Facebook question.

[JordanBlue]

Yes, I have 2 FB accounts.  I'm spending less and less time on the male one, and finding I have less tolerance for some of the stuff I see on there. 

[JRD]

I never had facebook under any other name or gender than I am.  I don't have trans stuff on there as its just not needed. I have family, a few old myspace friends and real life friends on it.  I don't use it that much, but its a nice way to keep up with my nieces and such.

[stephaniec]

seeing this post I'll think I'll get another account and see what happens

[Ltl89]

I never had a facebook account.  In the future, I may create one with my new name and the right gender, but I'm not sure.  I'm not crazy about the lack of privacy on the site.  It depends on how I feel when I get to that point. 

[LordKAT]

Facebook used to be evil and not allow gender or name changes. I always thought that was why people had multiple accounts.

[Urban Christina]

So this is gonna be one of those super short questions.

If you already created a new Facebook account, when did you decide to close the old one, and if you haven't, does visiting the old profile ever cause that 50/50 mix of depression and dysphoria to hit?

I created a female account as soon as I started HRT and deleted the old one. I'm one of those rare ones who finally quit Facebook a few weeks ago for many reasons but do know what you're talking about- when I look at my "male" pictures, it feels a little weird. Although I don't hide them from anyone and still display some pictures of good times I had while stuck as "male"- it is what it is and your past will not go away.

[kellypatrick]

I have one for Kelly and one for the male self. Kellys page just has the friends that I have came out and some transgendered veterans.Since I am still discovering my self I use both but I tend to stay on as Kelly a lot longer. Once I start Hrt and go full time then i will come out and close down the old one.

[Caitlyn]

I'm beginning to warm up to the idea of just changing my name, pics, and gender on my current FB profile. The only downside is that I would need to wait until I've come out to everyone that knows me, or at least the ones that I see on a regular basis. Though, I suppose one could just change everything all at once as a way of coming out, eh? 😀 Probably not the best idea I've ever had lol

[ErinM]

I decided to migrate to a new account because the URL of my original account had my old name and I already changed it once so I wouldn't be able to change it again.

I created a new account last fall and came out en masse to everyone this summer with a link to my new profile. When all but 2 accepted were re-friended I deleted my old account (about two weeks).

I do post some transition related stuff (milestones, funny episodes) on my new account, but use a custom list for people who know.

[Michaela J.]

In the future, I may create one with my new name and the right gender, but I'm not sure.  I'm not crazy about the lack of privacy on the site.  It depends on how I feel when I get to that point.

Me too. Just deleted my account this weekend, and while I may go back once I'm more comfortable with myself, I'm definitely not in any hurry. Deleting the account I've had for seven years feels like turning over a new leaf.

[Heather]

I got a male account I haven't actually posted a status update in since August 2012 and never really used anyways. And I have my female account which I use far more than I ever used my male account. Early on I used to talk more about being trans but in the last few months I've been trying to move away from posting trans related stuff. It's not that I'm ashamed I just want to concentrate more on living my life then my condition. 🙂

[Jerri]

I choose to put my name and gender on my original fb page, that way family and friends can stay in touch. i do not have much trans info there just grandkids pics and stuff like that. it also helps for the folks that i have not seen for a bit to know whats up in my life. i tried to let everyone know but i am sure i have missed some
jerri

[JaneNicole2013]

What's funny about having two accounts are the different Zoosk ads after using each .

[kariann330]

Wait you get Zoosk ads?!?! All of the ads i get are for gun stores and the local state mental facility.

[LordKAT]

You read the ads??

[vlmitchell]

I transitioned in public. On Facebook, I posted an explanation and then proceeded to just do my thing. Got lots of love and support that way and it made me feel accepted and validated.

I'm completely open about the fact that I'm trans and everyone knows it, though it's the world's least-big deal to all my friends and loved ones. I'm active in trans-advocacy and discuss trans issues with the public as it's something not a lot of them understand so I have the privilege of educating those who wish to broaden their lives and outlooks.

[kariann330]

Lol Kat, not usually, no, but when it has a picture of shoes, I start to drool.  Would you like to here about the cute suede mules I saw the other day?

I normally don't read them either, but when i see a 14.5in barrel on a Bravo Company lower....it's like finally finding that one pair of heels you have been dying to find....and why the state facility comes up i have no clue...i only drive past it on my way to my father in laws property.

[Constance]

I started my Connie account long after I'd already had my David account, and I friended them. I shutdown the David one about a month after I went full-time, announcing via a FB note my transition so my FB friends could find my proper account.

[LordKAT]

I'm personally blind to the ads, I only see annoying motion taking up valuable screen space. I couldn't tell you of a single ads actual subject.

[Michelle G]

I have a boy mode Facebook for family and old friends and a girl mode Facebook to respond with comments on trans related issues in the news.