Me: This software makes a box. It has nothing to do with human rights, human sexuality, or governance. I will not adopt a "Code of Conduct" as a condition for distributing it to others. Therefore, I do not distribute it any longer.
My stance on trans people is not what you characterize; but it is not relevant to this discussion. There are many places where one's stance on $(political_issue) is not relevant, and that does not automatically imply that someone is taking the side opposite yours.
> attempting to be neutral is the same as joining the Philistines.
This is a super common attitude across all areas of politics, that somehow being neutral is admirable or positive. That it implies an absence of partisanism, and is therefore preferable.
That's fine when you are talking about, say, which coffee chain you like. But in today's politics, the issues being discussed are fundamental human rights for various groups. Being neutral when there is a massive power disparity empowers those who hold the majority.
My stance on trans people is not what you characterize; but it is not relevant to this discussion. There are many places where one's stance on $(political_issue) is not relevant, and that does not automatically imply that someone is taking the side opposite yours.