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I'm TheTranarchist. I lurk around and edit transgender topics often, which isn't particularly surprising considering I'm a trans girl myself. As you may have guessed from the second part of the portmanteau, I'm an anarchist as well. I believe all people should be free from hierarchical control and we should care for each other rather than run our economy and society on greed and control. I wear these on my sleeve since all writing is political and what we accept as common knowledge is political. That is to say, before accusing me of being political, ask what politics led to the status quo.
A little more about me, I'm a student pursuing a dual degree Computer Science and Sociology with a minor in English. I work as a software developer, and my academic research tends to involve combinations of technology and sociology/history, in addition to extensive archival research. For privacy, that's all I'll say.
I've always loved Misplaced Pages, as a resource, concept, and joint venture to collaborate to help educate all and provide a free compendium of global knowledge. Since I was a little kid I've loved jumping around WP links and gorging myself on knowledge about history, math, science, engineering, politics, and anything I could find. Teachers and professors always told me not to use WP, but consistently it was a wonderful starting point for research into any field. Now, I strive to help grow the pool of knowledge with all of you.
What sparked me finally joining Misplaced Pages was realizing the current state of articles surrounding transgender topics. Particularly, seeing that the Conversion therapy article made no reference of transgender people. Knowing firsthand how often trans kids or parents of trans kids come looking for information on Misplaced Pages, it's vital the information we provide is accurate. Trans children are not a modern invention and deserve care and support, and part of that is knowing their history. Trans kids should be able to know they exist and have existed. About the history of their predecessors and their fights.
This applies generally, while my focus is on trans topics (having had to self educate to justify my existence and wanting to help ease the burden of those who come after me), I want to help bring to light other neglected history as well.
I believe the truth when simply presented will speak for itself: that greed and power corrupt and lead to terrible things, that cooperation and kindness are human and essential to our survival, and that all should be free. As such, I'm proud to collaborate and work with you all!
P.S. I neglected to check if my online moniker was unique before choosing it, as such I'd like to state this is the only place I use it or will use it. I.e, any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.
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