[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Hm, quite.

Just wanted to clarify the position

I'm glad you're clear now. Although you only seem to have highlighted the bit where it says I don't understand transgender issues... as if that's the only bit you've taken on board.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Livia

I'm glad you're clear now. Although you only seem to have highlighted the bit where it says I don't understand transgender issues... as if that's the only bit you've taken on board.

I'm glad you are too.

And you're right, it is - that's because it told me everything I need to know.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jack_

I'm glad you are too.

And you're right, it is - that's because it told me everything I need to know.

Oh Jack, I was clear from the start what you were trying to say. And I'm glad you think that tiny snippet of information is enough for you to form an opinion. And from whatever pigeon hole you've popped me into, I have to say that you being a man yourself, you wouldn't have a clue about the the myriad of ways a transsexual women and a born women differ. So let's leave it at that.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Livia

Oh Jack, I was clear from the start what you were trying to say. And I'm glad you think that tiny snippet of information is enough for you to form an opinion. And from whatever pigeon hole you've popped me into, I have to say that you being a man yourself, you wouldn't have a clue about the the myriad of ways a transsexual women and a born women differ. So let's leave it at that.

I don't think you were.

Could you point me in the direction of where I said I could? As I remarked in a post a few weeks back, I routinely and

Originally Posted by Jack_

completely recognise my privilege as a white, (temporarily) able-bodied male, and agree with the importance of acknowledging one's social standing before passing judgement on issues of social exclusion and discrimination.

Ironically enough, this is something you often don't do yourself. But yeah, please learn to read my posts in future. It will help stop you jumping to conclusions.

For what it's worth though, I'd be willing to bet you don't have much of a clue in that regard either.