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JustJess · 08-11-2008, 01:16 PM

MadMabel, thanks so much for posting! I had no idea the term "tranny" was offensive, so please allow me to apologize. And had I known any transsexual people personally, I certainly would have asked them for their input, so am doubly glad to see you joining our discussion.

I do of course understand that there are MTF as well as FTM transsexuals. As I did not consider the idea that FTM would have a natural athletic advantage, I did not include them in this discussion. The point about bones being much heavier - an interesting point! I was only thinking of the natural tendency to gain muscle more easily! Obviously, I can only speak in generalities, as we can't chase down every possibility in one topic.

I'm also delighted to hear that there are so many transsexual athletes. I really hated the idea that men who identified as women would limit themselves so. What do you think about the other idea I brought up? It seems like the only MTF TS people I've noticed or known have only embraced the stereotypical side of femininity. Is that true in your experience? Do you have any thoughts on why that might be, if it is so? Or is the athletic MTF TS person far more common than observations would indicate?

Thanks again for your insight, it is truly appreciated.

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JustJess Unencapsulated Location: Kittyville	MadMabel, thanks so much for posting! I had no idea the term "tranny" was offensive, so please allow me to apologize. And had I known any transsexual people personally, I certainly would have asked them for their input, so am doubly glad to see you joining our discussion. I do of course understand that there are MTF as well as FTM transsexuals. As I did not consider the idea that FTM would have a natural athletic advantage, I did not include them in this discussion. The point about bones being much heavier - an interesting point! I was only thinking of the natural tendency to gain muscle more easily! Obviously, I can only speak in generalities, as we can't chase down every possibility in one topic. I'm also delighted to hear that there are so many transsexual athletes. I really hated the idea that men who identified as women would limit themselves so. What do you think about the other idea I brought up? It seems like the only MTF TS people I've noticed or known have only embraced the stereotypical side of femininity. Is that true in your experience? Do you have any thoughts on why that might be, if it is so? Or is the athletic MTF TS person far more common than observations would indicate? Thanks again for your insight, it is truly appreciated. __________________ My heart knows me better than I know myself, so I'm gonna let it do all the talkin'.