The deluge - DC's taking the week off

[dfeuer]

Well, I surely didn't expect... that.

I really can't say that I understand why someone feels that he is really a woman and not a man. But if he really feels like that, it's his desicion and I won't blame him for it.

First, it's quite rude of you to call D.C. "he" now that you know she prefers "she", even if she won't pounce on you for it.

If you're actually interested in learning more about it, check out FTMichael's "Trans 101". The basic answer is that no one knows for sure, but it seems to have something to do with the way they were exposed to sex hormones in the womb. The result is that someone's gender identity may not match their gross anatomy. Now try to imagine how you would feel about your body if you'd accidentally gone through puberty the wrong way. I don't have personal experience with it, but from everything I hear it's no fun.

David

[dfeuer]

Now its time for furious speculation about what the non-strip parts of the job are.

I'd guess something about t-shirt and book sales. Probably, also buying supplies or something.

Not exactly, check out the last few posts in his LJ about what led to a little "personal time".

Actually, she's working on a new book.

[DHLawrence]

First, it's quite rude of you to call D.C. "he" now that you know she prefers "she", even if she won't pounce on you for it.

I sincerely doubt it was intended to be rude, and furthermore, the poster probably did not even notice that he/she was doing it. After eight years of using the pronoun 'he' in reference to DC, it's going to take a while for everyone to use the pronoun 'she' and even then, some people will probably lapse to the use of 'he' now and then out of sheer habit. It's not a political commentary or "throat-jumping" of an opinion; it's just habit, nothing more.

[Bringerofpie]

Also, he is generally used as a default, i.e. People who know Dana Claire(?) as D.C., not Dana or David, just D.C. might automatically say he.

[Tum0spoo]

Actually, she's working on a new book.

Yay! ^.^

If you're actually interested in learning more about it, check out FTMichael's "Trans 101"

I skimed through it, and it pretty much goes by my live and let live way of thinking. Respect for people's differences and open mindedness.
(exception of pedophiles and rapeists, but that's to be expected)

[Mista_B]

@ DCS:

Total amazing crazy unconditional admiration and support.

Anyone attacks DCS, come speak to me in private.

[DesertFoxCat]

Actually, she's working on a new book.

Yes! Time to scrounge up some cash.

*gets a mug and puts on some beggars clothes*

EDIT:

FTMichael's "Trans 101"

That is the most interesting thing I've ever read!

[Tabris_The_17th]

Well I hope she's able to acomplish what she's set out to. After all, we'll all be here when she gets back.

I'm quite impressed with D.C.'s ability to put it all out there for the public eye. That's really commendable. I mean, lets face it, there's going to be some close minded people who think that's so wrong or disgusting and would stop reading her comics. But it's their loss as far as I'm concerned. I imagine she's quite proud of who she is to be able to do something like that, and I think we can all learn something from it; whether your straight, gay, trapped in the wrong body, or whatever.

And hopefully that all sounded meaningful and not like some cheap after school special.

Best wishes to ya Dana!

[Llewthepoet]

I also didn't see this coming! But, I'd still support Dana no matter what!

Nobody should be hated upon, just because their different than you or me. We should all learn to coexist with one another in a friendly environment.

[The MAZZTer]

Seeing as how my "let others make their own decisions" and my "I'm not 100% sure, but that just doesn't seem natural to me" characteristics are in conflict, I'm just going to ignore this completely.

[Bocaj Claw]

I'm confused. I'm going to go check out this livejournal thing.

Edit: Alright. I've got the gist. Add my support to that big ol' pile over there.

[Tom Flapwell]

And here I assumed DCS never cared for "David" because it was too common a name.

[Bocaj Claw]

I'm assuming its all right to keep calling her DCS? I never felt comfortable calling her by her first name for some reason.

[Antoine Bruce]

I always thought she was just called DCS because an abundance of acronyms is one of the internet's most valued traditions.

In any case, there really isn't much left to say that hasn't already been said. I mean, I won't pretend to understand all the emotional processes that go on within this, but I can't see how taking steps to better realize your true identity can be perceived as anything but positive.

[Richard K Niner]

I'm assuming its all right to keep calling her DCS? I never felt comfortable calling her by her first name for some reason.

There's a reason she went from "David Craig" to "Dana Claire"...