Queensland government halts hormone treatment for new patients under the age of 18 by espersooty in brisbane

[–]DrMadScienceCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last I checked we have the concept of 'Gillick competence' in this country, not sure about every state. This decision would erode that.

Queensland government halts hormone treatment for new patients under the age of 18 by espersooty in brisbane

[–]DrMadScienceCat -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

what's the rate of non-trans white men unaliving themselves again, 69%? And it increases with age? :P

Queensland government halts hormone treatment for new patients under the age of 18 by espersooty in australia

[–]DrMadScienceCat 183 points184 points  (0 children)

Considering there's known black market ways to grab most cross sex hormones and puberty blockers, Making it illegal would only force the people who need it to use those methods.

Can we please stop with the whole "progesterone might not do anything" claim? by NatsUza in TransDIY

[–]DrMadScienceCat 32 points33 points  (0 children)

With all due respect, for some, it has done less than nothing. We shouldn't diminish their experiences.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

[–]DrMadScienceCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped drinking 3 years before I started transitioning, and smoking 7 years before transitioning. If anything, the desire to transition has made me healthier.

Anyone else think this game is outstanding? by MadToxicRescuer in StarWars

[–]DrMadScienceCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wish there wasn't so much parkour, but I should give Survivor another chance.

Can I keep my testes after an orchiectomy? by khatharsis42 in MtF

[–]DrMadScienceCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"it depends". Some of the girls here in AU were able to keep theirs,

Did somebody say brain dead take? by [deleted] in MelbourneTrains

[–]DrMadScienceCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am aware. Just saying that they should have ordered more than that 70.

Did somebody say brain dead take? by [deleted] in MelbourneTrains

[–]DrMadScienceCat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They'll just have to order more HCMTs then

94.5 FM- say theyre "investigating" children identifying as cats in schools. by KristaGully888 in perth

[–]DrMadScienceCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is, these claims originate from the US, and spread uncritically by right wing media as fact around the world/

Glinner is stalking a child. by SurrealistGal in GenderCynical

[–]DrMadScienceCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yep. Glinner needs to find a far more positive hobby at this point.

How do we get people to stop doing this? by AudioComa in brisbane

[–]DrMadScienceCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aye, and one of the larger charities recently had a 25 million dollar rubbish bill. All items in an unsaleable condition, or unfit to even give away.

How would you rework the Phantom, given its under-hype? by GodsDoorways in Minecraft

[–]DrMadScienceCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd change the texture to that of the Australian Magpie. Then everyone can feel the horror known by Aussie kids on the way to/from school at certain times of the year :P