Because transphobes and TERFs need .... (Reply #58)

In the discussion thread: Why should someone who is transgender not use the facilities they identify with? [View all]

Response to uppityperson (Original post)

Tue Sep 8, 2015, 10:51 PM

Tree-Hugger (3,199 posts)

58. Because transphobes and TERFs need ....

....something to be concerned about so they can work themselves into a lather.

Reply to this post

Back to OP Alert abuse Link to post in-thread

Always highlight: 10 newest replies | Replies posted after I mark a forum

Replies to this discussion thread

90 replies	Author	Time	Post
Why should someone who is transgender not use the facilities they identify with? [View all]	uppityperson	Sep 2015	OP
How do people even know if someone	roody	Sep 2015	#1
+++++	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#3
That was my first thought ...	etherealtruth	Sep 2015	#17
+1	Doingto	Sep 2015	#46
I've seen it suggested	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#53
I think they should be able to use whichever they want	gollygee	Sep 2015	#2
I sincerely don't understand the concern about this.	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#4
I have no idea	gollygee	Sep 2015	#5
Some of the discussion was re co-ed locker rooms	TexasMommaWithAHat	Sep 2015	#12
Because some people can't live without butting in to others' lives.	Oneironaut	Sep 2015	#22
My thought is that...	gvstn	Sep 2015	#6
Locker rooms can be brutal for teens, no matter the gender identity	REP	Sep 2015	#14
No doubt.	gvstn	Sep 2015	#30
I'm speaking specifically of school locker rooms	REP	Sep 2015	#32
Fair points.	gvstn	Sep 2015	#33
The trans kid may not care	REP	Sep 2015	#34
I think we can all agree that the gym "teacher" that looks the other way	gvstn	Sep 2015	#37
I'm saying that it's not the non-event you stated upthread	REP	Sep 2015	#40
How did you know my fetish?	gvstn	Sep 2015	#41
Women do get pimples on their breasts, or at least, I did.	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#35
Thanks!	gvstn	Sep 2015	#36
Really! I never got pimples anywhere until I was in my 30s	REP	Sep 2015	#39
Since it was hidden, few saw them and it wasn't something to complain about but more privately embar	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#47
Lots of shame involved	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#55
I've seen/heard of backne, assne, chestne, etc - just not on the actual boob	REP	Sep 2015	#80
It happens on the boob	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#81
Hey now	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#54
I often use whichever room is not in use.	HappyPlace	Sep 2015	#7
This message was self-deleted by its author	BarstowCowboy	Sep 2015	#13
Why have separate bathrooms/facilities at all?	Shandris	Sep 2015	#8
Agree 100%. n/t	ChazII	Sep 2015	#11
Because 99% of the population is binary	TexasMommaWithAHat	Sep 2015	#15
Gender neutral toilets with enclosed stalls are good.	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#21
Exactly. nt	SusanCalvin	Sep 2015	#29
+infinity (nt)	LostOne4Ever	Sep 2015	#42
I believe the proper term is "transgender" not "transgenderED"	PeaceNikki	Sep 2015	#9
Thank you, it looked odd but wrote it fast.	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#10
Should appearance factor in?	madville	Sep 2015	#16
When I had a buzz cut, jeans and flannel shirt covering my curves, should i have used the men's	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#20
Good Lord.	SusanCalvin	Sep 2015	#28
I thought we were going to start using Ze???	ileus	Sep 2015	#18
The correct pronouns to use for a person is the pronouns that person wants you to use.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#86
Gender neutral restrooms across the board.	randome	Sep 2015	#19
Some people are wound too tight for public restrooms	DefenseLawyer	Sep 2015	#23
For your amusement...	Humanist_Activist	Sep 2015	#24
Oh dear. Ban individual enclosed gender neutral stalls	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#31
just use the stalls	greymattermom	Sep 2015	#25
Exactly. nt	SusanCalvin	Sep 2015	#27
No reason whatsoever.	SusanCalvin	Sep 2015	#26
Am I a horrible person if I worry that creepy men could hang out in women's restrooms	Nye Bevan	Sep 2015	#38
Aren't there already laws against harassment of that nature?	LostOne4Ever	Sep 2015	#43
So how would you propose enforcing your "genuine" rule?	Warren Stupidity	Sep 2015	#49
Medical documentation of surgery and/or hormone treatment could be required.	Nye Bevan	Sep 2015	#50
Really? So everyone who walks into a bathroom must do so with medical documentation in hand?	Warren Stupidity	Sep 2015	#51
Do biological women need to carry papers, too?	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#56
++++++	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#60
Perhaps the state would have an Official Genital Inspector to settle this question.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#67
Maybe we can get them to register	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#76
Who would be checking those papers and who do you think carries medical documentation of	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#59
Oh, that wouldn't cause privacy problems.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#65
Do most transgender folk keep their transition a secret? (nt)	Nye Bevan	Sep 2015	#66
Yes, a lot of them do.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#68
Is that a serious question?	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#77
Trans people aren't going to use the facilities of their "new" gender unless they are	MillennialDem	Sep 2015	#75
Exactly. A genetic male who identifies as female and tries to appear female	mainer	Sep 2015	#82
Yes and I know you understand this so I'm only pointing it out to those who don't know	MillennialDem	Sep 2015	#89
Yeah, I agree. I don't care if they still have a penis.	mainer	Sep 2015	#90
" How dare you force a trans person to have surgery to fit your narrative of what man and woman are"	uppityperson	Sep 2015	#87
"may I see your papers, comrade?" nt	geek tragedy	Sep 2015	#83
My advice: Keep your kids away from Catholic priests and officials.	Arugula Latte	Sep 2015	#73
Here's the thing: predators aren't going to care whether or not it's "legal".	winter is coming	Sep 2015	#85
Wow 96% support!	LostOne4Ever	Sep 2015	#44
Gender neutral bathrooms would be fine with me,	LuvNewcastle	Sep 2015	#45
Because bigots might get their widdle feewings hurt?	KamaAina	Sep 2015	#48
This message was self-deleted by its author	Proud Liberal Dem	Sep 2015	#52
+1 nt	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#57
Because transphobes and TERFs need ....	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#58
TERFS=?	Proud Liberal Dem	Sep 2015	#61
Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#62
There was a post about them the other day	Proud Liberal Dem	Sep 2015	#70
Missed that thread.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#71
I think	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#78
It is another word for assholes.	LostOne4Ever	Sep 2015	#64
New poll option: Because they forgot their bathroom license.	backscatter712	Sep 2015	#63
Registration	Tree-Hugger	Sep 2015	#79
Whatever is clever but can we put an end to piss troughs?	Juicy_Bellows	Sep 2015	#69
Hi Uppity. This whole issue could be solved very easily.	icymist	Sep 2015	#72
Giving the GOOD Poll an early morning bump! (nt)	LostOne4Ever	Sep 2015	#74
Women have been using men's restrooms for years	FrodosPet	Sep 2015	#84
kick again.	Warren Stupidity	Sep 2015	#88

Edit History

Please login to view edit histories.