Congratulations @TorontoGWM & @Just Grift Wood for naming the thread. There were so many good nominations last thread.
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KyBourbon
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Sunday at 2:09 PM
"Don’t ask yourself why children need to see drag queens, ask yourself why drag queens want an audience of children."
I’ve see this phrase used recently in the US as a way to justify or gain agreement on laws targeting LGBTQ+ people, specifically drag and transgender. The issue I have with the phrase is that it implies drag queens are groomers and pedophiles specifically targeting children. That same argument and fear was used for many years to discriminate against and target all homosexuals, especially gay men. “We must protect children” was a rallying cry, stoking fear and distrust of gay people.
Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t take a child to a drag show that’s intended specifically for adults… just like I wouldn’t take a child to see the show of a vulgar straight comedian… because it’s not appropriate for children. However, I don’t have an issue if a parent chooses to allow their child to go to a “Drag Queen Story Hour” in a public library where an age appropriate book is read to children. Some parents may believe it helps their child understand there are all kinds of people in the world and it’s ok to be different. I think a responsible parent knows their child and whether or not a “story hour” like this would be appropriate for them.
I’ve poked fun at Philip many times about his cross dressing. He’s not a drag queen or transgender (to my knowledge). But it’s not because he wears women’s clothes…I poke fun at him because I think he’s putting on a performance as “Stephanie’s boyfriend” for the camera, and I’m calling out what I think is a deception.
I’m really not trying to create drama or derail. All I’m asking is before quoting that phrase again, please think about the harm it could unfairly cause so many people. Variations of it has been used for years to marginalize, persecute, and demonize all gay people.
Jules100
VIP Member
Monday at 3:36 AM
Many of you have heard, my dad has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. After specialists, PET scan & a biopsy, stage 3a. Perhaps people had concerns that Percy had cancer, but there is no diagnosis before the biopsy. I’m happy Percy doesn’t have cancer, Stephanie should throw him a garden party in his honor and not visit him in SA.
KyBourbon
VIP Member
Saturday at 2:40 AM
An artist’s depiction of Dear Brenda exploring the depths of the $300,000 pond…
TorontoGWM
VIP Member
Saturday at 3:03 AM
It rained today and the lake restored itself.
The $300K is no longer needed for the project, so the chatelaine will instead use this money to pay for new luggage to go with her carryon.
Luna20
VIP Member
Saturday at 5:34 PM
Wow. So Percy went from having "cancer" to TB... I wonder what narrative Stephanie will write next...
Meanwhile, let's rejoice at our wiki, and that the Patreon vlog will be uploaded tomorrow, if any of them can edit it in time - any bets that it's about Patreon Days?
Happy Tattling.
Most Liked Posts from the previous thread
KyBourbon
VIP Member
Sunday at 2:09 PM
I was going to scroll and ignore, but I thought for a while and decided to comment. I was reminded of the phrase “Silence is complicity” so I think I should speak up. I don’t think anyone’s mind can be changed in a social media thread, but I hope people can at least listen and consider.
"Don’t ask yourself why children need to see drag queens, ask yourself why drag queens want an audience of children."
I’ve see this phrase used recently in the US as a way to justify or gain agreement on laws targeting LGBTQ+ people, specifically drag and transgender. The issue I have with the phrase is that it implies drag queens are groomers and pedophiles specifically targeting children. That same argument and fear was used for many years to discriminate against and target all homosexuals, especially gay men. “We must protect children” was a rallying cry, stoking fear and distrust of gay people.
Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t take a child to a drag show that’s intended specifically for adults… just like I wouldn’t take a child to see the show of a vulgar straight comedian… because it’s not appropriate for children. However, I don’t have an issue if a parent chooses to allow their child to go to a “Drag Queen Story Hour” in a public library where an age appropriate book is read to children. Some parents may believe it helps their child understand there are all kinds of people in the world and it’s ok to be different. I think a responsible parent knows their child and whether or not a “story hour” like this would be appropriate for them.
I’ve poked fun at Philip many times about his cross dressing. He’s not a drag queen or transgender (to my knowledge). But it’s not because he wears women’s clothes…I poke fun at him because I think he’s putting on a performance as “Stephanie’s boyfriend” for the camera, and I’m calling out what I think is a deception.
I’m really not trying to create drama or derail. All I’m asking is before quoting that phrase again, please think about the harm it could unfairly cause so many people. Variations of it has been used for years to marginalize, persecute, and demonize all gay people.
Jules100
VIP Member
Monday at 3:36 AM
Many of you have heard, my dad has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. After specialists, PET scan & a biopsy, stage 3a. Perhaps people had concerns that Percy had cancer, but there is no diagnosis before the biopsy. I’m happy Percy doesn’t have cancer, Stephanie should throw him a garden party in his honor and not visit him in SA.
KyBourbon
VIP Member
Saturday at 2:40 AM
An artist’s depiction of Dear Brenda exploring the depths of the $300,000 pond…
TorontoGWM
VIP Member
Saturday at 3:03 AM
It rained today and the lake restored itself.
The $300K is no longer needed for the project, so the chatelaine will instead use this money to pay for new luggage to go with her carryon.
Luna20
VIP Member
Saturday at 5:34 PM
Thank you! I wouldn't have dreamed 7 years ago, after my divorce and consequently loosing my home and left with a serious debt that I would overcome it all fairly quickly. In all honesty it feels surreal (and a little scary)
Wow. So Percy went from having "cancer" to TB... I wonder what narrative Stephanie will write next...
Meanwhile, let's rejoice at our wiki, and that the Patreon vlog will be uploaded tomorrow, if any of them can edit it in time - any bets that it's about Patreon Days?
Happy Tattling.
