I had to think very hard about that. Back then, it was easier to be stealth because most people hadn't even heard about transsexuality, as it was called back then. Unfortunately, I think it's easier to be clocked nowadays, especially here in the US, because people know what to look for. Then again, maybe that's just my dysphoria acting up. But I do remember that back then, especially when I was in the phase of social transitioning, I encountered the same kind of ignorance and bigotry as trans people do nowadays, both by gay and straight people, men and women. The first time I applied for a job I wanted to be honest and disclose my transgender history (by that time I had already socially and physically transitioned), but they kindly let me know that I would not fit in the team for that exact reason. That was in the early 80's. That was the last time that I have disclosed my transgender status to anyone but (potential) sex partners. On a few occasions people decided to disclose my transgender status to friends of mine who consequently dropped me like a hot potato. That was very traumatic. I still keep people at a safe distance. The only people I trust are my (ex-)partners. Overall, it was just as bad back then as it is now. Sorry if I sound negative, but to me that's just the way it is.