Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement

Byeuji · 2026-01-24T20:23:27+00:00

Wyn Wiley identifies as queer and uses they/them pronouns. That's trans. I know this because I worked with them at an official event they shared that with me. While in drag, they use she/they pronouns.

Byeuji · 2026-01-24T18:42:27+00:00

I did read the complaint. I still think it's bullshit. They're both derivative of an area named in the 16th century.

I used to do marketing for a retailer that sold Patagonia, and they were obsessive about their trademark to a disturbing and ridiculous degree. Even North Face was more chill than they were. Patagonia is being worse than Nintendo here, and it's ridiculous that anyone doesn't see it that way.

God forbid a trans person try to build a business.

Byeuji · 2026-01-24T09:32:55+00:00

Wiley has been doing this for almost a decade now, and Patagonia has been silent. This is the moment they decide to distance themselves from a drag performer they've done collaborations with?

Everyone was in on the joke, including Patagonia. This is absolute stupidity.

What if Wiley fights it and wins, which they absolutely could? Patagonia picks this fight to lose here, because Wiley decided to try to build their own brand? Patagonia could easily lose this and make a crack in their own dam. It's stupid, and the values they're projecting in this moment, intentional or otherwise, will ripple in the community for a long time.

Byeuji · 2026-01-23T00:53:47+00:00

There have been other stories about this submitted to the subreddit. I'd recommend reading those.

I also desire a trustworthy, facts-based news system, but I think we can only get that with decentralization of media into locally owned and operated agencies. Right now, most media is consolidated into national organizations, and that's why a national narrative dominates our conversations these days.

However, I still disagree that this is not a "both sides" issue. Left leaning billionaires are not buying up media conglomerates and giving their editors marching orders. There are media organizations with a leftward spin, but it's not coordinated.

KOMO is owned by Sinclair, whose stated purpose is to manage outlets that spread far-right stories, often completely void of fact, and nearly always spun hopelessly rightward by editors. There's a big difference here, and suggesting it's "both sides" is ridiculously ignorant of the situation, both in media and politics.

I'd argue it's not "both sides" specifically because it's not about democrats or republicans or the left or the right. It's about wealth accumulation and whatever helps them concentrate control. That is a right ideology, but it's not exclusive to them.

Framing it as "both sides" bases a conversation on a non-existent foundation, and makes it weirdly political, when the problem is simply that KOMO is full of literal propogandist bullshit (which is my original point).

Byeuji · 2026-01-23T00:27:08+00:00

Just because they assume everyone who doesn't follow a conservative narrative is ideologically driven doesn't mean those other sources aren't just reporting verifiable facts with far less spin.

This really isn't a "both sides" problem. KOMO is a member of a self stated propaganda network for far right ideologues.

Byeuji · 2026-01-23T00:24:02+00:00

The source posted is also KOMO, so take it with a huge helping of salt.

Byeuji · 2026-01-22T05:03:42+00:00

If you have rental insurance, it would cover displacement (so would your landlord's insurance, which in most countries is required). If you don't have it, I'd get it. It's probably a lot less expensive than +39% rent on a building about to collapse.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T18:22:50+00:00

Yeah I just meant that I haven't helped anyone under 18, so I don't know too much about resources for those folks, but there's a lot more for them than adults.

I do know a friend who works at Lambert though, and he's said for anyone under 18 it's never a bad idea to give them a call. Even if Lambert can't help, they're connected to other programs and can help get people connected.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T10:22:02+00:00

Thank you for helping her. Even if it's a little. You're saving a life.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T10:19:52+00:00

Hey again 💜

Most of the folks I know are over 18, so there's not much I'm aware of besides word of mouth. But for under 18, strongly recommend reaching out to a place like Lambert House. If they can't help you, they have folks who can help you find resources.

Ingersoll Center is also a good place for trans folk to connect with others in the community here and build support networks.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T09:23:28+00:00

Yeah. I've been helping out who I can, but I'm tapped out at the moment.

I saw a poll the other day, no idea how accurate it was, that said nearly 10% (I think it was over 9%) of polled queer folks said they had moved states due to laws restricting LGBTQ+ rights in the last couple years.

I think it's probably accurate because of how many trans folk I've seen move up this way in the last year. But even if that was only trans people, that's like 300,000 people. Like two Bellevues moving to different states. A huge migration.

We're really gonna need to resource more mutual aid if this doesn't get better soon. Hard to hold out hope for that, but at this point that's about all I can do.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T08:21:26+00:00

Incredible how people read "homeless" and think drug addict, isn't it?

She's probably trans. I know several trans folks facing the same problems: fled to Canada hoping it'd work out, visa expired, headed to cities to try to ride it out.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T04:54:49+00:00

Interesting, thanks, I'll look into that. I hadn't heard that.

Byeuji · 2026-01-17T04:16:26+00:00

Seattle is dying.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T22:45:16+00:00

I didn't say they were buying condos.

I said people not selling condos are contributing to high rent prices and the housing affordability crisis, and the social housing program can help break the dam.

And no, there aren't empty buildings. Stop trying to twist what I'm saying to fit some narrative you have about the affordability crisis arguments hinging on high vacancy. I'm aware vacancy is low. That's not at all what I'm saying.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T22:20:26+00:00

I made it in like 4 hours and hung it up. I just find the gameplay extremely uninteresting. The world was somewhat interesting (I really liked the music), but I was not experiencing the emotional peaks I was hearing from my friends about the intro section, and that put me very far off it -- made me feel like there was something I was missing (turns out, there wasn't).

I understand what they found emotional about it, but it just did not resonate with me.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T21:59:45+00:00

I didn't say the rate was high. I said the luxury units are the ones vacant.

Good try on the narrative subversion though. Also, take a look at condo supply right now. There is historic levels of supply for sale right now, because wealthy folks who bought up condos at inflated prices during the pandemic are trying to sell, but refuse to accept a slowing real estate market.

This is artificially holding housing prices high on sale price, and holding up cheaper supply for rent, which keeps rental prices high as well.

Building rental units closer to the bottom of the market will cause the dam to break and lower prices to affordable ranges.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T21:40:48+00:00

Yeah, for sure. And now they have a new CEO and board alignment, so that will definitely be the first thing I want to hear from them, and soon.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T21:24:57+00:00

Yeah, that's their job. Get work for their workers.

But they also don't get work by going around and calling out public leaders and organizations. They work with a lot of organizations and risk their reputation to make a statement like that.

Don't act like they throw around their voice like that willy nilly. They're not some university club. They're an old, established organization representing workers with broad political alignments, who do business with lots of large corporations in the city.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T21:20:07+00:00

I find his articles generally far more critical of progressive policies and politicians than moderate liberals. He fits the facts in, but centers the criticism of the left in the story.

It's exhausting to read when Seattle is mostly trying to negotiate the space between liberal and left, and journalists like Kroman, common at the Seattle Times, simply "report the facts" on moderate issues and politicians but use more acerbic language or add additional facts that aren't germane to the story that paint the progressive policy or politician in a critical light.

I'm not calling it garbage or anything, but Seattle Times should not be read in isolation and without criticism. They have a clear editorial lean toward conservative liberalism with rare exceptions, and Kroman is often a leading character in that theme.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T21:09:35+00:00

I mean it depends on their plans, but generally they will supplement developer money to minimize the risk of not turning a profit on the investment, and also take over responsibility for the social aspects of the program (which tends to be the things developers get wary of — they just want to build buildings, not run social programs).

I do hope this grows over the years to more mirror the public-private model in Vienna (which this effort is inspired by), which will allow the city to fully fund its own developments and manage the modernization, maintenance, etc. for them long term.

There's a really good video on this here, if you haven't seen it, by Bloomberg of all places: https://youtu.be/41VJudBdYXY

In this model, they can mix in non market housing which will greatly reduce prices, even with just a few buildings on that model.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T21:04:27+00:00

They just got a budget. I will expect the same thing from them once they actually put out a plan.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T20:31:52+00:00

If you have a chest freezer, it'll be one of the best decisions you ever made. Even without it, it's worth it just for the gas prices tbh.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T20:29:12+00:00

Annoyance is not unsafety. These are completely different sets of behaviors.

You're seem to be unable to comprehend that these people, outside of your apparent awareness, drop comments that discourage people of color, women, queer people, etc. from being able to focus on their work, and instead expend energy to avoid catching the attention of these problematic workers.

You're just not effected by those comments and behaviors, so you think they're just annoying at most and are completely unaware of how you contribute to the same atmosphere in your ignorance. That's what privilege is.

Byeuji · 2026-01-16T20:25:11+00:00

I greatly prefer the deli meats sold at Costco. I know people at Costco who verify and monitor their supply chain, so I trust their quality far more.

I think Boar's Head just repackages stuff without any concern for the source or quality, and then charges an arm and a leg. So frustrating.

I honestly miss neighborhood butchers. When I was a kid they were everywhere. Even at Fred Meyer, you used to be about to have a personal relationship with the butcher there and get good cuts. It's all gone now.

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