Noa
Active Member
I said before that I have no problem with a hetero subforum. I just didn't see the point.
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How Many of You Want a "LGBTI and Allies Only" Subforum?
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I said before that I have no problem with a hetero subforum. I just didn't see the point.
Well, if you want one so bad, go start a poll about it and talk to the staff because whining about it in this thread won't get it made.
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
I have no objection with that (disregard my last post). What is the debate with the others about then?
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
They are saying heterosexuals should not have a place there because they are not nearly as heavily persecuted.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
Well I would much rather have this sort of set up than the one it seems that most of you are proposing.
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
If it is set up as you posted to me, it wouldn't matter. There are sub-sections, so...
My only issue is if there wasn't one at all. However, that's not how you clarified it.
That's actually not too bad of an idea. Now you should consider making a poll about it and pitching the idea to the staff.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
Okay thx.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
Where would I got to do that?
Noa
Active Member
Part of having an LGBTQI+ subforum is that broader community. It seems unfortunate to split it up between all of the different subsections. If it were not an LGBTQI and allies forum, I don't see myself using it much or at all. I don't see the need to force everyone to split up into all these small categories and deny the broader community. That community is part of the point.
Edit: Also, I would like to point out that this whole debate has been kind of moot. The original post says 'and allies.' So the proposed subforum would not actually be denying all heterosexuals. Just the non-affirming ones.
Edit: Also, I would like to point out that this whole debate has been kind of moot. The original post says 'and allies.' So the proposed subforum would not actually be denying all heterosexuals. Just the non-affirming ones.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
I would make a poll in the General Discussion forum and also make a thread in Site Feedback about it.
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
@Taylor Seraphim I would still do a GBLTQI forum too. Your idea makes sense. I agree with @Noa that maybe people within those six letter community would like a broader forum to talk among themselves. So, even though lesbians can talk among lesbians, there could also be a broader forum as lesbians talking among those who identify as homosexual in general.
Its like, say, the abrahamic DIR. Muslims, Christians, and Jews collectively can post. Then they have separate DIRs to where they can talk among their own peers.
So, I think it could be:
GBLTIQI (Main form)
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender
Intersex
....and so forth as sub forums.
I wouldn't have "male" and "female" instead of lesbian and gay. Since transgender can go to male or female because its not distinguishing between sexual orientation and gender identity. More confusing if a lesbian wanted to speak with someone who is biologically a woman. Its not an offense to transgender; just a small niche for having male and female vs gay and lesbian.
The former, some men or women want to talk to people who they have biological relations with. The latter (lesbian vs gay), it doesn't matter the gender identity. Sexual orientation isnt about that.
Its like, say, the abrahamic DIR. Muslims, Christians, and Jews collectively can post. Then they have separate DIRs to where they can talk among their own peers.
So, I think it could be:
GBLTIQI (Main form)
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender
Intersex
....and so forth as sub forums.
I wouldn't have "male" and "female" instead of lesbian and gay. Since transgender can go to male or female because its not distinguishing between sexual orientation and gender identity. More confusing if a lesbian wanted to speak with someone who is biologically a woman. Its not an offense to transgender; just a small niche for having male and female vs gay and lesbian.
The former, some men or women want to talk to people who they have biological relations with. The latter (lesbian vs gay), it doesn't matter the gender identity. Sexual orientation isnt about that.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
This still leaves out heterosexuals and possibly asexuals.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
I think there should be a LGTQI and Allies Only Subforum in the Political section and a Sex, Gender, and Sexuality section that would cover all sexes genders and sexualities individually separate from that/
Noa
Active Member
No, it doesn't. The original proposal included allies. It is not leaving out heterosexuals.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
Noa
Active Member
Which is why I do not like the idea if it being put in the political section. I am not talking about a 'movement.' I don't see any reason it should be that explicitly political.
Taylor Seraphim
Angel of Reason
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
You can put heterosexuals and asexuals under the list as sub-forums.
Why would heterosexuals need a sub-forum, though? Unless homosexuals are interrupting their conversation and telling them they need to "get a room." They aren't minorities; so, what is the benefit and result of they getting a separate DIR then the sexuality forum?