Yup I don't like the term either. Every time I hear it being used, its always with negative intent behind it.

I never liked that word, its a derogatory term, its like the N word or the Q word for gay people, I was never a ->-bleeped-<-, I was always a woman, in my school days before my transition I was called a sissy, I hate that word, its horrible, I was never a sissy, I was just a girl.

Quote from: JenJen2011 on May 10, 2013, 07:26:20 PM
->-bleeped-<-, no. Transvestite, yes.

pretty much this.
->-bleeped-<- is a shortnening of transsexual, the way i see it.
Every word has a short version of it.

Yeah, I absolutely hate that word in almost all contexts. It sounds like we're being associated with a category of porn or something... I just find it disgusting when someone ignorantly or maliciously uses the term.

Quote from: Renee on May 10, 2013, 09:02:30 PM
I get called that regularly by a couple of women I know, but for them, its just a variation on sister they use with another woman they know and like.

That is the only time I've ever heard that of anyone using it that way.

Quote from: Nicole on May 13, 2013, 07:51:49 PM
That is the only time I've ever heard that of anyone using it that way.

She was referring to being called sissy. lol

I know, I HATE the term sissy and its the only time I've ever hear of being used in a friendly way.

As for ->-bleeped-<-, I've never been called that, and I guess its like the n-word with some people, i know some girls have used the word to empower themselves, others hate it.

Quote from: Nicole on May 10, 2013, 07:27:51 PM
I hate the word "Sissy".

Same here! I am in no way a sissy and if I ever get called that I will kick there butts and prove it while asking " Who's the sissy now??"

Ooh we hit some hot buttons, there's no sissies here. 

Quote from: Serena Lynn on April 14, 2013, 01:16:49 PM
The term "->-bleeped-<-", "Trannie", or "transvestite" really gets under my skin. I blew up on a guy on a dating site this morning for referring to me as a trannie. Just seeing if its just me.

I know this may be directed more to our sisters, but it bothers me for you and well for us. Its offensive and ppl think perverted things or pornography related fetishes. I hate when ppl look at MTF as trannies or FTM's as rough lesbians who can't get a man so they become one, I would here that as a stud/masculine female.  I never had problems with getting men or getting laid. I never felt or was told I was unattractive when feminine or masculine/stud either, I just liked women more and I am a man, but any how its offensive but some people mean no harm and are uneducated. Try to distinguish between the cruel and uninformed and take that pain or anger to educate. Sorry you had to experience that crap either way, they should educate everyone and steer out those things out of society.

Quote from: Dark.Knight on May 13, 2013, 11:05:27 PM
I know this may be directed more to our sisters, but it bothers me for you and well for us. Its offensive and ppl think perverted things or pornography related fetishes. I hate when ppl look at MTF as trannies or FTM's as rough lesbians who can't get a man so they become one, I would here that as a stud/masculine female.  I never had problems with getting men or getting laid. I never felt or was told I was unattractive when feminine or masculine/stud either, I just liked women more and I am a man, but any how its offensive but some people mean no harm and are uneducated. Try to distinguish between the cruel and uninformed and take that pain or anger to educate. Sorry you had to experience that crap either way, they should educate everyone and steer out those things out of society.

Your thoughts are well received here Dark Knight and I wish that it was only a matter of educating people out of that kind of crappy thinking, but it's more than just education because it's a matter of the heart and I believe that some people are just plain evil to the core and love to make others squirm. They need a spiritual heart transplant!

Quote from: Shantel on May 14, 2013, 08:57:33 AM
Your thoughts are well received here Dark Knight and I wish that it was only a matter of educating people out of that kind of crappy thinking, but it's more than just education because it's a matter of the heart and I believe that some people are just plain evil to the core and love to make others squirm. They need a spiritual heart transplant!

Yes Ma'am that is true. lol I like that, "spiritual heart transplant."

Quote from: Dark.Knight on May 14, 2013, 11:17:06 AM
Yes Ma'am that is true. lol I like that, "spiritual heart transplant."

I got ma'am-ed by Dark Knight,  what a sweet guy!

Quote from: Shantel on May 14, 2013, 12:55:40 PM
I got ma'am-ed by Dark Knight,  what a sweet guy!

LOL too kind lovely, too kind 

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on April 17, 2013, 05:27:55 PM
I don't identify as a transvestite either, I am a crossdresser. I don't find the behaviour of transvestites to be offensive in any way, but you seem to? Transvestites are a welcome part of this community, we respect and support everyone here. It's funny how we demand respect from the outside, yet kick our own. Always show people the level of respect that you wish to receive from them. Hugs, Devlyn

Oh no no no no. I don't have anything against transvestites at all and I totally support them too, I just get bothered when people seem to think that the whole purpose of my transition is to satisfy a fetish of mine. There's a distinct difference between doing something for pleasure and doing something for life.

Nobody has called me ->-bleeped-<- yet but I am still in hiding sort of speak. I have told my parents and my brother but then played it off like it was some sort of phase I was going through and didn't anymore. Since then I have noticed when they talk about "gays" "Trans" "Crossdressers" or Brittney Griner I get upset but don't speak up. Sometimes I just want to say hey I am a "->-bleeped-<-." Whenever anyone talks about brittney Griner about her having an adam's apple or saying that she is a jawanaman I mention what if she was born a hermaphodite? they can't deny her the opportunity to play basketball and she has to fit in somewhere.