Hey, Naomi!  Knowing the Dog, I dare say it was because many of the posters here are looking for TS for whatever reason.

I'm transgendered myself, so I understand how it may have looked.  The Dog is one of the most respectful people I know and is very cool.

When someone is looking for a TV, we are very supportive.  And, whether TV or TS, if a provider is misleading, well, it ain't good for anybody.

Because of the differences between TV and TS, I think it's helpful for a girl to post the designation.  As for which is better?  It's totally dependent on the girl.  I've seen some TS's that look more manly than some TV's, and vice versus.  Attitude and connection, baby, go a long, long way.

TV's are wonderful, and we have a tough road to go.  Not well accepted by gays and lesbians (except as drag queens) and occasionally not by some TS.  It can be a bit of a mine field sometimes.  I recently contacted a TS provider who refused to see me because I'm TG: oh well, to each their own, right?

Still, I've enjoyed a wonderful acceptance by those on this board, and it's fantastic.  

No one has saod this but its also a straight/gay thing.  Going with a 24/7 fem TS is for straight men with fantasies.  Going with a TV is more a gay thing.  If I am wrong I apologize, but I think that has a lot to do with a hobbyists thinking.  My fantasy is the sexy woman with the surprise, not a man with a wig.

Melissa Rules! :) The Cat rambles.....LOVE this thread! :)

I LOVE the list, Melissa!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Very thoughtful, well written, and concise--a joy to read!

One of the many reasons I love your list--it doesn't revolve around sex.  I think that's one of the most common misconceptions for people who are not trans.  It's all about identity.

I really enjoy your insight, Melissa!  Every point is like: yep, yep, yep, etc.  You've been able to nail down a lot in that post, and I'm glad you're adding it to your blog.

As a TV myself, I see other TV's really fixating on the externals: wigs, breast forms, make-up, shoes, etc.  Oh, I should also add foam hip and butt pads--LOL!

In my mind at least, this doesn't make them any less of a person, and I don't think Melissa was saying that at all.  On the contrary, she wrote a terrific set of real-world definitions that work.

Here's another: TV's present, TS's live.

In the TV world, we talk a lot about "presentation" of our femme self because we're not 24/7.

In the TS world, the word doesn't exist.  It's a moot point.

Thank you, Melissa!!!!!!!!!!!!