[SIZE="2"]Well, since you asked for my thoughts...Originally Posted by Pinky188
Crossdressers in America seem to have a big problem with the word tranny, mainly because certain individuals insist that “tranny,” short for transvestite, aligns them uncomfortably with homosexuals, or homosexual...er...activities. This may come as a shock to you, but America is extremely up-tight regarding sexuality, and it’s difficult for some males to “square” themselves with the idea that what they’re doing (dressing-up like women) means they must be queer, sissies, fairies, or what have you. With that in mind, ossified opinions about the term transvestite are formed, maintained, and an unhealthy distance is created, thus keeping one’s personal crossdressing away from anything it may be cobbled together with...
It’s a shame, really, because words with the prefix “trans-“ accurately describe what we do in one way or another, and sometimes “cross-“ is not accurate enough. If you fully transform yourself by wearing clothes meant for women, you are a transvestite, case closed. If you completely change yourself (MtF) and remain that way, you are transgendered. If you are a candidate for SRS, eventually leading to the procedure, you are a transsexual – do you see a pattern developing here? I transform myself via clothing, so I quite naturally call myself a “tranny.” I like the term – it has a certain fuzziness or cuteness to it, and I don’t mind being thought of as homosexual...
I’ve had many arguments (discussions) along these lines since I’ve been here, and I can honestly say that Americans are stubborn, uptight, and defensive. Not ALL of them, of course (I’m an American, for instance), but the battle lines have been drawn – most of this anti-tranny rhetoric is thinly-veiled homophobia, and I have evidence to support that claim. It denigrates what should be an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance here at Crossdresser Central, where no crossdresser, or no tranny, should be excluded from either being who they are, or who they wish to be. If you type the word “tranny” and hit the submit button, you’re likely to encounter those who don’t wish to associate themselves with gay ANYTHING...
Anyway, you can call me a “tranny” all you like; in fact I wear it like a badge of honor. I was on a UK site much like this one, and everyone called each other tranny incessantly – that will tell you that there are other parts of the world where human sexuality, or anything related to it, is not regarded as such a big deal by the populace. Truth is, I live in a backward country, sexually speaking. With this in mind, I haven't read any of the reponses in this thread - I don't dare to...
PS – Anyone who has the courage to call themselves “tranny” is a friend of mine... [/SIZE]