It could just be wishful thinking. But let's see.
http://images1.fetlife.com/210/210475/143190b496b424ec75dbaf2d3bbf761b_20090711033703_510.jpg (http://images1.fetlife.com/210/210475/143190b496b424ec75dbaf2d3bbf761b_20090711033703_510.jpg) Summer 2009. I'm very tempted to get another faux hawk come summer of this year.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs008.snc3/11550_339215915110_688445110_9643162_3851185_n.jpg (http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs008.snc3/11550_339215915110_688445110_9643162_3851185_n.jpg) November 2009. I know, the hair's awful. This was right before I got it cut.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs051.snc3/13837_349838805110_688445110_9798106_5706080_n.jpg (http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs051.snc3/13837_349838805110_688445110_9798106_5706080_n.jpg) November 2009. The new haircut.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs143.snc3/17041_406979045110_688445110_10359842_302208_n.jpg (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs143.snc3/17041_406979045110_688445110_10359842_302208_n.jpg) December 2009. Another haircut and a new piercing.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs123.snc3/17041_425177845110_688445110_10557610_1282378_n.jpg (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs123.snc3/17041_425177845110_688445110_10557610_1282378_n.jpg) January 2010. Snow day!
http://images3.fetlife.com/210/210475/1b632fb3d096bd96503c164f2a3e4321_20100115232118_510.jpg (http://images3.fetlife.com/210/210475/1b632fb3d096bd96503c164f2a3e4321_20100115232118_510.jpg) Just a few minutes ago, because I couldn't resist. I can't wait til I get the chance to start lifting weights.
So yes. I know some of those pictures are fairly close together. And it just might be wishful thinking, as I said. But I feel like I do look a little more male now than I used to in pictures.
You look great!!!! ;D Male f0 sure
I'm sorry dude, I don't really see a difference in how male you look between all those pictures.
I think between your avatar picture and the last picture link you provided, there is a difference. I think you look that extra push more male in the flexing picture than you do in your avatar.
wow i'm amazed, your so passable!
you look so male :)
Quote from: Lachlann on January 15, 2010, 11:18:09 PM
I'm sorry dude, I don't really see a difference in how male you look between all those pictures.
Ditto. You always seem to be scowling though, why is that?
Quote from: SilverFang on January 16, 2010, 01:45:05 AM
You always seem to be scowling though, why is that?
I've never yet managed to take a decent picture of me smiling.
Picture 2 is the best :D the rest are quite feminine :/
Sorry! don't hold on to my throat please :P
Quote from: Myself on January 16, 2010, 02:03:25 AM
Picture 2 is the best :D the rest are quite feminine :/
Sorry! don't hold on to my throat please :P
I don't think 'feminine' is the right word here. In no way does he look, or seem to be trying to be feminine.
I think you're rather passable, much more so than me! But you do need to frown less!
I doubt you would pass where I live, and definitely not at all in a glbt crowd. But you are definitely on the line there, so keep your head up!
need some different glasses if you don't mind me saying.
But you do look entirely male. If I was shown one of those, I'd say, some young guy, wearing his mom's glasses.
Hello Handsome. Or should I say Mr. Muscles. :angel:
I think the one with the snow is very passable
In the others, to me it doesnt look more male as time went by
all but the first look pretty much the same to me. BUT you do look pretty masc. in them keep it up
Mark
Quote from: Alessandro on January 16, 2010, 02:13:45 PM
I don't think 'feminine' is the right word here. In no way does he look, or seem to be trying to be feminine.
Thanks, dude. I didn't even want to reply to that comment... because it's more than a little inappropriate to call any trans guy "feminine," imo. (And I'll
try to work on the smiling. Just for you guys.)
Quote from: spacial on January 16, 2010, 02:24:25 PM
need some different glasses if you don't mind me saying.
It's cool. And trust me, I'm well aware of my far too feminine glasses. Let's just say I picked them out when I was still in denial. I should be getting some new one in another month or so, though. My eyesight's gotten worse, so I have a valid excuse to get the new ones.
Quote from: Janet Lynn on January 16, 2010, 02:25:52 PM
Hello Handsome. Or should I say Mr. Muscles. :angel:
I think someone's trying to make me blush. ;)
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And thanks to the input for everyone else, even if some of it conflicts. :P I figured I reached my maximum quota of quotes per post.
Did it work? ;)
I'm pleading the fifth. :)
Quote from: Brynn on January 16, 2010, 09:26:21 PM
Thanks, dude. I didn't even want to reply to that comment... because it's more than a little inappropriate to call any trans guy "feminine," imo.
I don't think it's necessarily inappropriate, just a misuse of the word. A man can be feminine, but that doesn't mean he's female, you get what I'm saying? So, really, I don't think it should be inappropriate as not all transmen are masculine in behaviour or dress either.
Quote from: Lachlann on January 16, 2010, 11:06:24 PM
I don't think it's necessarily inappropriate, just a misuse of the word. A man can be feminine, but that doesn't mean he's female, you get what I'm saying? So, really, I don't think it should be inappropriate as not all transmen are masculine in behaviour or dress either.
Well, I consider it inappropriate. And honestly kind of hurtful when it's used towards me... Particularly when you can easily tell I am NOT a very feminine person.
You are posting pictures, and in essence (as well as in reality) asking a question in a quasi-public forum and people respond. You might not like all the answers. So it goes. That's the way public life is. Every artist who had ever shown their work, or released their record, or had their writing printed and read, knows that not everyone is going to agree on it. So it goes.
Reality takes a very thick skin, even in the best of conditions.
Quote from: Brynn on January 16, 2010, 11:26:17 PM
Well, I consider it inappropriate. And honestly kind of hurtful when it's used towards me... Particularly when you can easily tell I am NOT a very feminine person.
Hey Brynn.
I am sorry you found it offensive and I apologize, I did not mean to hurt you at all.
What I meant is that I found the photos looking a bit feminine in appearance (something which is NOT your fault), that does not mean anything about your behavior or dressing at all and I am sure with time the testosterone would kick the feminine I see out of you!
I was just trying to be honest in what I see about the photos regarding to the topic title and in my opinion the second photo is the best.
So please don't take it the wrong way, sorry for my inappropriate choice of words.
Quote from: Brynn on January 16, 2010, 11:26:17 PM
Well, I consider it inappropriate. And honestly kind of hurtful when it's used towards me... Particularly when you can easily tell I am NOT a very feminine person.
Would you rather someone say you still look female if that were the case? Feminine can also be described to suggest appearance, and you certainly are not a girl therefore you wouldn't be a masculine woman.
When it comes to passing and asking if you look more masculine, these responses are important.
Quote from: tekla on January 16, 2010, 11:42:50 PM
You are posting pictures, and in essence (as well as in reality) asking a question in a quasi-public forum and people respond. You might not like all the answers. So it goes. That's the way public life is. Every artist who had ever shown their work, or released their record, or had their writing printed and read, knows that not everyone is going to agree on it. So it goes.
Reality takes a very thick skin, even in the best of conditions.
^ This is something we all need to pay attention to. I'm not saying we ought to be insensitive toward people, Myself obviously meant no harmed and confirmed that, but I see people on this forum get extremely touchy over things like honesty or hitting a button that we couldn't have possibly known would trigger a reaction. I, myself, had to leave a party the other day because people kept calling me 'girl', but it wasn't their fault. How could they have possibly known? Even if they had known and were trying to get under my skin, tough skin is what we need to have in these situations. It hurts, of course it does, but walking on eggshells all the time can be tiring, especially on the Internet where things can be misinterpreted all the time.
Sometimes I think we soften up our skin a little too much.
If printed words that can be taken several ways, on the internet are hard to handle, just exactly what happens when they are in the real world? I get stuff said to me all the time, and there is nothing the least bit ambiguous about what they are saying.
I know other slightly effeminate men, kinda like me, (and lots and lots of gay men) who are excellent fighters. Because they either learned how to defend themselves, or they never went out. In reality, you're going to have to face a lot more than some bad words or name calling. At some point, if you are really going to be a guy in a guy's world - you just might have to prove it - and not with Robert's Rules of Order. Then what happens?
At any rate, isn't it much more insulting to have people just straight out, flat out lie you? Isn't being told that you're not mature enough to handle the truth much worse than whatever else they might say?
And if that's what you want, then the post ought to be titled: Please lie to me. Hell, I've worked on political campaigns, with politicians, and in show biz, I can lie like a rug when I have to.
Guys, I'd really appreciate it if you'd drop it before things possibly get out of hand. I never wanted to make a big deal out of it, which is why I never responded to the post to begin with.
Myself: I appreciate the apology. I know you probably didn't mean any harm, I can just be a little touchy about my appearance sometimes. Plus I think that time of the month is coming. Ugh. :/