[ SECRET POST #1901 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #1901 ⌋


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Notes:

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Secrets Not Posted: [ 1 2 - broken links ], [ 1 2 3 - not!secrets ], [ 1 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeats ]
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Comments

[nighean-ruadh.livejournal.com]

The injustice here is that there isn't a more adequate support system for queer people as a whole. That people can't feel safe in being themselves.

I would say that Freeman never said anything about anyone being "the first in the firing line". In the context it's being talked about, that hurdle is long past. It was an ill-thought comment, considering that people stay closeted for lots of reasons. Plus, if legitimately the only reason actors are still closeted is the box ofice, there's the chance they're being coerced into it by studios or contractual obligations, which is a whole other field of injustice.

I can only speak for my own experience, but...being closeted was hell for me. And, honestly, it was ignorant comments like this from people close to me that gave me the courage to come out. Sure, they were problematic; but, at the same time, this person I care about spoke out to support people like me, without knowing they were supporting people like me. I'm not saying that we should be greatful for any little scrap of positive sentiment; we deserve more than that, and we shouldn't be satisfied with less. But even stupid, ignorant, borderline-offensive comments like this can give some people a little hope.

People outside the gay community not talking about things like this is a dangerous situation. Silence can hide bigotry just as easily as it can hide supporters who think it's "not their place" to speak. Coming out is terrifying enough when you do know that person isn't consciously homophobic.

The bad metaphor is...I'm not touching that. If you can't be told, as a ally, by LGBTQ* individuals (or any minority), that what you're saying is hurtful, offensive, badly worded, and generally in one way or another the wrong way to provide support? Then you have no right to call yourself an ally, because you've just shown you don't give a fuck about the people you're trying to help. I am very much hoping that person just got so carried away with their arty metaphor that they forgot what they were likening it to.

I really hope you're okay, for what it's worth, and I hope everything goes well for you, whether you choose to come out or not.