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In reply to the discussion: Male erotica in the LGBT group: Why now? What's changed? [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,124 posts)46. I'm actually less concerned about how it looks to outsiders
than about how welcoming it is to the entire spectrum of folks in the LGBT umbrella who might want to hang out here.
Gender balance is historically a challenge in the LGBT community, and I don't think hanging beefcake on the walls particularly helps that balance.
As for the rest of the world - tough noogies. Some of our advances were only made because of people who were so far from gender normative that they couldn't pass, and didn't have much to lose by being themselves. If we reject the men at Stonewall, the women who are stopped everytime they use the women's restroom, or the "outrageous" behavior at gay pride parades because we are afraid of what others will think, we lose some very rich and vibrant parts of our collective culture.
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Please don't stop....Its nice to take a breather from the bitching, arguing and nitpicking that one
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#14
If you have a problem with me being a LGBT Host, ask the LGBT members for my removal
William769
May 2012
#25
You're too short for that gesture. Besides, it went out with Mrs. Fiske. (nt)
Duncan Grant
May 2012
#47
Count one more vote in your corner....You have been an excellent host among a really fine group....
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#56
This group could be "all photos, all the time" if that's the group consensus.
Duncan Grant
May 2012
#23
You can find the vision/function of the group in the SOP and the SOP thread pinned to the top
Fearless
May 2012
#27
The point has been made, I don't think it will add anything to the discussion. (nt)
Duncan Grant
May 2012
#48
Sorry but I have to disagree.....they are few in number and hardly qualify as "male erotica"
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#15
You've got 3 people disagreeing with you and dozens in agreement, including all the other hosts.
yardwork
May 2012
#32
Thanks, you've likely stuck a "kick me" sign on your back for saying so. :)
Duncan Grant
May 2012
#61
I guess what I find troubling is that a lot of the overreaction and offense was directed at me.
Ms. Toad
May 2012
#68
If WillParkinson's bare chested men draw such condemnation, imagine posting pics from Pride!
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#89
In other words, this discussion is all lies. Is the thread all lies, too?
Duncan Grant
May 2012
#106
And I see absolutely no harm in one being posted now and again....As I have repeatedly said in this
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#114
i totally understand not wanting this group to devolve into a gay.com forum
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2012
#97
Its hard to see how much else needs to be said....you've encapsulated my feelings far better than
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#116
I would invite anyone to read my journal if they're interested in what I like to post.
Duncan Grant
May 2012
#117
This and WillParkinson's 119 are some of the best DU posts I have ever seen.
stevenleser
May 2012
#125
And people like you and Will and Jamestine and Bill and dsc are why this group works so well.....
Rowdyboy
May 2012
#126
My concern over this was not the pictures, but the response to the OP from this group.
yardwork
May 2012
#132
Yardwork, please dont go, I dont say it often (ever?) but I enjoy and respect your posts.
stevenleser
May 2012
#133