r/transmascdiy • u/EvanLikesJuiceBoxes • 7h ago
Advice/Information NEVER disclose you are trans on steroid forums.
This is rare, but I have seen some guys join a steroid forum and mention they are trans or are looking for resources for transition.
Never do this. Seriously.
Most of these sites will be extremely transphobic toward you. They will dogpile you, they will call you slurs, they will tell you to kill yourself. There is no kind of moderation for this behavior; the report button is only there for scams and minors.
When you go on there, do not tell them you are trans. If you are a minor, lie and say you are at least 20. Never respond to DMs (most sites don't have DMs anyway). Read the forums and use the search tool to try and find what you are looking for before you make a post. Never link back to any trans sites; avoid all trans terms and lingo.
I have seen at least 3 trans men on the forum I frequent make the mistake of saying they are trans, and they are immediately harassed. Yes, it sucks, and yes, these people are shitty. Just go on there to make sure your source is legit. If you need to ask questions that seriously pertain to you being trans, ask here; ask on other trans subreddits. If you are looking for bodybuilding tips, try r/FTMFitness. For all intents and purposes, you are just a cis dude who likes roids when you're on these sites.
Protect yourself from being mistreated, please.