A strange question I guess, but as it pertains to Sophie Campbell, she is deadnamed in the first 5 words of her wiki page at CV. I know that this site is factual and based on information, and therefore some mention of her pprevious name would be necessary, but I am curious as to how this would be handled to not be disrespectful to her change.
How to handle deadnaming in the wiki?
@blueecho: I think it is ok as it is, it doesn't seem disrespectful to me to include info on her old name since so much of her work is credited as such, she probably understands that and would want to minimize any confusion for her fans. If I'm remembering correctly this has only happened two or three times so its never really been discussed and as far as I know none of them are on the site to set us correct, maybe ask her on twitter or via email? we would respect her wishes whichever way she goes.
@pikahyper: I guess in this scenario it is pretty hard to separate the past as she was published under her old name so many times.
@pikahyper: Oh OK, I think that she has been fairly private with this so far, though she did just release an interview in the Advocate.
@pikahyper: True, I was trying to think of any other prominent trans figures in the industry such as this and couldn't think of any. At least none that transitioned mid-career.
@bumpyboo: I had never heard of it before Caitlyn Jenner became a pop culture celebrity. I guess it is a form of shaming though, or at least shows a lack of acceptance as people use it to put down or to refuse to acknowledge trans people. I am not very passionate about the subject, but I do like people to be recognized as they like, so it occurred to me when I was reading her page here.
@pikahyper: I guess that she is the most prominent to do so, though there are likely a few others to follow.
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