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I absolutely think a lot (most? nearly all?) trans people are trans because of default brain wiring or something, but I wonder what percentage are MtF cause they felt like they could never be a successful man, and because there's a clear community/path to acceptance for trans ppl

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Where I’m from, trans people are mocked, ridiculed and abused to such a degree that volunteering for that seems unhinged. If you’re an unsuccessful man in search of community it’s easier to be an incel

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This def seems true in lots of communities yes. But I asked this question after reading some ex-trans people talking about how the community of trans people was a draw for them, so it's not the case *everywhere*.

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But then it’s not about trans and more about misunderstanding one’s own loneliness.

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Right, maybe you could phrase it "how many trans people aren't *actually* trans but just lonely" and then this protects the class of *actual* trans people

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GIRL, STOP TALKING

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How in the world would outting yourself as trans make you less lonely?! Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand.

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The “class” doesn’t need protection from people exploring or confused about their gender. It needs protection from people who seem unduly fascinated and need concrete answers to unhelpful questions.

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Most trans communities that I’m aware of prioritize intersectionality over gatekeeping due in part to being composed largely of people who have struggled with resolving their gender identity. The idea of “actual trans” v not doesn’t protect people.

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You don’t get to gatekeep who is “trans” and who isn’t ffs