i think anyone who isn't trans that is regarded as an expert on trans issues by people who write newspapers and magazines is probably either a professional transphobe at worst or a professional gatekeeper at best. i think if you want the benefit of the doubt you have to transition
@nora girl who transitioned for extra credibility on her resume
@nora just like "how expert if not experienced it? Are you a fucked up anthropologist?"
@nora if you *really* think you like your base gender, it's fine to transition back after a two to five years, but you have to stay on exogenous hormones. Just switch which ones