not really understanding the term headpatting however getting the jist of it by means of the explanations set forth.
personally I have dealt with this by means of beig silenced and or patronized. This often times is irritating because I have a voice an opinions when this happens I will usually dismiss myself from a conversation and or excuse myself all together from the room. This has happened not only in my community here however also by bio men as well as my gay brothers.
This has also happened with femme friend here in my community where many times I have been expected to or told to "dumb" down so that I become more likeable, I won't dumb down for anyone I'm not sure if this is even a part of this headpatting thing.
recently I experienced some conversations where I wasn't even heard and spoken to as if I had no brain...I no longer speak to that person.
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