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WCDT: 2796-2800 (22-26 September 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
aphanisis81:
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 26 Sep 2014, 15:27 ---Marten and Claire don't seem to regard anything in their medical histories as an elephant in the room. It's entirely their place to decide.
Anyone uncomfortable with trans people, please work it out somewhere else.
New people: don't use this thread as an example of how to do things here. It's right on the edge of requiring major moderator intervention, in fact.
Everyone: major moderator intervention starts any time now.
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I realize that, with fewer than 100 posts to my name, I'm in talking out of turn here, but please don't lock down the thread. This conversation is infinitely more interesting than 7 pages of "SQUEEEEEEEE!!!!!", and the majority of people involved in it as discussing the topic sensitively and in earnest. Please don't let the smattering of dipshits ruin it.
Thedrd0nna:
--- Quote from: Rghfrgl on 26 Sep 2014, 15:26 ---Of course, most girls go through that. But not when they're 24. And that's how I think being trans is relevant to Claire's character. She's a late bloomer and still finding herself.
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Oh mah Gah yes! That's one part of transitioning that never really occurred to me before my own. I'm in my twenties and learning things/doing things that most women did in their teens-experimenting with my style of dress, getting my ears pierced, learning how to do makeup. It's sort of like a second puberty, not just in terms of the actual physiological changes, but the attendant "growing into an adult of $gender" rituals as well. Of course, this time I don't view it as irreversible changes that cause depression and isolation, so that's nice too.
I think that's a mark of how great off storyteller (not to mention a trans ally) Jeph is-he has created and grown Claire in a way where her trans-ness is apparent and realistic, but just like in reality it's not showcased or focused upon. It's just a thing that's there sometimes and sometimes colors her actions or experiences.
MooskiNet:
--- Quote ---I think that's a mark of how great off storyteller (not to mention a trans ally) Jeph is-he has created and grown Claire in a way where her trans-ness is apparent and realistic, but just like in reality it's not showcased or focused upon. It's just a thing that's there sometimes and sometimes colors her actions or experiences.
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Not that anyone here needs my approval, but this. Times about a thousand. Good words.
Take care,
B
reicreature:
--- Quote from: Miaboop on 26 Sep 2014, 15:26 ---I'm just hoping they're gonna touch butts. Everyone loves butts :D
(also hi, I'm new)
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Hahaha... That reminded me of this:
Hi, New!
JaneAlice:
I really don't know what to say to this. This weeks comics have made my heart smile and then to see the forums going in this direction, well it is heart breaking.
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