When it comes to TS dating, many people my think about porn industry firstly. TS dating is often misunderstood by many people. I cannot make sure all transgender people are looking for serious and pure dating, but I can say trans dating is not as dark as you thought.
Straight men who date transgender women are also misunderstood by other people. This is one of the reasons why most od men are afraid of dating transgender women. They don't want to be seen as gay, or someone with different gender orientation. Don't make any comments on trans dating and transgender people if you don't know about them very well.