Joyce Carol Oates struck some nerves on Twitter. She tried to clarify, but the pile on was quick & real. After a lengthy thread, and some valid hurt feelings, I believe she understood how her words harmed others.
In my granny’s voice, “if you can’t help don’t hurt”. I’m a fan, and I say we need to make room for forgiveness sometimes, especially when people allow themselves to be held accountable.
One of my favorite websites wrote about it here:
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/10/author-joyce-carol-oates-issues-sincere-apology-tweet-pronouns-stirs-controversy/