Comments on: Boys Do Cry

By: whatsnormalanyway

whatsnormalanyway — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:03:53 +0000

In reply to Rio Aubry Taylor. Thanks, Rio :D What a feel-good comment

By: whatsnormalanyway

whatsnormalanyway — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:02:43 +0000

In reply to Gabe.

Hey Gabe,
Thanks so much for your comment! You bring forth a valuable perspective. As an able-bodied person I often don’t know what I don’t know when it comes to the differently-abled. I’ll see what I can do about writing in a character, but in the meantime, you should consider writing a story yourself! The strength of trans culture comes from a variety of voices, after all.

By: Rio Aubry Taylor

Rio Aubry Taylor — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:06:07 +0000

Hi Morgan! Sorry I’m getting to this kind of late. I like the plot and the humor, but what I think really makes a great strip is characterization, which What’s Normal Anyway has in spades. All your characters are lovable and ooze personality, even Dr. Skateboard. Great job!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:23:54 +0000

I like the combo of jokes and plot. The plot is part of what makes Mel relatable and the jokes would be less funny without that.

How about Mel getting a disabled transguy friend. We are often an invisible minority of an already minority community coz people often don’t think about disabled people as HAVING a gender…they see us like children (less developed than a ‘proper person’ so things like gender and sexuality don’t count for us).

Some aspects of being trans effect us in different ways (imagine the issue of the desire to use an STP if you are in a wheelchair! or trying to work out how to put across male body language to pass better when you have limited movement in your body)

I would be happy to tell you some things that effect me as a disabled transman if it would help you to come up with material and I think it would be another level of very valuable awareness about part of the trans community that is not often seen or thought about.

By: Newton

Newton — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:24:45 +0000

In reply to Ross. Okay Ross

By: whatsnormalanyway

whatsnormalanyway — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:26:36 +0000

Thanks so much for the comments, everyone! I found them super valuable and informative. I’ll more or less keep on what I’ve been doing, but I’m always open to helpful criticism. Oh- and a SPECIAL thanks to those who came through with donations. Thank youuuuuuuuu!!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:27 +0000

I like the jokes, and the plot. So the way you’ve done it so far is good. ^_^

By: Ross

Ross — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:20:08 +0000

In reply to Newton. Never tell anyone to man up. It's a horrible phrase. :)

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:41:58 +0000

The funny stuff is great, just to remind people not to take themselves too seriously, but I think it’s important to have a plot as well. For me, WNA is a light-hearted way of being introduced to things like packers, etc., that I don’t know much about and maybe lack the confidence to begin exploring.
I’m not saying this to make you feel any pressure. I think your current style is a good balance.

By: GalileoAce

GalileoAce — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:27:00 +0000

I prefer plot with jokes weaved in and out.