Yep, I viewed them as just unwilling sufferers of a mental disorder. I even felt pity.

Then I got told that it's not a mental disorder.

... Then I saw people choose to self diagnose it...

..... Then I saw pedophiles and other rapists being defended for it...

........ Then I was told that not supporting lesbians being raped by men in skirts was transphobic.

So now I'm a transphobe with a brand new woodchipper.