(anon that asked about the cis fc/trans character) i've done my research, yes, and i've checked directories (it's not my first time writing a transgender character, but i've used trans fcs in all previous cases), but there was only one fc that i could picture as my character (a transgender man) and i've been using said fc as my guideline (noah guthrie, a cis man). i'm really stuck because i don't know where to go from here and i don't want to offend anyone... (thanks for the reply btw)
so I really do appreciate the effort you’ve but into this, and it seems like you’re really dedicated to doing it right, but I’m really not the person that can give you the go ahead (if that’s what you’re looking for) because I don’t want to offend anyone either. it’s really not my place to say. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more help, I really do hope someone can give you a better answer.
trashbabyworld replied to your post
Personally, I, as a trans person, don't mind the use of cis FCs as long as they are the correct gender (I.e. cis man for a trans man), BUT!!! While I'm a trans person that 'OKs', doesn't mean I speak for every single trans person. Just for me. So that's my two cents.
ancwritingresources replied to your post
As a trans man, I don't have a problem with RPers using the correct gender to cast their characters (cis man for a trans man, cis woman for a trans woman) and I actually find it encouraging. To me its saying that, for example for a trans man, you're saying: he's a man, he can be played by any man. I think in Hollywood its different because there's opportunities and jobs being taken away from trans actors and given to cis ones, but in RP, I think it's alright when done with consideration
And a writer who has done their research and writes the character authentically. But I cannot in anyway speak for the whole community. No one can. At the end of the day, you'll have to make that judgement call because there will be people on both side of this debate.
AND if someone comes to you and says they're offended, respect that and try and understand and be kind even if it doesn't stop you from doing what you're going to do