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[–]BiologyIsReal 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

If you think this question is far fetched, then tell us how we can differentiate between a "true trans woman" and a "cis man. If questioning someone's "identity" is "transphobic", how can you reject mediocre "cis" male athletes who "just" want an easy win from competing in women's sports? As far as I can see, you can't, which means that by allowing any trans identified male in women's categories you are open it to any male who want to play there regardless of how he identifies.

[–]Porcelain_QuetzalTabby without Ears 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Your comment doesn't really make a ton of sense to me. What does me thinking that the hypothetical is far fetched to do with how someone identifies?

I'm not opening it to any male who wants an easy win. I'm opening it to anyone who meets the requirements for fair competition regardless of personal beliefs. Unless you consider sports to be about more than a fair competition - which I don't.

[–]HouseplantWomen who disagree with QT are a different sex 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

You don’t see how to many women, things like sports teams and clubs are about more than competition? They are about social connections, team building, fitness, and a place where they can simply be without men commenting.

[–]adungitit 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I imagine trans rights activists do see that, which is why they want to use women's sports for gender validation.