Quote from: EllieM on August 21, 2014, 12:17:54 PM

I see your point here, Klaus, and do not disagree. I believe that the point others have been trying to raise, is that because of her lack of understanding of our universe, we should be a little more lenient and try to guide her to knowledge while in the process of offering her some useful advice. Honestly, I don't like being objectified either, but having endured hostility for an accident of birth for all of my living memory, I have learned that sometimes you can reach someone and win a friend. Please understand, this is not a criticism of you or anyone else.

No worries, Ellie, your post was actually one of few that I thought was respectful instead of dismissive to those who were upset by the original post. 

QuoteOn the same page here, bro. I don't think any specific blanket statements were made or intended. Sorry if you got that impression. We are, after all, family.

Agreed, the blanket statement I was referring to was "it's obviously better left up to a trans woman to respond to in a polite and friendly manner" in particular, not anything you said. We are family, and while there are issues that affect us differently, I always thought we valued one another's opinions more than this.

This topic has come to a very sad conclusion. Nothing more can be gained and the OP has not returned.

I feel ashamed with some of the responses the OP received. 

TOPIC LOCKED

I agree with Jessica.

It's sad the we do back to others what we hate being done to us.

2 wrong never make a right.

We are here for support and that goes for SO they are truly not bad people. They are just as hurt and confused as us.

Feeling hurt and sad.

emmaghev you have my apology.

This is a support forum and it appears some of the members forgot this. Transgender issues are complicated not just for the person experiencing them but for those around them. Not everyone who comes to this forum seeking support will be transgender, yet this site is there for all of them.

This better not happen again.