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
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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
If you liked President for Life Idi Amin, you will just LOVE this new story which deserves more than the transitory life of a TRANNYWEB TG NEWS feed... moreIf you liked President for Life Idi Amin, you will just LOVE this new story which deserves more than the transitory life of a TRANNYWEB TG NEWS feed story.
http://www.dallasvoice.co193.php
Later today, I plan to write my Congressman and Senators to encourage them to force the President to cut off all aide and trade to the Ugandan government and to tell our UN ambassador to initiate a world censure and similar injunction against Uganda if this upcoming law is enforced. Failing this, I support the strongest international, military intervention against the government of Uganda.
NEVER AGAIN! We cannot sit by like we did again in Cambodia while Pol Pot killed millions.
"Current law in Uganda makes homosexuality a crime punishable by life in prison." They should stay so lucky. The Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2009 goes a step further:
"All HIV-positive gay men are condemned to death." It gets worse.
"Gay men who have been accused as 'repeat offenders' are punished by death. Anyone who knows... less
I'm sorry Mere but your story in the latest Tribune is way out in lala land. Communism and anarchism may look fine and dandy on paper but there is one simple reason neither... moreI'm sorry Mere but your story in the latest Tribune is way out in lala land. Communism and anarchism may look fine and dandy on paper but there is one simple reason neither work. Simply put it is REALITY. Just like your story states, "From each according to their abilities, to each according to their need." Hogwash, reality has shown that people do not equally contribute so you end up with countries like the Soviet Union, China and East Germany, suppressing any resistance. And to translate that into your tranny radicalism, we would be squashed in a heartbeat.
And one word for anarchism, Somalia. Nothing more needs to be said.
As much as some hate capitalism and like everything else there are abuses, capitalism along with war are the biggest reasons for the advancements we enjoy today. Capitalism rewards ingenuity and the development of a better "mousetrap". Communism expects complacency, be happy with what you got. Anarchism is a pipe dream that says oh the sun is out today, I think I... less
I notice that a very interesting,if somewhat controversial thread has just been deleted.I hate to say it but this has a nasty taste of censorship,not least because the issues... moreI notice that a very interesting,if somewhat controversial thread has just been deleted.I hate to say it but this has a nasty taste of censorship,not least because the issues raised there did not square with the moderator's view of the world and events therein.Not exactly democratic and upholding freedom of speech!
One point that might help ensure care for TG... morehttp://www.whitehouse.gove/plan/
One point that might help ensure care for TG folk:
Limits premium discrimination based on gender and age. The President’s plan will end insurers’ practice of charging different premiums or denying coverage based on gender, and will limit premium variation based on age.
Also apparently...
Won’t add a dime to the deficit and is paid for upfront. The President’s plan will not add one dime to the deficit today or in the future and is paid for in a fiscally responsible way. It begins the process of reforming the health care system so that we can further curb health care cost growth over the long term, and invests in quality improvements, consumer protections, prevention, and premium assistance. The plan fully pays for this investment through health system savings and new revenue including a fee on insurance companies that sell very expensive plans.
I was rooting for a national single-payer plan but that wasn't even seriously discussed. It would be nice if... less
Marzieh Hosseinpoor, Christian Convert, beaten, raped and India Will Deport her to Iran to Face possible Death unless case can be reopened by petition.
As reported in the... moreMarzieh Hosseinpoor, Christian Convert, beaten, raped and India Will Deport her to Iran to Face possible Death unless case can be reopened by petition.
As reported in the Trannyweb Transgender News:
http://www.rightsidenews.in.html
one of our non-GLBT Ally's life is on the line for her religious beliefs. She has committed the heinous offense, in the eyes of Iran, of converting to Christianity. She has been attacked, kidnapped and had attempts on her life made. She is asking sanctuary from the people of India and needs signatures on a petition, at the following link, to get her case reopened.
http://www.petitiononlineon.html
We at TW alone could do this. Only 2000 signatures alone are needed. Let us show the world and our friend that we will not stand by while one who has tried to help our Community is put to death by religious bigots from Iran. Sign a petition. Save a friend's life. It's that simple.
I just noticed on the trannyweb news scroll a bit of news from my home state of Washington. It seems a judge ruled that two female to male transmen can change their gender to... moreI just noticed on the trannyweb news scroll a bit of news from my home state of Washington. It seems a judge ruled that two female to male transmen can change their gender to male without reproductive surgery. The tribunal cited that the Gender Reassignment Act does not require reproductive surgery. It is being appealed by the attorney general. For me the significance is I was born in Washington state meaning that is where my birth certificate documentation is handled. Should the ruling be upheld this could possibly set a precedent in the state for gender recognition without SRS.
The downside of it all is until the federal government recognizes civil unions or same sex marriage, my marriage would be invalid and my wife would lose my Social Security benefits should I drop dead before her. So even if I could change my gender marker, it would not benefit my family for retirement or death benefits. Therefore I would have to pass on the gender marker change. Considering something like only 5% of... less
This is going to be controversial, I guess. But then maybe not, it might just be ignored. I have undergone something of a revelation however, in reading Enoch Powell's infamous... moreThis is going to be controversial, I guess. But then maybe not, it might just be ignored. I have undergone something of a revelation however, in reading Enoch Powell's infamous Rivers of Blood speech in full for the first time. Not the propaganda that is put out about it but the actual text. Now I am certainly no supporter or admirer of Enoch Powell coming as I do from the opposite end of the political spectrum. But we shouldn't permit our personal prejudices to blind us to the realities. Much of the language he used was coarse and crude, the examples he used to emphasise his point erroneous, and I wont bore you with a detailed deconstruction of his every word. I will, however, use these bullet points. Though I must point out that these are not necessarily direct quotes but extrapolations thereof. Powell insisted that all citizens should be equal before the law but this does not mean that the immigrant and his descendant should be elevated into a special or privileged class. He also argued that the... less
"Robinson is the former owner of a construction firm in Michigan, where she finished third in Lansing's 2003 mayoral race. She founded the... morehttp://www.advocate.com/n209.asp
"Robinson is the former owner of a construction firm in Michigan, where she finished third in Lansing's 2003 mayoral race. She founded the National Association for the Advancement of Transgendered People. "
Thanks to social networking sites there is a whole new avenue for being Outed or defamed. Can criminal and civil law deal with these "drive-by" defamation? Will government agencies take action? Does it matter? Do we care?
Report: Lockerbie bomber release linked to oil
Sunday Times says Britain agreed to include Libyan in a prisoner transfer
Reuters - updated 2 hours, 20 minutes ago August 30,... moreReport: Lockerbie bomber release linked to oil
Sunday Times says Britain agreed to include Libyan in a prisoner transfer
Reuters - updated 2 hours, 20 minutes ago August 30, 2009
LONDON - Britain agreed to include Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi in a prisoner transfer deal with Libya because of "overwhelming interests" shortly before an oil deal was sealed with Tripoli, a newspaper reported on Sunday.
The Sunday Times said leaked letters from Justice Secretary Jack Straw undermined government denials of a link between the former Libyan agent's freedom and British trade interests.
Megrahi, 57, was released from jail on August 20 after Scottish authorities said his terminal cancer gave compassionate grounds for him to return home to die.
Rose, I noticed your question about the limited passport has not been answered. First off, passports are a federal document and states don't have any control over them. A U.S.... moreRose, I noticed your question about the limited passport has not been answered. First off, passports are a federal document and states don't have any control over them. A U.S. passport is valid for 5yrs. We go to a federal office such as our post offices or other authorized facilities to obtain a passport. Limited passports simply acknowledge that a change is expected within one year of issuance. In this case the change is gender and the required documentation is simply as Nicole mentioned, a letter from the psych and surgeon confirming the appointment and the surgery is irreversable, and your current birth certificate. The limited passport then can changed to a permanent passport once the new documentation, amended birth certificate, is submitted and then the remainder of the 5yrs reflects the change. The limited passport helps explain any discrepancies between the passport and the traveler.
What may turn out to be a huge victory for transgender civil rights in the U.S., today the U.S. Justice Dept. made the decision not to appeal the decision in the Diane Schroer... moreWhat may turn out to be a huge victory for transgender civil rights in the U.S., today the U.S. Justice Dept. made the decision not to appeal the decision in the Diane Schroer case. Two months ago a judge ruled in her favor that she had been sexually discriminated against under the Civil Rights Act. Although this decision was not made in the U.S. Superior Court, it does set a precedent for future cases throughout the country.
In my opinion this ruling has come at an optimal time because two bills currently effecting transgendered are in the works. First is hate crime legislation which includes gender identity, followed by the all inclusive Employment Non Discrimination Act. The Schroer case makes it clear that this administration does not approve of discrimination against our community.
Additional info on the Schroer case: http://www.newsday.com/ne1.story
I came across this web page http://www.pfc.org.uk/node/346 which is a bit outdated but very interesting reading.
I thought maybe TW should follow this up and add this as a... moreI came across this web page http://www.pfc.org.uk/node/346 which is a bit outdated but very interesting reading.
I thought maybe TW should follow this up and add this as a feature on this web site as for sure it's good information to know but as said, it's a bit outdated so I thought with some help from other members it could be up to date and maybe added to the menu as a new feature?
