Asterisk in trans(*)

If I am talking about a trans man or trans woman I don't use it unless they are also non-binary, but if it is trans* by itself I use it all the time. TBH I'm a bit offended that some people find it offensive...

 

I normally dont use it not really sure why

 

I usually use it, except on reddit, because it messes up the formatting of my posts there.

 

Don't really mind tbh

 

It depends on who I am talking about. If I am talking about non-binary identities alone or along with binary identities, then I will use the asterisk. A lot of the time when I say trans though I am talking about those who have transitioned, taken steps to transition, or otherwise present themselves as a gender not of what they were assigned as at birth.

 

I almost always use "trans*" the way I view it is it just is a respectful way to refer to people who fall under the transgender umbrella.

 

I never used it, because I never really understood what the asterisk was for. I might begin to use it.

 

I don't, but it's more about laziness than anything else...I don't use it in LGBT either...in fact you'll also note the absence of the Q. I know it should be there and if anyone asks I'll use it but so far it's never come up...

 

I don't. I'm not sure what it means, so I don't use it.

 

I do use it but I don't know if it's because I'm being respectful(at least trying to be) or if it's because I'm a DB Admin and it's become natural to use the * wildcard for anything that has multiple variables.

 

I just think its an unnecessary step. I know what I mean, and if someone is unsure, they can always ask. I am definitely trans and binary, but I have SOOOOO much respect for the non binary people. I had thought I might be non binary, but realized that I'm more comfortable with feminine pronouns. I need to be acknowledged as female, not neutral, personally. Love all of ya!

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Maybe it IS lazy of me (as I see it as an unnecessary step). Sorry if that is offensive.

 

Used to use it for the whole trans* umbrella but I dunno. I don't feel the meaning changes when you pop off the asterisk. Hey, trans can be inclusive.

But why do people think the asterisk's offensive anyway?

 

I don't know maybe it's just ... I don't know. People can get weird about things sometimes people can get weird about things sometimes. I think that they think that they are not being included.

 

I'm not exactly sure what it means either, so you aren't alone.

 

90ish% of the time I will.

 

I didn't know it existed until I saw it used on Tumblr. I had to google it. Never had to use it. I can see both sides of the argument. I may be ftm but it doesn't come up a lot. I'd be offended if somebody referred to me personally as trans*. Trans is okay in a medical context. I see it as a medical condition. That's just me though. I think plenty gender identities are perfectly valid. If I wrote an article on gender identity then I might use the term trans* if it seemed respectful.

 

I think it refers to the entire Trans* umbrella (there I've used it ...) as a means of making people feel included. However, trans (in this respect) ifs just like speaking it. You don't verbally say "trans-asterisk" or "trans-star" so I just omit the asterisk. Easier, and again, lazier I guess! LOL!

 

The asterisk is inclusive of non-binary people, such as genderqueer, agender, bigender, genderfluid folks, and so on. I use it most of the time because I'm non-binary myself, and use it in reference for other non-binary genders, but in reference to binary people I'll just use trans.

 

No. I think the asterisk looks stupid.
If someone gets their feelings hurt by the omission of a little *, then they need to get a grip.