Your Favorite Term ??

[JodieTs]

Originally Posted by sexchannel

What term do you noramlly use ?
How about you ? and why ?

Er, woman seems to work just fine.

most things in life have some form of title, whether we like them or not , i like the term shemale , so far most do , i understand depending what side of the coin you are on has something to do with it, good thing about life is we all have the right to an opinion

[connie]

It is a suprisingly tough question, I prefer her, she, or just my name.

[Bionca]

Originally Posted by sexchannel

most things in life have some form of title, whether we like them or not , i like the term shemale , so far most do , i understand depending what side of the coin you are on has something to do with it, good thing about life is we all have the right to an opinion

I agree in theory, that opinions are important to acknowledge. However, when addressing or talking about someone, don't you think it is appropriate to use terms that the person wishes to be used?

One would especially think that insulting a group of folks you theoretically want to impress would be counter productive. In this particular case, "Shemale" has a history beyond porn. It is not a very good history.

To be honest, I'd never date a guy who called me a "shemale", used that word in a personal ad, or dropped it in casual conversation. I'm positive I'm not alone.

[jimnaseum]

Originally Posted by Bionca

To be honest, I'd never date a guy who called me a "shemale", used that word in a personal ad, or dropped it in casual conversation. I'm positive I'm not alone.

Does that mean you'd date any guy who didn't call you a shemale? How many guys do you date in a year? Face it, girl, we're all alone.

[Bionca]

Originally Posted by jimnaseum

Does that mean you'd date any guy who didn't call you a shemale? How many guys do you date in a year? Face it, girl, we're all alone.

Nope, I wouldn't date a guy just because he didn't use "shemale". Using the word, though, is a really good filter. using it in a non-porn setting or in a personal add is one sure way to get me to skip over. I have limited time and I don't see those dudes as a good return on investment. Like if they haven't thought enough to figure out that trans women largely don't like that word, then there are valid questions about how serious they actually are.

please note it is just a general question/poll , you have to remember for some it is just sexual fantasy , and if that is the case i dont think it harms to have an image/idea/fantasy in your mind as to what you want to refer your fantasy as , but as i said i do understand if you are choosing to live your life as a woman i do understand you may prefer certain terms above others

simple for me i find the term shemale suits my fantasy , it is possible different countries have different views , i am in australia and tend to think of a tranny in a simular way i think of drag queen , i just feel the term shemale is more feminine , so in my neck of the woods i am saying the term to me means more female than the term tranny or say drag queen , as i said we all have a right to an opinion so there is no real correct or incorrect , just a personal preference ....... pagging masaya ka ( philippine for being happy you)

[alice]

I prefer T-Lady or T-Ladies, for me I think it sounds respectful and not degrading.