Technically, you’re correct. However, if Sam still has an “M” on her passport, it’s legal. Also, if memory serves correct, the Koseki system allows for a sort of “marriage by proxy” via a manipulation of the adoption laws, and the Shibuya district of Tokyo will now issue a “partnership” certificate, allowing the same rights to same sex couples as married couples, and it’s nationally recognized.
“She male” is offensive, and “hermaphrodite” is outdated. Please try to use the correct terminology when referring to someone. It’s quite analogous to referring to an African-American man as a n*****.
Joel, it’s good to know this. Would you mind filling those of us who sincerely want to learn and discuss these issues as to what terms would be more acceptable?
“She-male” is largely a marketing term within the sex industry; outside of that context, “transgender” works fine. “Hermaphrodite” in the biological sense isn’t a good match for what sometimes occurs in humans, so “intersex” is a better word.
On a related topic, I believe Sam and Terra both use the word “transgender”, which makes me wonder why the comic is titled “Mock Girl”, which seems like a slur. Other than Sam’s father, I don’t think anybody’s been had that sort of attitude towards her?
At least one of those, probably 2. The last update I read she was just starting a move to a new city. Mock Girl seems to run in fits-and-starts. Some of her other stuff pops up from time to time (See: My Other Pages) so I believe she’s *around* somewhere…
I love it!
Wow spunko has a cell phone.
I am sure you can guess where he keeps it.
Too damn funny!!!
Oh, I just realized — we already have the Italian Mafia and the Russian Mafia in this comic; I bet we’re going to encounter the Japanese Mafia next!
They’re called the yakuza(I think)
I hope you are aware that gay marriage is not legal in Japan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Japan
Technically, you’re correct. However, if Sam still has an “M” on her passport, it’s legal. Also, if memory serves correct, the Koseki system allows for a sort of “marriage by proxy” via a manipulation of the adoption laws, and the Shibuya district of Tokyo will now issue a “partnership” certificate, allowing the same rights to same sex couples as married couples, and it’s nationally recognized.
There is a law that lets a hermaphrodite she male or transgender person marry who they want I know I checked.
“She male” is offensive, and “hermaphrodite” is outdated. Please try to use the correct terminology when referring to someone. It’s quite analogous to referring to an African-American man as a n*****.
Joel, it’s good to know this. Would you mind filling those of us who sincerely want to learn and discuss these issues as to what terms would be more acceptable?
“She-male” is largely a marketing term within the sex industry; outside of that context, “transgender” works fine. “Hermaphrodite” in the biological sense isn’t a good match for what sometimes occurs in humans, so “intersex” is a better word.
On a related topic, I believe Sam and Terra both use the word “transgender”, which makes me wonder why the comic is titled “Mock Girl”, which seems like a slur. Other than Sam’s father, I don’t think anybody’s been had that sort of attitude towards her?
I think it’s supposed to be tongue in cheek
The 3 types of text convos you’ll have with ppl 😀
“HOW ARE YOU DOING THAT?!”
Spunko knows all, Spunko sees all…
Looks like Spunko follows Yukiko’s social media updates.
https://youtu.be/M_j2FHtxB6I
The timestamps for the first panel do not work with the second two panels, first panel is 12 hours before the second two.
Woops I’ll fix that.
Crowd-sourced proofreading 😉
Albuquerque has a comiccon coming up in June any idea if you are doing that ? I would love to meet you and talk a bit.
Is there a sequel and where can I find it.
So, how is our comic creator doing these days? I’m hoping still healthy, wealthy, and wise.
At least one of those, probably 2. The last update I read she was just starting a move to a new city. Mock Girl seems to run in fits-and-starts. Some of her other stuff pops up from time to time (See: My Other Pages) so I believe she’s *around* somewhere…
Hope all is well Terra, Good luck on your move!
I’m all moved and unpacked. Comics are starting back up tomorrow.