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This will be the first year I haven't been in a union attending all the Prides in the region. Well technically last year was, but 2020 didn't count.
I will be attending Essex pride at Chelmsford, sporting my flag and loosing badly at Tranny Bingo (an official game played in a tent with Drag Kings and Queens), dancing along to Nadine Cole from Girls Aloud.
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"This will be the first year I haven't been in a union attending all the Prides in the region. Well technically last year was, but 2020 didn't count.
I will be attending Essex pride at Chelmsford, sporting my flag and loosing badly at Tranny Bingo (an official game played in a tent with Drag Kings and Queens), dancing along to Nadine Cole from Girls Aloud.
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I love the sound of tranny bingo! |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Happy Pride, all!
I'm gonna get some rainbow pants! - Mr.
Excellent
Ordered some but I bet they don't get here til July haha"
You might get lucky and some pride events might spill over into July |
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"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
The stonewall riots, a very important event in many ways"
Stonewall is important and I kind of hate that it's something not taught so many people and companies use pride as a marketing and event forgetting its a civil rights movement |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
The stonewall riots, a very important event in many ways
Stonewall is important and I kind of hate that it's something not taught so many people and companies use pride as a marketing and event forgetting its a civil rights movement "
Well, it started as that, definitely.
It is very corporate now and I dislike the way that companies trade on the rainbow but that’s how it’s developed now. I see it as a celebration, rather than a march, even though acceptance and representation still has a long way to go yet |
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So far I’m marking it by putting my Bi Pride photo as my Facebook profile photo, which will no doubt go over most people’s heads yet again.
(I came out on FB in 2019 by posting photos of myself actually in the Pride parade, dressed in bi flag colours, and carrying my local bi group’s banner. Someone who heart reacted it later said “if I didn’t know better, I’d think she way lesbian or at least bisexual”. Obviously I was too subtle.)
I don’t know if I’ll be doing anything else yet. |
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"Time to get those rainbows flying!
How are you celebrating all people LGBTQ+?
Getting the Lego set 40516 Everyone is Awesome for a start"
Snap .... Going to be a sell out I bet
Will go in our 'precious things' cabinet |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"So far I’m marking it by putting my Bi Pride photo as my Facebook profile photo, which will no doubt go over most people’s heads yet again.
(I came out on FB in 2019 by posting photos of myself actually in the Pride parade, dressed in bi flag colours, and carrying my local bi group’s banner. Someone who heart reacted it later said “if I didn’t know better, I’d think she way lesbian or at least bisexual”. Obviously I was too subtle.)
I don’t know if I’ll be doing anything else yet."
That made me chuckle. I’m not a huge fan of the bi flag but I’m still happy to rep the colours for representation, everyone in my life knows that I’m Bi, so I wear it with pride |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
Can you start with me please?  "
If you look at the stonewall riots and the first pride march, that’s a good place to start 
There are loads of articles on google which go into far more detail than I could |
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"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
Can you start with me please?
If you look at the stonewall riots and the first pride march, that’s a good place to start
There are loads of articles on google which go into far more detail than I could"
What for? |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
Can you start with me please?
If you look at the stonewall riots and the first pride march, that’s a good place to start
There are loads of articles on google which go into far more detail than I could
What for? "
I’m not sure what part of that conversation you’re unsure about |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"We're looking forward to Suffolk Pride. Nit sure on how it'll be held this year, but looking forward to it all the same  "
I think anything will be better than the virtual prides held last year |
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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago
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"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
The stonewall riots, a very important event in many ways
Stonewall is important and I kind of hate that it's something not taught so many people and companies use pride as a marketing and event forgetting its a civil rights movement "
I was dismayed to see this recently
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/31/stonewall-diversity-champions-liz-truss-government-trans-rights/ |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
The stonewall riots, a very important event in many ways
Stonewall is important and I kind of hate that it's something not taught so many people and companies use pride as a marketing and event forgetting its a civil rights movement
I was dismayed to see this recently
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/31/stonewall-diversity-champions-liz-truss-government-trans-rights/"
That’s just evidence that there’s still a long way to go.
The governments dithering over banning conversion therapy is awful as well |
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"So far I’m marking it by putting my Bi Pride photo as my Facebook profile photo, which will no doubt go over most people’s heads yet again.
(I came out on FB in 2019 by posting photos of myself actually in the Pride parade, dressed in bi flag colours, and carrying my local bi group’s banner. Someone who heart reacted it later said “if I didn’t know better, I’d think she way lesbian or at least bisexual”. Obviously I was too subtle.)
I don’t know if I’ll be doing anything else yet.
That made me chuckle. I’m not a huge fan of the bi flag but I’m still happy to rep the colours for representation, everyone in my life knows that I’m Bi, so I wear it with pride"
Don’t know how I turned “was” into “way” there! Yeah, it’s not really my colours, but I turned it into an outfit with a blue petticoat, a purple corset, and a pink top and some small children asked me if I was a mermaid, so that was cool |
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"I've been down Brighton way with work when it was pride week and it was so much fun! It's a shame they've cancelled it but I understand why "
Its pretty amazing isn't it?! I lived there for years so been to many, its kinda like the whole town turns into an awesome buzzing festival  x |
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I have some trans trainer laces that I wear, which I got from the stonewall charity. I’ve also supported the charity in the past. Got involved with banning straight camps in the uk. |
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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago
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"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
The stonewall riots, a very important event in many ways
Stonewall is important and I kind of hate that it's something not taught so many people and companies use pride as a marketing and event forgetting its a civil rights movement
I was dismayed to see this recently
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/31/stonewall-diversity-champions-liz-truss-government-trans-rights/
That’s just evidence that there’s still a long way to go.
The governments dithering over banning conversion therapy is awful as well "
That’s true and makes it more important than ever to be visible and make a stand. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Time to get those rainbows flying!
How are you celebrating all people LGBTQ+?
Getting the Lego set 40516 Everyone is Awesome for a start"
Is that a thing?! |
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"Time to get those rainbows flying!
How are you celebrating all people LGBTQ+?
Getting the Lego set 40516 Everyone is Awesome for a start
Is that a thing?! "
It is!! |
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over a year ago
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"I want be I'll keep out of your way for the next month
Why keeping out of the way?"
I don't believe in things like it think they course more divisions so I'll keep out of the way for you to enjoy with out homophobic me. |
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"I want be I'll keep out of your way for the next month
Why keeping out of the way?
I don't believe in things like it think they course more divisions so I'll keep out of the way for you to enjoy with out homophobic me."
But you aren’t, are you. You’ve deliberately decided to post on a Pride thread to be nasty and negative. Would you turn up to a Pride parade to shout homophobia at the marchers? |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I want be I'll keep out of your way for the next month
Why keeping out of the way?I don't believe in things like it think they course more divisions so I'll keep out of the way for you to enjoy with out homophobic me."
The only division that it causes is with people who are bigoted, anyone who believes that LGBTQ+ gender or sexual orientation should be celebrated and not be a bar to basic human rights is welcome |
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over a year ago
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I'm an LGBTQ+ safe leader at work
I'll be using various pride themed backgrounds for my zoom meeting's and participating in work pride related initiatives
I'll be wearing my rainbow jumper too in subtle solidarity  |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Not for me thanks. Be who you want without the big circus  "
Heterosexual culture is a circus that covers the world, pride is just a tiny thing in comparison.
We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it |
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"I'm an LGBTQ+ safe leader at work
I'll be using various pride themed backgrounds for my zoom meeting's and participating in work pride related initiatives
I'll be wearing my rainbow jumper too in subtle solidarity "
What is a LBGTQ+ safe leader? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm an LGBTQ+ safe leader at work
I'll be using various pride themed backgrounds for my zoom meeting's and participating in work pride related initiatives
I'll be wearing my rainbow jumper too in subtle solidarity
What is a LBGTQ+ safe leader?"
I sent you a message |
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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago
Maidstone |
"I will spend the month educating people on representation, the origin of pride and what its important
The stonewall riots, a very important event in many ways
Stonewall is important and I kind of hate that it's something not taught so many people and companies use pride as a marketing and event forgetting its a civil rights movement "
Oh nooo not me! Went to NYC and just had to have a few beers at the Stonewall pub... Surprisingly small place but a bit of a hallowed ground for me... |
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There's an amazing new film on Netflix, covering the life of 1 of the greatest UK people, Peter Tatchell and his campaigning, from the early Prides onwards. He wouldn't accept it I'm sure but he ought to be Sir Peter Tatchell. |
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"There's an amazing new film on Netflix, covering the life of 1 of the greatest UK people, Peter Tatchell and his campaigning, from the early Prides onwards. He wouldn't accept it I'm sure but he ought to be Sir Peter Tatchell. "
Didn't some university try to cancel him talking? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not for me thanks. Be who you want without the big circus
Take your homophobia elsewhere."
How is it homophobia? I said folk can be who they want to be but i just dont agree in the big song and dance that goes with events. Its called a opinion |
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"Not for me thanks. Be who you want without the big circus
Take your homophobia elsewhere.
How is it homophobia? I said folk can be who they want to be but i just dont agree in the big song and dance that goes with events. Its called a opinion "
Yeah, that whole “people can do what they want in private, but they should keep it private” is homophobic as fuck. |
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I'll spend the month sending out corporate soundbites and give out rainbow lanyards with our corporate logo on that
I might set up a tent at one or two events and roll out the token gays with free pens and ready smiles
We might even talk about introducing LGBT steering groups, ideally to look like we're doing the right thing whilst pushing a corporate agenda that has scant regard for few, let alone the homos
Anything really that puts off the sniffer dogs and makes those outside believe we are an inclusive bunch, whilst sneakily using it as a bandwagon to push our product
I mean we might pay crap wages and roll roughshod over pretty much every decent employee right there ever was, but hey, we got rainbows folks
Speaking of rainbows, which ones do we show this month?
Do we put sticking plasters over the letters NHS and hope no one notices, or do we have two?
Do we support heros or homos or both?
Course we do, cos we're such a great company
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"Not for me thanks. Be who you want without the big circus
Heterosexual culture is a circus that covers the world, pride is just a tiny thing in comparison.
We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it"
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By *ambozaMan
over a year ago
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"I'll spend the month sending out corporate soundbites and give out rainbow lanyards with our corporate logo on that
I might set up a tent at one or two events and roll out the token gays with free pens and ready smiles
We might even talk about introducing LGBT steering groups, ideally to look like we're doing the right thing whilst pushing a corporate agenda that has scant regard for few, let alone the homos
Anything really that puts off the sniffer dogs and makes those outside believe we are an inclusive bunch, whilst sneakily using it as a bandwagon to push our product
I mean we might pay crap wages and roll roughshod over pretty much every decent employee right there ever was, but hey, we got rainbows folks
Speaking of rainbows, which ones do we show this month?
Do we put sticking plasters over the letters NHS and hope no one notices, or do we have two?
Do we support heros or homos or both?
Course we do, cos we're such a great company
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Sound like a good description of Rainbow washing |
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"I'll spend the month sending out corporate soundbites and give out rainbow lanyards with our corporate logo on that
I might set up a tent at one or two events and roll out the token gays with free pens and ready smiles
We might even talk about introducing LGBT steering groups, ideally to look like we're doing the right thing whilst pushing a corporate agenda that has scant regard for few, let alone the homos
Anything really that puts off the sniffer dogs and makes those outside believe we are an inclusive bunch, whilst sneakily using it as a bandwagon to push our product
I mean we might pay crap wages and roll roughshod over pretty much every decent employee right there ever was, but hey, we got rainbows folks
Speaking of rainbows, which ones do we show this month?
Do we put sticking plasters over the letters NHS and hope no one notices, or do we have two?
Do we support heros or homos or both?
Course we do, cos we're such a great company
Sound like a good description of Rainbow washing "
Yup |
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"I'll spend the month sending out corporate soundbites and give out rainbow lanyards with our corporate logo on that
I might set up a tent at one or two events and roll out the token gays with free pens and ready smiles
We might even talk about introducing LGBT steering groups, ideally to look like we're doing the right thing whilst pushing a corporate agenda that has scant regard for few, let alone the homos
Anything really that puts off the sniffer dogs and makes those outside believe we are an inclusive bunch, whilst sneakily using it as a bandwagon to push our product
I mean we might pay crap wages and roll roughshod over pretty much every decent employee right there ever was, but hey, we got rainbows folks
Speaking of rainbows, which ones do we show this month?
Do we put sticking plasters over the letters NHS and hope no one notices, or do we have two?
Do we support heros or homos or both?
Course we do, cos we're such a great company
Sound like a good description of Rainbow washing "
Have you seen the Kellogg's Rainbow Cereal? Basically, Fruit Loops re-packaged and sprinkled on glitter I won't go near any of these events, but I wish those that do a good time.  |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"I'll spend the month sending out corporate soundbites and give out rainbow lanyards with our corporate logo on that
I might set up a tent at one or two events and roll out the token gays with free pens and ready smiles
We might even talk about introducing LGBT steering groups, ideally to look like we're doing the right thing whilst pushing a corporate agenda that has scant regard for few, let alone the homos
Anything really that puts off the sniffer dogs and makes those outside believe we are an inclusive bunch, whilst sneakily using it as a bandwagon to push our product
I mean we might pay crap wages and roll roughshod over pretty much every decent employee right there ever was, but hey, we got rainbows folks
Speaking of rainbows, which ones do we show this month?
Do we put sticking plasters over the letters NHS and hope no one notices, or do we have two?
Do we support heros or homos or both?
Course we do, cos we're such a great company
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That’s a pretty accurate account of every company associated. It’s sad.
As for the NHS rainbow, it’s different by one colour, although most people don’t know and many households were displaying pride colours last year, which amused me greatly, especially if they’re homophobic |
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"I want be I'll keep out of your way for the next month
Why keeping out of the way?I don't believe in things like it think they course more divisions so I'll keep out of the way for you to enjoy with out homophobic me."
Why on earth is anyone homophobic?
Do you have issue with all creatures who naturally have same sex attraction?
Lions, dogs, monkeys, dolphins, penguins, giraffes, elephants......
It’s natural. It’s common across lots of species and most of all; it has no effect on anyone else. (Giraffes have way more gay sex than straight sex)
Shrugs. |
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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago
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"I want be I'll keep out of your way for the next month
Why keeping out of the way?I don't believe in things like it think they course more divisions so I'll keep out of the way for you to enjoy with out homophobic me.
Why on earth is anyone homophobic?
Do you have issue with all creatures who naturally have same sex attraction?
Lions, dogs, monkeys, dolphins, penguins, giraffes, elephants......
It’s natural. It’s common across lots of species and most of all; it has no effect on anyone else. (Giraffes have way more gay sex than straight sex)
Shrugs. "
I once said to a bigoted fella "but it leaves more women for you?" and I could hear the cogs in his head creaking... |
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"I'll spend the month sending out corporate soundbites and give out rainbow lanyards with our corporate logo on them
I might set up a tent at one or two events and roll out the token gays with free pens and ready smiles
We might even talk about introducing LGBT steering groups, ideally to look like we're doing the right thing whilst pushing a corporate agenda that has scant regard for few, let alone the homos
Anything really that puts off the sniffer dogs and makes those outside believe we are an inclusive bunch, whilst sneakily using it as a bandwagon to push our product
I mean we might pay crap wages and roll roughshod over pretty much every decent employee right there ever was, but hey, we got rainbows folks
Speaking of rainbows, which ones do we show this month?
Do we put sticking plasters over the letters NHS and hope no one notices, or do we have two?
Do we support heros or homos or both?
Course it's both, cos we're such a great company
That’s a pretty accurate account of every company associated. It’s sad.
As for the NHS rainbow, it’s different by one colour, although most people don’t know and many households were displaying pride colours last year, which amused me greatly, especially if they’re homophobic "
I think my friend summed it up on FB earlier today...
"Remember, pride month means lots of companies putting rainbow flags on stuff. If they aren’t contributing to our community, think about not buying it. It’s called marketing, it’s not inclusion. It’s making profit from a minority group."
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I shall be watching the film Pride. It’s one of my favourites. And I’ll play the soundtrack over & over. One day I will get to an organised event.
To everyone celebrating - have a bloody ball!!!
J x |
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
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Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing ) |
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing ) "
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society. |
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society. "
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then. |
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society. "
That's why I said you weren't moaning  
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society.
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then."
By not needing it do we run the risk of forgetting though?
I do get the hope that one day who someone loves will not be an issue and I hope for that as well but I don't want to forget the build up to that.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well. |
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society.
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then.
By not needing it do we run the risk of forgetting though?
I do get the hope that one day who someone loves will not be an issue and I hope for that as well but I don't want to forget the build up to that.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well. "
I think I understand.
I just wish that being a minority wasn't the burden it was. More than a burden - it's a thing that damages, even destroys lives. We fight against that. I want to ease suffering.
Surely if we can forget, then the suffering is behind us? We've won? |
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By *adetMan
over a year ago
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I'd like to give a shout out to all the straight folk that also helped to get us where we are today
It wasn't necessarily your fight but a lot of you waded in big style with some impressive wind-milling on our behalf, so a big thank you to you lot too xx |
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"I'd like to give a shout out to all the straight folk that also helped to get us where we are today
It wasn't necessarily your fight but a lot of you waded in big style with some impressive wind-milling on our behalf, so a big thank you to you lot too xx"
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"I want be I'll keep out of your way for the next month
Why keeping out of the way?I don't believe in things like it think they course more divisions so I'll keep out of the way for you to enjoy with out homophobic me.
Why on earth is anyone homophobic?
Do you have issue with all creatures who naturally have same sex attraction?
Lions, dogs, monkeys, dolphins, penguins, giraffes, elephants......
It’s natural. It’s common across lots of species and most of all; it has no effect on anyone else. (Giraffes have way more gay sex than straight sex)
Shrugs.
I once said to a bigoted fella "but it leaves more women for you?" and I could hear the cogs in his head creaking..."
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society.
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then.
By not needing it do we run the risk of forgetting though?
I do get the hope that one day who someone loves will not be an issue and I hope for that as well but I don't want to forget the build up to that.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well. "
You mean like a statue or memorial?
I’d like to think we wouldn’t even need that, but I see your point. Perhaps schools could teach it in history? |
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society.
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then.
By not needing it do we run the risk of forgetting though?
I do get the hope that one day who someone loves will not be an issue and I hope for that as well but I don't want to forget the build up to that.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well.
I think I understand.
I just wish that being a minority wasn't the burden it was. More than a burden - it's a thing that damages, even destroys lives. We fight against that. I want to ease suffering.
Surely if we can forget, then the suffering is behind us? We've won?"
“One day we’ll all be free.”
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society.
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then.
By not needing it do we run the risk of forgetting though?
I do get the hope that one day who someone loves will not be an issue and I hope for that as well but I don't want to forget the build up to that.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well.
I think I understand.
I just wish that being a minority wasn't the burden it was. More than a burden - it's a thing that damages, even destroys lives. We fight against that. I want to ease suffering.
Surely if we can forget, then the suffering is behind us? We've won?
“One day we’ll all be free.”
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"To all in the LGBTQ+ communities,
I’m always hoping for a time when we won’t need a Pride month. Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be in my lifetime
Pride month is about more than coming out. Its recognising thd riots, the brutality, the fighting and the struggle drag queen and queer folk went through (and still do) in order to be accepted.
No one ever moans about Americans celebrating independence day (I know you weren't moaning... It just popped in to my head as I was typing )
I wasn’t moaning, or coming out!
I’ve listened to the horror stories, and in fairness, some real success stories from friends and patients over the years who are LGBTQ+.
I just wish we lived in a fair, tolerant and loving society.
I hope we come not to need it.
We keep working until then.
By not needing it do we run the risk of forgetting though?
I do get the hope that one day who someone loves will not be an issue and I hope for that as well but I don't want to forget the build up to that.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well.
I think I understand.
I just wish that being a minority wasn't the burden it was. More than a burden - it's a thing that damages, even destroys lives. We fight against that. I want to ease suffering.
Surely if we can forget, then the suffering is behind us? We've won?
“One day we’ll all be free.”
I hope so"
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June always has and always will be MY birthday month. Nothing else!
I'm all for people being who they want to be but taking an entire month to celebrate it? C'mon now, settle down! It's bad enough that xmas seems to start around mid November these days! |
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"Well to be fair most causes have a day.. a whole month a bit greedy...
Now now Tom. Let's not spread misinformation and try to derail the pride thread! "
Well we now have Pride Month, Black history month...how do we fit in all the other good causes.. ? |
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"Well to be fair most causes have a day.. a whole month a bit greedy...
Now now Tom. Let's not spread misinformation and try to derail the pride thread!
Well we now have Pride Month, Black history month...how do we fit in all the other good causes.. ?"
There are ten other months…?
What other causes would you like to fit into the calendar?
It’s usually Pride month, based solely on because this is the month when various places hold their pride parades. Not always but usually, so the LGBTQ community tend to celebrate ourselves and raise awareness for community issues during that time.
We need a whole month because we can’t fit that much fabulous into a single day |
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"***** watch this space, pride challenge coming soon *****
Oooooooo yay!
My rainbows socks arrived. I'm ready
Yay!!
Let’s see ‘em! "
Hey. Your challenge first. Then our pride. |
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"Well to be fair most causes have a day.. a whole month a bit greedy...
Now now Tom. Let's not spread misinformation and try to derail the pride thread!
Well we now have Pride Month, Black history month...how do we fit in all the other good causes.. ?
There are ten other months…?
What other causes would you like to fit into the calendar?
It’s usually Pride month, based solely on because this is the month when various places hold their pride parades. Not always but usually, so the LGBTQ community tend to celebrate ourselves and raise awareness for community issues during that time.
We need a whole month because we can’t fit that much fabulous into a single day "
I get it tea. So many events in so many locations so it lets people go to more than one. I see the logic. Not for me but enjoy it everyone. |
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Unfortunately due to the attitude of some gay men I generally stay away from Pride events.
Attended in the past when they weren’t money making enterprises, but now avoid and stick to Trans events only.
Too many times told by aggressive ultra macho types the ‘T’ in LGBT is at the end for a reason.
So I hope it goes well and understand the majority of the community are inclusive of the TV/TS part of Pride, but it’s not for me anymore.
Sorry if this thread is a celebration of Pride and I’m bringing it down with my comment, but there’s another side to these celebrations that aren’t that inclusive or brings out the best in everyone. |
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"Unfortunately due to the attitude of some gay men I generally stay away from Pride events.
Attended in the past when they weren’t money making enterprises, but now avoid and stick to Trans events only.
Too many times told by aggressive ultra macho types the ‘T’ in LGBT is at the end for a reason.
So I hope it goes well and understand the majority of the community are inclusive of the TV/TS part of Pride, but it’s not for me anymore.
Sorry if this thread is a celebration of Pride and I’m bringing it down with my comment, but there’s another side to these celebrations that aren’t that inclusive or brings out the best in everyone. "
Meh fuck that. I'd rally round a ton of T people to go just to piss the macho twats off! X |
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"Unfortunately due to the attitude of some gay men I generally stay away from Pride events.
Attended in the past when they weren’t money making enterprises, but now avoid and stick to Trans events only.
Too many times told by aggressive ultra macho types the ‘T’ in LGBT is at the end for a reason.
So I hope it goes well and understand the majority of the community are inclusive of the TV/TS part of Pride, but it’s not for me anymore.
Sorry if this thread is a celebration of Pride and I’m bringing it down with my comment, but there’s another side to these celebrations that aren’t that inclusive or brings out the best in everyone.
Meh fuck that. I'd rally round a ton of T people to go just to piss the macho twats off! X "
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"Unfortunately due to the attitude of some gay men I generally stay away from Pride events.
Attended in the past when they weren’t money making enterprises, but now avoid and stick to Trans events only.
Too many times told by aggressive ultra macho types the ‘T’ in LGBT is at the end for a reason.
So I hope it goes well and understand the majority of the community are inclusive of the TV/TS part of Pride, but it’s not for me anymore.
Sorry if this thread is a celebration of Pride and I’m bringing it down with my comment, but there’s another side to these celebrations that aren’t that inclusive or brings out the best in everyone.
Meh fuck that. I'd rally round a ton of T people to go just to piss the macho twats off! X "
Ahhh the 'my version of gay is better than your version of gay' crowd |
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"If T isn't part of pride then count me out"
I've said it before and been lambasted for it, but I'll say it again, homophobia is rife amongst (some) homosexuals |
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"If T isn't part of pride then count me out
I've said it before and been lambasted for it, but I'll say it again, homophobia is rife amongst (some) homosexuals"
Yes, it seems some only want acceptance for themselves. Hell no |
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"Unfortunately due to the attitude of some gay men I generally stay away from Pride events.
Attended in the past when they weren’t money making enterprises, but now avoid and stick to Trans events only.
Too many times told by aggressive ultra macho types the ‘T’ in LGBT is at the end for a reason.
So I hope it goes well and understand the majority of the community are inclusive of the TV/TS part of Pride, but it’s not for me anymore.
Sorry if this thread is a celebration of Pride and I’m bringing it down with my comment, but there’s another side to these celebrations that aren’t that inclusive or brings out the best in everyone.
Meh fuck that. I'd rally round a ton of T people to go just to piss the macho twats off! X
Ahhh the 'my version of gay is better than your version of gay' crowd "
Yeah .. like the lesbians telling me I'm not worthy because I'm bisexual. Meh sod off. |
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"If T isn't part of pride then count me out
I've said it before and been lambasted for it, but I'll say it again, homophobia is rife amongst (some) homosexuals"
Absolutely right, I’ve had d*unken gay guys having a right go at me, in the Village. But the straight crowd especially women are the most accepting that you come across.
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"It’s still Pride month folks!
Obviously the continuation of measures will impact some events, how are you celebrating? "
I don't celebrate, but I am aware
That is more a reflection of my asocial character than anything else
I have taken part in a couple of short films chronicling life as a bigger / hairier gay male - there's a stereotype that needs to be broken down that all gay blokes are young, good looking, fit & carefree. That needs challenging - sometimes from within
I also feel it is important that people attend smaller Pride events rather than 'landmark' Prides like London, Brighton & Manchester
Provincial prides are about awareness and education (with some fun events thrown in) as opposed to being full on carnivals
I would argue that they are where the real work can be done |
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"It’s still Pride month folks!
Obviously the continuation of measures will impact some events, how are you celebrating?
I don't celebrate, but I am aware
That is more a reflection of my asocial character than anything else
I have taken part in a couple of short films chronicling life as a bigger / hairier gay male - there's a stereotype that needs to be broken down that all gay blokes are young, good looking, fit & carefree. That needs challenging - sometimes from within
I also feel it is important that people attend smaller Pride events rather than 'landmark' Prides like London, Brighton & Manchester
Provincial prides are about awareness and education (with some fun events thrown in) as opposed to being full on carnivals
I would argue that they are where the real work can be done "
That’s a really good sentiment, I tend to agree as it’s easy for large cities to be cosmopolitan but the LGBTQ community is everywhere and it’s important that smaller communities are seen and validated |
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