tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post3101411851905143501..comments2007-07-22T19:01:04.071-07:00Cala, Wired Faeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09367459786949933037wired.faerie@gmail.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-81243298029491553002007-07-22T19:01:04.071-07:002007-07-22T19:01:04.071-07:00Hi, great blog. Hopefully we run into each other at the TRC sometime (just ask for Kara).kara_hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763927765706552012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-36237315685422314152007-07-15T15:39:55.430-07:002007-07-15T15:39:55.430-07:00Welcome aboard, 'Virtual Queer'! Link to your blog added to my roll- very interesting reading. :)<BR/><BR/>Good point, I'll put my email up on the sidebar, lots of people might want to reach out without using registered comments.Cala, Wired Faeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09367459786949933037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-51565261316939917782007-07-07T15:28:53.378-07:002007-07-07T15:28:53.378-07:00Love the blog! I'm TG in SL and hope to be in RL one day as well. Couldn't find a way to email you, so just a blurb to let you know about my blog, http://queerality.blogspot.com - about the adventures of a TG in SL. Keep up the good work!Virtual Queerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15422960430046314137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-60962798360551036872007-06-27T10:33:49.385-07:002007-06-27T10:33:49.385-07:00When I signed up to Second Life, I chose a female avatar for myself. Tats was the first of my friends in SL to learn of my RL gender when, in a late night chat, I used the 'wrong' pronouns whilst relating a childhood anecdote.<BR/><BR/>I can remember the sudden grip of panic when asked "He? Are you a guy?" <BR/><BR/>Oh lord - what to do? What to do? Try to cover in a pack of lies? Tell the truth and be met with revulsion? Hostility? Would I lose my newfound friend?<BR/><BR/>I'm pleased that I chose to be honest and was relieved that I was met with nothing but caring and respect. ))Many hugs and appreciation to Tats((<BR/><BR/>With Tats' encouragement, I went on to 'come out' to other friends. I haven't outed myself in my profile as of yet. SL still holds a bit of seperation from real life: a vacation from myself, as I like to put it. I think I want to hold on to that for a while more. But when someone becomes close, I take 'em aside for 'the talk'. And if anyone asks, I most certainly tell.<BR/><BR/>I will admit 'the talk' never becomes any easier no matter how many times you do it. I'm proud of my friend Tats. It took a lot of courage to open herself up as she did. <BR/><BR/>--<BR/>oh - and in postscript, I want to say that there's something special about Second Life that anyone and everyone I've opened up to has met me with nothing but understanding and support.Rob Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314818354979102005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-69053216553739693332007-06-23T21:57:10.370-07:002007-06-23T21:57:10.370-07:00I met Tats at the Anarchy opening, and my impression of her was all that you said and more, Cala: friendly, outgoing, funny, strong. Stepping Out is a big step, and congratulations to her! May she get the tremendous amount of respect she deserves for taking her happiness in her own hands.Mercyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04953742871047663866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-16680923723732910922007-06-15T20:40:57.455-07:002007-06-15T20:40:57.455-07:00Today my lovely TG came out! Thanks to your inspiring story and to the wonderful counselling of Veronique.<BR/><BR/>I have also started blogging so that others may feel less afraid and alone, knowing that others are out there. <BR/><BR/>The TG resource centre and the Transgermany group have also been great.Zavijava Voomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781443323200104644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6148112402508826320.post-65073260938813302252007-06-14T05:43:07.979-07:002007-06-14T05:43:07.979-07:00Hi Cala, I hope you continue your blog, it's good to know there are other TGs in Second Life and that there may even be a way to be outed without giving up my beloved female self. With the introduction of voice looming I have been considering writing a note to my friends and coming back as a male av, but something inside me just can't let go. I would be so interested in meeting you in SL....albemuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341621914451148416noreply@blogger.com