(24-12-2014, 05:38 AM)flamesabers Wrote: [Transitioners] use their own picture as their avatar. In contrast, the [non-transition] group does not. Just look at our avatars for instance.
I think that the reason for this is a very simple one. Those who transition have to be open. Their whole body is changing and their social identity with it. This is the whole point of the transition, to align the mind, body and social aspects. For non-transitioners who wish to grow breasts this process involves a high degree of risk should they be found out. Jobs and relationships could be at risk so they have to remain "stealth". Those of us who transition accept the huge social cost as part of the package. We do not like it but we understand it can happen and does happen.
Growing breasts can be a low-risk activity if kept quiet. If concealed it need result in no loss of social status, jobs or relationships. That cannot be said about transition.