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[–]chandra 17 insightful - 1 fun17 insightful - 0 fun18 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

When trans activists make the argument that we can't rule out all trans people because there's nothing they all have in common, that's the point where there's no point continuing the conversation, because it's such obvious bullshit that there's no way they're arguing in good faith. No trans man has a real penis. No trans woman has a real vagina. Yes we can tell the difference (well, I can't speak for vaginas, but I know a real penis when I meet one), and yes it matters. But obviously most trans people aren't going to admit 'yes, there's a tangible, meaningful difference that makes it completely reasonable not to date us even after we've spent tens of thousands of dollars irreversibly altering our bodies.'

[–]wafflegaffWoman. SuperBi. 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

because there's nothing they all have in common

Of course, there IS something they all have in common when a trans person says they won't date another trans person.

[–]chandra 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

To be fair, I haven't actually seen many trans people say they wouldn't date other trans people. Only one that comes to mind is Blaire White, who is completely fine with other people ruling out trans people anyway, no 'legitimate' reason required.

Not doubting that there might be such people, but I'm not gonna rail against trans people I'm not even 100% sure exist.

[–]wafflegaffWoman. SuperBi. 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Oh, they definitely do. I haven't been keeping a list of examples but there seem to be quite a few who will not at all consider dating other trans people. They're definitely not a myth. Someone with time and handy archives or links is welcome to add them.