CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION | EXPRESSION | TRANSGENDER | HORMONE THERAPY | PASSING & ANXIETY | RESOURCES | TERMS |
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Greetings NSG,
Welcome to the Official, NationStates' Transgender Thread (NTT) - This thread is in some manner, a break-off of the already established LGBT Issue Thread, as well as stemming from the recent closure of the Leelah Alcorn Suicide Thread. The establishment of this thread was discussed, and following a given of the 'Green Light', NTT has been created. This thread has for the most part two main purposes;
- Firstly, this thread's role is to educate those legitimately wishing to understand more about Transgender Issues - by providing resources, studies, and other information of varying degree.
- Secondly, this thread is also a place for Transgender NSers to find resources, information, centres, help and other Transgender NSers of whom they can converse with. Often, one of the hardest things associated with being Transgender, is finding A) A Community or other Trans-People B) Resources or ''Where in the Hell do I even start?''.
What this Thread is not:
With these two goals in mind, as broad as they may be - this thread is not a place to flame, troll, bait or any other malicious behaviour. Such behaviour will not be tolerated.
The topics should solely retain to Transgender Issues - Intentional Derailment is considered malicious behaviour, and is subjected to the above clause of; not being tolerated. Discussions should remain PG-13 and be held to the regular rules and guides of NationStates and its user policies. In all, Discussion within the NTT should follow along three simple guidelines;
- Keep it Clean
- Keep it Sane
- Keep it Civil
Thirdly and finally, pertaining to the discussion over Transgender issues and topics - this thread is not a place to try and convert the masses or other Religious babble that does not directly pertain to the discussion at hand. This is not to say that Religion may not be discussed, however, previous instalments have resulted in rapid and sudden onset of trolling, flaming, or other malicious intentions that killed the topic, thread, or discussion as a whole.
Other behaviours that'll not be tolerated are [Prior thanks to Farn - Took the words out of my mouth or fingers as it were];
- Intentionally misgendering a person or individual after they have made it known to be referred to with their preferred personal pronoun.
- Referring to non-heterosexual persons as mentally ill or equating not being heterosexual as akin to being a paedophile.
- Discussions of religious prohibitions on non-heterosexual behaviour will be tolerated to the extent that they do not evolve into general discussions of religions or a particular religion. This is applied vice versa - Do not troll, flame, or bait members of the Religious community either.
Understanding that topics related to, associated, or otherwise pertaining to LGBT Issues, are and commonly, a hotly debated topic with strong convictions, emotions, or personal/political standings for all parties involved - Be Respectful and mindful. There are many opinions associated with this forum of discussion, as such, show well guided respect to each other as posters and users of NationStates and this thread as a whole. Obviously, not everyone shares the same opinion, express so in a manner that does not break the rules - Be Respectful. Simple.
MODEDIT: We will not tolerate deliberate misgendering of players on this forum. Now that this is clear, I want to also state that this thread has been sanctioned by myself, at least, of the moderation team. And there will be no trolling, flaming, and waltzing in to insult the participants of this thread. It is designed to help educate, assist, and discuss various issues facing people dealing with these issues. It is not a place to discuss whether or not you feel their issues are valid. Thank you.
--Nathicana, NationStates Game Moderator
These are links I have compiled over passing, and other tips that may be helpful.
This is an extensive list of resources and links I have compiled for those looking for help or guidance.
People to contact if you need to talk:
Feel free to Telegram these people if you need someone to talk to, or have questions or concerns. All information is provided in the mutual understanding of confidentiality, and will not be subjected to any further breach of this understanding without the express consent of those involved. Please note, that we are not therapists, psychologists, or counsellors, we're merely people willing to devote our time to give you someone to talk to, we do not replace these specialists.
Geanna
Androgyne
Grenartia
Androgyne, Pansexual, Christian
Furry Alairia and Algeria
Bi-gender, Bi-sexual [Androphilic Leaning], Furry [Deer]
Nature-Spirits
Gay, Genderfluid, Non-Binary
Val Halla
TransFemme, Bisexual, Also British.
Validation
The Incredible Adventures of Stephie
Chaos Life
SPG The Comic
TRANSform and roll out
TransGirl Next Door
What's Normal Anyway
Venus Envy Comic
Misfile
TransGirl Diaries
Trans Schizophrenic
Closet Space
Rain LGBT
Wild Flowers
Roostertails Comic
Transman Importance of Top-Surgery
Trans-Ally and Action
Clarification on terms:
Trans-Woman: A trans-woman, or trans-female is an individual who, at birth was assigned as a male - but identifies as female.
Trans-Man: A trans-man, or trans-male is an individual who, at birth was assigned as a female - but identifies as male.
Androgyne: Being, or existing in a state between Male and Female, as a combination of both to varying degrees. Also called Gender Neutral, or Bigender
Agender: Being, or existing in a state that is outside, or void of gender introspection of either Male or Female.
Non-Binary: Being, or existing in a state that is outside of the binary of Male or Female, but not void of gender introspection.
HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy - Medication or treatments used to rebalance hormones within the body to the levels of the gender preferred, and in doing so, create reactions within the body to make one appear more female or male.
SRS: Sexual Reassignment Surgery - Surgery used by Trans* to re-design genitalia to that of the opposite sex.
Vaginoplasty: Surgery, [used in SRS], that forms a working vagina
Labioplasty: Surgery, [used in SRS], that forms the labia
Geanna wrote:Previous: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic ... 0&t=326656
Same Rules Still apply, expect updates in the coming days
Personal Note - I plan to continue expanding on the OP with updated resources, links and information. As always, be civil with each other.
Planned Updates:
Perpetual Improvement!!~
MOAR coffee
MOAR LINKS
MOAR INFO
Reformats for Functionality and Aesthetics
Updates:
Edit 62: Rejiggered the OP code so images display properly. Further edits will be in chronologically descending order.
Edit 63: Image still not working, this should fix it.
Edit 64: Image definitely working now, but just noticed an awkward italicization. Attempting to fix.
Any suggestions for improvement are welcome.