GLBT Sign Language? - Page 2

Chris#33 · 04-22-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nozobo

Correct me if I'm wrong, I do remember Drago mentioned your way of "sex" signing on cheek is defition of transexual but as for transgender is on chest like WhiteWolves64 mentioned...

What I remember clearly from the workshop was that the x-chin/x-cheek sign is no longer used at all. He explained because it has very negative connotations like old sign for homosexual. Also it is not all about sex or sex changes, which the old sign seems to emphasis. There is more to being transgender. Transgender sign can include transsexual. Also I think he used letters "T" and "S" (spelling) if you are speaking only about transexuals.

***VamPyroX*** · 04-22-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHunt

I've always used double x's turning around. Like from one sex (X) to another (X).

I've seen that used a lot. However, some people tell me that's the wrong (or offensive) sign.

nozobo · 04-22-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris#33

What I remember clearly from the workshop was that the x-chin/x-cheek sign is no longer used at all. He explained because it has very negative connotations like old sign for homosexual. Also it is not all about sex or sex changes, which the old sign seems to emphasis. There is more to being transgender. Transgender sign can include transsexual. Also I think he used letters "T" and "S" (spelling) if you are speaking only about transexuals.

Probably it was that... thanks for reminding a young old fart who attended a workshop in NWRAD camp in fall 2004.

WildHunt · 04-22-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I've seen that used a lot. However, some people tell me that's the wrong (or offensive) sign.

never was told that. I've seen that sign MANY times around here... *shrugs*

EyesBlueDeaf · 04-23-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWolves64

Here's pictures of Sign language of "Transgender" and Just a thought you might want to clear it up to understand what they talking about....

yup, that's the way to sign it nowadays. no more handshape 'x' on cheek.

shel90 · 04-23-2007, 08:10 PM

The use of the "X" sign on the cheek is offensive? Pls let me know so I can stop using it. Interesting!

fdagman · 08-03-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Maria

Oh, wow ! Very interestin' ! Now, I get the idea. Thanks for the demonstratin' for me.

Oh, by the way - is there any link I could learn it from ? I would very much like to learn since it is new to me.

WhiteWolves64

Did anyone ever answer Marias question?

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shel90 Sun Whorshipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Desert Rat that has found herself in Maryland Posts: 12,478 Blog Entries: 1	The use of the "X" sign on the cheek is offensive? Pls let me know so I can stop using it. Interesting! __________________ ~Shel~

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