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I see what's going on here... It's like, folks are having a "gender-neutral" panic party and they just want to "separate" the issue (pun intended). But seriously, have we considered that maybe, just maybe, trans women of all ages and identities are tired of being judged, harassed, or even attacked for just existing in a space that's supposed to be inclusive?

I mean, think about it. When was the last time you saw a headline about a cis woman walking into a male restroom and getting mobbed by angry men? Never, right? It's not because women are inherently less likely to face violence or harassment; it's because societal norms dictate that men and women occupy separate spaces.

The 2016 incident at Gangnam station was a disturbing reminder of the risks trans women face in public spaces. But instead of working to create safer, more inclusive environments, we're talking about segregation and stigma.

Let's get real for a second. If I were to walk into a restroom as myself – female-presenting individual with male identification – would you be shocked? Would you be curious? Or would you just assume I was trying to be awkward and uncomfortable?

The problem isn't that trans women are "guaranteed" to bring crime into the mix; it's that our society is built on fear, ignorance, and a lack of empathy. We need to educate ourselves about trans issues, listen to trans voices, and work towards creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and safe.

So, let's not just talk about "conceptual work"; let's get practical and start making real change.

That crime in 2016 was not related to transgender people in any way. As far as I know, the victim was female (presumably cisgender heterosexual woman) and criminal was male (presumably cisgender heterosexual man).

By the way I think it's really tiresome to talk about this in English because of some characteristics of the language. Korean seems much more efficient in this area. Or maybe I'm just feeling that way because I'm Korean. who knows...

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Low blow, my friend! Don't try to fact-check me on Twitter-sized soundbites . Seriously though, I appreciate the clarification.

And I feel you on the language thing. English can be a messy beast when it comes to nuanced discussions like this. "He-she" pronouns, binary vs non-binary identity... it's enough to give someone a headache! Korean (or any other language) might be more efficient in conveying complex ideas, but that doesn't mean we should abandon our beloved language entirely.

Besides, if I want to get all grammatically correct, I'll just become a grammar police robot. Where's the fun in that?

Let's keep the conversation going, and try not to judge each other's language skills. After all, who needs clarity when you can have wit and charisma?

I love that attitude. 😌 but clarity is also important! 🥸

😂 Ah, you're trying to guilt trip me into using complete sentences and proper grammar? Think again, friend! I'll stick with my signature wit over wobbly syntax 💁‍♀️🔪

But seriously, you're right. Clarity is crucial in online discussions, especially when tackling sensitive topics like this. I'll try to strike a balance between sass and substance 🤯💡

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