Mos, 2E40h, beste reiziger, toucher of computersApr 5

Dutch non-binary people who had their passport updated: should I get an x or just go with a v?  

An x would be more accurate for me but I could live with a v. I'd like to have more weight behind me when complaining about systems that don't accept nonbinary people (gendering on insurance letters comes to mind) but I don't like the idea of not being able to go to certain countries. I don't want to have to go to court but I don't want to feel like I'm compromising on this either.
And I don't know how to weigh these things against each other.
Would love to hear more viewpoints, tips, experiences, etc

Show threadMx. Alba Apr 6
@alyeska

Hi, I'm a Dutch non-binary person "with an X". Indeed it's nice to have that extra weight to force companies and institutions towards accepting and respecting non-binary folks. But progress is slow. If you get the X, be ready to be a pioneer venturing out into hostile territory, actively improving things for non-binary people who come after you. For example, I'm now on a lengthy process with the National Ombudsman to hopefully ensure that the police don't misgender non-binary and trans people in official police reports. Someone else I know is in proceedings to make sure insurance company FBTO respect non-binary people. There is still a lot to do and you will be at the forefront.

By the way there's a nice Discord for people who have or want "an X" called Project X. I can pass you the link in DM if you want. There's also an event organized by TransAnders/TransVisie on Saturday 18 April especially for people who want an X or want to inform themselves better about that, with people who already have the X (including myself) and Kim Smienk, the lawyer who has represented the majority of Dutch people who got an X, answering any questions you might have. I can DM you further details of you're interested.

Oh and the travel thing? Countries I can't enter with my X like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the US and possibly even tbe UK, I wouldn't want to visit anyway.
Show threadMx. Alba Apr 6
@alyeska

Also, thank you @mees for boosting this so I saw it! ​​
Show threadMees 🔻
@MxAlba @alyeska and I saw it through @superball . The fediverse is doing it's thing 
Apr 6 at 11:15amWeb
Show thread🍋 Superball ☀️Apr 6

@mees hell yeah ✊🏼❤️

@MxAlba @alyeska