Another possibility is that most people are relatively indifferent towards trans issues, and in a sense revoke their respect of her based on their negative perc

Another possibility is that most people are relatively indifferent towards trans issues, and in a sense revoke their respect of her based on their negative perception of her perceived transgressions. Of course, if your respect for someone's trans status is revocable, then you probably weren't that strongly in favor of trans rights to begin with.