Do you guys know what I hate~
When I'm browsing through youtube videos of a favourite character or another, and inevitably there will be arguments of "were they gay/were they not gay" in the comments. Inevitably, these will be polarizing arguments. Inevitably, also, the detractors are just utterly convinced that there would have been officially-kept records of, say, two guys ( Read more... )
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That said - seriously? Records? Why, throughout a history that is largely unaccepting of two men or women sleeping together, would anyone want to keep records of something that might get them put in jail or worse? And you know even if there were records it wouldn't be "official" to these commenters unless the historical figure clearly checked off a box that said "gay" or some such nonsense.
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I KNOW, RIGHT? Considering a lot of the historical people I'm interested in had some power interest going on, it's really unlikely that even if something did happen, they'd want to be handing potential opponents ammunition (unless the culture in question was accepting, but even then, risk it). I absolutely hate the fact that no matter what tactic you use, you're going to wind up with some sort of disadvantage or erasure if you're LGBTQ.
And you know even if there were records it wouldn't be "official" to these commenters unless the historical figure clearly checked off a box that said "gay" or some such nonsense.
Pretty much. Their worldview is that "gay is never canon, even when it's canon." :/
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How do people not realize this! Particularly when, as they comment on whether or not someone was gay, they're standing in the role of persecutor. Though I guess that's they're privilege talking...as always.
We can't ruin the memory of these otherwise perfect historical figures after all!!!11!!
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Particularly when, as they comment on whether or not someone was gay, they're standing in the role of persecutor.
This! The worst thing about privilege is that everyone seems to be aware of the fact it exists...except for those who have it in a particular area. Those people seem to be the most keen to tell you to shut up about the fact that they're privileged.
And don't get me started; I hate the idea that being 100% straight is "perfect" and everything else a "blemish" on that supposed "perfection".
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http://laughingsquid.com/herp-derp-for-youtube-convert-youtube-comments-to-gibberish/
My policy is to think of everyone as queer until proven otherwise, which is just as bad as the other stance, I suppose, but helpful as far as maintaining my sanity goes. Because fuck heteronormativity.
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Haha, mine as well! Or rather, I just assume everyone could be anything until they declare themselves to be of one sexuality in particular. Shockingly, most people don't see the point in declaring that all over the place, so I can but stick with my initial non-assumption! And problem bloody solved.
Compulsory heterosexuality is the worst.
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XD
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