[Nipply Russel]

The important thing is that people learn to respect other people regardless of labels. But labels are important indeed if you expect others to respect you for who/what you are.

If you were born a man and you go out in a dress then others will call you a man. But if you label yourself trans then they will call you with the appropriate nouns and pronouns.

Labels are also important to find likeminded people. For years I thought I was alone because I only knew the English word transvestite, which is a label not many men use. But when I finally learnt that I am a crossdresser then I found thousands more, some of which are now good friends.

Labels are important.

I agree. I have no interest in "labeling" others, but I think that putting a name to your feelings/condition/lifestyle can help you to understand what you are. Know that there's a name for it and that there are others like you is very comforting.