PASSABLE AINT A COMPLIMENT

JUST A WARNING FOR YOU GUYS WHO IM THE GIRLS. THEY DON'T SEEM TO LIKE THAT WORD

[khulus]

I agree. To me it seems like saying "she doesn't look like a man" which should go without saying anyway. But what term should we use? What would the compliment be? Beautiful and sexy? Very feminine? She could be all that, but still have a masculine voice.

[BlackMan_NYC]

you're right. the word "passable" isn't a compliment in reference to describing a t-girl. but, i think it's a word that must be used by any man who is seeking a feminine, sexy and attractive t-girl. there are many crossdressers and "fag hags" who consider themselves t-girls. i'm a straight man that enjoys the look of a sexy "shemale" or t-girl. and just the thought of a hairy, wrinkle faced man in a dress turns me off. so i always use the terms "totally passable and feminine". that should eliminate any crossdressing man from answering any ad i place. "passable" may not sound right. but it's a must-use word if you're a straight man looking to meet a t-girl. if you don't use it, then you'll probably be sorry when you meet the manly t-girl who answered your ad.

[GroobySteven]

I see plenty of TV/TS ads and personals which state that they're "passable" - never heard any girl complain about it, personally?
seanchai

[Desperado]

Hey Seanchai -

Unrelated to the thread topic, but.....

How come your sites don't accept pay by mail using cash anymore? Now it's money order. I always used to do the PBM thing. Was there a change in the law?

- Desperado

[GroobySteven]

Hi
We do accept via cash (although recommend when sending cash to send registered or recorded) - just fill in the form as usual and send the cash.
Not sure who removed it but will have amended soon.
thanks
seanchai

[Nicole Dupre]

It's more of a word for guys to use about us. TS usually use the word clockable. Clocked means someone knew you were TS. Spooked means someone let you know they clocked you. Example: "That whore thought she wasn't getting clocked, but then the waitress called her sir and spooked the bitch. She thought she was so cunty. Werk it out, faggot." Lol

[FreddieGomez]

a lot of trannies say they be passable and they ain't.

i guess passable in their own mind

[KittyPride]

a lot of trannies say they be passable and they ain't.

i guess passable in their own mind

Passable in my understandig of the word is that people treat you normal and dont call you a man, but treat you like a female... even though some may see it.

Stealth is invisable... you are never recognised as TS

[FreddieGomez]

passable don't mean pretty. some of the most passable chicks aren't pretty, but they do look like genetic women.

i think sydney starr is a perfect example of beautiful and passable

[Silcc69]

It's more of a word for guys to use about us. TS usually use the word clockable. Clocked means someone knew you were TS. Spooked means someone let you know they clocked you. Example: "That whore thought she wasn't getting clocked, but then the waitress called her sir and spooked the bitch. She thought she was so cunty. Werk it out, faggot." Lol

LOL did u still Solitary's gay lingo book?

[Prospero]

I think it is important that people are passable as humans

[Nicole Dupre]

Stealth is a choice you make to never reveal your birth gender when you're unclockable.

[Nicole Dupre]

He's been intimate with this scene long enough to know how we talk. That's all.

[scroller]

Most amazing dig up of a dead thread ever! Over 10 years from inception of anonymous one-line thread to today.

[onmyknees]

a lot of trannies say they be passable and they ain't.

i guess passable in their own mind

LMAO...I knew when I read this thread title, you couldn't stay away. Clockable and passable are your favorite words...favorite subjects in fact.

So how ya makin' out with Sunshyne's wanna be twin?

[sexyshana]

Passable has lost its meaning esp when used by so many men on this and other boards to describe manly xdressers. It also implies you look like any other girl on the street, and that is no compliment.

[EvonRose]

passable is a compliment it means you pass as a woman, that's the goal now there are not attractive girls and attractive passable girls alike... regardless... its a compliment..

[Nicole Dupre]

We know ourselves whether we "pass" or not based on how the world treats us. The opinions of guys online are meaningless if you really care about not getting clocked. Porn is loaded with "unpassable" TS. But guys don't always care. Lol

[EvonRose]

We know ourselves whether we "pass" or not based on how the world treats us. The opinions of guys online are meaningless if you really care about not getting clocked. Porn is loaded with "unpassable" TS. But guys don't always care. Lol

That's very true... Being tranny pretty does not equate to passable, i would rather be passable and than tranny pretty...

[Nicole Dupre]

That's very true... Being tranny pretty does not equate to passable, i would rather be passable and than tranny pretty...
Me too. If you can't run out to the store without makeup and not get clocked, can't feel safe unless you're in a major city with an established LGBT community, or only get your validation from the TS world, you're missing something imho.

[EvonRose]

Me too. If you can't run out to the store without makeup and not get clocked, can't feel safe unless you're in a major city with an established LGBT community, or only get your validation from the TS world, you're missing something imho.

Yes basing everything on looks is a bit shallow, I think theres a reason why ts strive for passable factor and most don't reach it, and any ts would be lying if they say the pass ability is not important to some extent...

[NatashaLover]

For me being told I am passable is a compliment too. In my opinion it means that all my efforts to pass as a woman and not being clocked has finaly paid off. Why would that not be a compliment?
Of course I understand being passable and being pretty are two different things, of course if you get both, you kick ass! LOL

[NoahNomad]

Passable is a word transwomen and transmen use as to affirm that they are indeed, passing as their true gender (a t-girl wants to pass as a woman, a t-guy wants to pass as a man), usually by societal standards. It's also a word used by guys who are looking for a t-girl who looks like a genetic female, but is also beautiful by societal and their individual standards.

My wife is an excellent example of a t-girl who is both passable, and beautiful.

Passable is a compliment for t-girls amongst themselves when establishing how well they are progressing in their transition, (ie. "You are totally passable! I wouldn't have known you were trans* if you hadn't told me.") but not all women are beautiful, so just being recognized as looking like a woman and not a man is not saying much as far as facial beauty.

[EvonRose]

Passable is a word transwomen and transmen use as to affirm that they are indeed, passing as their true gender (a t-girl wants to pass as a woman, a t-guy wants to pass as a man), usually by societal standards. It's also a word used by guys who are looking for a t-girl who looks like a genetic female, but is also beautiful by societal and their individual standards.

My wife is an excellent example of a t-girl who is both passable, and beautiful.

Passable is a compliment for t-girls amongst themselves when establishing how well they are progressing in their transition, (ie. "You are totally passable! I wouldn't have known you were trans* if you hadn't told me.") but not all women are beautiful, so just being recognized as looking like a woman and not a man is not saying much as far as facial beauty.

My point is beauty is in the beholder not everyone is going to think your pretty, but being passable is much more important to me in society because it a goal reached in a dream to be a woman. Looks fade but passability is forever! lol...

[sexyshana]

I think most girls know when they are passable like nicole mentioned, unless of course they are completely delusional. My point was that girls who are secure in their femininity don't need approval.
their mirrors and life experiences say it all!!!

Everyones idea of beauty and "passability" varies!

[EvonRose]

I think most girls know when they are passable like nicole mentioned, unless of course they are completely delusional. My point was that girls who are secure in their femininity don't need approval.
their mirrors and life experiences say it all!!!

Everyones idea of beauty and "passability" varies!

I agree! however I do believe in a universal pass ability where a ts can walk out the door and no one would know... That's why I think passable is a compliment...

[sexyshana]

I get it, and being passable is definitely important/wonderful... I'am just saying that the girl the op was referring to, may have not seen it that way or even found the comment condescending.
I think we both know that some of the guys who come on here will tell you or I the same thing then turn around and tell it to a monster in a wig the same "compliment".
thats the point I was trying to make.

[EvonRose]

I get it, and being passable is definitely important/wonderful... I'am just saying that the girl the op was referring to, may have not seen it that way or even found the comment condescending.
I think we both know that some of the guys who come on here will tell you or I the same thing then turn around and tell it to a monster in a wig the same "compliment".
thats the point I was trying to make.

Well that's when tranny chasing comes out of hand... lol...

[sexyshana]

indeed!
LOL

[Nicole Dupre]

Being passable is something I like being able to take for granted, so I can just live my life.

[buckjohnson]

It's more of a word for guys to use about us. TS usually use the word clockable. Clocked means someone knew you were TS. Spooked means someone let you know they clocked you. Example: "That whore thought she wasn't getting clocked, but then the waitress called her sir and spooked the bitch. She thought she was so cunty. Werk it out, faggot." Lol

This seems weird and so lame. Also sounds like some unnecc latenight drama. Stay home Nicole and give the waitresses of the world a break.

[buckjohnson]

a lot of trannies say they be passable and they ain't.

i guess passable in their own mind


Some "guys" aren't passable either. I go with the flow. If a girl feels passable, I am cool with that. If a chubby girl thinks she is thin, a crazy girl thinks she is sane, a clueless girl thinks she is Holmes, a tone-less girl thinks she is Aretha or Etta... I am cool with it.

[Silcc69]

The best way to tell a girl if she is passable is to take a trip to TRU and see how the kids react.

[muh_muh]

For me being told I am passable is a compliment too. In my opinion it means that all my efforts to pass as a woman and not being clocked has finaly paid off. Why would that not be a compliment?

well on the surface yes certainly
the thing is its a rather backhanded compliment since what it actually implies is that youre expected to look like a guy with a wig but after closer inspection look surprisingly girly after all

[NatashaLover]

well on the surface yes certainly
the thing is its a rather backhanded compliment since what it actually implies is that youre expected to look like a guy with a wig but after closer inspection look surprisingly girly after all

Well I am not expected to look like a guy with a wig because they don't know I am ts, so they are not expecting a guy with a wig, after I tell the person is when they get surprise and might say wow you are very passable, which I take as a compliment.

[amberskyi]

passable to me is when you can go outside with no make up or cut off all your hair and still everyone think your a chick...never really thought i was passable until i cut off my hair.it forced me to deal with alot of my insecurities

[Nicole Dupre]

Very true. Or just pull it back, no makeup, baggy hoodie, jeans, and sneakers. And when you make calls, see if you get refered to as "sir" or "ma'am". See if men hold doors open for you. People will let you know.

[EvonRose]

passable to me is when you can go outside with no make up or cut off all your hair and still everyone think your a chick...never really thought i was passable until i cut off my hair.it forced me to deal with alot of my insecurities

Yeah I hear you, i also chopped of my hair back in 08, hid behind extensions and wigs all the time I wanted to challenge myself, I was happy but now I grew my hair again but I know now who I am.

[giovanni_hotel]

It's more of a word for guys to use about us. TS usually use the word clockable. Clocked means someone knew you were TS. Spooked means someone let you know they clocked you. Example: "That whore thought she wasn't getting clocked, but then the waitress called her sir and spooked the bitch. She thought she was so cunty. Werk it out, faggot." Lol

Classic.:Bowdown:
:salad

[catherinefan]

I think most girls know when they are passable like nicole mentioned, unless of course they are completely delusional. My point was that girls who are secure in their femininity don't need approval.
their mirrors and life experiences say it all!!!

You're absolutely right, Shana darling! Besides, it's hardly a compliment to be described as 'passsable'.
A woman wants to hear that she's gorgeous and/or beautiful.
No reason why transsexual women should feel different about that.

[Marty Mcfly]

a lot of trannies say they be passable and they ain't.

i guess passable in their own mind

I know it's amazing..Just look in the damn mirror.You have to look like a natural born female to look passable..

[ditadior]

depends on which way someone calls you passible.

it can be in most ways.
unless taken negativly or made negative.

[Marty Mcfly]

depends on which way someone calls you passible.

it can be in most ways.
unless taken negativly or made negative.

We use it as a complement...It's a good thing in our eyes.

[Willie Escalade]

<sarcasm>
I like girls who aren't passable.

You know...when you're walking down the street and You see a really hot chick you can't pass up, therefore not being passable.

Non-passable chicks are the best. I don't care about non-passable dudes though, but the ladies probably do...
</sarcasm>