Quote from: Dena on September 28, 2017, 06:33:28 PM
Julia Child was androgen insensitive which is a bit strange as she also was homophobic according to the story.

Oh wow, I didn't know that. That is strange that she would be homophobic. Maybe in her mind homosexuality hit too close to home. Since she had xy chromosomes she would technically be considered a male. That's sad. That poor woman. She did have a husband though.

There has been quite a bit of research done on that though right? Homophobic people being the most likely to be homosexual. Not that it's the same thing but it is still an inner demon or something she struggled with. Seems to me there is a human nature lesson to be learned there if someone had the smarts and the courage to face their own inner demons enough to work it through.

If this sort of thing was discovered on a non trans site, the trans community would likely outraged.. Why is it acceptable here? Who are we to judge, when we'd rather not be judged ourselves? Aren't we better than this?

I realise this was probably meant to be fun, but all too often I see the trans community take a very small thing, often intended as humour, and turn it in to the Spanish Inquisition.

Quote from: kelly_aus on September 29, 2017, 04:23:29 AM
If this sort of thing was discovered on a non trans site, the trans community would likely outraged.. Why is it acceptable here? Who are we to judge, when we'd rather not be judged ourselves? Aren't we better than this?

I realise this was probably meant to be fun, but all too often I see the trans community take a very small thing, often intended as humour, and turn it in to the Spanish Inquisition.

Hi Kelly,

    I personally do not care for this topic but I cannot see where it actually is violating any of our Terms of Service.

I will offer this thought about it though.
  I would feel uncomfortable if I knew people were voicing unsolicited opinions on how masculine I looked. I already have that argument in my own head when I look into a mirror. I see it when I'm clocked everyday I'm out in public.  Everyone has their personal image issues and having them discussed is hurtful.
  These people are not transgender so why should they be compared to us?

    This is just my 2 cents on the subject and I hope it's been well spent.

Hugs,
   Laurie

I have finally caught up with this topic and to be honest I am saddened and disappointed.

I thought we were better than this.
I thought we had standards and honesty in our appreciation of people.
I thought we had respect for people.

Instead I read insults of people. Mocking of people.

I think people should be ashamed.

I feel a bit sad.

I'm locking the topic and maybe people should reflect on how they wish to be seen by others.

You treat people as you would be treated. It is a basic tenant in all religions and in life.

Cindy
A Sad Forum Admin.