I'd rename 3 of those.

1- The Trannyweb Association

2- The Trannyweb TG Society

3- The Trannyweb Community

Any one of the 3 would be OK with me.

Trannyweb Gender International Resources Links and Support=TGIRLS

Katie, if i'm honest the one that stands out for me, and gives a feeling of " Belonging" would be the Trannyweb Society because it feels right.



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Anna-Marie

If you are after an acronym I like Joni Marie's except I would change International to Identity. Trannyweb Gender Identity Resources Links and Support. TGIRLS

Dropping the acronym I would like something like Trannyweb International TG Support Centre. Something about Society and Association just doesn't do anything for me. Doesn't sound friendly,

Hugs,
Marsha

TY Marsha Ann-

I like your suggestion better than mine. I just tossed it out after a glass of wine.<lol> Any name is fine..."A rose by any other name..." after all.

Hugs...Joni Marie

Katie:

Being very new to this community, I put forth my view on this subject with the caveat that more experienced members may not agree.

The Trannyweb Alliance - suggests to me that the site is allied to one or more other sites, rather than an independent entity

The Trannyweb TG Association - to me, an association is a fairly focused entity, with a single aim in mind - not sure that the wide-ranging demographic here would fit with that

The Trannyweb Society - see above for association

The Trannyweb TG Community - like this one a lot - for me, this captures the 'broad church' spirit of Trannyweb

The Trannyweb League - for me, has sporting overtones, which doesn't really strike a chord

The Trannyweb TG Syndicate - again, for me, suggests pools or the lottery...

Your mileage may vary

Hugs,
Judith

Joni Marie, I'm with you on the name I do believe that pretty much covers the whole spectrum of who we are .... ~~MissiLynn~~

Katie
No one has mentioned "sorority." Is there an aversion to that?


I liked your joke about TITS, very funny - but it would cause problems.
hugs
Gracie

Dear Katie,
I think our world 's got to deal with two issues. How do I deal with anything in my life regarding gender and when are we getting the right atmosphere to live in it. Looking at these two points I should suggest " Gendersphere" Probably you could add "Your" in front of it.
Greetings, Conny

Given what's been put on the table for consideration, I prefer Trannyweb Community or some variation that includes the word "community" because it just sounds, well...communal..

Hugs....Joni Marie

Since you've already invested a decade into the TrannyWeb name, why not just updating it a bit?

A way to involve the individual in a sense of community (an alliance) yet allowing each to maintain their own identitiy ( however they define themselves under the TG umbrella) and obviously poitning to the resources that are here to help nurture ourselves.

To turn the word tranny into something better descriptive such as:

T...Transgendered
R..Resorce
A...Alliance
N..Naturally
N..Nurturing
Y..Yourself

Web obviously speaks for itself on a dual purpose. Not only the cyber definition and world wide focus but also for the strands of the web linking us all together.

It would be just as bad to call ourselves Tranny Web International Transgender Society (TWITS)

What about: Trannyweb International Trans Community or Trannyweb Worldwide Trans Community!

Robyn

I can see why you might want to put us in a better light.
I googled trannyweb image & a lot of what came up are tranny web cams.
Nasty sites

Tranny Web Organization (TWO). Imparts the idea that we are a Web Organization of Transgendered people and keeps our "brand name" which has been recognized as the best in the world in 2008. I also think it's a catchy acronym. Short, simple, easy to remember. Many of you used the word "organization" in the discussion above. Seems like a natural to me.

The use of "Tranny" follows the lead of a lot of GLBT organizations that took the insult "Queer" and turned it into a self-identification to remove it's sting. Thus the term "gender queer". When it is changed from a tool for harm to a battle cry, it takes on a whole new connotation.

The Trannyweb Community stands out for me because I'd like to think that that's what we are. I did like TGIRLS though, not bad, Joni, it must have been a very good wine!

Ultimately, I do think we are 'stuck' with having 'Tranny' in the name though, although I don't see that as necessarily a bad thing. Okay, a google search might show up something nasty but it will also show the respectable sites too, after all, that's how I found this place.

Association and Society were okay too, although I didn't like any of the others.

Nikki

I totally agree with like Marsha and while I think the term association will bring us more acceptance in some areas (thats of major importance) I always like the names that sound like a family community.

so here are the 2 that I like in there respective order:

The Trannyweb TG Community
The Trannyweb TG Association

hugs

Maryanne made lots of valid points but I think the problem word "Trannyweb" kind of sort of needs to still be used for the simple reason the way the internet works with search engines, it takes forever and multiple listings to be visible. Trannyweb is well established and changing the name will require rebuilding the name recognition which Katie can't really afford with the current economic climate. I think what Katie is after is to build on the Trannyweb name, not replace it. Possibly a new name followed by "formerly Trannyweb" could temporarily fill that name recognition issue.

As for TW becoming more TS oriented, that is a tough one to answer. I know I approve far more pics for CD/TV's than I do TS's. I believe maybe the type of participation has possibly changed, but not necessarily the makeup of TW. The same way Maryanne says this has become more TS oriented I can say it seems UK oriented. Sometimes it just seems there must be a TG living on every street corner in the UK, how come so few live in my city. I even had one of my customers tell me last week that a relative in the UK is TS, go figure.

Hugs,
Marsha

Actually I thought it has become more TV oriented in the chatroom so I guess that goes to show how different it can be depending upon when you log in.

I think the forums tend to be responded to mostly by TS's though, perhaps that's due to them not being concerned only with 'tranny' issues so will tend to respond to any subject regardless.

Marsha - you would be amazed at how many people here have said the site has become too US oriented!!

What does it matter, as long as you continue to get something from it, or are happy putting something into the site?

Nikki

I think I prefer to belong to a Community than to a Society or an Association, much more friendly, so TrannyWeb Community for me.

Hi Katie,

Looking at all the suggestion provided so far and juggling the words around some I came up with this "The International Transgendered Trannyweb Society!". Just a suggestion.

Hope your day and week are going well and as always wish you the best.

Huggs

Ginger Motes

Interesting stats, Katie. If anyone had asked I would have said I thought that UK members far outnumbered us former colonials.<lol> All I am taking away from this is that we are everywhere, people like us, that is, no matter what our gender or orientation. TW is the best place on the web for all of us, thank you, Katie, for all you have done and all you are continuing to do to keep TW an active and vital resource for us all.

As I mentioned in my email to you, dear I will be rejoining as a full member at the end of this month as well as sending a contribution to help out. Honestly, I don't know what I would do without TW. This is my home and where I have made so many close and personal friends.

To all of you who are struggling financially, please believe me, I truly understand. My wife and I are living paycheck to paycheck and do know what it's like. You are all loved and all deeply valued as a part of the family. Please, for heaven's sake, don't feel that somehow you are not. TW would not be what it is without all of us being here and sustaining and supporting one another. If you can afford it, please join. If you can afford to contribute some amount without joining, then please do. But, most of all, please stay and be a part of the family.

And for those of you who notice that my current status is "Basic", it was due to my bank account being hacked and having to change cards, etc, etc. I will be a full member again at the end of the month and will make a contribution to cover the months I wasn't listed as a full member. Truly, my sisters and friends, I don't want to beat a dead horse...ick, who would want to do that anyway, how gross would that be...but we all need to come together and do what we can to keep our little community afloat. Hell, the membership here is over four times the population of the town I just left.

I love you all.

Hugs...Joni Marie

Thankyou Katie for those stats, they are really quite an important record - glad you have them!

Now, as there's apparently a 3 to 1 ratio of tranny admirers to M2F's I've got a little checking out to do...

On a more serious note, keep those stats. It helps to put us in perspective.

Rae xx

Joni: what a well thought out and emotive response, one i agree with 100%. A family in so many ways...

I was going to suggest, International Transgendered Trannyweb Forum, or the same as Gingers post Society . But what ever Katie chooses will be fine with me.

Hugs

Jane

Katie. From the names suggested I'd opt for Trannyweb Community, but probably would recommend not changing the name at all, unless it was a wholesale change. Brands do take a long time to develop and mature. There's already value in the name.

That said, in an earlier post Marsha Ann completed a sentence with the phrase 'Go Figure'. That's quite an apt name for a site whose members participate in some form of transformation! Also GO = Gender Orientation...

Just a semi-flippant Friday afternoon thought.

Rachel

What about HeSheMeYouUs?
Rachel

I like many others think that 'Community' is the better option.
If you are looking for a move away from the "Trannyweb" part, then how about simply "Tgirl" that sums us all up without any of the localised conortations/innuendoes that Tranny sometimes has (unfortunately).
"Tgirl Community" would to me seem a good name.
Love
Justine

I' With Marsha Ann Trannyweb International TG Support Centre. Sounds pefict to me Katie.

It looks like TITS just became a C-cup.

Katie,
Community implies both friendship and inclusiveness. Though any of the names suggested would represent this Web Site well. I think "Trany Web TG Community " would truly represent what this site stands for.

Thanks and HUGS
Donna M

How about "The Trannyweb Sisterhood"

Sisterhood implies a bonding together, and emphasizes our shared inner femininity.

This is my first posting in the main forums, so I would like to say hello to everyone.

Hugs, Carole Anne.

Hi There Carole, i hope its the first of MANY TW posts!


Lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Anna-Marie

Thanks Anna-Marie,
I'm sure I'll be very much at home here, and look forward to joining in and being part of our community.
I'm sure, whatever new name is eventually chosen, we will enjoy our time here- just the same!

Best wishes, Hugs & Kisses,
Carole Anne.

Ah, someone already made the TWITS joke...

I would prefer a Community or a Sisterhood, and a Tgirl or TG in the name, but that's just me. While Tranny does have a slight negative to it still, it is recognisable and to the point. Also, for comparison, the SF news/spoilers site SyFyPortal recently rebranded themselves as Airlock Alpha after 10 years of SyFy brandname recognition - only to have a SciFi television channel rebrand themselves as SyFy shortly thereafter. If the Trannyweb name is let go, it could end up anywhere.

Much food for thought. Tasty food, though

Well, my two cents worth - for what they're worth [and, clearly, I've not over priced them...]

The word 'Community' is a definate. It's an 'in' word that gives automatic inclusion. [Not so sure of 'sisterhood' - but I am looking at this from a UK English pov where it has a lot of negative connotations]

I've felt for some time that the word 'tranny' is a tired old carthorse that has too much baggage attached. Hence I've always felt a little disquieted by 'Trannyweb'.

But, I have to admit that 'Trannyweb Community' does something to invigorate the word 'tranny'. I can't put my finger on it, but it does something positive to it.

So, for this fickle minute, it has my vote.

But I'd be just as happy with 'Katie's Krew'

[actually, you're right, I would'nt!]

Much love - and may the best name prevail.

Rae xx

I've thought about this for quite a while and, to me,


TRANNYWEB INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY


seems to sound best. Keeps the brand name, includes the popular "community" and shows our size and spread and strength with "International".

Well, I did declare myself as 'fickle'...

Thinking a little more about it, I do quite like T-Web. Plain and simple. [A bit like 'Trannyweb' is, to be honest]. The T can represent us all, transgendered, transexual, transvestite, tranny admirer, all on an equal footing.

And T-Web Community fits in just as well.

It is interesting how different names mean different things worldwide - and locally here in the UK.

Here in the deepest darkest south of the UK 'tranny' remains a derogatory term - hence my 'problem' with Trannyweb. 'Sisterhood' still refers to those gals back in the sixties who were burning their bra's - still cuts no ice down here. Tgirls refer, still, to surgicaly enhanced porn 'stars'.

What a linguistic minefield we tread...

For 'Katie Glover' read 'Soloman'...

Much love

Rae x

Dear Katie,
What's in a name, Trannyweb is just fine with me. A change with-in content is mo' better. So many know y'all as Trannyweb so why change it? Sure, it sounds like a good idea but ultimately, it is not like going from a boy's name to a girl's name and there are so many things more pressing to do that would have a great impact. So, just keep up the good work and we have be who we are.
May God bless,
Jane Catherine Maloy

If a name change is needed, I'd go with Trannnyweb community

With the name Frock in the new magazine what about http://www.frockme.com/

xxx Natalie

Given the fact that the word 'Tranny' is apparently causing censorship problems in certain quarters perhaps a switch to something 'harmless' like T-web/T-comm or whatever might well be advisable.

Natalie deserves a prize for the cheekiest offering so far.


Lynn

well if we are to change thename then Trannyweb community would probly be the one. I think most have aggreed upon this so...

Samantha,

If you read the thread 'Public Libraries' on this Forum you'll realise that various,often self-determined,'Protectors of Public Morals' or whatever,have introduced web- filters which effectively block anything with the word element 'Tranny' in it.It seems to me therefore to be somewhat pointless to opt for a new/revised name which still incorporates this,for some ignorant people,problematic syllable.Nothing occurs to me on the spur of the moment,except perhaps probable non-starters like:

T-web

Transidentity

Samantha,

If you read the thread 'Public Libraries' on this Forum you'll realise that various,often self-determined,'Protectors of Public Morals' or whatever,have introduced web- filters which effectively block anything with the word element 'Tranny' in it.It seems to me therefore to be somewhat pointless to opt for a new/revised name which still incorporates this,for some ignorant people,problematic syllable.Nothing occurs to me on the spur of the moment,except perhaps probable non-starters like:

T-web

Transidentity

Transweb

hesheweb/sheheweb .............(sounds like a website for Hershey Bars!)


Lynn