Talk:Shemale

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[edit] Kathoey images

Kappa - please explain your view of how those images are illustrative of this article. I don't see how these photos of alleged Kathoey (whose actual genital/surgical status is unclear) are illustrative. In my opinion, and in other authors' opinions expressed in prior removals, they aren't useful here. They can serve a purpose on an article about Kathoey, but not this one. -- User:RyanFreisling @ 17:41, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

• Alright, but I think I should be nagging you to cite a source that says "shemale" exludes people who have had the operation. Kappa 18:30, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

That's the premise of the very first paragraph of the article. (which I, incidentally, did not write). It also happens to be my own understanding of the term. -- User:RyanFreisling @ 18:32, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] diagram needed

I believe this of a couple articles that seem similar to me need a diagram explaining them. I will draw one myself if everyone else agrees not to revert it and agrees on the specifications. If not, then I won't waste several hours making something to let it get ruined. MartrtinS 11:56, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

It's not necessary, and would not add to the encyclopedic nature of the article. Dysprosia 12:56, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

Don't waste your time. It's patently not needed for this article. What else you do with your drawings is up to you. -- User:RyanFreisling @ 14:52, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

Is it true that there are some male-to-female transexuals who actually prefer to keep their penis, rather than have the operation, and class themselves as non-op rather than pre-op?

By the way, I can see how "shemale" could be turned into an insult, but if I've ever written or said that word I've thought of it in an affectionate way. I once saw a black and white calender of transexuals posing nude, some of whom were absolutely gorgeous - easily as feminine as any "genetic" woman I've ever seen. From my point of view, the only down-side to gay sex is that men are just unattractive. For me, a gorgeous "shemale" would be the perfect partner, physically speaking - the fun aspect of "gay" sex combined with the beautiful femininity of a woman. Sadly, I've never even met a male->female transexual, let alone a "non-op". :( -Neural 01:45, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Needs citation

Removed this 'doubly uncited' sentence pending discussion/citation:

"Shemale" is also a term used in online computer games to refer to male players playing as female characters, ^{[citation needed]} or to a female transvestite who looks like a man but is known to be a woman. ^{[citation needed]}

Please discuss. -- User:RyanFreisling @ 12:12, 19 August 2006 (UTC)