I use it when referring to myself on occasion. If I had any trans friends here I'm sure I'd pick around with them and use it in jest.

Yes, I've had the word used used against me. I think it would have bothered me if I hadn't desensitized myself to it a long time ago.

Quote from: Zumbagirl on January 11, 2013, 07:52:17 PM
Personally I consider the word offensive, inaccurate and reduces people to objects which only makes it easier insult, harm, or who knows what else. I wouldn't want that word used on me and I would never use it on anyone no matter what the circumstances.

This.  And if someone who knew I was trans (whether they were trans themselves or not) and used it on me I would rip them a new one and end whatever relationship we had.

Quote from: wheat thins are delicious on January 12, 2013, 01:43:09 AM
This.  And if someone who knew I was trans (whether they were trans themselves or not) and used it on me I would rip them a new one and end whatever relationship we had.

I can respect your opinion but I don't understand the reasoning behind it. If I cut off everyone in my life who had ever offended me in one way or the other I would have nobody around.

I just see it like a black person using the "n" word, a gay man calling another gay man the "f" word, or a lesbian calling herself the "d" word. One of those "if you are one you can use it, if you're not then don't you say it" sorta things.

Then again I don't really over think it. I've always been a strong believer in minimizing the power that words have over me. Words only have the power that one assigns to them.

Quote from: Ms. OBrien VT on January 11, 2013, 04:14:32 PM
For me, it really depends on the context of how the word is used.

Like N***** or F**, it can be a derogatory word or a term of endearment.  Like those words they are mostly all used in a derogatory fashion.

i was thinking literally the same thing. i just think no one should use it because people can get upset and if their intent isn't to upset people then they should find another word.

i have had a cis guy who didnt know i was trans at the time use it in a joking fashion in saying our friend a cis girl has a penis and i was offended.

but me and two of my trans guy friend where hanging out one of them joked saying that we where a ->-bleeped-<- gang and i was fine with that.

Quote from: Simon on January 12, 2013, 02:58:15 AM
Then again I don't really over think it. I've always been a strong believer in minimizing the power that words have over me. Words only have the power that one assigns to them.

Finally, someone who isn't completely oversensitive. 

we dont have the word ->-bleeped-<-*
we have trans and transexual which some people find offensive and some use. I presonally dont use that word.
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but in english I would say its pretty much like already said the N or F word.
its not so much what we say but how we say it and in which context.
You can say horrible words and things to people if you know there cool. but if your to be somehow more "political correct, or to speak to strangers who dont know you, then you are to be a bit more polite in general.

Quote from: spacerace on January 11, 2013, 03:45:00 PM
So, the word '->-bleeped-<-'.

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It is an insult, an adjective, or a convenient way to refer to one's self should you so choose?

I could use it about myself when talking to my best (online) mate, and he could have used it about me and I wouldn't have batted an eye. But, between us various derogatory expressions are terms of endearment.

I never use it in conversation with others, and frown when I hear others use it about anyone that is not themself.

It's a bit more like the "f" word than the "n" word I think. BTW, I don't know re: the whole words have no power. I think that slurs are of somewhat limited power, but certainly people can be more hurt by words (say by a parent or teacher) than by actual physical abuse. I keep that in mind as a teacher.

--Jay

I am pretty sure the term refers to ->-bleeped-<-s and is meant to inflict pain. Its the whole its weird for men to wears womens cloths mentality of our planet.