It is not transphobic to recognize an actual difference. It is not transphobic to want to find solutions that work well for everybody. And it is not transphobic to recognize that people born a male, who go through puberty a male, develop a body different than that of a female. And those differences absolutely can make a difference in sports. This is 100% a fact. Hormone suppression aside, men are taller, on average. Men weigh more, on average. Men are stronger, on average. These are facts, indisputable. Stating as much is not transphobic.

The reason you've probably only had 1 transgender person when an olympic medal is because there aren't a lot of transgender people, and winning an olympic medal is fucking hard.

[–] Stormyfemme@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can you point to data that supports your point or is this just a gut feeling you have that you assume to be factual? I know for myself that my strength and endurance are nothing like what they were before estrogen. Science overall seems to agree. You are just dead set on your opinion and refuse to change your mind.

[–] blackhole@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Can I point to data that men are taller than women? Stronger than women? Yes... yes I can. Or you can just google it. It's a pretty easily verifiable fact.

[–] jennifilm@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

We're open to productive conversation and discussion here on beehaw (as long as it's in line with our rule - be(e) nice), but this has not been that. People in this community have been incredibly generous in sharing here, and you haven't shown any openness or willingness to learn or listen, so it's time to disengage.

[–] Stormyfemme@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And there it is. You don't actually see trans women as women and that's why you're being shouted down for being transphobic.

[–] interolivary@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I just don't understand why bigots feel the need to butt into our communities to spread their hate