True, to a degree. However, when we use terms like lesbian, there are certain aspects to the relationship which are implied, which includes intimate contact. Otherwise, we would just have two women who were friends. The word lesbian has very distinct sexual connotations, and I think we need a term to clarify what we mean by that when it comes to trans women. That is what I was trying to say. I viewed the strong objection in some quarters to the term trans lesbian to reflect the ambiguity involved in the term rather than any kind of bigotry, soft or otherwise. More precision would be helpful I believe.