Talk:Elisa Rae Shupe

Very unclear
I have a hard time seeing what this person actually identifies as, are they non-binary or someone who thought they were Trans or what? It's very unclear what this person's feelings towards themselves are.★Trekker (talk) 09:35, 29 November 2018 (UTC)

The first sentence of the Shupe article links to a court order declaring their sex as "non-binary". That should be clear enough to understand their legal identity. ArmyBrat64 (talk) 14:27, 29 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Their legal gender is non-binary in that case, not their sex, unless they are also intersex. My point it that this person seems to have rather negative feelings towards their current state and transgenderism in general, and from what I found on google it seem to be that they don't really want to transition or even seems to have detransitioned fully now, so do they actually identify with their trans status anymore? Do they view their dysphoria as a mental illness or do they not? Do they think of it as a biological condition that can't be fixed? I feel like there should be more told about their oppinion on themselves so that the readers really gets what's going on. I don't get a good view of this humans personal views as of now. This is clearly a person who does not comply to the mainstream LGBT crowd much so it would be good to go more in depth on their disagreements.★Trekker (talk) 15:05, 29 November 2018 (UTC)

Treker, again, I respectfully suggest you read actual documents. The court order linked to the first sentence says "The sex of Jamie Shupe is herby changed from female to non-binary." So the court order says their "sex" is non-binary. As far as your other points, anything added to wikipedia is supposed to be "neutral" and supported by valid sources. There's Wikipedia pages that explicitly describe these requirements for articles, especially articles on living persons. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ArmyBrat64 (talk • contribs) 15:16, 29 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry, but the article need to reflect what the documents say in a clear and understandable way that can be accurately interpreted by the common reader. And the way the court uses "sex" may not reflect how the layman term would be seen by the averege reader, which may cause confusion, so it could be adressed hopefully. Right now I still find the article a little hard to read and understand. There is for example a huge collection of references in one place wich source the same statement, this makes reading on mobile rather difficult.
 * Also, I really am not in need of being told how Wikipedia works, I'm very well aware, I've been here quite a while and have worked with a lot of people. Saying "information needs to be sourced" is not contradictory to my point that we should try to expand this article. If you don't wish to get more input I will leave you alone to take care of it however you wish yourself. I was just trying to give my opinion on the article to hopefully help improve it. I'm sure you have done the same. Sorry if it was not of help.★Trekker (talk) 14:45, 30 November 2018 (UTC)

Article Contains Significant Inaccurate Information: I am Jamie Shupe
I wrote the following information about me on my personal website:

"I believe that gender identity is a fraud perpetrated by psychiatry, the likes of something the United States and other nations hasn’t experienced since the lobotomy era. As a result, I have returned to my male birth sex."

"On January 25, 2019, in the State of Florida, the Marion County Department of Motor Vehicles in Ocala, Florida issued me a male driver’s license. Ocala, Florida has been my home since July 2018."

"In the days ahead, I will be taking further steps to restore my birth sex to male more formally."

"In my thirty plus year marriage, I am the husband. To my daughter, I am her Father. I no longer identify as a transgender or non-binary person and renounce all ties to transgenderism."

"I will not be a party to advancing harmful gender ideologies that are ruining lives, causing deaths and contributing to the sterilization and mutilation of gender-confused children."

"My history-making and landmark sex change to non-binary was a fraud based on the pseudoscience of gender identity. I am and have always been male. There should be no social or legal penalty for others to state that."

"In addition to supporting the President’s ban on gender dysphoria in the military, I also support President Trump’s policy of recognizing and enforcing that there are only two biological sexes, male and female."

The link is here:

https://jamieshupe.wordpress.com/2019/01/26/public-announcement-i-have-returned-to-my-male-birth-sex/

I request for this Wikipedia article to be updated to reflect the fact that I no longer identify as transgender or non-binary and what my true views are.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by JamieShupe (talk • contribs) 13:58, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

Reply 3-FEB-2019
Regards,  Spintendo   15:25, 3 February 2019 (UTC)
 * 1) Although the provided reference (the subject's personal blog) states what is being requested here, there is no guarantee that this blog has not been compromised in some fashion.
 * 2) Thus, as this request deals with personal information for a BLP article where the only reference provided cannot be guaranteed, Wikipedia must first verify that you are the individual in question before any changes can be made.
 * 3) To verify your identity, please send an email to Wikipedia's Open-source Ticket Request System at the following address: info-en-q@wikimedia.org

Reply 3-FEB-2019
Regards,  Spintendo   00:56, 4 February 2019 (UTC)
 * I have placed this claim in the lead section with references. None of the main body sections seemed to me to be a good place to repeat the information (as is usually done with Lead statements). There is a paragraph about Shupe's initial work in the military, his groundbreaking stance on gender, the legal mechanics which took place in response to his initial gender assertiveness as non-binary, and a section on his writings regarding those events, but none of those seemed to me to be pertinent places where this could be inserted. Essentially this announcement is a "current event", and those sort of claims are generally deprecated per WP:NOTNEWS. But as this is clearly more important than that, and definitely worthy of being mentioned, I've placed it in the lead --- but other editors should feel free to add this to other sections as they see fit.
 * As the article's need to use only non-binary phrasing is now deprecated, I've switched all those instances in favor of phrasing which uses Shupe's last name, as this is the standard form for most BLP articles.
 * A Guardian article was mentioned in Madeleine Kearn's tweet which would be an excellent reference, although I could not locate it - perhaps other editor's would add it if possible, that would be much appreciated.
 * I hope my wording of this information in the lead meets with editor's approval, but if there is anything which needs to be changed, please feel free to make those changes as needed.

Second edit request
The information in this news article is relevant to the accuracy of this Wikipedia page.

A Transgender Hero Breaks Ranks

https://pjmedia.com/trending/a-transgender-hero-breaks-ranks/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by JamieShupe (talk • contribs) 00:22, 15 February 2019 (UTC)

Reply 27-FEB-2019
Regards,  Spintendo   10:51, 27 February 2019 (UTC)
 * As no suggestion was offered as to where this item should be placed, I have added it to the External links section.
 * The COI editor is kindly reminded to please sign all posts using four tildes ( ).

Statement about judge
For the benefit of later (and, perhaps, current) editors I will leave a pointer to Biographies of living persons/Noticeboard, where the content about the judge is/was under discussion. -sche (talk) 23:26, 16 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Subsequently archived at Biographies of living persons/Noticeboard/Archive281. -sche (talk) 23:23, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

Cleaned up COI
I went through the article and removed the fluff added by the article's subject. I removed the COI tag and re-rated the article as Start instead of B. I think it's at a good place now, but feel free to make any changes.

Opening paragraph
I have been asked by Jamie Shupe on Twitter to edit the opening paragraph to accurately reflect how he feels about his biological sex.

This edit was quickly changed to a previous statement that he didn't agree with.

I think it is important and, more importantly moral, to honor this man's wishes in this regard, especially since the previous statement was apparently and erroneous summary of Jamie's statement.

Here is a link to the Twitter thread expressing his wishes.

https://twitter.com/NotableDesister/status/1109424842221256705

Here is a link to the article explaining his feelings about his biological sex.

https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/10/i-was-americas-first-non-binary-person-it-was-all-a-sham/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mathezar (talk • contribs) 01:41, 24 March 2019 (UTC)

What does Shupe criticize?
I agree that the term means something larger, but a number of commentators (1, 2, 3) have noted that "gender ideology" is a vague catch-all for everything that relates to sex and gender equality. Trying to accurately characterize his point might not be possible because it's not a really coherent term.

In Shupe's case, I think saying he criticizes gender transition has the advantage of being unambiguously true, it might also be reasonable to say he criticizes the sex-gender distinction, or the view that gender is socially constructed, or maybe to just say he criticizes "what he calls 'gender ideology'". Saying he criticizes "gender theory" seems like it's subbing out one vague term for another, and the link redirects to gender studies, which probably isn't really what he's talking about here either. Nblund talk 21:40, 22 April 2019 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I had hesitated to use "gender ideology", but I had reasoned that, say, calling someone a critic of government corruption doesn't endorse his view that the government is corrupt. I'm not sure what to suggest instead: I'd go with a direct quote, but the lead is already pretty full of ugly punctuation from the other truncated quote (and the LSN article, which obviously shares Shupe's POV, calls him a critic of gender ideology as well: it's not as if Shupe coined the term). I'm also hesitant to go with "transition" because Shupe had already criticised medical transition while he was still identifying as non-binary; I wanted the sentence to instead sum up his more recent statements about rejecting the concept of gender identity.
 * How about retaining "theory" for now, but removing the wikilink? "Theory" seems to be used fairly interchangeably with "ideology" by its detractors (so we wouldn't be misrepresenting Shupe), but it doesn't strike me as inherently pejorative. I agree that it's terribly vague, but I don't think there's sufficient sourcing yet to say that he criticises the sex-gender distinction specifically (though you're right that it's reasonable to infer that he does). Cheers, gnu 57 22:54, 22 April 2019 (UTC)
 * I could live with removing the link and keeping 'gender theory'. That said: I think we could get that point across more directly by just saying he has become a vocal critic of the concept of gender identity. That would be consistent with his initial statement calling his transition "a fraud based on the pseudoscience of gender identity". Nblund talk 23:45, 22 April 2019 (UTC)
 * Oh yes, good point. Alright, let's do that—I like it a lot. gnu 57 00:14, 23 April 2019 (UTC)


 * While the article correctly attributes his views as his and only his personal opinions, in the interest of WP:NPOV I understand it's not only possible but also necessary to point out that his opinions are not supported by any scientific consensus, and it's more correct to say that his sweeping claims are opposite the (in part, emerging?) consensus, and arguably ideologically laden pseudoscience. Blanchard's transsexualism typology (in all its simplistic steamrolling over nuance) is controversial at best, and importantly Blanchard pointedly asserts that his "autogynephiles" are not "false transsexuals"; and detransition exists, but is hardly an epidemic, and the interpretations and conclusions that can be drawn from the phenomenon are the subject of lively debate. --Florian Blaschke (talk) 00:58, 17 February 2020 (UTC)

Adding a new paragraph
I would like to propose the addition of a new paragraph at the end of this page to update some recent mentions of James in the media.

"In 2018 James and his wife moved to Ocala, Florida where James says he feels safe and in a community that aligns well with his values. James keeps a low profile in his community, but still is an advocate against the use of hormones to treat gender dysphoria because of the destruction it has caused to his body. In December of 2019, James successfully petitioned the court responsible for his 'non-binary' gender designation to restore the sex on his birth certificate to 'male.' The petition filed by Shupe described the sex designation of 'non-binary' as 'psychologically harmful legal fiction.' " — Preceding unsigned comment added by an IP editor 13:12, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

>> I haven't seen anyone comment on the addition of this paragraph, so I will assume that adding this paragraph to the page is okay. If you see the addition and have an issue with it, please respond in the Talk section before editing the main article. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by an IP editor 20:10, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

>>>> Someone edited the paragraph I wrote to update what is currently going on with James Shupe without addressing their concerns on the Talk page. I am reverting the edit back to what I originally wrote. Hopefully any future edits will be discussed here. Thanks for your consideration. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mathezar (talk • contribs) 23:59, 11 January 2020 (UTC)


 * I made an edit to your paragraph after reviewing the local news article, but I had not seen this section of the talk page. As noted in my edit summary, I found the sentence that I removed redundant in one part, and containing subjective language that I believe is arguably contradicted by the ongoing media coverage.  I hope that this change seems reasonable, and I left the local media reference as it supports the previous sentence as well.  --Jamie7687 (talk) 19:08, 27 January 2020 (UTC)

Retransition/name change?
I do not have sufficient information to edit the article yet, but Ray Blanchard recently retweeted something from a Twitter user "Lisa Shupe @ElisaShupe", whose profile photograph appears to be of James Shupe. According to Shupe's tweet dated Aug. 7, 2021, Shupe has "switched back" after having "[sworn] I'd never go back to 'identifying' as a female." . The jamieshupe.wordpress.com blog, where previously Shupe chronicled their media mentions, has now been deleted. . Aside from the first-person social media posts and an appearance in a podcast, I cannot find corroborating third-party articles to ascertain whether this person has officially changed their name again, or what their present gender identity is. Adnipeapod (talk) 20:35, 17 August 2021 (UTC)


 * I just reverted an IP edit to this effect (the ref after the first use of the name was still the indeed now-deleted blog). The reliance of Wikipedia on verifiable sources in the context of biographies of living persons means that we will always update slower than we like, but I think it won't be long before some articles are available for citations. Arlo James Barnes 13:56, 11 October 2021 (UTC)


 * It doesn't seem to be legit. I can't find any sources on it either, and James' twitter is still listing him as James Shupe. His handle is @notabledesister. May His Shadow Fall Upon You ● 📧 12:51, 22 October 2021 (UTC)

Request For Edits To Article By Lisa Shupe
To whom it may concern,

My Wikipedia page contains outdated information about my status. It is incorrect to state that I am a detransitioner or desister. My personal website contains a statement regarding this matter. I am requesting an edit be made to this page on my behalf. If a member of the media or Wikipedia staff desires to confirm the authenticity of the information in my recent announcement. In that case, you can reach me by using the contact information on my website. Thank you for your attention in this matter.ElisaShupe (talk) 19:55, 3 March 2022 (UTC)

https://elisashupe.wordpress.com/2022/03/03/elisa-shupe-setting-the-record-straight-about-james-shupe/


 * Notifying for review.
 * Here is a link to a podcast and video from September 2021 where Benjamin A Boyce interviews Lisa Shupe (@ElisaShupe on twitter), noting they interviewed in 2019 while she was using the name Jamie and @notableDesister, and corroborating many of the statements in her recent linked post (so we can include mentions of attempts of self-dosing estradiol). The video says she goes by Lisa which means minimum we can update the name, and says she doesn't care which pronouns are used and given that plus the newer post we can assume "she" can be used (in accordance with WP guidelines about pronoun preferences).
 * , I apologize this took a while, the last few days have been rather hectic on my end (helping teen trans girl with a unaccepting family). I see that @ElisaShupe on twitter was recently recreated, was that you? If so, I believe linking your new blog there would establish a definite tie between that post/statements and your identity (for WP verification), but I might be wrong. TheTranarchist (talk) 15:14, 11 March 2022 (UTC)TheTranarchist


 * I concur with the things you've said, Tranarchist. I was self-dosing various supplements in 2019 that had estrogen in them at unknown levels, which resulted in a blood clot. After the blood clot in early January of 2020, my doctor put me on Lupron injections and Estrogel during most of 2020. My care team also had me on Lupron and estrogen injections during 2021. I am requesting that female pronouns be used. If possible, I would like the page to address me as Lisa Shupe, my preferred name. My driver's license now reads female. I've already provided proof of my identity to the Wikipedia Foundation and I'm more than happy to provide an updated copy of my driver's license to the staff with the female designation if they wish to review it. I'm not posting the ID on my website because I've been getting viciously harassed online by members of the gender-critical community.
 * https://elisashupe.wordpress.com/2022/03/05/legally-female-and-democrat/ ElisaShupe (talk) 15:31, 11 March 2022 (UTC)


 * I think that given the context (which is sufficient to verify it) the podcast is probably enough for basic WP:ABOUTSELF / MOS:GENDERID biographical details, yeah. --Aquillion (talk) 19:05, 12 March 2022 (UTC)
 * This means that the article needs to be moved, doesn't it? Newimpartial (talk) 19:06, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

On March 29, 2022, My name was legally changed from James Clifford Shupe to Elisa Rae Shupe. A copy of the court order has been posted on my personal website at this location: https://elisashupe.wordpress.com/2022/03/30/elisa-rae-shupe-name-change-its-official/

My gender identity has been legally changed to female in Nevada: https://elisashupe.wordpress.com/2022/03/05/legally-female-and-democrat/

I am therefor requesting that the name, image, and pronouns be changed on my page. I am a transgender woman and use female pronouns. I request this to be placed on my page: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jamie.shupe.trans.flag.1.jpg

I also object to the edit that was arbitrarily done on March 26, 2022, without any discussion in the talk section of my page, that added a citation to an article at The Federalist, which no longer reflects my current views, politically or otherwise.

Additionally, this information currently in the article: "Shupe is a critic of transgender surgeries, cautioning against what he says are high complication rates.[8] He has also expressed opposition to transgender people serving in the military," also no longer reflects my views and is inaccurate. I no longer have any opposition to transgender surgeries.

The article also states that I live in Ocala, Florida. This is also incorrect. I reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Please assist with making these necessary changes to my page. Thank you!ElisaShupe (talk) 12:53, 30 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I updated your wikidata page. Sharouser (talk) 03:27, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

There have been a significant amount of edits to my Wikipedia page recently, edits that are taking place without any consensus on this talk page. For example, someone recently removed me from the category of people who detransitioned. Administrators, please consider fixing and then locking my page. Elisa Rae Shupe — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1011:B01A:2C79:6D38:EDF0:2F41:CF2F (talk) 14:03, 5 December 2022 (UTC)

Request Edit
Over the past several months, numerous edits have been made to my Elisa Rae Shupe page without any talk or consensus. And some of the edits are not “very encyclopedia like.” For example, an off the cuff tweet was used to describe my pansexual sexual orientation. Furthermore, regarding that edit, my sexual orientation is not my identity, which is how the edit frames it. My female gender identity is my identity. Even more alarming is a recent edit which removed me completely from the category of people who detransitioned. That’s a significant part of my history and I am one of a small group of “notable” people who did in fact desist from a transgender identity for a couple of years.

Admins and other editors, please restore my page to proper form and consider locking it. I have previously provided my contact information to Wikipedia, please feel free to contact me if necessary.

Signed: Elisa Rae Shupe 2600:1011:B01A:2C79:6D38:EDF0:2F41:CF2F (talk) 14:28, 5 December 2022 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure what "proper form" of the page you are requesting. And, the page is still within the People who detransitioned category. As for the edit adding "an off the cuff tweet was used to describe my pansexual sexual orientation", that was removed after some back-and-forth over edits, and I never found enough to verify it, apart from the tweet. Not every edit on a page needs talk or consensus. On a page like this, certainly discussion about edits would be great, but its not required. Historyday01 (talk) 13:06, 16 March 2023 (UTC)

New source that was just published.
This has a lot of details on Shupe and the larger timeline that are probably worth including somewhere in the article. --Aquillion (talk) 08:54, 16 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I just skimmed that Xtra Magazine piece this morning and it looks like there's a LOT from it that can be included in this article. Historyday01 (talk) 13:02, 16 March 2023 (UTC)
 * There are a couple of notable developments that may be worthy of getting added to my page.
 * First, this Washington Post article mentions my disabilities. "Shupe, an Army veteran, had a 100 percent disability rating and diagnoses of C-PTSD, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder." Please consider adding me to pages for these.
 * https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/27/ohio-transgender-carey-callahan-detransitioner/
 * Second, I am now a published author.
 * https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-copyright-office-loosens-up-a-little-on-ai/
 * Elisa Rae Shupe 2600:8801:B03:A500:750E:9ADA:D3A0:F8E (talk) 22:11, 17 April 2024 (UTC)