I find it really scary and sobering that freedom of expression and thought do not apply when it comes to trans-issues. I am particularly frustrated that in rl and in my rl name I cannot voice my views about the subject given the risk of reprisals that doing so could jeopardise my job etc. So, today when asked my name for my coffee cup I chose "Spartacus". It felt slightly more tangible than posting on mn. I will be doing the same whenever asked for my name in this sort of context and hope that any mners with the same concerns will have a little inward smile if they overhear me when I order or see my cup.