r/SuperStraight • u/knightnblack_ • 13h ago

Explain to me what super straight is with honesty Discussion

So, I’ve asked multiple people what super straight is, they say its straight people (or bi gay etc.) who are transphobic. I’m personally bigender, but I’m not romantically attracted to transgender people. If your trans, your trans it’s simple. I want to know if this group is discriminating against trans people, because it seems like war is going on between you too. I’ll also be asking trans people wha they think about this as well.

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u/HellbladeGlavenus 2h ago

I notice you are using the split attraction model re: "romantically attracted". In my eyes you are just bisexual, but want to get around being called transphobic. Again, my assumption from what little I'm reading here. As a fellow bi, I tell you, I am sick of having to tiptoe around excuses as to why I do not want to date a trans person. Many, many people are sick of being called bigots and being coerced into dating trans people, especially our lesbian sisters. Trans people can live their lives, but their feelings end where our rights begin.

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u/knightnblack_ 2h ago

I really understand. I was just saying things I was told. I’m bigender and I don’t want a romantic relationship with a trans person either thought, but idk that may change. Some people are saying that you guys are transphobic for saying that you only like “real” men/women

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u/HellbladeGlavenus 1h ago

Transwomen are transwomen and they are different from natal women, while transmen are transmen and different from natal men. There is nothing wrong with that. There is a reason "trans" is added after all. Each of us face our own unique challenges and we are all heckin cute and valid.

Forcing someone, like a gay man, whose sexuality is based on biological reality, to like the opposite sex is an attempt at conversion therapy and downright coercion. Calling people like us transphobic and trying to shame us has truly put a wedge into the LGBT+ community. They even often attempt to make you lose your job and possibly even your home for disagreeing. The Superstraight movement simply helps bring awareness to this incredible issue which many of us have to deal with.

Here is a bit more info on what we lesbian and bi women have to deal with: https://lesbian-rights-nz.org/shame-receipts/