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How to Win an Argument Against Matt Taylor!

Hello, dear readers! It's me, your host, writing from the vibrant streets of Brighton, and today I’m letting you in on a foolproof way to beat me in an argument. Spoiler alert: It’s easier than you think.

Step 1: Mention the names I’m not allowed to.

Yep, that’s it! Just drop those names, and I’m out of the conversation, silenced by a system that has tied my hands. Why? Because I'm legally forbidden from speaking about certain people. The minute those names hit the table, it’s game over for me. You won't hear a murmur in response.

This whole situation reminds me of a famous quote, often attributed to Voltaire but actually coming from someone much less savoury. You might have heard it before:

"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticise."

A thought-provoking statement, though I feel a little uncomfortable quoting Kevin Alfred Strom - the actual source of the quote - who, besides being a neo-Nazi, was later convicted of child pornography charges. But despite his vile history, the sentiment rings true when it comes to the predicament I find myself in.

Gagged by the System.

I’ve been threatened with months in prison if I so much as breathe a word about these individuals. Keep in mind, I haven’t stalked them—I’ve criticised them. And yes, one of them managed to convince a judge that I had somehow harassed him, but that’s not the same as stalking. Yet here I am, prohibited from speaking on the matter at all.

So, if you’re ever in a desperate rush to win an argument against me, just drop those names I’m not allowed to mention, and boom - instant victory. That’s exactly what people like James Swine have done, because let’s be real, they’re tragically desperate to claim some kind of victory over me.

Let’s Clear Up Some Myths, Shall We?

First and foremost, despite what you might have heard, I have never been charged or convicted of stalking. That’s a fact that no one can deny, no matter how hard they try to spin it otherwise. Yes, I’ve been slapped with Stalking Prevention Orders (SPOs), but that doesn’t mean I’ve actually stalked anyone. If I had, wouldn’t the legal system have convicted me of stalking by now?

Here’s where it gets tricky. One of those SPOs was issued during the national COVID lockdown, without me even being present to defend myself and without any legal representation. Think about that - a court order was made against me without me having the chance to present my side of the story. How is that justice?

In fact, every single time I’ve been issued a court order, I didn’t have legal representation. Every. Single. Time. But now, with the one interim SPO still hanging over my head, things are different. This time, come December, I’ll have a lawyer by my side. This time, my story will be told. And I’m confident that once the court hears it, that SPO will be rejected.

Living With Gag Orders and Anxiety.

Even as I type this, a wave of anxiety hits me. Simply mentioning these legal ordeals, without dropping any forbidden names, is enough to bring back the stress. It’s like walking a tightrope - careful with every word, every sentence, because who knows what will set off the next legal firestorm.

People love to throw the word ‘stalking’ around, but then they conveniently omit the details. Like when a news article linked me to the term, but if you actually read it, the word “stalking” doesn’t even appear! And no, I wasn’t given a suspended sentence for four years - it was four months. Let’s get the facts straight. I was ordered to pay £2000+, but not in two weeks, as some would have you believe. It took me a year.

The Press: Spinning Their Own Narrative.

By now, we should all be aware that the press is pretty terrible at getting their facts right. They sensationalise, they exaggerate, and they twist the story to make it sell. And somehow, the truth gets buried under all the drama.

So, next time someone brings up my so-called “stalking” or court orders, remember: the press doesn’t always get it right, and the facts are often more complicated than what you’ll find in the headlines.

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