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DetlefK

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3. No, it's not comparable to transgender...

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Thu Nov 8, 2018, 04:39 AM

Nov 2018

What gender a person asigns to itself, that depends on a load of genetic, epigenetic, hormonal and neuronal factors.

For example, IIRC male homosexuality is determined by a random epigenetic condition that either occurs or not.
And there seem to be several independent biochemical origins for female homosexuality. (Born lesbian vs "late-blooming lesbian&quot

Gender is really complicated.

Age, on the other hand, can be defined quantitatively by the length of the telomers in your DNA. (They get shorter over time. )

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Dutchman, 69, brings lawsuit to lower his age 20 years [View all] muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 OP

He is free to lie about his age, without turning it into a publicity stunt. TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #1

Sorry but date of birth is not something that can be changed as much as we might wish it. cstanleytech Nov 2018 #2

No, it's not comparable to transgender... DetlefK Nov 2018 #3

No. He was born when he was born. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #4

That might give the Orange Shit-cannon an idea. If he's 29 or 30, he can move on 'em like a bitch 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #5

Guy claims he's "a god" & doc said his body is of a 45 yr. old appalachiablue Nov 2018 #6