Quote Originally Posted by Jorja View Post
Knowing many Transsexual women, I find the further we travel away from Trans-land and become normal functioning women in society, the less important the terminology becomes to us.
Understandably so. Once we're comfortably aligned again with the gender binary there are plenty of more pressing issues that we face, challenges that have a lot more in common with the general population. Just because we've got ours doesn't mean there isn't value in considering those who are still struggling, or who have yet to begin their journey. Spending time on forums like this one and donating to causes like LGBT youth shelters isn't about enriching me – it's about paying it forward, recognizing how much I benefited from the work of many who preceded me down this road.

Quote Originally Posted by Badtranny View Post
If the word tranny offends you then perhaps you should have some therapy to find out why you are wiling to give away so much power.
I'm offended that the transgender populace is misunderstood and derided. That so many of us struggle for decades to come to terms with who we are, knowing full well how much negativity and violence is aimed at us collectively. I don't think concern for others and a desire to make the world a better place is a problem I need to work on. Nor do I demand that others take the same approach I do to improving matters. Disagreement is part of diversity, and I agree that you make a positive difference just by being out there, living a productive and rewarding life despite the stacked deck. Visibility is an important step for any minority when it comes to societal change.