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Discussion: Anti-Lesbian Sentiments On ATRL
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Member Since: 2/17/2012
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Originally posted by Drais.
No different from any gay comments in a male celebrity/popstar thread. Nobody complains about that.
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Member Since: 6/4/2010
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Originally posted by P!nkism
It was meant to be an insult - and this has already been going for SUCH A LONG TIME not even funny. They don't use it the same way to insult male artists though? There's a big diference
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Every female popstar on here has a crude joke that sticks to them whether it be man/lesbian jokes or things like skin bleaching.
Like get over it. These are a bunch of crude jokes. It is NOT that serious. 
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Member Since: 4/20/2012
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Originally posted by RaeseanLohan
You're taking it too seriously. |
No she's not. Some of the comments are as bad as anyone directing them at gay men. It's not all of sudden acceptable because she's a woman and a lesbian.
I agree with the OP. It's a fair point to make and people need to understand that it's legitimately not okay to do.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Drais.
No different from any gay comments in a male celebrity/popstar thread. Nobody complains about that.
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Really do you see people calling a man a bitter ******? He is a woman?
Coz whatever gay jokes they do - involve that the male artist is so hot that they are waiting for that artist to come out or osmething
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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I agree with everything you said. You should join my lesbian gang on GTA 5
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Member Since: 5/14/2011
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Originally posted by aloirt
Side Note: In Big Brother, was Aaryn right to say that Candice and Howard were just overreacting by the "jokes" that Aaryn made? Did the majority of BB watchers here side with Aaryn or did they with Candice and Howard? Why was there such a great support for anti-Racism here yet anti-Lesbian comments are still made on this thread? This is because there isn't a huge support system for Lesbian in ATRL.
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omg yes bitch! Great receipt.
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Member Since: 10/31/2011
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IA. So what if someone is a lesbian. 
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Originally posted by Hamad
Sis from gay guy to a gay gurl, you make too much paragraphs, we just started school....
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From a gay guy to another gay guy, there is nothing "uncool" about being intellectual. You're the one who looks like an idiot by complaining about reading some paragraphs. Being gay and having a brain aren't mutually exclusive.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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When people says "it's just jokes" it aggravates me. I'm not a lesbian but my older sister is and I was so offended at the way you just take such a nonchalant approach to that sort of indecency.
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Member Since: 6/4/2010
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Originally posted by P!nkism
Really do you see people calling a man a bitter ******? He is a woman?
Coz whatever gay jokes they do - involve that the male artist is so hot that they are waiting for that artist to come out or osmething
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Girl whatever.
Everybody on here gets attacked whether you're man/woman, celebrity/popstar, gay/straight, black/white etc.
Stop acting like people have some deep rooted hate for lesbians. 
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Member Since: 8/31/2013
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Originally posted by RaeseanLohan
I would say the same exact thing. It's not as if we're (ATRL as a whole) literally anti-lesbian. It's just jokes. |
Even if it's just jokes, it's jokes that make it seem okay to discriminate. Because that makes it okay, yeah?
I know it's not meant with harm, but just dismissing it as a 'joke' says it's okay to continue doing it.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by aloirt
The topic of Anti-Lesbian attitudes in this board occasionally is brought up from time to time, but I never feel like anyone has ever actually tried to tackle it head on.
Starting off, I'm a Lesbian. I came out to my parents just last year and always felt like ATRL was a community that I can truly be myself without the fear of being insulted or ashamed. There is a large gay community in this site and for the most part, I felt like the community as a whole tried everything they could to stop homophobia, especially on this site. There are always news articles shredding those who have anti-gay views and we're usually quick to point out any discrimination in the news.
However, on the topic on Lesbians, I feel like a lot of ATRL's, especially gay males, like to make easy yet pathetic jokes or digs against Lesbians. Any time there is a P!nk thread, there has always been people to call her a "d***", and not in a funny way, but as a serious "meant to hurt" insult. Also, people insult her masculinity, her image and her sexuality. This is very hurtful to any women out there who act more tomboyish then most females. It's the automatic assumption that if you're somewhat masculine, you can't possibly be straight, which is definitely not the case.
I'm always floored when I see people making those comments as we have all faced or knew of someone who has been affected by homophobic insults. I feel as though we all should have the maturity to not make such comments and know that these insults hurt not only the person they meant to target, but a community as a whole. Just know that even if you make these comments in jest, it still hurts and still perpetuates the stereotypes and homophobia. The people who don't say anything and let the comments continue are just as bad. It is not funny rather it is downright bullying.
I want the ATRL community to stop allowing these comments to go on. We should reprimand those who make such comments. Going into that P!nk thread felt like a straight up tirade against Lesbians and masculine females and honestly, made me feel like people were insulting me personally. I'm just disappointed by certain member's mentality and shocked by the ignorance, even on ATRL with one of the biggest gay communities.
Just know that if you make these comments, you are essentially preventing progress to be made. Changes in society will happen once more people in society stand up to fight for what is right. I am truly disappointed with some of you members.
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Very well said !!! Thank you for making this post, as a lesbian I really appreciate it.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by boyonce
From a gay guy to another gay guy, there is nothing "uncool" about being intellectual. You're the one who looks like an idiot by complaining about reading some paragraphs. Being gay and having a brain aren't mutually exclusive.
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NNNNNN YOU BETTER CLOCK
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Originally posted by jinzo
Shade gets thrown, shade gets taken.
Making it become such an issue is just giving me a reason to switch off; others maybe too.
At the end of the day, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!
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Maybe words won't hurt YOU, but good sis - words have caused gays and lesbians to kill themselves. Words, especially hateful taunts, have a lot more power than you seem to realize.
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Member Since: 4/13/2011
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Being that this site is mostly gay, I find that a lot of gays on here find ******* gross, so that could be a factor. I'm a gay male and I love p-u-s-s-y tho.
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Member Since: 5/23/2010
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Originally posted by jinzo
Shade gets thrown, shade gets taken.
Making it become such an issue is just giving me a reason to switch off; others maybe too.
At the end of the day, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!
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P!nk is a strong, hardened and bold. She isn't bothered by the comments of the GP about her being a ****, lumberjack, body builder, bull**** etc. She's proud of who she is and her fans should be too.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Drais.
Girl whatever.
Everybody on here gets attacked whether you're man/woman, celebrity/popstar, gay/straight, black/white etc.
Stop acting like people have some deep rooted hate for lesbians.
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As you can see with some of these reactions in this thread - they do.
Bye
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Member Since: 9/22/2011
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Originally posted by jinzo
Shade gets thrown, shade gets taken.
Making it become such an issue is just giving me a reason to switch off; others maybe too.
At the end of the day, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!
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You children forget: shade is supposed to be clever. Witty and sharp. Not tacky sexism and racism.
Calling a girl ugly or manly is easy.
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Member Since: 6/19/2012
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Originally posted by JessicaVanessa
When people says "it's just jokes" it aggravates me. I'm not a lesbian but my older sister is and I was so offended at the way you just take such a nonchalant approach to that sort of indecency. |
It's an escape mechanism so they don't have to own up to their behavior. Suddenly it's your fault.
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Member Since: 6/19/2012
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Originally posted by Drais.
Girl whatever.
Everybody on here gets attacked whether you're man/woman, celebrity/popstar, gay/straight, black/white etc.
Stop acting like people have some deep rooted hate for lesbians.
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You are embarrassing yourself. Just quit it and log off.
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