| >I am transgender, and Google makes it quite difficult to transition one's everything to an account with your new chosen name. As part of that, I've noticed Sorry, I saw that and misread. My bad! I wish HN had a delete posts feature. >I know that's kind of a generic wish, even sounds to my ear like a generic platitude, but nonetheless I mean it. Believing you doesn't make it hurt less. We had a lot of young folks from queercon pass through the village I attended last I was at Defcon. I doubt I'll be able to afford to go back, and it breaks my heart that a lot of younger folks don't seem to realize how... violently unwelcoming... people used to be, even in supposedly queer friendly spaces. It's not fun to spend 16 hours "volunteering" hoping someone will appreciate the gesture enough to give you a fair interview, and instead end up laid of from yet another nonprofit with no nest egg even someone in a non FAANG would have... and thus... homeless, absent support from family. I believe you, it just makes me sad knowing you're probably being entirely truthful. Anyways I promised this was a throwaway. this nym has expired, folks can ping etysyfqw@sharklasers.com if they want to continue the conversation (see bio) |