Only a few years ago it was still acceptable, even in very trans-friendly places, for cis people to have a generalized preference for dating / having sex with c

Only a few years ago it was still acceptable, even in very trans-friendly places, for cis people to have a generalized preference for dating / having sex with cis people. Now the position has shifted and it’s much more likely than before to be considered transphobic. The acceptable thing is to consider each person on an individual basis without regard to whether they are trans. Granted, the only consequence so far seems to be being labeled transphobic, but that itself can have worse consequences if people believe you’re worthy of the label.