_Poireau ⏚Mar 16, 2024
@jeffowski cette info date de 2017, il était temps d'en parler ! Poke @mmu_man