The word trans was sometimes used in a derogatory fashion, or to refer to a person’s looks. In one of the YouTube videos, users referred to a singer as trans to describe her unappealing looks.

Some users defended their hatred of trans people by quoting verses from the Hadith, arguing that Allah cursed men who copy women and women who copy men:

and claiming that being Trans is unnatural and cursed by God. Some went even further to say that being Trans is forbidden by all religions. Others pointed out that the negative image of transgender and homosexuals is based on society and not religion (Islam); claiming that Islam is not homophobic, but Muslims are.

Other users tried to educate the public about trans and gay people by sharing scientific facts and explaining the differences between the two. They also emphasized that this is not a choice as some may think.

Some users expressed anger and disgust towards the media in Lebanon for giving more attention to transgender people. Trans are still perceived as a problem in the Middle East because they are perceived by some as a threat to humanity.

Since Lebanese media is turning its attention toward trans people, some users expressed anger and frustration saying that Lebanese people are all fake because most are either homosexual, trans, or addicted to plastic surgery to change their appearance. Others tried to equate trans individuals with perverts.

Some users tried to defend transgender people (this is the focus of the video), by pointing out that, unlike extremists, they follow the norms of religion and society. In other words, trans people don’t have a negative influence on others, whereas extremists do.