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In many cases, when it comes to Trans people and issues, sources considered reliable by some may be considered unreliable by others. For this reason, first hand information will always be considered to be more accurate and reliable than theories or opinions, even if they are expressed by so called "experts". That is because many of the people who consider themselves "experts" in this area hold tightly to highly disputed and often outdated thoughts and theories. In most cases the most accurate information comes from people who are, or are close to, members of the trans community. | In many cases, when it comes to Trans* people and issues, sources considered reliable by some may be considered unreliable by others. For this reason, first hand information will always be considered to be more accurate and reliable than theories or opinions, even if they are expressed by so called "experts". That is because many of the people who consider themselves "experts" in this area hold tightly to highly disputed and often outdated thoughts and theories. In most cases the most accurate information comes from people who are, or are close to, members of the trans community. | ||
Also, many medical professionals are not well versed in the field, and much of the past theory in this area is controversial, or simply wrong, as evidenced by growing mounds of anecdotal evidence. | Also, many medical professionals are not well versed in the field, and much of the past theory in this area is controversial, or simply wrong, as evidenced by growing mounds of anecdotal evidence. | ||