RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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Okay this thread is needed. I know that there are anti-LGBTQ+ bigots out there whom will say and do outrageous things. However, there are some "allies" that are perpetuating the stereotypes when calling these people out.
04:03 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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First off, the LGBTQ+ community is made up of a lot of genders, races, nationalities, religions, etc. It pretty much is a fact of life. Those bigots also have a hatred for one, more, all of these groups, and believe they're supreme.
04:05 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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When people whom are "allies" want to call these people out, they resort to the same slurs and slander when dealing with these bigots, either they're aware or not, that they're bringing more harm to the LGBTQ+ community.
04:06 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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For example Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has made fun of because of his sexuality. However, his anti-LGBTQ+ stance should have been called out naturally, and not with slams like "Ms. Lindsey" which is a slam not only against women, but the Trans community.
04:07 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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Also another trope is saying that said anti-LGBTQ+ bigot is closeted themselves. This is very much dangerous. I am aware that self-hating people exist, but they too gotta be called out based on their behavior, and not something they cannot change, and have zero control over.
04:08 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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If you wish to be an true ally, it's the same with BBIMP, the Jews, the Latino/Latinx, and other communities. Shut up and listen! If you have legit questions ask. If you're not sure of something ask! If you know you did wrong own up to it!
04:09 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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The best thing you can do if you are guilty of even passing memes of the Rainbow Dress (I will not echo, or quote spout because I am not going to allow it to live) is to own up to it, apologize, and learn from it...and to not do it again.
04:10 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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If you wish to be an ally, spread the word, donate, or volunteer for the Trevor Project and other LGBTQ+ charities/organizations.
04:14 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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Remember if you need to call somebody out, it's okay to call them out on their actions, and use their words against them. However, it's not okay to perpetuate hurtful stereotypes to make your point.
04:15 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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Maya J
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Beautifully written and much needed. Sometimes we forget we were created in the same toxic ecosystem as those we fight. It’s so easy to reach for the cheap and the harmful rather than it is to offer substantive debate….or insult😜
07:00 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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Bev Turner
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Yep! Greatly needed.
06:41 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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Katie Kadwell
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Entire thread perfectly said thank you
06:36 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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Jan| יעל Loose Joints
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In response to RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his).
Thank you so much for this thread. So insightful and so important. It actually brought tears to my eyes.
05:53 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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