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The amount of people from the lgbt community who have committed mass homicides far outnumber straight people who have killed someone for their sexual identity or orientation.
list them, please.
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Quote by ElCoco
Glad to see you're good with me voting for what I think is the right direction, even though I get the impression you think it's a bare minimum.
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What's the "ant-lgbtq agenda"?
I'll admit I don't follow LGBT stuff much, certainly not as closely as you seem to. But I haven't seen the anti-LGBT agenda you're talking about.
For example - there's more, not less, 'L', 'G', and 'B' legal protection now than there's been in the past, so that's not the issue. The Colorado wedding cake decision was decided on Free Speech grounds, so that isn't it.
As I've said, I don't follow LGBT stuff, so if there's LGB legislation you know about that I don't, I'm openly asking you to show them to me.
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As for the 'T', are you saying that trying to save women's sports for women is anti-transgender? If you are, then there are many people who don't agree with you. I think they've got a valid point - male bodies are physically bigger, faster, and stronger than female bodies. Follow the science.
The other big social push back I'm aware of is against the idea a child knows enough about being an adult to make a life changing decision to go from boy to girl or girl to boy. I think that's a pretty shaky idea. Even there, I think in California, there's pending legislation that'll permit a kid's teacher to not tell the kid's parents about the kid's wants and plans, so that's still being debated there.
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This is a long post for me, but I'm trying to be open about my questions about what you've said. I sure hope nobody removes it.
it is the bare minimum. doesn't mean i don't appreciate it, but yeah, bare minimum. as far as the anti-lgbtq agenda goes, you might be interested in this article: https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/roundup-of-anti-lgbtq-legislation-advancing-in-states-across-the-country
A majority of the bills being introduced and passed are anti-trans. a majority, but not all. and yes, there are plenty of people who don't agree with me. i'm used to that. some people REALLY don't agree with me. lol
it is not legal for children to go through transitioning through surgery or estrogen/testosterone treatment. they can identify as whatever gender they wish, change their pronouns, look or dress how they wish, but that's the extent of it.
and think about it, if there is legislation pending about kids not wanting their parents being told about wants and plans, i think that says more about the atmosphere at home than anything else. if a kid is afraid of outing themselves to their parents, you gotta wonder what their home life is like.
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Quote by Chryses
The New York City mayor said: "The city we knew we're about to lose."
Perhaps the White House will respond now. I hope it will.
new york is pretty big. not sure where it's going to get lost. i mean, i bet i could still find it.
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here's the kind of things i'm looking for. ever contacted a politician and voiced your opinion on anti-lgbtq laws and voiced your support of gay rights? ever been with a group of people talking about 'the gays' or 'queers' or 'fags' and spoken up against that kind of talk? ever witnessed harassment or bullying of gays and stepped in? ever seen a pride flag outside a shop and told the owner 'right on'? do you display any kind of pro-lgbtq paraphanalia at your place or on your car? donate or volunteer to gay youth programs? and
, i am not demanding these things. i am simply putting them out there for people to think about. that is what support is. yes, voting for politicians supporting pro-lgbtq agendas is awesome. there's just so much more you can do.
i mean, seriously, i do a lot of things in support of other minorities that i am not a part of, simply because it's just the right thing to do. i even support straights and protect them from bullying, harassment, and other things. (it's literally part of my job).
really, the thing is, just look after each other despite all the labels - straighty, gay, male, female, young, old, asian, hispanic, black, middle eastern, jewish, what ever religion or non-religion... just be fucking kind go people. it's easy once you get in the habit and it actually makes you feet good.
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Quote by dlcalguy
The title of the thread implies ALL. Own it.
btw, since i have your attention, when was the last time you stood up for someone in the LGBTQ community. i'm not talking about declaring yourself non-homophobic in an anonymous forum post on the internet. when was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone and supported someone? not saying you haven't, but just giving you something to think about.
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Quote by dlcalguy
The title of the thread implies ALL. Own it.
Quote by dlcalguy
The title of the thread implies ALL. Own it.
ok, fine. the question still stands. why do so many straight people care who i love or what i do in my bedroom or how i dress or how i see myself?
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Quote by dlcalguy
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When it comes to trans people and bisexuality, some gay people are also phobic. Why isn't the OP having a go at them, too?
because they are not creating anti-LGBTQ legislature or shooting people for flying pride flags, perhaps? i'm bi, btw. number of times i've been harassed/threated by gay folk for being bi, zero. number of times i've been harrassed/threatened by straight folk for being gay. lost count. not once did i say that ALL straight folk are homophobic. just asking why some of them are.
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Quote by Ironic
Another organization moves to organize sports by sex. Alaska board of education votes to ban transgender girls from competing on high school girls teams
should tattoo them to identify them, too, right?
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Quote by Ironic
President Biden seems to be sending mixed signals.
his wife has covid. duh. that's kind of protocol if someone close to you has covid. well, for non-assholes, that is. it's all about protecting others, afterall.
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Quote by AngelWorthy
* Authors ESPECIALLY should be permitted to solicit and advertise their stories. - That was not what I was wanting clarified. Authors have been allowed to promote and advertise their stories in the chatrooms. The question or issue I would like clarity on is - Are authors permitted to "solicit for Lush coins", while promoting and advertising their stories in the chatroom? It seems the answer is "Yes, authors can "solicit for Lushcoins" when promoting their new stories in the chatroom".
* As for them being shut down for it, please refer to my answer to ImpureThoughts question in my comment above.
So, let me get this straight, in my head. At this point in time there is no written rules with regards to the solicitation of Lushcoins. Any member, whether author or performer, can solicit for Lush Coins (in any way, shape or form) anywhere on the site. Be it on their profiles, in groups, in the forums, in Lushmail, in the open chatrooms, in private chatrooms & in private messages. And this could/might change at any time without prior notice.
Thankyou sprite, for clarifying this issue, for me & possibly a few others.
yep, you pretty much got it right
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why would we be preparing for another lockdown? people still get covid. it's usually mild - it's mutated plus most of us (the smart ones) have gotten vaccinated and boostered. i'm sure i'll get it again at some point but it'll probably be mild as well. Dr Biden's case, from what i heard, is fairly mild and she's doing all the right things like staying away from people and all that.
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Quote by AngelWorthy
So let me get this straight, in my head.
1. It is No longer the case. A. Lush is no longer keeping a close eye on "performers" soliciting/asking for lushcoins for sexual favours on their profiles &/or in the chatrooms. & B. It is acceptable for "performers" to solicit for lushcoins.
2. It is acceptable for "all" Lush members (paid subscribers or non-paid subscribers / authors or non-authors) to promote sexual favours for lushcoins on their profiles. There is no rule saying we can't do this.
3. Yes, Authors are permitted &/or encouraged to solicit for Lush coins when they post in the chatrooms about their new stories. (Although I have, in the past, seen authors being shut down for doing such things in the chatrooms.)
& 4. Lastly, my understanding is correct in thinking I, or any member, can solicit for lushcoins on my/their profile, asking if you like my profile please send/gift some lushcoins.
Yes. I can absolutely see how the original intentions of Lushcoins "being a way for readers to show their appreciation to authors they enjoy reading" is working. Not. More like Lushcoins are a way to show performers they are more appreciated for their sexual favours. But what do I know, I don't solicit Lushcoins for sexual favours, or ask my readers to send/gift Lushcoins.
i didn't say Lush wasnt paying attention. they are. it's just, at this point, there's been no ruling. also, keeping an eye on everything that goes on around here is not at the top of the priority list and there's a lot of what we deem more important work do keep a very busy team... well, very busy. like our story mods, for example. we're pretty busy just getting stuff published. all the other stuff? yeah, not on the radar, really.
2. at this point, i believe that it is acceptable, yes. not a big fan, personally, but that's just me.
3. imo, authors ESPECIALLY should be permitted to solicit and advertise their stories. can't tell you anything about them being shut down for it, seeing as i stay out of the chatrooms myself and this is the first time i've heard anything about it. not saying it doesn't happen, just that i'm unaware if it does.
4. keeping it simple - to my knowledge, yes. you can. that may change. or not.
5. i'm with you. i don't solicit or ask for tips. probably why i don't get any despite my long-standing and prolific career as a writer here. lol i need better PR people or something.
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Quote by Vampire_vixen
Don't know about plans for the coins. I agree about the writers not being compensated. I have already said it would be nice if the site owners gave a few coins for new stories, or stories with a lot of reads/diff etc. The stories drive the site and put money in the owners pockets. That said, I believe if you have coins, you should be able to do what you want with them. Once bought or received, they belong to you. Just saying...
i don't disagree with you. just wishing that the world was a fairer place where people who put in the hard work got compensated for it fairly.
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Quote by AngelWorthy
Can someone in the know please answer? So we all know where we stand.
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I have read the section on Lushcoins in the Terms and Conditions, and I have read the Coins page that Jen linked in the original comment in this thread (is here for anyone who would like to read it.)
The Coins page says "They [being coins] are a great way for members to be able to generate revenue from their work or site profiles." My understanding from this sentence is that any member can ask (on their site profile) "If you like my profile please send/gift some Lushcoins", or words to that effect. Is my understanding correct?
Thankyou in advance for any/all answers to my questions.
as things stand yep. you can earn them or hand them out any way you wish. will that change? don't know. it's been under discussion since day one since, what they were originally intended for was a way to thank and encourage writers at a site whose very existence was based upon publishing erotic stories. all the other stuff was an afterthought to make the site more enjoyable for members. but yeah, Lush's primary function is it stories. at present, i think the bulk of coins are being given to people posting nudes or cybering and a lot of excellent writers are sitting on the sidelines without a single tip while people continue to enjoy their stories for free. personally, i think that's a bit sad, but that's just me and it is what it is.
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Quote by Chryses
Senator Schumer's polemic is an example. Schumer warns Kavanaugh and Gorsuch they will ‘pay the price’
very sensationalistic - here is the important part of the comment: Schumer suggested there would be an electoral blowback in the general election after the court reaches a decision, which is expected in late June.
“We will tell and Senate Republicans who have stacked the court with right-wing ideologies that you’re going to be gone in November, and you will never be able to do what you’re trying to do now ever, ever again,” Schumer said. “You’re gone in November.”
that is what was meant by paying the price. no mention of violence, just political blowback.
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Quote by CuriousAnnie
You asked, Rachel, why? And I don't have an easy answer as I can't get into that mindset. But whatever the reason, I ask myself, where is the tide going. And I like to think in our favour.
Remember my story On Oxford Street, This Gay Girl Found Pride While Playing With Balls | Lush Stories ... I believe in the ending:
"For I have accepted I have a sacred duty; to accept and carry the torch from those who have gone before, like the original 78ers, and to light the way for the next generation so their journey in love is smoother than mine.
We shall overcome."
Those in '78 in Sydney and those at Stonewall had it tough, tougher than us. On their shoulders we stand, on our shoulders, future generations will stand; and we shall surely overcome. Whatever the current state of play, the arc of history since the 1970's tells us today isn't the same.
Panglossian or overly pessimistic, what is the future? I think you are too harsh on Danielle, that she has found an accepting community is a good thing. And in France on vacation, the ambiance was as AmuseBouche reported it; supportive. I am sure, as you did with the stats on the UK, one can show that the battle isn't won, but the key for me is the direction.
This last month in Australia has been remarkable. Let me quote a lesbian writer:
"As a queer sports fan, the past few weeks have been incredible. I mean “queer sports fan” in both senses, by the way. I am queer, and I am a sports fan. I am also a fan of queer sports. Never in my 40 years of lesbian living on this Earth have I ever witnessed a more “queer sports” event than the Women’s World Cup (and I’ve played back yard cricket surrounded by butch lesbians in jorts).
According to Outsports, at least 13% of athletes who attended the WC were out, along with three head coaches. The Matildas were dubbed one of the queerest teams of the tournament, with nine first team and three reserve openly queer players. A single tear is rolling down my face as I salute a portrait of Sam Kerr.
As someone who has voluntarily watched a lot of men’s sport as well, the vibe of the World Cup was unmatched. This was for various reasons, but part of it was the effect of having an environment so completely accepting of queerness. For one, I never once felt in danger of hearing a gay slur be shouted in a crowd. It was a lovely reality to live in for a while, one where we allow athletes to be themselves and everyone is normal about it."
That's not a win, we are still playing for equality, but maybe a sign that the support of the Matildas in the straight community means the game down under is going our way.
There is nothing like having a baby to focus one's mind. It's informative to see how my mother's group has moved away from a (non-religious) mum who is so negative about the gay community that she is going to home school. I don't want my son exposed to that, he has three generations of out (well early on, not quite as out as we would like) and proud, and I want him celebrating the legacy of the gay and lesbian part of the family he's born into.
Country by country, surveys say: "At the same time, the U.S. still maintains one of the lowest rates of acceptance among the Western European and North and South American countries surveyed." I worry about the trends in the US, but I'm loath to offer an answer about a culture I have visited but never lived in. I hope my story: Never Mind the Bollocks: What’s Love Got To Do With It | Lush Stories never comes to pass.
Hugs and lots of love, my friend.
You are a wonderful advocate for what is right. Don't let the bastards get you down. ❤️
you, as always, inspire. we followed the Matildas, btw, a little heartbroken that they didn't win it all, but damn, they had heart. i know that things are headed in the right direction, but like you said, MY country is not keeping up and that's all i really have to judge by. i still hear the gay slurs in a crowd, see the hate firsthand. see the laws that are being passed that are meant to erase us. Kate's become pretty politically active in the queer community lately. in the past year we've received two death threats. not sure how credible they were, but it's a wake up call we didn't need. i love that your son is part of the new wave of kids, those who are accepting and comfortable with queerness. that is such a gift to the rest of the world, so thank you.
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Quote by kistinspencil
I have nothing of real substance to offer, just an example of how little things are daily suffered for some of us.
There is a local park where I like to walk and photograph birds and things. I carry a pretty large camera on a tripod. Today, I stopped and set up to see if I could get some shots of a rarish bird that had been reported there yesterday. As I was standing there waiting, a woman marched up and said sharply, "I see what you're doing. If you dare take pictures of any of the children, I'll report you to the ranger, and they'll throw you in jail. Got it?" then stomped off before I could reply.
To set the scene, there is a children's play area there, but it was 30 degrees behind my left shoulder and I had never even glanced at it. I am 6' 3" tall, lean, with a pretty obvious butch hair crop. I had on my usual Orvis plaid shirt, sleeves rolled up high, long cargo shorts, knee socks and men's Merrell trail boots. So here's the thing. There were three other photographers, two men (one older, one younger) and another woman (about my age) randomly within 15 feet of me, also set up and waiting. There was nothing to indicate we were together as a group.
They got no notice from her at all, no accusation, no threat. Just me.
So how did she decide who was the perceived threat? I can think of no reason for her action except that they looked "normal" and I did not. I packed my gear and left.
This is not a new thing to me nor unusual. It's mostly a pointed look, rather than a vocal, but I get it a lot. There is nothing Sprite about me, so I just accept it as a given and plan everything I do to have as little interaction with people as possible.
kate and i are lucky, in a sense, while seattle is very liberal and queer friendly, the rest of the state of washington can take a bit of navigation. we both can easily pass - for those not in the know, that means we don't "look queer" or at least what people expect queer people to look like. when we take road trips we sometimes decide to do exactly that - pass. i don't like it. Kate doesn't like it - but sometimes personal safety comes into play. we cut don't on the PDA, not that we are overly intimate in public, but there are all those little gestures that turn a pair of friends into a couple. less and less we are willing to go this route, but still, we are mindful of our surroundings. we've had only one encounter turn to violence, but that's one too many. it turned out okay, but it does make you aware that you are a target. are vulnerable.
i am sorry you have to go through stuff like that. just continue being you - my pledge to you. no more passing. i am who i am and i'm not going to hide that anymore. thank you for inspiring me and much love to an incredible woman. keep taking pictures to share with the rest of us. thank you.