Why is it like this?

[Contessa]

Hi everyone

What I should say is Hi anyone who takes the time to read this thread. I like this forum I think. I know when I thought I was only a CD I would come here and read about things as other peoples experiences. Then I went away for awhile When I come back I realize I have to now use the TS forum cause that's who I am. But it now seems to only be arguing. Like as if everyone knows every reason why everyone hates trans. Hey over here I'm trans and everyone doesn't hate me.
I use to try and read the replies or posts of everyone before me and then post myself. But some are so long that I get discouraged. Seems like an argument instead of a discussion. So I type in my two cents worth and hit the post reply button and seems like nobody read what I posted. I guess what I need to say is why is everybody worried about how those aren't like us feel. Unless it will make you go back. I'm sorry I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. I just want in on the discussion. Only I am not angry or closeted or afraid. I am a person who happens to be trans and that means something. I'm happy now. Am I saying any thing that resonates with anyone else or just I'm stupid Sorry if the latter seems true It isn't.

[PretzelGirl]

I know a lot of us aren't angry or closeted or afraid. We have a few threads that are pretty heavy discussion. Sometimes that is where education lies, sometimes they get off course and lose direction. You have to read and determine that yourself. But there are many other threads (far in the majority) that are supportive or updates on progress. Some can just be plain fun. It is a support group and support for the transitioning aspect can be heavy, so we will have our share of that. Your input is read just as much as anyone else's. It all adds up!

[RADER]

Contessa;
We are all here for different reasons; Some to learn, others to make friends,
still others to teach those of us still trying figure where we are at.
My self; I thought I was the only one that dressed, or at least like to wear
a dress. Since coming here, I have learned that there are thousands of people
that have the same desires like me. All in different ways.
I have picked up confidence in my self; years before, I would never think of
under dressing, Now I do it all the time.
So take from here all you can, learn from those who share their experiences,
share your experiences with others so they can learn too.
The more you put into a forum, the more you will learn from it.
Rader

[Sky]

Yes, Contessa, I agree there is too much horn-locking in here, particularly related to the issue of acceptance by the community in general. But then again that happens in forums about classical music, auto racing and probably every conceivable subject (I only listed the ones I'm more familiar with). Even when people take extreme positions, I feel there may be some benefit to other readers who may be curious about but not familiar with the issue at stake -whichever it is- and can profit from reading a wide variety of opinions. Don't worry if nobody replies to you directly -it happens to me too, but the percentage of people who actually contribute is small compared to all those who read, and maybe get something out of it -if only to disagree. That said, I get quickly bored when two posters make it a personal argument -just state your point once and move on, no need to beat a dead horse for days.

[arbon]

Y'all should been here five years ago