"I consider it the worst word in the language"
And that's exactly why I use it.
I don't normally use shock just to make a point, but there are times when I feel its justified. I don't say 'doo-doo' when I mean 'shit'.
Consistently using euphemisms trivializes the word, and its abuse. I will not do that.
As for creepy trans people, meet me on "Community" and I'll give you the name of a trans person who is truly a national treasure. I'll use that forum because it is not open to non-Zone lurkers, and this person does not like their gender issues publicized.