It was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online... moreIt was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online community was originally called. We had to change the name because the word ‘tranny’ became increasingly toxic and we had to change our rickety old software because the developers would no longer support it.
I vaguely remember we had asked the existing members to come up with a new name and Gender Society won. I think a lot of our members at the time wanted us to distance our community from the other cattle market sites out there so we needed to sound more respectable.Trannyweb was a busy and vibrant community though (started in 1999) with lots of people online at any one time. The forums were the jewel in the crown as you can see from the huge number of threads and forum posts (which by the way, are still available today).
The transition to The Gender Society took place in 2011. Unfortunately, a lot of the long-time regulars who used to be permanently logged in, didn’t like the change... less
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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
I think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat... moreI think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat parties, lot of fun, about 2007 I was made head of forums, made a lot of amusing and factual posts even some controversial ones, many taken out of context, but always attracted attention and responses if some were very negative. When Trannyweb became the Gender society I gathered a few people to become site moderators lovely helpful team, keeping the site clear of trolls, keeping the home page clear of sleaze and wiping out literally 1000's of spams. Shame that when I stepped back from heading up that team due to studying and work I was unable to devote as much attention as the site needed many of the site and forum mods just seemed to vanish, lose interest. I will always remember some advice Katie gave mewhen in the early days of being a mod, I was verbally abused, it upset me and I threatened to leave,Katie said if someone on your land line gives you grief, do you cut your phone off. Of course... less
Interesting topic...thnx for bringing it up!
I had joined a... moreInteresting topic...thnx for bringing it up!
I had joined a couple of "straight" dating sites where the only option for gender was the binary "M" or "F". I'd check "F" but in my profile mention that I was a special girl with a little something different down below. I left it at that as far as being a trans woman while creating an interesting profile designed to attract an inteligent, well rounded, but open minded person.
I was very surprised at the number of men who reached out to me that actually understood just who I was and stated that they were very interested in learning more about me and wished to meet up, a typical response in a binary world. In further communication, quite a few expressed that they were totally fine with dating a passable trans woman while some fit into that "admirer" or even "chaser" mode as described in the thread earlier. Throughout our communication, I make it clear that I'm not your typical girl but do not say I'm trans unless they bring it... less
Recently, in the course of dealing with the nuts and bolts of my name change stuff, I hearkened back to my humble beginnings in the great State of Illinois, where I was hatched. ... moreRecently, in the course of dealing with the nuts and bolts of my name change stuff, I hearkened back to my humble beginnings in the great State of Illinois, where I was hatched. I submitted a request to change my name on my birth certificate, and I received a rejection notice indicating that I needed to remit a nominal fee for this service and to fill in an attached form.
I don't have a problem with that, however, the attached form was not an application for change of birth certificate, but for change of death certificate! Was this a mistake, or was someone from the Department of Public Records trying to convey some message?
My contact in the Illinois Gender Alliance is of the opinion that the latter may actually be the case. Apparently, according to my source, DuPage County, which bears the distinction of being my birthplace, is a bastion of staunch conservatism and is distinctly unfriendly to transgender residents, having at one point been most contrary toward an IGA member looking to make... less
flawed? I, as a historian, am frequently asked who is your hero? I don't have heroe's but out of a combimnation of politeness and for the sake of conversation I tend to give an... moreflawed? I, as a historian, am frequently asked who is your hero? I don't have heroe's but out of a combimnation of politeness and for the sake of conversation I tend to give an answer. So, in the past, I have given answers such as Maximilien Robespierre and John Wilkes Booth. I can hear you groan. One after all, was responsible for inaugarating the terror, the other was an assassin. But at the time I thought I could justify my choice. The one defended the principles of the French Revolution and changed the course of European history for the better. The other avenged his people and the ruination of his country in the only way available to him. Both are, perhaps justifiably, demonised. But Michael Collins is considered an heroic figure when he was leader of the I.R.A and committed murder. Nelson Mandela is universally aclaimed when he was head of the military wing of the ANC and all that that meant, and who was it after all, who relinquished power in South Africa? It was F.W De Klerk. So what is a... less
In researching a book I'm writing I read the Gettysburg Address today. And I re-read it, then I wrote it out. It took up one side of A4 paper and takes far less than ten minutes... moreIn researching a book I'm writing I read the Gettysburg Address today. And I re-read it, then I wrote it out. It took up one side of A4 paper and takes far less than ten minutes to read out. A truly amazing document and the more you read it the more you realise it has the stamp of genius about it. For it says far more about the man who wrote it than the momentous events it was intended to commemorate. Such humility, almost as if he is not worthy of such things, it is only by the Grace of God that he finds himself here. So much said in so few words. He could not have said more if he had written a thousand pages. Such understanding and what courage to stand before a crowd at such an occassion and seemingly have so little to say. I understand at the time he was much derided for it. Anyway, it is quite inspiring really. So I wondered if you have been inspired in life by the words of another? less
With the conclusion of the recent Bali Conference on global warming the United States has yet again been perceived as putting a spanner in the works. An agreement was reached but... moreWith the conclusion of the recent Bali Conference on global warming the United States has yet again been perceived as putting a spanner in the works. An agreement was reached but not the kind of agreement the majority wanted. Is the American Government wrong, however. Should we bankrupt in the here and now for a future uncertain. Whether you accept the science or not is deliberate impoverishment the job of Government. Economic growth has been and remains the mantra of free trade liberal politics. It becomes increasingly clear that to tackle global warming requires not new targets on Co2 emissions but a radical change in the World economic, monetary and trading system. In other words a political revolution something that no one is willing to contemplate. Capitalism is about exploitation, exploiting each other and exploiting the world's resources. As this is not likely to change shouldn't we just accept it and instead of playing games move to make provision for the worse effects of global warming where... less
Y'all know I am an Anarchist. I have opposed this stupid war from day one. I have also voiced how I feel about capitalist society.
Then, what is on cable today? "Reds." My... moreY'all know I am an Anarchist. I have opposed this stupid war from day one. I have also voiced how I feel about capitalist society.
Then, what is on cable today? "Reds." My all-time favorite film.
When they come and haul me away, just remember me. They are coming for me.
We take it for granted that we do. But should we? All the administrative organisation and financial institutions are already in place. Society wouldn't cease to exist if... moreWe take it for granted that we do. But should we? All the administrative organisation and financial institutions are already in place. Society wouldn't cease to exist if Parliament were abolished tomorrow. We would still all go to work, the shops would still be open. Aren't MP's and the like merely the elected placemen of the powers that be. Just how many Education and Law and Order Bills has the current Labour Government passed in the last ten years. Yet still nothing has changed. They seem to spend most of their time interfering in our lives unecessarily simply to be seen to be doing good, to justify their existence. They tax us at every turn and squander our money where we don't want it spent. They tell us what to do and we are expected to obey simply because it is the law. Do we really need them? Is there truly no better way? less
become increasingly common in the political vernacular of recent years. For Iran the United States is the Great Satan. For the United States, Iran stands at the pinnacle of an... morebecome increasingly common in the political vernacular of recent years. For Iran the United States is the Great Satan. For the United States, Iran stands at the pinnacle of an Axis of Evil. We often refer to the evil acts of others. But do we discriminate when it comes to evil. Do we associate it with the Devil. If we believe in God should we not also believe in the Devil. If we believe in the greater good of humankind should we not also acknowledge the depths of depravity to which it can plunge. Does evil exist or is there always a reason for it. I once wrote an essay on Shakespeares, Othello. In it I argued that there was no specific reason or cause for Iago's actions. Merely that he represented 'evil incarnate.' He was simply evil. So does evil exist? Should we use the term as freely as we do. Should we conduct politics in terms of good and evil. Or is it natural for us to do so. We can all do good and we can all do evil. But is it always a matter of choice. Is it the duality of human nature. Is... less
1960s Coming Apart: Book Review
William L. O’Neill’s Coming Apart: An Informal History of America in the 1960’s is noteworthy not so much for its depiction and... more1960s Coming Apart: Book Review
William L. O’Neill’s Coming Apart: An Informal History of America in the 1960’s is noteworthy not so much for its depiction and description of America in the sixties as it is for its insightful comments on the decade which preceded this turbulent era and the connection between the two. The contrast between these two decades could hardly be more striking, yet the fifties laid the groundwork for all that was to follow in the sixties and, indeed, throughout the rest of the twentieth century and into the early twenty-first century. The fifties was a period of time when the catastrophic events of the first and (especially) the second World Wars began to recede into the mists of time, while at the same time the American nation began to become accustomed to the political, strategic, socio-economic, and technological developments which occurred during the first half of the twentieth century. Trends which developed in the fifties continued into the sixties and even... less
I was down the gym this morning and was flicking through the channels trying to find anything to watch that wasn't MTV, VH1 or any other celebrity obsessed nonsence when I... moreI was down the gym this morning and was flicking through the channels trying to find anything to watch that wasn't MTV, VH1 or any other celebrity obsessed nonsence when I stumbled upon the latest Republican Presidential debate on CNN. It was fascinating, not so much because of what they said, but as a concept. We don't have anything like this in England ( England - I'm so provincial ). Here the Party leaders won't even debate with each other. I do know various things about some of the candidates, and their politics isn't mine, but even so I think I can articulate a reaonably impartial view of what I witnessed. A sort of first impression.
I thought they were all pretty anonymous, even when they spoke, and no one in particular caught my eye or averted my gaze. The only one who seemed to have any charisma was Fred Thompson, an actor apparently, I thought I'd seen him before. However, he seemed strangely lethargic, disinterested even, as if he'd been railroaded into doing this. An interesting, if... less
In isolation I'd agree that a legal political party should be able to spout their views however abhorrent - so that they can be knocked down and dealt with by rational thought -... moreIn isolation I'd agree that a legal political party should be able to spout their views however abhorrent - so that they can be knocked down and dealt with by rational thought - which is entirely the argument that the oxford union is putting forward.
But I don't think this is the reason the Oxford Union have invited Griffin and Irving. My main concern is the real reason they've done this is for the publicity - the rest of the argument is justification after the event.
I do have a problem with the Oxford Union trying to get publicity by courting such extremists - that is tacky... Would they have even bothered with the debate if this years speakers were reasonable people with a sensible point of view? Seems as though that would never be considered 'cos it's all about bums on seats, publicity, protests, publicity about the protests and then acting like the victims when the main speakers are asked not to turn up, finally being replaced by a much more moderate bunch of speakers
points. So what was the turning point in your nation's history. What was that seminal moment after which things were never again the same. And was it for better or worse; can or... morepoints. So what was the turning point in your nation's history. What was that seminal moment after which things were never again the same. And was it for better or worse; can or should it be reversed? Now there's food for thought.
While the Human Rights campaign continues to fail to fully
support a Gender Identity and Expression inclusive version
of ENDA and hence the Trans Community at large, the... moreWhile the Human Rights campaign continues to fail to fully
support a Gender Identity and Expression inclusive version
of ENDA and hence the Trans Community at large, the
Chicago Gender Society has, inexplicably, chosen to have
a local HRC representative speak at their next regular
business meeting-
Tuesday, November 13th, 8pm,
Stardust Banquet Hall, 5688 n. Milwaukee,
Chicago, IL,.
In response, several CGS members have chosen to conduct a
peaceful anti-HRC protest.
Organized by past CGS president, Stevie Conlon, plus, active
members; Julie Johnson and Rina Schroeder; the protest will
ask meeting attendees, to wear buttons, hold signs,
pass out fliers, while outside, others will walk a picket-line.
"This is not a protest against CGS, or their right to have anybody
speak", said Miss Johnson; "Rather, it an attempt to let both the
local and national HRC people know just how disgusted we all are
with their behavior."
Miss Johnson further said; "The officers and broad of CGS are
aware... less
Police resign? Let's look at the facts, An innocent unarmed man was chased onto a tube train, and without warning, was forced to the ground and had seven bullets pumped into his... morePolice resign? Let's look at the facts, An innocent unarmed man was chased onto a tube train, and without warning, was forced to the ground and had seven bullets pumped into his head. The Metropolitan Police has since been charged with a breach of the Health and Safety Rules. The verdict is in and they have been declared guilty, but no one is to blame. A very British verdict because in this country no one is ever to blame. Even when the verdict is guilty. Now the circumstances at the time were unique. London had just undergone a terrible terrorist outrage, the country was on high alert, and there was an understandable paranoia. So no criminal charges were bought in this case and I understand the arguments here, though I don't necessarily agree with them. Despite that, an innocent man was shot dead. Also there were deliberate attempts by the Police to tarnish the victims name. Surely, at the very least, the man on whose watch this tragic mistake occurred should accept responsibility and resign. People... less
The last thing I want in the U.S. is NHS. I'm not sure if you actually are in Sweden but my sister in law has lived there 30 years. It took over ten years to solve her... moreThe last thing I want in the U.S. is NHS. I'm not sure if you actually are in Sweden but my sister in law has lived there 30 years. It took over ten years to solve her boyfriends problem that basically had him bed ridden. He had a frickin allergy, keep your government health care. Our health insurance is fine in most cases, what needs to be done is mandate that trans procedures must be covered. You watch too much media that hates our country and only reports the negative things. I'm definitely not saying all is great here. The biggest complaints come from the people with their hands out wanting government to give them something for nothing. All that accomplishes is dependency on others rather then taking care of oneself. And when people work hard to make money, they are penalized, what's the incentive?
Also there was a new report out just in the last few days, they expect more than 200,000 UK citizens per year to seek health care outside of the UK by 2010. Why if it is so great?
The following is an e-mail I recently received on October 22, 2007 from Joe Solmonese of the Human Rights Campaign:
Dear Bennie,
... moreThe following is an e-mail I recently received on October 22, 2007 from Joe Solmonese of the Human Rights Campaign:
Dear Bennie,
I need your help in the next 48 hours.
Congress will vote Wednesday on H.R. 3685, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) plans to offer an amendment to ENDA to add protections based on gender identity.
This amendment is crucial! This is our last chance to get gender identity back into the bill. We need your help right away to make sure your representative supports the amendment. We've called and emailed, but now we're sending faxes to show we mean business.
Send an automatic fax to your representative in support of the Baldwin amendment to ENDA, to make sure gender identity is included in the bill.
There is not a moment to spare – this is your last chance to speak out on behalf of each and every member of the GLBT community.
Once you've taken action, please forward this message to your friends and family to help us get... less
