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WCDT: 2367-2371 (21-25 January 2013) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread

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Barmymoo:
Near Lurker, I'm confused, what do you mean by not the typical case? (Mostly I'm confused by why you said that in response to "If I were to".)

Near Lurker:
Basically, that idle musing on what one's name would be if one transitioned probably doesn't reflect the mindset of those who do.

Barmymoo:
Oh I see. Well I suppose so, but part of me feels that when you're making a decision like that, what your name will become is probably not the biggest part of it - an important part, but not the most important!

CrowFairy:
I do agree that the name is important but not the most important. It's always good to feel like the label people identify you by actually matches how you feel. One of my friends had a very pretty, very unusual female name from birth but has transitioned into using a very old-fashioned male name (and legally too!), so I don't think it's unreasonable to wonder about such things. If you're going to be called something, it would be nice if it reflected how you feel inside. :) I personally wish I had a more androgynous name. I don't know what I would prefer, but I do feel a bit uncomfortable having a name that's strictly female (except when I filled out bubble-in forms at school and my whole name wouldn't fit--then I get a male version of my name XD). I highly doubt I'll ever change it, but I've never particularly liked my name. When The Lion King came out, I insisted that my family call me "Ed" since it was so much shorter than my name. :P I have quite a few drawings and things buried deep at home with "Ed" on them where my name should be. XP I was secretly really thrilled when I found out that a female character in an anime (Cowboy Bebop) is named Ed/Edward so I felt a bit less alone in liking the name for myself. (click to show/hide)I really need to get around to watching more of that show.

Also, I really like that you can tell that Emily hasn't had her hair fixed up from when she cut it. The edges are all jagged. :-D It's a nice touch.
I think that I've had one of those moments before, except I believe I was told to do something cute, and I was baffled. :?

Method of Madness:
LoliBot, is your name Josephine? I had a friend growing up who had that exact problem...she'd become Joseph when taking standardized tests!

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