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[–]reluctant_commenter 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

I believe I mentioned that in my comment.

I didn't get that from reading your comment, which is why I commented about it, but it sounds like we're essentially on the same page; thanks for clarifying. I wanted to highlight that there is hope for people post-transition because some of the LGB people here on this sub have transitioned and detransitioned, or have felt pressured to transition. I myself didn't transition (thank god), but I seriously considered it at one point. Now, knowing what I do, I sorely wish that I had had positive LGB/GNC role models in my life to teach me that it's ok to be a woman who "acts like a guy" in some ways.

I won't give them a pass when they try to erase LGB people, harass people, and threaten violence.

I hear you; I agree. I don't want to downplay the damage done by people who colonize LGB spaces, even if they didn't realize the harm they're doing at the time; they still need to own up to the damage they've done, and I hate to say it but I highly doubt we're ever going to see a proper apology to LGB people from TQ+ adherents. (A similar discussion to this came up on this thread about a detransitioner who claimed to be bisexual but was actually straight; again, even if she didn't intend to talk over LGB voices and harm LGB communities, she did.)