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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So accommodation is booked and I’m off to pride I’m just slightly excited......
glitter and face gems on order... anything goes I’m told.
Has anyone been what should a pride virgin like myself expect. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Manchester pride is brilliant!
If you’ve never been before you’re going to love it. There’s so much going on and a big variety of venues to choose from depending on what you like and what you want.
Have fun!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?"
That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay.
In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay.
In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere "
But aren't we still standing up and being open by going along to Pride? More 'party' now because it's definitely improved in the last 20 years. I realise there's still a way to go.
I know my question 'how can they protest' sounds dumb but I think Pride had changed with the times. -Just thinking aloud as to whether having all the multiple, massive, popular, party Prides is still a protest of sorts.  |
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?"
By marching and being an ally.
Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
By marching and being an ally.
Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist"
Who says I’m being a tourist because I’m straight?. I’m going with gay friends one of who is trans and is well known in the LGBT community where we live.
And I actually know what stonewall was and represents so find your comment quite patronising.
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
By marching and being an ally.
Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist"
I have a lot family and friends who are gay/bi/trans etc my own father in law is trans I actually know about what happened with stone wall etc
Don’t judge a book by the cover.... |
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
By marching and being an ally.
Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist
Who says I’m being a tourist because I’m straight?. I’m going with gay friends one of who is trans and is well known in the LGBT community where we live.
And I actually know what stonewall was and represents so find your comment quite patronising.
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Where did I say anywhere in my post that I was talking about you. I said many. Nothing was aimed at you 
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay.
In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere "
Exactly, I know that I am going to stereotype it a bit for the sake of the argument but I fail to understand how dancing half naked in the street while drinking alcohol serves their cause ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay.
In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere
Exactly, I know that I am going to stereotype it a bit for the sake of the argument but I fail to understand how dancing half naked in the street while drinking alcohol serves their cause ? "
I think you’re stereotyping massively, maybe you should pop along and see what it’s about?
The March is about being ‘out and proud’ the phrase “we’re here, we’re queer and there’s nothing you can do about it” is directly from pride. It’s about refusing to hide and being as wildly open and flamboyant about it. |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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I am a straight, heterosexual guy. I have both straight,bi and gay friends both female and male. I have no issue going to pride, I don’t go to pride but that’s my choice. I may have a wander through like I have done at London and Manchester if I am around
I totally understand why pride is needed and fully support the reasoning behind it.
I am involved in the football world, and there is still homophobia around. 2 of my friends that sit behind me, are Lesbian. The banter flows probably as much as my straight friends. I have also been to parties where I have been the token straight person (tounge in cheek comment)
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest.
Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street
How can they protest?
That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay.
In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere
Exactly, I know that I am going to stereotype it a bit for the sake of the argument but I fail to understand how dancing half naked in the street while drinking alcohol serves their cause ?
I think you’re stereotyping massively, maybe you should pop along and see what it’s about?
The March is about being ‘out and proud’ the phrase “we’re here, we’re queer and there’s nothing you can do about it” is directly from pride. It’s about refusing to hide and being as wildly open and flamboyant about it. "
Oh I have and I think that they don't need to be dru*k to be seen or accepted or respected but I definitely agree that protesting about those rights is important though. Just think that sometimes it deserves more the caude than it serves it. |
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"So accommodation is booked and I’m off to pride I’m just slightly excited......
glitter and face gems on order... anything goes I’m told.
Has anyone been what should a pride virgin like myself expect. "
I was part of the possession yesterday,it was brilliant |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It has lost focus
It is less about protest and more about corporate visibility and which acts are headlining
I also object to paying to drink in pubs where I can drink for free the other 51 weekends of the year with people who feel safe there, no because it's an excuse for a party
That said, go whilst you can - give it 10 years and 'The Village' won't exist
It is ripe for re-development and gentrification |
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