I had no idea that our regular commenter SC had become a "d00d", but there is a fury of discussion about it going on. I think it's an unfortunate exercise in chromosomal elitism to be sneering at our transgendered brothers and sisters, or at people who we think are transgendered, or even at homogametic individuals who are peculiarly accused of male privilege.
OK, the last one is kind of funny.
(I know, this post is rather oblique…you'll have to go digging to trace back the web drama. Or not, if that doesn't interest you.)
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