Trans creators on Bluesky are raising the alarm after multiple users were suspended for posts expressing negative sentiments about J.K. Rowlingincluding ones that didnt mention violence or threats.The controversy began when trans writer and YouTuber Jessie Earl (aka Jessie Gender) was suspended for 24 hours after simply posting: I also wish ill on JK Rowling.When they returned, they admitted they were disappointed with the way BlueSky handled the situation.Im back! I saw your messages on here & elsewherethank you all Jessie Gender (@jessiegender.bsky.social) August 16, 2025 at 3:57 PMThey also clarified they "wish on JK Rowling everything that she wishes upon trans people."And let me be clear -- I wish on JK Rowling everything that she wishes upon trans people. Jessie Gender (@jessiegender.bsky.social) August 16, 2025 at 3:58 PMThe post that originally got Earl banned was a quote of another trans writer, Gretchen Felker-Martin, whose own account had been suspended after she wrote, I hope someone splits her skull. Felker-Martin responded to the ongoing controversy by telling the BlueSky mods to "pull your heads out of your asses."Mods can you pull your heads out of your asses and unban Jessie Gender?[image or embed] Gretchen Felker-Martin (@scumbelievable.bsky.social) August 16, 2025 at 7:43 AMEarls quote made no mention of Felker-Martins phrasing, but Bluesky moderators lumped their post into a violation involving threats of violence and incitement of self-harm, according to an investigative report by Assigned Media. The report quoted Earl saying the phrasing was mildespecially compared to Rowlings own rhetoric about trans people.Other trans users who posted similar variations, including author Dani Finn, were also briefly suspended. However, the report also noted that BlueSky largely left smaller accounts alone.Finns post was later reinstated, and Bluesky admitted it had been wrongly removed. Earl and Felker-Martinss posts have not been restored.In a muddled statement, Bluesky said only Felker-Martins post violated the platforms terms. But users say the patternsuspending trans voices criticizing Rowling, while ignoring worse rhetoric elsewheresuggests something more worrying.Although some queer celebrities like WNBA star Breanna Stewart argue there should be a platform where people can love Harry Potter while also speaking out against Rowling, users note that simply wishing ill on someone isnt the same as abuse, especially considering the harmful language Rowling uses against the community. If their definition of harm includes wishing ill, words have lost all meaning, Finn said. They can censor any criticism they dont like.