One of your best discussions so far, Dr. L! BTW I think the next 'iteration' of silly self-identification will be the 'Otherkin' - those who identify as not-real creatures like fairies, vampires, elves, orcs, etc. The 'furries' are fairly close but I've not met any yet who demanded you treat them like they're really a fox or cat or whatever.
When the Otherkin day comes I myself will identify as Lady Startwinkles Fluffybunny Silvermoon, Rainbow Empress Goddess of the Universe and I will expect everyone to address me by my *full* name and title, every single damn time. Failure to do this will result in a severe cancellation on Twitter, and the cutest sqwudgy-wudgiest hissy tantrum you've ever seen.
I thought Dr. Goldblatt's take on trans identification as a mental illness was interesting, and since I'll likely be listening to this show again so I make sure I didn't miss anything, I'll pay close attention to that piece. I wonder though, if he ever comes back, whether he could address the contribution of transgender porn and sexual fetishism to the rise of transgender? There's a whole 'nother hour in that one.
One of your best discussions so far, Dr. L! BTW I think the next 'iteration' of silly self-identification will be the 'Otherkin' - those who identify as not-real creatures like fairies, vampires, elves, orcs, etc. The 'furries' are fairly close but I've not met any yet who demanded you treat them like they're really a fox or cat or whatever.
When the Otherkin day comes I myself will identify as Lady Startwinkles Fluffybunny Silvermoon, Rainbow Empress Goddess of the Universe and I will expect everyone to address me by my *full* name and title, every single damn time. Failure to do this will result in a severe cancellation on Twitter, and the cutest sqwudgy-wudgiest hissy tantrum you've ever seen.
I thought Dr. Goldblatt's take on trans identification as a mental illness was interesting, and since I'll likely be listening to this show again so I make sure I didn't miss anything, I'll pay close attention to that piece. I wonder though, if he ever comes back, whether he could address the contribution of transgender porn and sexual fetishism to the rise of transgender? There's a whole 'nother hour in that one.