Actress Ellen Page comes out as transgender man, changes name to Elliot

[Regiomontanus]

You can mark a post that is humorous as Funny. You cannot mock another's views via the funny rating.

When I mark a post funny it is because funny is my first reaction.

Apparently, there is a rubric somewhere through which out sense of humor is assessed.

 

[Regiomontanus]

I see you identified yourself as male in your public profile. Please: tell us all about your genitals.

If you're not comfortable with this, you're always free to edit your profile to keep this private.

I am not the one waving a flag around saying "look at me, I am transitioning".

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Right. Such things are interesting because they're so foreign
to normal folk those of us far removed from the experience.
I note also that the poster did not ask her him...he only asked of her him.
Btw, I though his their best work was for Vice (Gaycation), not in the movies.

Having some difficulty navigating the terms & pronouns here.

Just use "they" as a general pronoun if you're unsure. Page has stated that he goes by both he and them pronouns.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Rude? Well then how about they keep their private life private. Problem solved.

Yeah, because whether you're a man or woman is merely a private matter. How stupid. Buzz off if you insist on posting such garbage.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

It's not that unusual, anymore. I can think of at least three other successful trans actors.

Indeed. No one of this stature, though.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

I am not the one waving a flag around saying "look at me, I am transitioning".

No, you're the one waving a flag saying "look at me, I'm cisgender." You're still making things about your genitals as much as Elliot Page is about his.

 

[Revoltingest]

Just use "they" as a general pronoun if you're unsure. Page has stated that he goes by both he and them pronouns.

Sound advice.

 

[The Hammer]

When I mark a post funny it is because funny is my first reaction.

Apparently, there is a rubric somewhere through which out sense of humor is assessed.

You can always ask for the Rubric in Site Feedback to make sure it is being followed.

 

[Heyo]

I found your post funny. But I was told we can no longer mark posts as funny.

You are funny.

You can mark posts as funny - just not to make fun of people.
(Which often puts me in a conflict. Is that person making a satirical remark or is s/he really that dumb?
When in doubt, I assume the later. The chance for that to be correct is higher and it avoids being reprimanded.)
@Revoltingest, against his own testimony, is not dumb. When you find his posts funny, it most likely was meant that way.

 

[Heyo]

Well, this is exciting and unexpected (although not shocking). I've been a fan of Page's for at least 15 years now. I had a big crush on them a while back, too. When they came as lesbian about a decade ago, they were a great representivr for the lesbian community, and I have no doubt he will represent trans people well. Congrats on coming out!

Elliot Page, Oscar-Nominated ‘Juno’ Star, Announces He Is Transgender
Elliot Page, champion for the LGBTQ+ community, comes out as trans in statement on social media

He should have gone with "Alan".

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

He should have gone with "Alan".

I definitely prefer Alan as a name in general.

 

[Heyo]

I definitely prefer Alan as a name in general.

Alan reminds me of Alan Turing, Elliot reminds me of the Furry Dragon.