Off the top, let me acknowledge that there is disagreement between various factions on the importance of civility. I hope that I have conveyed that I am in favor of it. One of the purposes of this diary is to promote some civility, in a philosophical vein.
It may be that in my writing travels, travails, and educational efforts, I may have ignited or sparked the desire of someone else to write about trans issues. If that has indeed happened, then part of my purpose in life has been served.
But I would be less than observant of the duties that purpose imposes if I did not include the caveats.