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I've just been pondering this.

Why do men (and some woman on here) choose to have faceless profiles?
If these people care so much for the T community why not be open about their 'sexuality' or whatever you would like to label it? Whilst people hide behind closed doors no change is being made to the T community to brake down any stigmatism.

If you were to be open about it you would clearly see that not that many people care; if they do, you should sack them off, they're clearly not worth knowing for being small minded bigots.

Jus' my two cents worth for today, it was nice to theorise something which wasn't criminology.

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Jus' my two cents worth for today, it was nice to theorise something which wasn't criminology.

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Are you a criminologist?

Anyhow, in reply to the question, it's down to choice. There arent many ways in which to stay anonymous in this world any more. Furthermore, a face on a profile page isnt going to make a difference to my mind. Words speak stronger.
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I've just been pondering this.

Why do men (and some woman on here) choose to have faceless profiles?
If these people care so much for the T community why not be open about their 'sexuality' or whatever you would like to label it? Whilst people hide behind closed doors no change is being made to the T community to brake down any stigmatism.

If you were to be open about it you would clearly see that not that many people care; if they do, you should sack them off, they're clearly not worth knowing for being small minded bigots.

Jus' my two cents worth for today, it was nice to theorise something which wasn't criminology.

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The approach to breaking down stigmatism suggested by your post is, to be quite blunt, tremendously na?ve. While it is true that individual actions can make a difference, the ramifications of "outing" one's self on a board such as this can be quite negative. To suggest that "not that many people care" is so binary, as you do, is to suggest that people put themselves in serious potential danger, depending on their personal circumstances (location, job, family, and so on).

While I celebrate the fact that you have posted your face, I let my words suffice. Meanwhile, I get to choose the very substantial ways in which I play a role at my employer and in my city to help overcome discrimination against trans people.

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The approach to breaking down stigmatism suggested by your post is, to be quite blunt, tremendously na?ve. While it is true that individual actions can make a difference, the ramifications of "outing" one's self on a board such as this can be quite negative. To suggest that "not that many people care" is so binary, as you do, is to suggest that people put themselves in serious potential danger, depending on their personal circumstances (location, job, family, and so on).

While I celebrate the fact that you have posted your face, I let my words suffice. Meanwhile, I get to choose te very substantial ways in which I play a role at my employer and in my city to help overcome discrimination against trans people.
I'm not just on about on a website; I'm on about taking the attitude to the streets. I do understand that people must hide to save face but in the grand scheme of things it would be better for people to be out.

I'm just asking anway, not telling.

And to the first post - I'm not a criminologist, I'm studying it.
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And to the first post - I'm not a criminologist, I'm studying it.
Fair one, great subject. Whereabouts? I've gradutated with a degree in that and law too.
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Fair one, great subject. Whereabouts? I've gradutated with a degree in that and law too.
Birmingham City University.

I plan on doing a masters in youth work afterwards so I can go into youth offending and youth justice.
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I guess for most it's safer and in there best intrest to remain unseen
which is sad as this is 2011 not 1955
But sadly there are those who believe that beating up a cross dresser or a Tgirl is there God given right and also it's there God given right to beatup anyone who likes or heaven forbid actualy date one of us
So a lot hide in the closet affraid of there seceret coming out
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Birmingham City University.

I plan on doing a masters in youth work afterwards so I can go into youth offending and youth justice.
Aust1n, I truly admire you for posting your real picture*, I wish I could do the same, but this world we live in is sometimes a very cruel place. People lose their jobs over things they post on their blogs, websites and Facebook pages.

I WISH I could say that all the narrow minded biggots and bashers and such do not matter to me, I WISH that I could say that nobody close to me is so narrow-minded as to hate me because I like this website, but these are only my wishes. The facts are that there are still a LOT of narrow-minded and hate filled people in this world who have a lot of influence and sway over my life.

I HOPE that you are not harmed by posting your face here, I really hope that nobody holds you activity here against you. But I wonder if perhaps you have taken a very grave risk in posting your face here... If the dean of the college or university you attend saw this here... are you absolutely CERTAIN they would not take action against you? What about some future employers? You say you wish to get work in "youth offenders" or "youth justice," seriously and sincerely I do HOPE you are successful in your career but tell me, do you think all of your possible future employers would not be alarmed if they knew you posted and read stuff here?

*I am assuming that you are a real person and that is your real picture.

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I've just been pondering this.

Why do men (and some woman on here) choose to have faceless profiles?
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This is not your basic T-gurl support web site. It is a porn site. Most people wouldn't want it known that they like to watch porn. As Jen aludes to; even a worse stigma would be that you like tranny porn. I doubt that it is on anyone's resume~.
For this same reason they use a "handle" instead of their real name. ( like Aust 1 n ) A lot of guys I've chatted with suddenly have to leave. Their wife entered the room. So I guess the theory is that T-porn is still considered a "dark side" that most don't want to be identified with. ( excuse me for ending a sentence with a preposition. I could end it with a proposition.)

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I've worked as a photographer for a good portion of my life; commercial gigs, weddings, fashion, etc. The last 10 or 12 years, I've been 'retired' from the commercial side and have concentrated on doing 'fine-art' photography. A big part of that has been working with the nude figure, almost all GG (that's what galleries and collectors are after) but a few male nudes from time to time.

Many of my models choose to be anonymous, and they do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly, it's for job security. We live in a land (the US) where nude = sex = very bad. It's getting better, but we've a looong way to go. Some of the pro models I've worked with may have clauses in other contracts (a clothing line they rep as an example) that say 'no nude work - or you and this six-figure deal are done.' Others just simply don't want the hassle of being judged by others for what is a very personal decision.

Why remain faceless here? The same reasons, ad nauseum. Mostly though, it's because many don't want to be 'outed' such as it is. That's pretty much why I'm faceless - and yes, that is me in my av. I'm just not ready for the world to know. That said, the people that matter in my life already know.
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My avatar pic is not what I look like.
They were stolen off the net. (The pic is actually a Latvian newsreader)

But then again, I only did this after Auts1n stole my photo and used it both as his avatar
....and on his security pass at the university.
I don't mind except he makes me write all his course essays.

Aust1n's real name is Catherine.
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I've just been pondering this.

Why do men (and some woman on here) choose to have faceless profiles?
If these people care so much for the T community why not be open about their 'sexuality' or whatever you would like to label it? Whilst people hide behind closed doors no change is being made to the T community to brake down any stigmatism.

If you were to be open about it you would clearly see that not that many people care; if they do, you should sack them off, they're clearly not worth knowing for being small minded bigots.

Jus' my two cents worth for today, it was nice to theorise something which wasn't criminology.

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You might notice if you read mainstream newspaper and magazine sites as well as even facebook that many people do not use their real name nor do many post a photo of themselves. So why should this or any other site demand that a person use their real name and real photo? But then again you aren't using your real name as your username for this site so why expect other to do it.
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Can't jeopardize this TS clearance, so no pics...
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Most people are missing the point. It's about more than just putting your face on here, but taking it into the outside world.

Most men I find on websites like these just want to fuck TS woman, and don't treat them like real people (sex tourists are a big example). Why can't a TS woman be treated like a person who can be a friend or lover, not just somebody who you can fuck?
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Most people are missing the point. It's about more than just putting your face on here, but taking it into the outside world.

Most men I find on websites like these just want to fuck TS woman, and don't treat them like real people (sex tourists are a big example). Why can't a TS woman be treated like a person who can be a friend or lover, not just somebody who you can fuck?
You should explore this site. There is lots of discussion on that question. As for missing the point: well, isn't it your responsibility to ensure your point is clear, as the communicator? You did right, after all, about "faceless profiles" -- thus making clear that you were talking about this site, not the "outside world."
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Most people are missing the point. It's about more than just putting your face on here, but taking it into the outside world.

Most men I find on websites like these just want to fuck TS woman, and don't treat them like real people (sex tourists are a big example). Why can't a TS woman be treated like a person who can be a friend or lover, not just somebody who you can fuck?
You shouldn't ascribe characteristics and motives to people who you do not know. You have no idea at all why I come to this site nor do you have any idea what my relationships with transwomen are. I resent all your implications.
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You shouldn't ascribe characteristics and motives to people who you do not know. You have no idea at all why I come to this site nor do you have any idea what my relationships with transwomen are. I resent all your implications.
I said most, not all; on various websites like this as well. Please find me proof otherwise, because I would sure as hell love to see it.

Sorry if I have offended you in any way. I did not mean too.
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I've just been pondering this.

Why do men (and some woman on here) choose to have faceless profiles?
If these people care so much for the T community why not be open about their 'sexuality' or whatever you would like to label it? Whilst people hide behind closed doors no change is being made to the T community to brake down any stigmatism.

If you were to be open about it you would clearly see that not that many people care; if they do, you should sack them off, they're clearly not worth knowing for being small minded bigots.

Jus' my two cents worth for today, it was nice to theorise something which wasn't criminology.

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I think one of the main reasons they may choose not to post their pictures is that not everyone always have other people's best interests at heart. Just because they are a member here(or at any forum, really) and they say that they love transwomen doesn't mean that they are telling the truth. We had a snake in the grass get his ass punted out a few days ago because he was a deceptive, creepy piece of shit!

I truly believe that this is one of the most respectful and safe forums for our members to belong to, and I am proud to be a member.
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