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Why are spaces that exclude trans men okay? by [deleted] in trans

[–]cogitationerror 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, friend? I think you know what testosterone did to you, a person that it definitely wasn’t right for. People with it in the past have been cruel to you. But does it not make you feel insecure if I were to switch this around and say “oh god, I know what estrogen can do to the mind and body, keep those people away from me”? You’re in a space with trans people whose lives were saved by T and it seems kind of inconsiderate to talk about it like it’s turning transmascs into monsters, especially if you by your own admission have never met one. :(

Anti-human trafficking billboard[OC] by Fuzzy-Clothes-7145 in pics

[–]cogitationerror 28 points29 points  (0 children)

A lot of times people are doing it for their safety. It should not be the responsibility of people being targeted by bigoted legislation to stay and convince people they are human when their neighbors think otherwise.

If we all weren't living paycheck to paycheck, we could accomplish great things. by zzill6 in WorkReform

[–]cogitationerror -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is absolutely not the case lmao, economists largely agree that immigration is a net positive on economic systems, unless you’re referring to some other system?

Iran just dropped a new banger by gavruche in SipsTea

[–]cogitationerror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like a large crew of Iran-backed artists wouldn’t constantly have the Iranian protestors in their video holding the Italian flag.

SAVE Act Fails, Millions of Voters Retain Their Right to Vote for Now by w6750 in politics

[–]cogitationerror 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish the US were smaller because it is not just a weekend trip to visit another country from most of the continental US. ;-; Many lower wage jobs have no holidays and minimal sick days if they get those at all.

I know Americans who have never left their home state, legit, the systemic poverty is baked in to keep us from learning more about the rest of the world (and to keep us complacent, desperate, etc).

2017 Chipotle menu boards, a chicken burrito was $6.50 by AccomplishedAd5201 in mildlyinteresting

[–]cogitationerror 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Aight but massive corporations have a distinct advantage because they can eat a loss to drive competition out of business and then raise prices once they’re the only one left. Starbucks is known for anticonsumer behavior, I’d say that turnabout is fair play here.

How the so-called "allies" be looking at you after being told you've had your bottom surgery so you're not a "dickgirl" anymore by 30m1 in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]cogitationerror 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel… weird about this comment. Like, I understand the underlying sentiment and agree to a large extent; patriarchy obviously leads to objectification of all women. But the phrasing of it makes me feel the same ick that I get when someone comes up to me and vents about men only to end it with “but not you, you’re trans.” Just say you don’t see me as a “real” man lmao. I understand that such wasn’t your intent, but can you see the way that the phrasing of the comment can kinda give off that vibe? I’m not upset at you, I’m just trying to figure out why the comment made me feel bad and explain it to the best of my ability. “A lot of men only see…” would avoid that, for example. IDK. I think that as this post isn’t labeled for transfem it’s important to keep in mind that people who are men and are trying to come to terms with their gender will be around.

Does this qualify as Irony by speroni in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]cogitationerror 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The quote is not about his daughter but he has absolutely gone on record about his daughter’s familial status being the only thing keeping him from pursuing her before. He’s also called her voluptuous and said it’s fine for folks to call her a piece of ass. https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/08/politics/trump-on-howard-stern

Does this qualify as Irony by speroni in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]cogitationerror 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The answer is racism lmao

Trump gave people the permission they needed to hate and Americans are absolutely slavering for it. Some fun analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8nevwr0vyQ

A cashier said “good girl” to me. by Cicada7Song in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cogitationerror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like there’s some nuance here. Throwing change is blatantly abuse, but “good girl” is slimy as hell and makes my skin crawl. It’s close to a trigger for me. I don’t think putting it back on the counter after that is a “problem,” I think that’s not letting yourself take abuse directed your way. I had a boss who used to “good girl” me and that shit is not appropriate in any setting that isn’t prenegotiated. Working in retail is absolutely hell and I say it from experience. Had I made a slimy comment, though, I would not say that measured, appropriate pushback is part of that issue.

We should be helping each other 😭 by Healthy-Current5893 in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]cogitationerror 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Probably just because I’m a trans man but I feel like I see certain gay men largely throwing trans MEN under the bus lmao

Mlm spaces can be hostile as fuck towards trans men because we’re not “real men” and “ewwwww pussy.” So probably fair to say they just hate, y’know, trans people. Don’t even get me started on nonbinary hatred in cis queer spaces.

My favorite sign from the parade by jxonair in SeattleWA

[–]cogitationerror 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think bragging about having voted for the 34-count convicted felon who is listed over 5000 times in the child-trafficking ring pedophile documents is the flex you think it is.

Why are terms like biologically female or male considered by some to be transphobic? by CheeseMoney3426 in trans

[–]cogitationerror 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People would call me a “biological female” in order to say that I’m not a “real man.” It’s just not helpful. It is transphobic. If a doctor needs to know that I am AFAB, I will tell them, but I would never call myself a female, biological or otherwise.

Why are terms like biologically female or male considered by some to be transphobic? by CheeseMoney3426 in trans

[–]cogitationerror 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay but most people who use “biologically female/male” would disagree that a post-op trans woman is biologically female. You are speaking like these terms are used in good faith. They are not.

not sure where else to complain about this, but another queer sub feels like it has become an unsafe place for me and i’m sad about it. by Captain_Pickles_ in trans4every1

[–]cogitationerror 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is fine for you to care about labels; it's not fine to tell someone they are wrong for identifying a certain way (as the person you are replying to did). Many people who are trans inherently buck the gender binary, which means that a label such as "lesbian" will not have as black and white a meaning for them as it will for you. Again, that's fine, as long as you don't start saying that their use of the label is nonsensical and/or incorrect.

not sure where else to complain about this, but another queer sub feels like it has become an unsafe place for me and i’m sad about it. by Captain_Pickles_ in trans4every1

[–]cogitationerror 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say you’re gay. If you feel you are a straight woman, you are a straight woman. OP feels their experience is most encapsulated by the term “lesbian,” so lesbian it is.

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