LGBT

Open discussion and the free exchange of ideas was difficult in a thread I recently started about NSFW posts. I had hoped for a thoughtful discussion free from the notion that some were "right" and others were "wrong". It was inquiry on my part; not disruption or friction (as has been alleged). In that thread, a lesbian was insulted and treated with contempt. Two people and one former host objected publicly to the hostility directed toward her. There was too much silence about the offending post. It deserved universal condemnation.

Secondly, it seems to me a small number of hosts are too defensive in their responses to other members (see this thread). And then there was the pinned thread concerning "concern" -- so unnecessary, imho.

From my perspective, there seems to be a shortage of lesbians, trans, and people of color posting to this group. I'd like to see a little more unity toward creating a space that welcomes more people and points of view. I'll ally with anyone who wants to lend some energy to that effort.

Finally, no one needs to have a defensive response to this post or any other in this thread. People are recounting their own experiences here -- and there's room for everyone.