You joined a platform with no censorship hoping you won't see views that offend you?

Short version of a long story is that 5 months ago I had a stroke which interrupted my Nostr work. I’m kinda just getting back to it now.

One issue with the relay seems to be payment. I’m in NY, so can’t use what most relay owners use (ZBD). I thought I had another solution working, but need to test it more.

Feel free to hit me up with specific questions/problems.

nostr isn’t going to be for everyone, but everyone is welcome here.

Being instinctively repulsed by men who stick their penises into other men's excrement holes is not shameful.

It's an entirely healthy, natural reaction to uncreative and entirely lustful acts of deviance.

We're coming up to the edge of my knowledge of scientific evidence about affirming treatments. I can only refer to pieces written by parents, researchers, and whistleblowers; and logical arguments to support my viewpoint, which is decidedly against the trans movement. Now it's my turn to be ramble on, haha.

My theory is that there is no relief from gender affirming treatments that cannot be better gotten by traditional psychological therapy, self-love, building mental fortitude, and improving family relations. Being in a situation where you're forced to Be A Man (tm) when you really just want to draw is unfortunate, but if that kid enters a clinic and is diagnosed with gender dysphoria rather than as a child of a parent with a potential personality disorder, I think that's a violation of Do No Harm. The former has physical risks that are unrelated to the problem at hand and may even make the child's home life worse.

At the end of the day, my views exist solely to inform my actions. I would be the voice against gender affirming care if it came up with someone I have any responsibility for, regardless of how brutal the backlash to that view would be. Because the risks outweigh the benefits and there are safer, noninvasive, and productive routes that are already well established in psychological treatment.

brother, Trump had Julian arrested in the first place. he had a chance to drop the charges but didn’t. nostr:note1mr7n9u0z8s3afjf9457rmdedcfldahtsky4cnlhhjzhrmrwlj4mqtzh9en

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Certainly, I understand the process for children dealing with gender dysphoria. Typically, they consult a psychiatrist, providing details about their symptoms and history. If they are pre-puberty, the psychiatrist might recommend social changes like adjusting clothing, pronouns, or names, which don’t significantly impact them. Around puberty or just before it, hormone blockers might be considered, backed by long-term studies showing minimal side effects. While any medication can have side effects, the overall risks seem relatively low. Later on, when they’re more mature, they can make informed decisions about hormone replacement therapy with estrogen or testosterone.

In this context, the paramount concern is the health and well-being of the child. Gender-affirming care has shown promise in reducing suicidal ideation among these children. Considering a cost-benefit analysis, it appears morally justifiable to offer these resources as long as gender dysphoria exists. However, it’s important to note that no one wishes gender dysphoria on anyone. The ongoing process of normalizing agender and genderfluid identities within society could potentially reduce the prevalence of gender dysphoria in the future, benefiting generations to come.

It’s not just a cliché; I want to emphasize that my views aren’t mere repetitions of mainstream news sources. I maintain a healthy skepticism and don’t blindly trust corporate media. To back my beliefs, I’ve delved into the specifics of various studies, whether it’s about the long-term effectiveness of gender-affirming care or the potential side effects of puberty blockers. It’s worth mentioning that I used to hold a different viewpoint on these matters, and I was quite socially conservative. I didn’t obtain my perspective from a liberal university or academic credentials.

I strongly believe in open and robust discussions, and I appreciate your willingness to engage in this dialogue.

This is about where you start to get pushback from society against the transgender movement, when you say it's a personal preference that isn't harmful to others. Often times, school counselors and social media will guide children, teens, and adults to gender clinics who will recommend gender affirming treatment in the form of hormone therapy and surgery.

There is a fast growing segment of the population that are getting very severely harmed by trans identification because it often leads you, if you're young, on a conveyor belt of "safe and effective" medical treatments to affirm your identity. This is what I meant when I said it was being weaponized, because these procedures are hard on the body and have lifelong consequences while being effectively cosmetic and medically unnecessary.

Certainly, I understand that gender’s definition can vary based on social context. In my view, rigid gender norms often lack significant social utility. People should be free to embrace their preferred gender identity without causing harm to others. It’s primarily a matter of personal preference.

As for myself, my inclination towards a particular gender might stem from my upbringing in a highly traditional and authoritarian household with strict gender roles. Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian environment influenced my perspective. I sometimes ponder if the existence of transgender individuals is more pronounced in societies where rigid gender roles are enforced. I wonder if, with increasing acceptance of non-binary and agender people, this could become a matter of personal preference rather than a highly relevant societal concept.

I see no issue with rooting your gender in your sex, and if that provides you a sense of simplicity overall, that's honestly good. It's a very physicalist, embodied view of reality, which I can actually appreciate.