Help decide what to change the "Transgendered Issues" forum name to!

Contributor: butts butts
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Gustavadolphus made a point that the title of this forum isn't exactly accurate, and I agree! The staff is fully willing to change the name of it if we as the EF trans community can all decide on a more appropriate name. While I'm not terribly picky with this sort of thing, I'm putting in my vote for "Trans* Discussion", since I know a lot of people prefer the trans with an * because it's the most inclusive, and "discussion" because not everything we talk about here is necessarily an "issue" If you have other suggestions than the poll options, please do post them! And please do rate and critique (FRIENDLY critique please) why you would/would not choose certain titles.

I'm not including things like "transsexual issues" because not everyone in this forum is by definition transsexual, this should be as inclusive as possible. Yes some of these options are silly/cheesy/whatever but I tried to get as many in as possible. Vote for all the ones you'd be ok with seeing as the new forum title!
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
Transgendered Issues is fine with me.
Trans Issues
3
Trans* Issues
4
Trans* Discussion
10
Gender Discussion
6
Trans Talk
6
Trans* Talk
39
Gender Talk
2
The Gender Spectrum
8
Sex and Gender Discussion
12
Trans Hangout
Trans* Hangout
3
The T in GLBT
3
Other
Total votes: 96 (51 voters)
Poll is closed
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Contributor: GONE! GONE!
I didn't know this! Awesome. I think "Gender discussion" or "Transgender Issues" would be good.
03/16/2013
Contributor: Ilmenskie Ilmenskie
I don't really like "Sex and Gender Discussion" because that might seem to cis people like a space to discuss their gender roles in sex etc. instead of a space for trans* people. I think having a space specifically labeled for discussion of trans* related things is really valuable.
03/16/2013
Contributor: Lildrummrgurl7 Lildrummrgurl7
I like Trans* Talk or Gender Spectrum. Trans* Issues makes it sound like there's always a problem that needs to be discussed, it just feels more negative.
03/16/2013
Contributor: butts butts
Quote:
Originally posted by Ilmenskie
I don't really like "Sex and Gender Discussion" because that might seem to cis people like a space to discuss their gender roles in sex etc. instead of a space for trans* people. I think having a space specifically labeled for ... more
good point!
03/16/2013
Contributor: bog bog
Quote:
Originally posted by butts
As mentioned in this post: link

Gustavadolphus made a point that the title of this forum isn't exactly accurate, and I agree! The staff is fully willing to change the name of it if we as the EF trans community can all decide on a more ... more
Trans* talk is great by me!
03/17/2013
Contributor: bratcat bratcat
I choose Trans* Issues, Trans*talk and Sex and Gender Discussion, but Lildrummrgurl7 kind of brings up a good point: putting the word "issues" in there makes it sounds like theres always a problem. I would much rather have the title inclue those who do not fall into the gender binary get get more awareness and be able to feel comfortable having their voices heard so i really like the title to be inclusive of that which is why i lean toward the trans with an *'s title or Sex and Gender in the title as it encompasses those people too.
I'm glad the forum is going to be getting a new name though! it's very dated and needed to be done. But i definitely want to see a title that will include all trans* identifying people, not just the men and women.
03/17/2013
Contributor: Genderfree Genderfree
I don't like Trans* Issues, necessarily, but I like the thought of putting Trans* Discussion, or even Gender and Sex Discussion.
03/19/2013
Contributor: bratcat bratcat
i noticed trans*talk is taking off, which im totally down for, but i m wondering how many votes will be made before this becomes a reality? are you shooting for 100 or just waiting to find a happy medium before asking staff to make the finally change to the title.
03/19/2013
Contributor: butts butts
Quote:
Originally posted by bratcat
i noticed trans*talk is taking off, which im totally down for, but i m wondering how many votes will be made before this becomes a reality? are you shooting for 100 or just waiting to find a happy medium before asking staff to make the finally change ... more
I sent the poll to one of the Admins, we're just waiting for them to change it, I'd be really surprised if something suddenly took off after Trans* Talk got so many votes so we'll call it good.

Definitely not shooting for 100, I doubt there's even 100 transfolk on Eden who use the forums, and not all of them will vote, we were just looking for what the majority liked.
03/21/2013
Contributor: bratcat bratcat
Quote:
Originally posted by butts
I sent the poll to one of the Admins, we're just waiting for them to change it, I'd be really surprised if something suddenly took off after Trans* Talk got so many votes so we'll call it good.

Definitely not shooting for 100, I ... more
awesome! and good point, i just wasnt sure if there was a minimum of voters or replies you wanted before talking to admins, but im excited about the change!
03/21/2013
Contributor: Aishiteru Aishiteru
Gender discussion.
03/21/2013
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by butts
As mentioned in this post: link

Gustavadolphus made a point that the title of this forum isn't exactly accurate, and I agree! The staff is fully willing to change the name of it if we as the EF trans community can all decide on a more ... more
Trans* Talk
03/21/2013
Contributor: anonymous1298304 anonymous1298304
Quote:
Originally posted by Ilmenskie
I don't really like "Sex and Gender Discussion" because that might seem to cis people like a space to discuss their gender roles in sex etc. instead of a space for trans* people. I think having a space specifically labeled for ... more
i agree that that might sound like a gender roles thing. i do think "trans" should be in the title. I'll be glad though to see the ridiculous word "transgendered" gone! lol

as a few others mentioned, i don't like "issues". it seems negative.

i wouldn't mind "and allies" or something similar being worked into the title somewhere.
04/01/2013
Contributor: kdlt kdlt
I agree with most of what's been posted already but I wanted to voice my thanks that you're taking charge of getting the name change going
04/01/2013
Contributor: scaredlittleboy scaredlittleboy
Almost anything would be better than "Transgendered Issues"
04/02/2013
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
The name has been changed
04/03/2013
Contributor: anonymous1298304 anonymous1298304
Quote:
Originally posted by butts
I sent the poll to one of the Admins, we're just waiting for them to change it, I'd be really surprised if something suddenly took off after Trans* Talk got so many votes so we'll call it good.

Definitely not shooting for 100, I ... more
yay! good job! it's been done! woot woot
04/04/2013
Contributor: bratcat bratcat
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
The name has been changed
Thanks so much for this! i hope this is more welcoming more trans*folks here and non-binary people.
04/04/2013
Contributor: GONE! GONE!
Awesome! I like the change.
04/04/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
The name has been changed
You rock, Sammi!!!! Thanks!
04/04/2013
Contributor: Ciao. Ciao.
A great change, thanks!
04/04/2013
Contributor: butts butts
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
The name has been changed
Thank you! The URL still reads "transgendered-issues" but at least the main title is correct now
04/08/2013
Contributor: treehugger treehugger
Yeah, the url didn't change, and the name you see at the top of your browser (at least on Firefox) is still "transgendered issues".
04/11/2013
Contributor: eroticmutt eroticmutt
Quote:
Originally posted by butts
As mentioned in this post: link

Gustavadolphus made a point that the title of this forum isn't exactly accurate, and I agree! The staff is fully willing to change the name of it if we as the EF trans community can all decide on a more ... more
It didn't bother me before, but I like that they've updated it!
04/18/2013
Contributor: alextge alextge
Quote:
Originally posted by butts
As mentioned in this post: link

Gustavadolphus made a point that the title of this forum isn't exactly accurate, and I agree! The staff is fully willing to change the name of it if we as the EF trans community can all decide on a more ... more
I like trans* talk
05/11/2013
Contributor: Boyqueen Boyqueen
Nice change, glad to see it happen finally.
11/29/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Boyqueen
Nice change, glad to see it happen finally.
It happened two days after the original post.
11/29/2013