I guess I just don’t understand how does one reconcile being gay and being apolitical? It makes no sense. Not having opinions is extremely unattractive.

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💯 Honestly, I have no time for any queer who isn’t political. Every inch of safety we have was fought for, and every inch the next generation will have we gotta fight for now, presently. How that doesn’t bring people to the table to get involved is beyond me.

@anseo Thank you! that is exactly how I feel! 💜

I tell my friends this alllll the tiimmeee, they don't care... you just gotta keep doing what you do and connecting with those that get it.

it’s crazy to me that in the world we live in someone still says they are non-political (not even getting to the craziness about a queer person saying that)… being “non-political” it’s the biggest and worst political stance you could have nowadays - worse than, idk, a ultra conservative bitch in Alabama 😛

@joaovfm I live in London and it’s SO bad. I don’t even know where to start. Privilege can honestly be extremely blinding.

I find it very hard to be friends with anyone who doesnt care about politics

@floptor same!!

Not to be the devil’s advocate but I think, it’s more important to have critical thinking skills than identify as political. Humans are beings that change through time, and being aware of that helps you stay flexible. Knowing that what you think today might change in a few years. I was listening to a podcast the other day about public relations (PR) and the topic of polarization. The people on the podcast mentioned that the strategy in the media has become to polarize the population which often ends in conflict and feeling like there are opposites (the episode is 15 mins) I do agree to some degree that forming an opinion about what you stand for, your values is important, nevertheless I don’t see a point in making someone more of or less than based on how they form an opinion. People are still people, and diversity is a universal role that we all play in this planet. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Kb5xVlkJOSwA9JeB42C9M?si=2Kl5ekmrQmiqeiUGewpofg&utm_source=copy-link

@sailormars I appreciate you sharing your opinion but I don’t quite agree. I think having opinions is important and reflects one has critical thinking skills intact. I refuse to go on a date with someone who doesn’t understand or acknowledge their racial, ethnic, linguistic or gender based privileges. You do not need a PhD to understand basic intersectionality or even acknowledge how the world works. Similarly unless someone lives under a rock or has no empathy, heart or soul, it is hard to accept that you can function in life without caring about the millions of POC children being bombed to death in Palestine. Especially for white men, this is a standard litmus test. You don’t have to hold a placard at every protest but you need to have a heart to acknowledge that the Global North particularly America and it’s imperialism are the reason why millions in the Global South have been murdered and continue to die and be exploited - a consistent pattern for centuries. Living in the West and having that privilege that the bombs will never fall on you but your country will always be part of aiding, abetting and dropping the bombs whether that’s the US or Europe is an important, basic and fundamental realisation and acknowledgement that every white man should have especially every white gay man because they should understand inequality, abuse and systemic oppression better than their straight counterparts. This is literally the bare minimum.

@maarib I see your point and I respect it. I do believe we grow in contrast, and these conversations matter so thank you for adding to the conversation. I still think having an opinion doesn’t make you better than someone, and respecting each others individuality is key to sustaining diversity. I agree that you should date who you feel most convenient dating, I don’t agree with them being less than you or more for how they choose to form an opinion. That’s my whole premise.

I can’t be friends with those idiots, I rather be alone then be surrounded by people who choose ignorance. It’s wild that in today’s day and age Caring deeply is solitary experience within our community. It reminds me of Sylvia Rivera and what she said during 1973 “I have lost my apartment for gay liberation and you all treat me this way? What the fuck's wrong with you all?”

Relax guy stop policing what gay men can and can’t do.